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Northwood Camp Rentals
From cabins to cottages, camps to luxurious homes, brand-new or rustic, remote or local, Northwoods Camp Rentals has the largest and best selection of private vacation rentals in the Moosehead Lakes Region!
With over a decade of experience, Northwoods Camp Rentals is committed to making your family's summer vacation one of your most memorable ever! We have over 60 vacation rentals to chose from, our units may include any of the following amenities — waterfront access, lots of privacy, full kitchens, docks, pebble beaches, washer/dryer, dishwasher, satelite TV and fireplaces.
If you prefer the call of a loon to the squawk of a seagull, then Maine's largest lake is for you. Our Moosehead Lake vacation rentals can be found on the southern tip of Moosehead Lake in Greenville; on the east side in Sandy Bay, Beaver Cove, and Lily Bay; and on the west side in Harford's Point, Lamb's Cove, Rockwood and Baker Point.
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About Moosehead Lake and the Surrounding Area
Sightseeing, Touring, Sports and Adventure, Activities, Restaurants, Arts and Theatre, Weather, Transportation
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Nestled among scenic mountain ranges, Moosehead Lake in Maine is the largest lake east of the Mississippi contained within one state. Moosehead Lake's island studded waters stretch as far as the eye can see, and are surrounded by vast forested wilderness.
www.mooseheadlake.org
The town is centered around the lower end of Moosehead Lake, the largest body of fresh water in the state. Greenville is the historic gateway to the north country and a center for outdoor recreation in the area. Little Squaw Public Reserved Land and Lily Bay State Park are located nearby, in neighboring Moosehead Junction Township and Beaver Cove, respectively.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenville,_Maine
Weather
National Weather Service - Northern Piscataquis
forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=MEZ004
WeatherForYou, Greenville Maine
www.weatherforyou.com/weather/maine/greenville.html
Wunderground - Greenville Maine
www.wunderground.com/US/ME/Greenville.html
Transportation
Bangor International Airport
Bangor International Airport is your connection to the world and your entry to the heart of Maine. We offer daily non-stop flights to eight major hubs: Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, Detroit, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Metro New York’s LaGuardia and Newark airports with easy connections to/from all national and international destinations.
www.flybangor.com/
Restaurants
www.getawayguides.com/maine/greenville/dining.htm
Whether you dine in our comfortable dining room or on our large deck, Kelly's Landing always offers a beautiful view and a fine meal sure to satisfy any appetite.
kellysatmoosehead.com/dining.html
Sightseeing, Touring and Attractions
The largest lake in New England, Moosehead Lake fills a glacier-scoured basin 117-square miles in area. Its waters run cool and deep, harboring togue, brook trout, and landlocked salmon. Opened in 1961, this 925-acre park welcomes visitors to experience a variety of outdoor activities including swimming, boating, camping and watching wildlife.
www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/doc/parks/find_one_name.pl?park_id=17
Baxter State Park can be simply described as over 200,000 acres of mountains, lakes streams and forest, all given in trust by one man, Percival Baxter, to the People of the State of Maine.
www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/
Located just west of Greenville in Piscataquis County, the Little Moose Management Unit covers more than 15,000 acres in Moosehead Junction and Big Moose townships. Although the forested land is flat to gently rolling in the southeastern quarter, the unit also includes most of the Little Moose Mountain Range with its steep slopes, rocky streams, and remote ponds. Visitors enjoy hiking, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, and camping in this remote setting.
www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/doc/parks/find_one_name.pl?park_id=70
Chamberlain Lake is a group of parcels abutting the large lakes that form the south end of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Canoeists from the waterway follow the hiking trails to the tops of two low mountains and enjoy fine views of the lakes and forests.
www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/doc/parks/find_one_name.pl?park_id=43
The Moosehead Marine Museum invites you to experience history. Step aboard the Katahdin for a leisurely cruise to enjoy the natural beauty and history of Moosehead Lake.
www.katahdincruises.com/museum.html
Today, the skeletons of a blast furnace and charcoal kiln stand silent, lone remnants of the Katahdin Iron Works. In the past, these structures pulsed with activity as part of Maine's only nineteenth century iron works operation.
www.mainerec.com/katahdin.asp?Category=204&PageNum=204
We cordially invite you to visit our museum, and join us for our summer series of “Living History” presentations, both of which offer excellent opportunities to experience and enjoy our rich local and regional heritage.
www.mooseheadhistory.org/
Currier's Flying Service
Located in the heart of Maine's Northwoods on Moosehead Lake, Currier's Flying Service is awaiting to give you the ultimate sightseeing experience around Maine's Northwoods and Moosehead Lake in vintage style.
www.curriersflyingservice.com/
Outdoor Activities
Fishing
Maine Guide Fly Shop and Guide Service
Fly Fishing in Maine and particularly the Moosehead Lake Region is a unique experience. The Maine Guide Fly Shop & Guide Service is a full service retail store catering to the needs of the modern fisherman.
www.maineguideflyshop.com/
Northwoods Outfitters
Located in New England's largest forest in the eastern U.S., on the shores of Maine’s largest lake, Moosehead Lake, Northwoods Outfitters is uniquely positioned to offer you the very best Maine outdoor experience!
www.maineoutfitter.com/
Golf
Mt Kineo Golf Course
Mt Kineo Golf Course is located on Moosehead Lake and is thought to be the second oldest course in New England, built in the 1880's. The course was built along side of the Kineo House, which at one time was the largest inland waterfront hotel in America.
www.mooseheadlakegolf.com/
Skiing
Moosehead Lake & Baxter State Park Cross-Country Skiing
Cross Country Ski Trails in and around Moosehead Lake & Baxter State Park.
www.trails.com/activity.asp?area=13777
Big Squaw Mountain
Big Squaw Mountain Resort boasts spectacular old fashioned New England skiing with thirty-three trails designed by world famous ski trail designer Sel Hannah to entice beginners to experts.
bigsquawmountain.com/
Discover the Maine Outdoors with North Country Rivers - White Water Rafting, Snowmobiling, ATV Tours, Moose Safaris, Kayaking, Biking, Hiking, Fishing & Hunting.
www.northcountryrivers.com/
Katahdin Cruises and the Moosehead Marine Museum invites you to experience history. Step aboard The Katahdin for a leisurely cruise to enjoy the natural beauty and history of Moosehead Lake.
www.katahdincruises.com/
Events
www.mooseheadlake.org/calendar.php
A celebration of the Moosehead Lake region's motorized and non-motorized winter activities. Proof that the locals do not hibernate once the snow arrives.
www.visitmaine.com/event/2631/snofest_at_moosehead_lake/
Since 1991, when the Maine Forest Service observed its 100th anniversary protecting Maine forests, a group of Moosehead Lake region individuals has organized Forest Heritage Days, dedicated from the start to providing the public a singular opportunity to learn about the working forests of Maine -the history, the present practices, and what’s in store for the future.
www.forestheritagedays.org/
The Seaplane Fly-In Association is a non-profit organization whose main purposes are to provide aviation education and to raise funds for a scholarship, which is given locally.
www.seaplanefly-in.org/
Each spring the Moosehead Lake Region hosts a month long celebration honoring its favorite resident, the moose. Some of the activities include a canoe race, a mountain bike race and tour, rowing regatta, craft fair, kids' fun day, and the famous moose tales.
www.meliving.com/events/moosemania/index.shtml
The Arts
Music
Bangor Symphony Orchestra
Maybe you’ve never seen a live orchestra perform – or experienced the rush of great music all around you. Or, maybe you attend every concert, every season…and can even hum the opening bars of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G. Whatever your experience, you’ll love what you hear at the Bangor Symphony Orchestra..
www.bangorsymphony.com/
