The Machias River Corridor Public Reserve Land is part of a collection of lands that protect the 76 mile long Machias River as it flows from Fifth Machias Lake to downtown Machias. The river is a popular destination for kayakers and canoeists, and the State of Maine operates a number of campsites along the river (see the state's website
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parksearch/PropertyGuides/PDF_GUIDE/machiasriverguide.pdf for more information.)
My son and I explored the area today as we scouted out potential future camping opportunities. We visited the Machias RIPS, Log Landing, West Branch and Wonderland Campsites. We were surprised to find all but the Machias RIPS campsite to be occupied. Camping here is free but first come, first serve. CCC Road (the main road leading to the campsites) was a rough washboard road which made travel slow.
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| First Machias Lake, viewed from Wonderland Campground |
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| Salmon Pond, a short distance from Rt. 9, is a small pond with a boat ramp. |
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| Machias RIPS campground is located directly off Airline Road (Rt 9) and adjacent to the Machias River. |
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