INTRODUCTION

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

  • "NEW" 2010 Gulf Hagas Brochure & Map - posted on 7/7/2010
    This unique natural area coined the "Grand Canyon of the East," is a 3-Mile river canyon of the West Branch Pleasant River. This 8-9 mile hike reveals 5 major waterfalls, near-vertical canyon walls up to 120 feet in height, and numerous breath-taking vistas. The Gulf Hagas is part of the KI Jo-Mary Multiple Use Forest located in the Bowdoin College Grant East Township (access to the Gulf Hagas from Greenville via the Hedgehog Checkpoint or from Brownville Junction via the Katahdin Ironworks checkpoint. Access fees apply.) Download the FREE Gulf Hagas Brochure or visit this website for more information on the KI Jo-Mary Multiple Use Forest.

    Gulf Hagas Brochure (PDF)

  • Emergency Fishing Regulations for Wadleigh Pond - posted on 6/22/2010
    Due to the illegal introduction of smelts into Wadleigh Pond, IF&W has recently passed emergency regulations to protect the native blueback char and brook trout. Please click on the "Emergency Regulations Information" file (PDF) for more information.

    Emergency Regulations Information

  • Reed Pond Reclemation Project is near Completion - posted on 6/11/2010
    The Reed Pond Reclamation Project is near completion, and by 2012 the Pond will be clear of invasive smelt, and be once again back to growing Brook Trout and Arctic Charr.

    Funding is ALMOST complete. The only part left is the rearing of the Brookies and Bluebacks in a private hatchery. $38,000 is needed for this process.

    For more information please visit the Bradford Camps website at www.bradfordcamps.com

  • Editorial Corrections to the 2010 NMW Brochure - posted on 6/9/2010
    Below is a list of editorial corrections by page number for information found within the printing of this year's brochure:
    • Page Nine: Moody Campsite is no longer accessible by vehicle. The bridge was removed in 2006, and campsite access on the west side of the St John River has been impeeded by washouts.
    • Page Seventeen: Under the Camping fees for the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, non-resident fees should read "$8.00 per night per person for non-residents,"



  • ATTENTION: Give Logging Trucks the Right-of-Way - posted on 6/3/2010
    Now that harvest activities and the moving of wood products have commenced, visitors need to remember to give all logging trucks the right of way! The roads in this area were built to move wood products. Please give logging trucks the same respect provided to fire trucks and ambulances. When you see a truck coming from either direction, please pull over to let it pass safely.