Peaks-Kenny State Park
Camping Itinerary
CAMP & HIKE IN THE MAINE WOODS Rural Piscataquis County is home to countless waterfalls and mountaintops just waiting to be explored . Grab your camping gear and hiking boots and discover the area around the famed 100-Mile Wilderness .
DAY 1 | Pack up your camping gear and head to Peaks- Kenny State Park in Dover-Foxcroft . It ’ s a good idea to make a reservation ahead of time online at maine . gov . Settle in to one of the 56 wooded camping spots and relax by a campfire .
DAY 2 | Lace up your hiking boots — you ’ re headed to Borestone Mountain ! Go west on Route 15 to Elliotsville Road . There is a parking lot across from the gated access road that leads you to the Visitor Center .
The Summit Trail ( 0.8 miles ) takes you through a spruce forest to a fairly steep ascent to the West Peak . You may need to use your hands to scramble up the trail . Continue along the trail to the East Peak summit where there is a sign identifying the various mountain peaks visible from the 360 degree view . It ’ s a great place to stop and enjoy a trail snack .
RESERVE EARLY Campgrounds fill up fast , so plan ahead and make reservations early — especially in Baxter State Park . Learn more about camping in The Maine Highlands by visiting any of our visitors centers listed in the front of this book .
Borestone Mountain
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