Aroostook State Park Conditions & Activities

Park & Trail Conditions

August 31, 2024 | The boat launch area at Aroostook State Park will be closed starting 9/9/24 through 10/31/24 for improvements. All access to this area will be closed to the public until further notice. We will not be renting canoes and kayaks for the rest of the season. If you have your own kayaks or canoes and would like to paddle the lake, "hand carry only", will be allowed from the main day use parking area to lake. If you live on the lake and have a boat docked at your property, you may want to take your boat out before construction begins.

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Park Events

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Park Location and Hours

Off U.S. Route 1 south of Presque Isle on Echo Lake. Lat 46.615453 / Lon -68.008184

Park Hours: Open all year; 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily unless otherwise posted at the gate. Visitors may continue to enjoy the park during the off season by parking outside the gate, - without blocking it - on the days it is closed, and walking in during these same hours. Please be aware that facilities are closed during the off season.

Fee collected year-round at entry booth by staff or self-service station. Cash or check only, no credit cards accepted.

Winter Activites

Aroostook State Park offers excellent maintained trails for classical cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The trail system has a warming hut, away from the parking lot, allowing the users a chance to rest and meet new friends next to the fire.

Cross-country Skiing +

  • Groomed 15 mile ski trail system offers a wide variety of skiing for all skill levels.
  • Grooved double set track weave through distinctive Aroostook County forest and farm land areas, allowing visitors a chance to explore all the Park's winter beauty.
  • A warming hut is located at the intersection of the Maze and Red Pine Trails.

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Snowshoeing +

  • Packed 6 mile snowshoe trail offers a vigorous trek to the top of Quaggy Jo Mountain.
  • A flagged 1/2-mile snowshoe spur trail has been added to the warming hut on the ski trail.

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Sliding +

  • For those young at heart, use the plastic sleds provided or bring your own, a sliding hill near the Park entrance is packed and ready for a quick run down memory lane.

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Ice Skating +

  • An ice skating rink is on the lake. It is generally open but conditions may vary after snow storms and warm temperatures.

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Winter Camping +

  • Winter camping is allowed, however contact the park staff prior to your visit to make arrangements (207) 768-8341.
  • If you are looking for warmer accommodations check out visitAroostook.com for a list of local businesses.

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