What to Expect at a Remote North Maine Woods Hunting and Fishing Camp

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Ross Lake Camps is a remote hunting and fishing camp on Chemquasabamticook Lake in the North Maine Woods, west of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. It suits hunters who want guided moose, black bear, deer, or upland bird trips and anglers interested in trout, whitefish, or muskie fishing in a wilderness setting. Cabins come with gas lights, cook stoves, refrigerators, and wood heat, and meal plans are available. Rates are not listed in the source material, so you need to request them before booking.

Where the Camp Is and Why Access Matters

The camp sits deep in the North Maine Woods near the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. The source describes the area as true wilderness with pristine trout waters, thousands of black bear, trophy-sized moose, and some of the largest whitetail bucks found anywhere. The cabins were originally basic outpost cabins reachable only by float plane, though the source text is cut off before explaining current access.

Practical takeaway: plan your travel before you commit. Ask the camp directly how guests currently reach the property and how much driving or flying is involved. Remote access shapes everything—trip length, gear you can bring, and how much buffer time you need around your hunt dates.

Guided Hunting Options

The camp offers guided hunting across several game types:

  • Moose: Guided hunting is available for moose lottery winners in areas 1 and 4. The camp frames this as a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. If you have not yet drawn a Maine moose permit, this option is not available to you until you do.
  • Black bear: The camp says it maintains exclusive baiting rights to roughly 250 square miles of wilderness, which it presents as a private hunt. It also advertises remote bear hunting packages.
  • Deer: Deer hunting is listed among the camp's offerings, though the source gives no further detail.
  • Upland birds: The camp claims some of the finest ruffed grouse hunting in the country, with early season also producing large numbers of woodcock.

The camp also advertises a late-October "Cast and Blast" package combining hunting and fishing, plus knowledgeable hunting and fishing guides.

Fishing on Chemquasabamticook Lake

Open-water fishing on Ross Lake is described as a virtually untapped resource because of the lake's remote location. The camp highlights lake fishing for trout and whitefish, and lists muskie fishing as a separate offering. Ice fishing is also mentioned. If fishing is your main reason for going, ask which species are realistic for your dates and whether guides and boats are included or booked separately.

Cabins and Meal Plans

All cabins are equipped with gas lights, a cook stove, refrigerators, and a wood stove for heat. The camp advertises comfortable accommodations and meal plans, so you can choose between cooking in your cabin and having meals provided. Confirm what a meal plan covers and whether linens, towels, or other supplies are included, since the source does not specify.

How to Check Rates and Book

The source does not publish prices. To get current rates and availability:

  1. Visit the camp's Rates/Reservations pages for hunting and fishing.
  2. Contact the camp by email at [email protected] or by phone at 207-227-7766 or 603-320-3208.
  3. Ask specifically about: current rates, deposit and cancellation terms, what your package includes (guide days, meals, lodging), access and travel logistics, and license or permit requirements for your target species.
  4. For moose, confirm you hold a valid Maine moose permit for area 1 or 4 before booking a guided hunt.

Is It the Right Fit?

Choose Ross Lake Camps if you want a remote, guided wilderness trip in the North Maine Woods and are comfortable with basic cabin infrastructure and off-grid-style amenities. Look elsewhere if you need published pricing up front, easy road access, or a resort-style stay. The deciding factors are your species and season, whether you hold the required permits, and how much travel logistics you are willing to manage—so settle those with the camp before you put down a deposit.