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Discover your next paddling adventure on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. The distinction of being Maine's first state park belongs to Aroostook State Park on Presque Isle, home of Echo Lake and Quaggy Joe Mountain.
Apr 3, 2024 · Off U.S. Route 1 south of Presque Isle on Echo Lake. Lat 46.615453 / Lon -68.008184. Park Hours: Open all year; 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily unless otherwise posted at the gate. Visitors may continue to enjoy the park during the off season by parking outside the gate, - without blocking it - on the days it is closed, and walking in during these ...
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Aroostook State Park - Maine's 1st State Park. 87 Old State Park Road, Presque Isle, Maine 04769, United States
If the urge to camp strikes you on a Friday afternoon, there's a very good chance that you'll find a site here. The park is just off Rte. 1, about four miles from downtown Presque Isle. It's a very convenient location if you'd rather eat at restaurants than cook at your campfire.
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Oct 27, 2022 · Name: Aroostook State Park. Location: Presque Isle, Maine. Activities: Hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, snowmobiling, fishing, paddling, swimming, camping, nature watching. Dog-friendly: Yes, on-leash. Hours: 9:00a.m.- daily. Season: Year-round. Camping: Yes. Fees: Yes, self-service collection station
Aroostook State Park holds the honor of being Maine's first state park, developed in 1938 when interested residents of Presque Isle donated 100 acres of land to the State of Maine. The site became an official state park in 1939 and has now grown to over 800 acres. Aroostook State Park is the ideal starting point for discovering the Northern ...
6 days ago · Aroostook State Park. Maine's first state park, Aroostook State Park was established in 1939 because of local citizens who donated 100 acres of land to the State of Maine. Today the park totals nearly 800 acres thanks to subsequent donations and purchases. The park includes both Quoggy Jo Mountain and Echo Lake, which offer great opportunities ...