Umbagog Lake State Park
Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 2, 2017

Remote sites that amaze

Be aware: the main campground (on the mainland) is closed for the 2017 season for renovations. However, backcountry sites are open for the 2017 season.

I love coming here! We load everything (and everyone) into our canoe and head out for a long weekend at the start of each season. We like going the first weekend the campground opens, as it can get super busy as the summer unfolds. There are several local operations that spend time on this lake (and many others in the area) so be advised that there may very well be large groups of teenagers out and about.

We stay at R17 and R37 a lot. We like being totally on an island so our dogs don't bother anyone else. The fishing is also really good here.

Most sites have newly renovated privies and tent platforms, picnic tables and fire rings. Be sure you take plenty of fresh water or enough to treat water from the lake.

The bugs aren't bad if you can find a campsite with a point, the wind certainly helps. Be prepared to fall asleep to the sound of loons and begin and end each day with incredible sun rises and sets.

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  • Review photo of Umbagog Lake State Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Umbagog Lake State Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Umbagog Lake State Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Umbagog Lake State Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Umbagog Lake State Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Umbagog Lake State Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Umbagog Lake State Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Umbagog Lake State Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Umbagog Lake State Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Umbagog Lake State Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017
  • Review photo of Umbagog Lake State Park by Sarah C., July 2, 2017