Aroostook State Park

Wonderful park - lovely pond, several great, well maintained hiking trails, ample picnic spots, and large, widely spaced camp sites. Foliage was incredible and the park host was a delight. I had a fantastic visit and I cant wait to come back!

Lots of trails. Swimming, fishing and boat launch area. Toilets available and cleaned twice per day. Not all of the easier trails are in good shape. They are overgrown and uneven due to water run off. I cant imagine cross country skiing on these trails, especially with all the roots sticking up. A lot of snow ️ is going to need to fall in order to ski ️. Trail up the mountain actually has stairs until you reach a serious incline. My friend, Authur Itisis, who was grumbling on my hike, would yell at me attempting the climb. I actually passed a playground on my hike.The only nature I encountered was a red squirrel ️, that was building a nest. It came close to me. I dont know if it was saying or waiting for me toShove off. You dont need bug repellent, though two colorful dragonflies landed on me. Not many s.Friendly staff. Minimal cost to enter but bring cash. Plenty of parking. Trails are marked.Trails range from moderate to difficult.

It was very pleasant. Seemed pretty well maintained. Tenting spots were nice. Trails were well marked, though I would have liked a little better direction to where the south peak trail starts (hint: in the tent camping circle). Great hike!

Lovely either trail you take. Tip though when starting out your hike. If your not prepared for a decent steep hike i would suggest walking towards where people camp. Taking the south/notch trail is more scenic. The south trail is a long walk. If you take notch to north peak you run into much better views a place to sit and continuing to north peak is worth it. Remember take notch trail if u arent looking for a long hike to the south peak the north peak trail is as hard as it is going up as coming down. If your not sure of yourself do not go that way.

A very clean state park quite close to Rt. 1. So close in fact, you can hear the traffic throughout the night. For a “suburban” park, this one is quite nice. The staff is helpful and friendly, and they keep the place immaculate. Many trails to hike from strenuous to easy and some offering great views of the valley. The downside is that the campsites are very close together and noisy. Bring a tarp for screening and ear plugs to help with the noise and you’ll be set.

I absolutely love the trails! Especially the views at the top of both Peaks! Very peaceful and mind cleansing!

Nice camp sites. Usually very quiet. Easy hiking trails near by.

Great place to hike, play on the water, or bring the family for a camping experience. Very clean and close to everything but you feel miles away.

This was breathtaking!! My son and I had so much fun. Black flies this time of year are ferocious but other than that best day ever!!

The views with fall colors turning are truly amazing! I’m here in early October and the trees are beautiful. The trails to the north and south peaks are no joke. When they say steep, they mean it. It doesn’t look like there’s a safe way down the south trail, so you should really plan to take the notch trail back down. I went up to the north peak, across to the south and then down the notch. Worth every step!

Beautiful place for families to camp outdoors and good climbing & hiking trails

Aroostook SP has a small 30 site campground, a pretty little lake and several miles of hiking trails on and around Quaggy Jo Mountain. The campground is super clean, a few sites have power, there is a kitchen shelter with picnic table seating, a large sink and lots of counter space. The shower house has flush toilets, and a sink in each private shower room. The pit toilets in the campground are very clean with varnished wood walls and during covid-19 are cleaned twice daily. I have rarely seen such tidy outhouses. The camping sites are wooded, mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees and most are quite level. We have a small teardrop camper and could have fit into three quarters of the sites comfortably. There is a playground and walking to the lake is easy. The lake has grassy shores and picnic tables along it. All in all a great camping experience if you are looking for quiet and nature. Presque Isle is a 10-15 minute drive with a nice little IGA on RT 1 to stock up at or get ice. Aroostook Wildlife Refuge is not far away either but in June the biting insects are fierce. Lots of trails and mostly level.

Park staff are great hosts. Beautiful countryside. Nice short hikes with nice views.

Beautiful day for it! #Blessedbeyondbelief

Staff was great, place was clean, spaces are a little close to each other, echolake is wonderful, there are visiting hours in place that may irritate some.

This was a superlative state park on many levels, worthy of an overnight stay or day hike. Recent improvements include updates to allthe pit toilets, the addition of a covered pavilion that had a wood stove and a sink, and flush toilets and showers. It is very nice! This state park is small, Im not going to argue you that. Pretty easy to see it all in a day if you rush, two days if you take it easy. There is a trail system that marches up a two peaks connected by a ridge. The park pamphlet suggests that if you take the southern trail, to take it up rather than down. That is great advice! The southern trail goes up very steep, and there are several points where you must scramble up cliffs. Quite strenuous, moderately technical. I made it just fine with three kids aged 6, 8, 10. But then...This was not our first hike off the season either. If you are out of shape, dont take this route. Towards the top of the southern peak, the trail is not clearly marked and its easy to lose so beware. Theres a turn up the cliff face commonly missed. No worries, lots of people muss it and an new trail has been cut by hikers. At the top of the southern peak is a cell tower installation. Look northeast from the tower for a sign that reads south peak. The short trail from there will take you to an observation deck. Most of my pictures are from there. Its a good reward for the hard work.

Well I am for sure out of shape but the hike was great. Beautiful views and camping areas looked nice as well.

Great staff, quiet, comfortable, great place to visit but leave your virus at home.

Well marked and well maintained trails. Views are amazing!

Nice Maine park. Facilities were very clean and staff friendly

This is a positively gorgeous park that has some of the friendliest staff in the business and offers a little bit of everything--hiking, water, camping, and whenever there isnt a pandemic happening they rent out canoes and kayaks for day use at very reasonable rates. Dont skimp on the bug spray.

Lovely park just south of Presque Isle. We hiked the loop from the parking lot to the North peak. Then to the South peak. And finally back to the parking lot. About 2 1/2 hours. Warning: the trailr from the south peak to the parking lot goes over a ledge. Be sure you are up to it. I did ok going down, would have really been winded going up. Also be careful if its wet. The ledge can get slippery. But the views are great. On the South peak you have to actually walk down the hill from the cel towers (I think on the west side) to get to where you can see out.

Great place for a picnic, was very quiet&relaxing. Helpful Ranger at the gate too.

Great getaway off the beaten path! Big spacious bathrooms, clean grounds, quiet sites and friendly staff.

Awsome

Not much there at this time of year. Looks like its more for camping hiking and water sports. Thought there would be a drive through snowy pines, but was really just loop in parking lot. It was pretty, just couldnt go very far.

Beautiful and quiet. This place is a literal diamond in the rough, and if you feel the need for something more exciting your only 15 minutes from town.

Went to the Family fun day. My kids had a blast! Grateful for the young men and women from the job corps who were helping out. They made the day even better than I could have ever imagined! The snowshoeing was great, the sledding tops. Looking forward to next year!

Excellent lake for swimming/kayaking and a decent trail.

Good trails decently clean good views

So beautiful.

This is a wonderful place to camp. Rangers are so nice . Clean showers and restrooms. Thanks Scott

Very nice State Park kind of a hidden Jewel very reasonable prices small pond that stocked with nice brook trout easily caught from Shore hiking trails winter time they have cross country skiing trails and I do believe theyre open in the winter for camping you might want to check on that staff go out of the way to make sure you have a good stay they have showers flush toilets

Very picturesque. Easy to navigate there but limited cell phone coverage for T-Mobile.

It was an amazing hike with a bunch of good guys

Beautiful park with hiking, fishing, canoes, and cross country skiing in the winter. Quaggy Joe is the popular hike here and its the perfect length and intensity. Just long and steep enough to get a work out.

Great family outing location for hiking, and camping. Family fun day in the winter is a must!!

Such a peaceful and Beautiful place! My daughter and i rented kayaks and went on the lake. Bring a camera, if you go! Lots of wildlife shots!

Very very clean and scenic! Lots of bathrooms and great trails! ️

This is an excellent place to camp. Bathrooms, showers, and other facilities are recently renovated and clean. The campsite itself is grassy. It was easy finding firewood and the staff even dropped off a few free logs.The trails at each end are strenuous. They are short but go straight up the mountain, no switchbacks. Once you get up, I highly recommend seeing both peaks because its not a trail you want to go up again. There is a third trail between the two some that makes decent easier

Notch trail is my favorite!

The facilities are well kept, lots of trails to walk or hike, very close by, gives everyone an opportunity to experience Nature.

Very quiet. Nice place to get away at a reasonable price

Perfect camping vacation

Family fun day was top notch!

Best state park Ive ever visited- well staffed and a beautiful place to visit!

Beautiful place, we will be back to hike it again.

Scott, the local ranger, was the best. Nice campground, although no electricalservices. But beautiful area. Camp volunteers were helpful. Peaceful and quiet with only 20 or so campsites.

Took my 4 year old fishing for the first time here and he caught his limit on brook trout. Now he wants to go all the time. Good clean park with nice campsites and staff. The lake is nice and really easy to put a boat in. Prices are very cheap and the hiking trails are awesome.

Bring the kids there every single summer. We love this place Annas cant wait to go back again this summer. beautiful location and friendly rangers.

Absolutly fantastic. The lake is too nasty to swim but the canoeing and the kayaking is amazing and super cheap too!!

Lots of local history and machines.

It was a great day to go up the mountain. Great views from the top.

Great staff, beautiful park, swimming, boating, hiking and camping. Camp sites are spaced out. Very good shower facilities.

Beautiful park on echo lake, just south of presque isle. $3 person admission. Lots of picnic tables and grills right on the lake. Hardly anyone there on a gorgeous Sunday in June! 4 or 5 nice trails to walk, but, beware.. when they say steep incline, they mean it!

Great hiking trails beautiful views at top

So quiet and beautiful this time of year

Nice, clean, we had picnic beside Echo Lake.

My family and i always love this place for a natue walk!

Beautiful spot

Very clean and well marked trails

Great place, just alot of bugs

Last year was our first year and we camped 3 times love the area and the friendly staff.

Excellent

Exceptionally nice and quiet State Park and campground. General parking for about 30-40 vehicles for walking, hiking, and boating access. About 30 large tent/RV sites, some with handicapped access. Coin operated hot showers available, running water, and toilet facilities. Open year-round with trails groomed for X-country skiing or snow shoeing.

Good workout and a beautiful scenery

Awesome new trails have been added. A great place for the whole family. Camping, hiking, swimming and boating available. Very well maintained.

Awesome place for family and friends. Whether its just for a picnic, a day hike, or a weekend camping trip, this is a great place.

Great to walk and enjoy the veiw

Clean park. I would definitely go again.

Cheap to get in, cheap to camp, cheap to rent boats, and a great all around place to spend a day/weekend. The fishing is great, as is the views from atop either peaks. I go there at least three times a year and Ive never had a bad experience.

Beautiful park. Was just there this past weekend. The only complaint I have is the dog poop all over the place, even on the walking paths. I just wanted to walk through, not dodge dog poop every ten steps.

Very well kept. Clean facilities and free showers.

Clean and well maintained.

Too much dog poop. Wasted 3 bucks. Someone needs to do some serious clean up. Cant hardly walk without stepping in it. Whats that about? Presque isle is beautiful, and clean. The state Park was terrible.

Beautiful views

Very nice park. There is a small usage fee but we were able to rent a canoe for an hour for just $3

Lovely serene place to visit for a picnic. Wish we had realised there would be bbqs there as we would have brought meat to cook! Plenty of space for parking and lots of trails for walking. Remember to bring the fly spray though or prepare to be bitten!

Haystack is the best.

Love sliding with the family there. Good times.

So.beautiful I cant wait to go back

Great place for hiking and camping.

Beautiful views from all over.

Just like most of the State Parks, clean, quiet, great facilities, and comfortable affordable camping.

The hike to north peak is a bit challenging, but well worth the effort

Very quiet and peaceful,lots of hiking, just beautiful.

Very nice and clean very friendly

First State Park friendly staff!!

Great park to go hiking and camping!

Nice place to get out and enjoy nature

Snowshoeing was beautiful!

Great place to relax

Fun hike

Awesome place

Good trails for snowshoeing.

I go out to the lake often and use the Kayaks and its cheap fun and very clean quiet place . To explore i all so have family that works there . So I give the place a thumbs up a must go camping or boating experience

Hiking and ski traios, beautiful views

Time for Fall Hiking at Aroostook State Park.

Great park

The best!!