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Aroostook State Park Campground

96 Old State Park Rd., Presque Isle, Maine 04769 USA

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“Maine's First State Park!”

Aroostook State Park bears the distinct honor of being Maine's first state park. In 1938 interested citizens of Presque Isle donated 100 acres of land to the State of Maine, and following that gesture, the park became reality in 1939. Today the park totals nearly 800 acres thanks to subsequent donations and purchases. Aroostook State Park is the ideal starting point for discovering the North Maine Woods, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. Encompassing Quaggy Jo Mountain and Echo Lake, the park offeres a unique chance to study our geologic past. In fact, Quaggy Jo is the shortened from of its Indian name, "Qua Qua Jo" which translates to "twin peaked."

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7 people have reviewed this location

Ratings Summary

4.3 Access
4.5 Location
5.0 Cleanliness
4.7 Site Quality
4.2 Noise

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Confirmed by 5 users | Last reported on September 26, 2023

AT&T 4G

Confirmed by 1 users | Last reported on July 20, 2020
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Reviewed by
Campendium

August 08, 2016
Rated

I had originally booked us on site 4, but felt it was to shaded and smaller than I expected. Asked if I could look at other sites and the Ranger was very accommodating. She said as long as the new site did not have a red flag (reserved) I could move to the new site. I chose site 17, it had sun for our solar panels and it would fit our out 30 ft RV quite nicely. We were across from the shower/flush toilet building and the kitchen shelter. The campground has 30 sites and throughout the campground are vault toilets. I would recommend sites 3, 25, 26, and of course 17. There are several hiking trails and a small lake to kayak.

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Nightly Rate: $25.00

Days Stayed: 4

Site Number: 17

5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
5 Noise

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Verizon 4G

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Campendium

July 20, 2020
Rated

Nicely maintained, lots of large families with children when we were there (the lake is a draw). There are 5 electric sites, 3 of which are first come first serve. We were able to move to one of them for our second night. Of course because it is wooded there are lots of bugs!

Electric sites are $35/night.

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Nightly Rate: $25.00

Days Stayed: 0

Site Number: 19 and 17

5 Access
4 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
3 Noise

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Verizon 4G

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Reviewed by
davepritchard

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  • 0 Helpful
July 22, 2020
Rated

Maine's first state park and the first state park we stayed in while in Maine. First night was so nice we moved to #25 to stay a 3rd. Ranger at the booth was very helpful and informative. At this point we haven't met the camp hosts at site 1. Sites 25 and 26 have good solar exposure in mid July.

Sites are firm packed gravel. As we parked on the site we added 4" however one could find a level contour line as the site is that wide. Sites are well spaced out. View is into the wooded hillside and behind site 29. Uphill one looks toward #25 across 50' of sparce understory growth beneath maturing mixed forest species. We enjoyed identifying the birds, some we needed the guide books for 👍

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Nightly Rate: $32.00

Days Stayed: 3

Site Number: 26, 25

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July 01, 2022
Rated

Really enjoyed the South Mtn to North Mtn hike. A bit strenuous, but 2.3 miles from camp site takes about 90 min. Kayaked lake, a bit small, only 2.5 miles to do perimeter but easy boat launch. You get a nice view of the Twin Peaks from the lake. The central shower/bathrooms were excellent. Did get a pic of a bear on my critter cam on one of the nearby trails. However, there is no dump site at the campground and using the nearby commercial RV park would be $25 to dump, which is quite a negative in my mind.

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Kittinger Wanderings would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $43.00

Days Stayed: 7

Site Number: 12

4 Access
4 Location
5 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
4 Noise
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July 01, 2022
Rated

Really enjoyed the South Mtn to North Mtn hike. A bit strenuous, but 2.3 miles from camp site takes about 90 min. Kayaked lake, a bit small, only 2.5 miles to do perimeter but easy boat launch. You get a nice view of the Twin Peaks from the lake. The central shower/bathrooms were excellent. Did get a pic of a bear on my critter cam on one of the nearby trails. However, there is no dump site at the campground and using the nearby commercial RV park would be $25 to dump, which is quite a negative in my mind.

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Kittinger Wanderings would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $43.00

Days Stayed: 7

Site Number: 12

4 Access
4 Location
5 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
4 Noise

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Verizon 4G

Reviewed by
barenhaus

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August 18, 2022
Rated

We stayed here 8-1 to 8-8. Small campground on a hill. Steep drive in, sites are large and for the most part well spaced apart. Bathrooms spotless and they have a covered kitchen area with dishwashing station. Several pit toilets which are also spotless. Great hikes up to North and South peaks, strenuous. Nice grassy beach and boat launch, firewood is good and dry. Quiet.

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Nightly Rate: -

Days Stayed: 7

Site Number: 12

4 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
4 Noise

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Verizon 4G

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Reviewed by
Campendium

September 26, 2023
Rated

Only stayed two nights, but the area is beautiful. Hiking was strenuous (great!). When they say “steep part,” they’re not kidding!

A dump station would have been nice, but not necessary.

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Nightly Rate: $39.00

Days Stayed: 2

Site Number: 30

4 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
5 Noise

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Verizon 4G

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Aroostook State Park Campground

96 Old State Park Rd.
Presque Isle, Maine
04769 USA
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Last Nightly Rate
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Longest Vehicle Length Reported
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