Matagamon Wilderness Campground

Patten, Maine

About

Matagamon Wilderness Campground & Cabins is a quiet, family-friendly destination located in Patten, Maine, on the East Branch of the Penobscot River, just 1.5 miles from the north entrance to Baxter State Park. The property offers both rustic cabins and campground sites, with all cabins featuring full bathrooms and serving as year-round getaways. Guests can enjoy abundant outdoor activities including tubing, fishing for native brook trout and salmon, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking. The area is rich with wildlife viewing opportunities, where visitors may spot moose and bald eagles. The campground provides access to numerous local attractions including Baxter State Park with its challenging trails and Mount Katahdin, Grand Lake Matagamon, Shin Brook Falls, and the Lumberman's Museum, making it an ideal base for exploring northern Maine's natural beauty.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Cabins

Local Attractions

• Baxter State Park
• East Branch Penobscot River
• Grand Lake Matagamon
• Lumberman's Museum
• Shin Brook Falls
• Mount Katahdin
• Traveler Loop
• Trout Brook
• South Branch
• Haskell Rock Falls
• Grand Pitch
• IAT trail