About Moosehorn (Baring Unit) Wilderness
The Moosehorn (Baring Unit) Wilderness now contains a total of 4,680 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Maine. In 1975 the Moosehorn (Baring Unit) Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. Every year thousands of migratory birds hitch a ride on the Eastern (Atlantic) Flyway, which spans the skies from Maine to Florida. At the northernmost end of the route, many disembark at 23,000-acre Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge. Although trees in this region have been significantly logged in the past, today a diverse forest stands here, a woodland of aspen, maple, birch, spruce, and fir with scattered stands of white pine. Once scoured heavily by glaciers, the land of the refuge is primarily low, rolling hills dotted with many lakes, bogs, marshes, streams, and rocky outcroppings. The Moosehorn (Baring Unit) Wilderness is west of its smaller neighbor, the Moosehorn Wilderness. It contains Bearce Lake but is missing the rocky coastline.
How to Get There
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge is located off Route 1 southwest of Calais, ME. It can be reached by taking Route 1 North from coastal Maine, Route 1 South from northern Maine, or Route 9 east from the Bangor area. Watch for the Refuge Office sign along Route 1.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Moosehorn (Baring Unit) Wilderness
Heading to Moosehorn (Baring Unit) Wilderness? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Moosehorn (Baring Unit) Wilderness?
No central reservation system listed for Moosehorn (Baring Unit) Wilderness. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/12822) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Moosehorn (Baring Unit) Wilderness?
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge is located off Route 1 southwest of Calais, ME. It can be reached by taking Route 1 North from coastal Maine, Route 1 South from northern Maine, or Route 9 east from the Bangor area. Watch for the Refuge Office sign along Route 1.
How do I contact Moosehorn (Baring Unit) Wilderness?
You can reach the park at phone: (207) 454-7161 or email: fw5rw_mhnwr@fws.gov.
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