Welcome to the North Maine Woods - Multiple Ownership - Multiple Use Management Area. The private forest landowners and state governmental agencies cooperating in this program are pleased you have chosen to visit our web site. It is designed to help you have a safe and pleasant trip in the area, plus provide you with valuable information on forest resource management and recreational use.
The area provides numerous outdoor recreational opportunities for over 100,000 visitors each year while at the same time providing renewable forest resources which are a major part of Maine's economy. Harvesting wood products and providing recreation are compatible if managed properly. Providing proper management of day use and camping is the main goal of the North Maine Woods organization.
Important News, Information and Current Conditions for Visitors
- Spring fishing is here!!! Please respect landowner wishes by avoiding any road that is soft and may become rutted from vehicle traffic!!!
Attention Camp Owners, Sporting Camp Operators, and Other Outdoor-Related Businesses:
- Announcement of New Product: Bio Quest SST 850
Bio Quest SST-850 is a bacterial agent used for treating both odor and waste volume for pit, vault, and septic systems, and this product has primarily been used by state and federal parks for the treatment of public toilets. North Maine Woods is now Maine's first retail distributor of Bio Quest SST-850, and this is the first time the product has ever been made available to the general public.
North Maine Woods maintains hundreds of outhouses located at campsites and checkpoints throughout the region. "Over the years we have tried a variety of methods to try to control odor and breakdown of waste - including ashes, lime, and a product called Quick John (no longer available). A few years ago we started using Bio Quest, and we can honestly say it has been the most effective product to date for managing odor and waste volume in campsite privies."
A treatment kit consists of 6 water soluble packets - one packet into a gallon of warm water and then into the pit monthly during summer months is all it takes.
- Retail Cost per Kit: $21.90 + tax = $23.00
- Bulk Order Cost (sporting camps, campgrounds, etc.): $18.00 / lb. (min. 6 lbs.)
Treatment kits are available at the NMW office in Ashland and most NMW checkpoints. You can also call our office (207-435-6213) to place an order. NOTE: Prices listed above do not include shipping for mailed orders ($3 shipping per kit).
