North Woods Maine is the last great American wilderness. Moosehead Lake — the largest lake in the eastern United States — anchors a region of towering forests, remote ponds, and more moose than people. Greenville is the gateway town, with outfitters, float plane services, and year-round adventure. Jackman sits along the Quebec border, beloved by snowmobilers, hunters, and anglers. Millinocket serves as the base camp for Baxter State Park and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
Destinations in Northern Maine & Moosehead Lake
📌 Not sure which destination is right for you? Read our guide: Jackman Maine vs Moosehead Lake — Which Is Right for You?
📌 Visiting Moosehead Lake? Read our complete guide to Things to Do at Moosehead Lake Maine for the best activities in the region.
📌 Watching moose in the North Woods? Read our complete Moose Watching in Greenville Maine guide for the best spots around Moosehead Lake.
📌 Looking for a bucket-list experience? Read our guide to Greenville Maine Seaplane Tours — fly over Moosehead Lake and the North Maine Woods.
📌 Exploring Maine’s North Woods? Read our guide to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument — 87,500 acres of wilderness east of Katahdin with free admission.