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Parson's Brook

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🏞️ Attractions

Flagstaff Roy Parsons FarmAttractions0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Avery Peak (1,234 m)
Avery Peak (1,234 m)Summits & peaks1 km · ~12 min walkDirections ↗
Flagstaff Round Barn Farm
Flagstaff Round Barn FarmAttractions

Flagstaff is a ghost town and former plantation in Somerset County, Maine, United States, near the existing town of Eustis and approximately 20 miles north of Rangeley. Benedict Arnold camped here on his Quebec expedition and erected a flagstaff, hence the name. The town was abandoned and dismantled (and legally disincorporated) in 1950 to allow construction of a hydroelectric dam on the Dead Rive

2.3 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Bigelow (1,227 m)
Mount Bigelow (1,227 m)Summits & peaks

Mount Bigelow is a long mountain ridge with several summits. It is located in Franklin County and Somerset County, Maine. It is one of Maine's highest summits. The mountain is named after Major Timothy Bigelow who climbed the rugged summit in late October 1775 "for the purpose of observation." Major Bigelow was one of Colonel Benedict Arnold's four division commanders during the 1775 Invasion of C

2.6 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Bigelow Preserve
Bigelow PreserveParks & play

Bigelow Mountain Preserve is a 36,000 acres (15,000 ha) state-owned nature preserve in the western part of the U.S. state of Maine. Located in the village of Stratton within Eustis, Franklin County, Maine, the preserve was created in 1976 in order to stop a proposed development of a ski resort in the area. It is home to Mount Bigelow, one of Maine's highest mountains at an elevation of 4,145 feet

3.1 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗
Flagstaff TrailheadTrails & trailheads17.2 km · ~43 min driveDirections ↗
Long FallsWaterfalls25.2 km · ~62 min driveDirections ↗
Dead River Public Reserved LandParks & play30.6 km · ~84 min driveDirections ↗
Flagstaff Township Public Reserved LandParks & play39 km · ~118 min driveDirections ↗
Riverside BeachBeaches & swimming65.2 km · ~95 min driveDirections ↗
Airport TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Sugarloaf Regional Airport is a public use airport in Franklin County, Maine, United States. It is owned by the Town of Carrabassett Valley and is located one nautical mile (1.85 km) north of the central business district.

66.4 km · ~96 min driveDirections ↗
Campbell Field TrailheadTrails & trailheads73 km · ~102 min driveDirections ↗

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How much does it cost to camp at Parson's Brook?

Parson's Brook is free to camp at.

Do I need to book ahead for Parson's Brook?

No — it's first-come, first-served.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Parson's Brook?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Parson's Brook?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at Parson's Brook?

Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.

Are dogs allowed at Parson's Brook?

Yes, dogs are allowed.

Who runs Parson's Brook?

Parson's Brook is operated by State of Maine.

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