Esker Campsite
Patten, Maine · 535 ft · In Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 535 ft (163 m)535 ft163 m
Other campgrounds in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument 13
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Big Seboeis Campsite1 site · Free · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.7 mi
- Sandbank Stream Campground3 sites · Free · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.2 mi
- Lunksoos Campsites7 sites · Free · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.2 mi
- Lunksoos Mountain Lean-To1 site · Free · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.5 mi
- Katahdin Brook Lean-to1 site · Free · Reserve on Recreation.gov4.1 mi
- Big Spring Brook Campsite1 site · Free · Reserve on Recreation.gov8.6 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument Camping 16 mi · 1 backcountry camp
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About
Hike or bike approximately 2.2 miles from the Wassataquoik Gate to the Esker Campsite. This campsite is located in a forested area on the bank of Wassataquoik Stream.
From National Park Service — campgrounds and OpenStreetMap · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Esker Campsite: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueLight Rain, 91% chance of rain39°36°
- WedLight Rain then Chance Rain Showers, 83% chance of rain51°40°
- ThuSunny, 2% chance of rain48°32°
- FriLight Rain, 92% chance of rain43°34°
- SatChance Light Snow, 26% chance of rain41°26°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Fiske Brook
Campground · 4.3 mi · Patten
Elbow
Campground · 5.3 mi · Patten
Katahdin Lake Camps
Campground · 5.3 mi · North Penobscot
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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