Penobscot district, Maine, United States

Places to visit near Millinocket

Millinocket is a town in Penobscot district, Maine, United States, home to about 4,466 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 waterfalls and 24 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are South Twin Lake (15 km), Millinocket Lake (16 km) and Cedar Lake (20 km).

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Millinocket, Maine
Millinocket, Penobscot district, Maine, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Millinocket at a glance

Location
Penobscot district, Maine, United States
Population
about 4,466
Coordinates
45.6573° N, 68.7098° W
Places within 50 km
169 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Millinocket

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Millinocket

120 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Millinocket. The closest is Shack Hill (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Millinocket

56 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Millinocket. The closest is Quakish Dam (3 km); the best-known is South Twin Lake (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Millinocket

34 waterfalls within 100 km of Millinocket. The closest is Pond Falls (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Millinocket

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Millinocket. The closest is Quakish Bog (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Millinocket

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Millinocket. The closest is Little Birch Island (14 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Millinocket

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Millinocket. The closest is Ambajejus Boomhouse (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Millinocket

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Millinocket
  2. 16 km Millinocket Lake · lake, Penobscot
  3. 20 km South Twin Lake · lake, Penobscot
  4. 14 km Cedar Lake · lake, Penobscot
  5. 17 km Quakish Dam · dam, Penobscot
  6. 3 km Shack Hill · hill, Penobscot
  7. 3 km Back to Millinocket

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How to reach Millinocket

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Millinocket by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints65120Shack Hill (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2956Quakish Dam (3 km)
    Waterfalls2434Pond Falls (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2430Quakish Bog (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1923Little Birch Island (14 km)
    Forts & heritage23Ambajejus Boomhouse (21 km)
    Other attractions33Pockwockamus Rock (27 km)
    Beaches & coast12Deadman Cove (30 km)
    Caves22Debsconeag Ice Caves (31 km)
    Treks01Hundred-Mile Wilderness (54 km)
    Churches01Monson Community Church (93 km)

    Millinocket: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Millinocket?

    South Twin Lake (lake, about 15 km), Millinocket Lake (lake, about 16 km), Cedar Lake (lake, about 20 km), Shack Hill (hill, about 3 km), Quakish Dam (dam, about 3 km), Pond Falls (waterfall, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Millinocket?

    169 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 waterfalls, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Millinocket?

    Shack Hill, about 3 km by road; Black Cat Mountain (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Millinocket?

    Quakish Dam, about 3 km by road; North Twin Dam (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Millinocket?

    Pond Falls, about 5 km by road; Grand Falls (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Millinocket?

    Start in Millinocket, visit Millinocket Lake, then South Twin Lake, then Cedar Lake, then Quakish Dam, then Shack Hill, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Millinocket?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Millinocket

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Millinocket’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Millinocket on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.