Notable sanctuary · Washington, Maine
Hackmatack Bog
Hackmatack Bog is a sanctuary in Washington, Maine.
Hackmatack Bog: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Hackmatack Bog
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Hackmatack Bog — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 45.55157, -67.82006. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hackmatack Bog
- Baskahegan Lake · lake · Washington · ~6 km · Must-see
- Stetson Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~16 km · Must-see
- East Grand Lake · lake · Maine · ~23 km · Must-see
- Spednic Lake · lake · Maine · ~28 km · Must-see
- Bolton Brook Falls · waterfall · York · ~31 km · Must-see
- Skiff Lake · lake · York · ~47 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Penobscot · ~53 km · Must-see
- Big Falls · waterfall · Washington · ~55 km · Must-see
- Rollins Mountain · viewpoint · Penobscot · ~58 km · Must-see
- Magaguadavic Lake · lake · York · ~63 km · Must-see
- Nicatous Lake · lake · Hancock · ~73 km · Must-see
- Anvil Meadow · sanctuary · Washington · ~2 km
- Webber Bog · sanctuary · Washington · ~3 km
- Hays Bog · sanctuary · Washington · ~4 km
- Ant Island · river spot · Washington · ~4 km
- Bear Island · river spot · Washington · ~9 km
- Greenland Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~11 km
- Flagstaff Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~12 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Hackmatack Bog
- Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument · sanctuary · Penobscot · ~103 km · Must-see
- Fay Hyland Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Penobscot · ~124 km · Must-see
- Baxter State Park · sanctuary · Piscataquis · ~124 km · Must-see
- Roosevelt Campobello International Park · sanctuary · Maine · ~126 km · Must-see
- Orono Bog · sanctuary · Penobscot · ~130 km · Must-see
- Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Washington · ~141 km · Must-see
- Ecotat Gardens and Arboretum · sanctuary · Penobscot · ~149 km · Must-see
- Anvil Meadow · sanctuary · Washington · ~2 km
- Webber Bog · sanctuary · Washington · ~3 km
- Hays Bog · sanctuary · Washington · ~4 km
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Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Hackmatack Bog yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Hackmatack Bog?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Hackmatack Bog?
Nearby: Baskahegan Lake (lake, 6 km), Stetson Mountain (viewpoint, 16 km), East Grand Lake (lake, 23 km), Spednic Lake (lake, 28 km), Bolton Brook Falls (waterfall, 31 km), Skiff Lake (lake, 47 km).
Is Hackmatack Bog worth visiting?
Hackmatack Bog is listed as a notable sanctuary in Maine on Spotwander.