Tranquil lake surrounded by Maine forest at golden hour

Millinocket, Maine · Est. family-run

Your quiet basecamp along the Allagash Waterway

Wake to loons calling across still water. Set out from our doorstep for world-class paddling, fishing, and woodland trails — and return to a room that feels like home.

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Rooms that put the quiet back in quiet country

Our cabins and rooms are kept simple, clean, and comfortable — the kind of place where you actually sleep through the night and wake up ready for the trail.

Cozy cabin interior with wood accents and a double bed

Cabin

A self-contained cabin with a queen bed, reading nook, and private entrance. Perfect for a couple or solo traveler heading out early.

Bright guest room with twin beds and large window looking out to trees

Guest Room

Shared kitchen access, comfortable twin or double beds, and a calm atmosphere. Great for small groups or extended stays.

Group lodging space with multiple beds and communal area

Group Stay

Book the whole place for your fishing crew, paddling club, or family reunion. Flexible sleeping arrangements and space to spread out.

Availability varies by season. Reach out to reserve your dates.

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Location

In the heart of Aroostook County

Nestled along the Allagash Waterway, McGaffigan Camp is your jumping-off point for one of Maine's most celebrated wilderness systems. The town of Millinocket sits at the confluence of the Allagash and Penobscot rivers — a working forestry town with real character, close to everything and far from the crowds.

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Aerial view of the Millinocket area near the Allagash Waterway

What's Around

Do the things you came for

Maine's North Woods don't rush you. Take your time — the water, the trails, and the quiet will be here when you get back.

Fishing

Smallmouth bass, landlocked salmon, lake trout, and more. The Allagash and Penobscot rivers are legendary, and we'll point you toward the best spots.

Paddling

From a half-day paddle to a multi-day wilderness trip — the Allagash Waterway is one of the most remote and beautiful canoe routes in the Northeast.

Hiking & Trails

Woodland paths, old logging roads, and wilderness trails right from your door. Great for day hikes, backpacking, or just a long walk to clear your head.

Wildlife & Stargazing

Loons at dawn, moose in the spruce flats, and night skies so clear you'll forget what the stars look like from home.

Seasonal Charm

Every season here is different — spring thaws, summer green, fall color that fills the whole valley, and winter silence that actually means something.

Town & Local Life

Millinocket has a general store, a diner, and a quiet pride in being a working town. It's the kind of place that doesn't try to impress you — and that's the point.

We've been coming to McGaffigan Camp for years. It's the kind of place where you actually unplug — the cabins are clean, the water is right there, and the silence is the real luxury.

— A returning guest

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Whether you need a room for one night or a week-long basecamp, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

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