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5th St John Dam is a primitive campsite in the North Maine Woods region of Somerset County, Maine, located near the outlet dam of 5th St. John Pond. The site is part of the authorized North Maine Woods camping system and serves as a common starting point for canoe trips down the St. John River. Like all authorized NMW campsites, the site has a steel fire ring, cedar picnic table, and a vault toilet. There is no running water. Entry to the North Maine Woods requires a camping permit issued at a checkpoint, and parties must camp only at authorized, marked campsites.
Open May through Oct
North Maine Woods, P.O. Box 425, 92 Main Street, Ashland, ME 04732; phone (207) 435-6213. Official organization managing the North Maine Woods recreational area for private forest landowners and state governmental agencies.
Camping permits are issued at checkpoints upon arrival. Campsites are available on a first come/first served basis. Reservations are not accepted. Authorized campsites have steel firerings, cedar picnic tables, and toilets.
5th St. John Pond campsite near the outlet dam; identified as starting point for the St. John River canoe route.
St. John River canoe trip begins at 5th St. John Pond and continues north; accessible by vehicle from logging roads or by plane to Fifth St. John Pond.
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