Moosehead Lake

Moosehead Lake is Maine's largest natural freshwater body, spreading across a broad landscape in the state's northwestern region. The lake features numerous islands, deep basins, and a rocky shoreline bordered by dense forest.

Glaciers shaped this landscape thousands of years ago, creating the deep basin that would become a gathering place for early people in the region. The surrounding land later attracted loggers and traders who relied on the water route for commerce.

The lake has long drawn people seeking a connection to wilderness and self-sufficiency in the outdoors. Local communities here maintain traditions rooted in forest living and respect for the land's rhythms.

The lake is accessible year-round, with Greenville serving as the main town for lodging, food, and boat rentals nearby. Summer and early fall offer the best conditions for visiting, though the roads and weather can change quickly in remote areas.

Mount Kineo rises dramatically from the water as a steep rocky peninsula accessible by a short hike from the shore. This vantage point reveals the full scale of the water body and shows how the forest completely surrounds it.

Location: Maine

Elevation above the sea: 312 m

Address: Moosehead Lake, Northwest Piscataquis, ME, USA

GPS coordinates: 45.63333,-69.65000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:48