Pillsbury Island is a historic wilderness campsite on Eagle Lake within Maine's Allagash Wilderness Waterway, accessible by canoe or other non-motorized watercraft. Located at the southern end of Eagle Lake, the island holds historical significance as a place where Henry David Thoreau camped during his 1857 Allagash journey. The island has three campsites on its northwest shore, with a privy, fire ring, and picnic table at each. Camping is first-come, first-served and requires registration at an AWW Ranger Station or North Maine Woods checkpoint. Boat motors larger than 10 hp are not permitted on Eagle Lake.
Per person per night (non-resident rate); Maine residents $6/person/night
Open year-round
Official Maine DACF page for the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, which manages Pillsbury Island campsite on Eagle Lake
Maine residents pay $6 per person per night; non-residents pay $12 per person per night; children under 10 years of age camp free; all AWW campsites are first-come, first-served.
Pillsbury Island in Eagle Lake referenced as Thoreau campsite; first-come, first-served; NMW checkpoint registration required for AWW access.
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Pillsbury Island is a historic wilderness campsite on Eagle Lake within Maine's Allagash Wilderness Waterway, accessible by canoe or other non-motorized watercraft. Located at the southern end of Eagle Lake, the island holds historical significance as a place where Henry David Thoreau camped during his 1857 Allagash journey. The island has three campsites on its northwest shore, with a privy, fire ring, and picnic table at each. Camping is first-come, first-served and requires registration at an AWW Ranger Station or North Maine Woods checkpoint. Boat motors larger than 10 hp are not permitted on Eagle Lake.
Per person per night (non-resident rate); Maine residents $6/person/night
Open year-round
Official Maine DACF page for the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, which manages Pillsbury Island campsite on Eagle Lake
Maine residents pay $6 per person per night; non-residents pay $12 per person per night; children under 10 years of age camp free; all AWW campsites are first-come, first-served.
Pillsbury Island in Eagle Lake referenced as Thoreau campsite; first-come, first-served; NMW checkpoint registration required for AWW access.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.