Area Attractions

15 miles of hiking & mountain biking trails - accessible from campground

Mattawamkeag River - Fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, exploring - accessible from campground - 2 miles of river trail runs from easterly boundary of Park to just beyond Sleugundy heater - beach area in campground

Recreation hall -center of campground - Ping Pong, library, board games, outdoor playground, horseshoes, outdoor group barbecue area - Annual Barbecue with activities for kids and adults July 28, 2007 - Flea Market/Craft Fair August 17 & 18 2007

Sleugundy Heater Gorge - 1 mile from campground - Miniature Grand Canyon with 40 foot cliffs and unusual rock formations

Big Gordon Falls - scenic area, fishing, exploring - 3 miles

Little Gordon Falls - scenic area, fishing, exploring - 3.5 miles

Mattakeunk Stream - Fishing - 4.5 miles

Mattawamkeag business district - groceries, gas, hardware, restaurant, churches - 7.6 miles                                         FUN DAY - July 14, Parade,vendors, Mattawamkeag Consolidated School reunion, dance featuring Lenny and the Misfits and much more

Mattawamkeag Guide Service - Registered Maine guide with over 30 year experience to help with your hunting and fishing experiences - 8 miles

Penobscot River - Boating, Bass fishing - 11 miles to Public boat landing

Medway - Boat landing,recreation area, outfitters- 17 miles

Nicatou Outfitters - Medway - Guided or self-guided single day canoe and gear rentals to full 7 day adventure packages complete with all the gear, meals, maps and transportation you might need. - 17 miles

Lincoln area (shopping, 13 lakes,  golf) - Homecoming celebration in July - 19 miles

Lee Historical Museum - 20 miles

Springfield Fair - Labor day weekend - 28 miles

Millinocket - Shopping, golf, mini golf, Fourth of July Celebration-  28 miles -

Baxter State Park - Mt. Katahdin, hiking, fishing - 45 miles 

Patten Lumber Museum - 45 miles

Gulf Hagas/Katahdin Iron Works - 60 miles

University of Maine at Orono - 58 miles

Bangor (shopping, movies, museums) - 68 miles - American Folk Festival August 24-26 2007

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