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Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge

Errol, Maine · Coos County

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44.85778, -71.05484
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How to Get There

NORTH FROM CT: I-91N through CT, MA and VT. Exit I-91 at St. Johnsbury, VT (Exit 21) to Rte 2E. Rte 2E into Lancaster, NH. Left onto Rte 3N at the "Y". Rte 3N to Route 110 (right onto Route 110 in Groveton, NH toward Stark, NH). Rte 110 to Rte 110A near Milan, NH--watch for this left turn. Rte 110A to Rte 16N (left turn onto 16N). Rte 16N to Rte 26E(right turn at intersection Rtes 16 & 26). Rte 26E to Rte 16N again (through town about 1/4 mile) Left onto Rte 16N at Eames Garage--also known as Dam Road. Refuge HQ is 5.5 miles up Rte 16N (2756 Dam Road) on right. Please park rental or Government vehicles across the street. NORTH FROM BOSTON, MA/MANCHESTER, NH: I-93N through Franconia Notch, NH. From Franconia Notch, Exit 35 toward Twin Mountain, NH--Rte 3N. Drive through Twin Mountain on toward Whitefield, NH. Right on Rte 115. Rte 115 to U.S. Rte 2E. Right onto U.S. Rte 2E toward Gorham, NH. In Gorham, left at the traffic light onto Rte 16N. Rte 16N to Errol, NH (approximately 35 miles). Rte 16N to Rte 26E(right turn at intersection of Rtes 16 & 26). Rte 26E to Rte 16N again (through town about 1/4 mile) Left onto Rte 16N at Eames Garage--also known as Dam Road. Refuge HQ is 5.5 miles up Rte 16N (2756 Dam Road) on right. Please park rental or Government vehicles across the street. WEST FROM PORTLAND, ME JETPORT: West on Airport Access road Left to I-95N (ME Turnpike North) toward Lewiston/Augusta. Merge onto I-495N(Portions toll) Exit 11 toward Gray, ME. Keep right at the ramp

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Plan Your Visit to Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge

Heading to Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge? 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 Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge?

No central reservation system listed for Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/1478) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge?

NORTH FROM CT: I-91N through CT, MA and VT. Exit I-91 at St. Johnsbury, VT (Exit 21) to Rte 2E. Rte 2E into Lancaster, NH. Left onto Rte 3N at the "Y". Rte 3N to Route 110 (right onto Route 110 in Groveton, NH toward Stark, NH). Rte 110 to Rte 110A near Milan, NH--watch for this left turn. Rte 110A to Rte 16N (left turn onto 16N). Rte 16N to Rte 26E(right turn at intersection Rtes 16 & 26). Rte 26…

How do I contact Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge?

You can reach the park at phone: 603-482.3415 or email: lakeumbagog@fws.gov.