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The Allagash River access point near the town of Allagash provides entry to a 65-mile wilderness river system in Maine's remote North Woods, north of Mount Katahdin. This site offers hand-carry and trailerable boat launch access for canoes, kayaks, and other small watercraft. The Allagash River features a mix of lakes, ponds, and flowing sections, offering scenic paddling through largely undeveloped forest habitat. The river supports healthy populations of gamefish including smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, white perch, and brook and brown trout.
Paddlers planning trips on the Allagash Waterway should note that access is controlled through the North Maine Woods gate at Telos Gate. The waterway has specific regulations including a maximum party size of 12 people, and campsites throughout feature picnic tables, fireplaces, and privies for multi-day trips. The 92-mile Allagash Waterway system experiences variable water conditions; consult current flow and condition reports before launching.
For detailed information on launch conditions, regulations, fees, and trip planning resources, contact the Bureau of Parks and Lands Northern Region Parks Office at (207) 941-4014 or review the Allagash Waterway Information Packet.