Welcome to the Allagash Waterway Community

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway is a 92 mile north-flowing river in the remote forests of northern Maine. It is a magical wilderness paddling destination – a remarkable landscape of lakes, rivers, wildlife, historic sites and carefully managed campsites. The waterway has been protected by the State of Maine since 1966. In 1970 it became a federally protected wild river and part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

This site is a guide to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. It shares what the author has learned over many years paddling on the Allagash. Whether you are an experienced paddler, or planning your first trip, or just want to learn more about this special place, the hope is that you will find the information here to be valuable.

But, more than that, this is a place where fellow paddlers can add their own experiences, questions and updates so that this site becomes a growing community resource for all those who also find the Allagash magical. To ask questions, share what you’ve learned and help others plan their own journeys, please sign up!