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Notable sanctuary · Penobscot, Maine

Upper Deadwater

Upper Deadwater is a sanctuary in Penobscot, Maine.

Upper Deadwater: 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 Upper Deadwater

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 Upper Deadwater — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.31755, -68.60254. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is the park open?

    No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Upper Deadwater yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Upper Deadwater?

    November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Upper Deadwater?

    Nearby: Millinocket Lake (lake, 26 km), International Appalachian Trail New-Brunswick (trek, 31 km), Traveler Mountain (viewpoint, 41 km), Scopan Lake (lake, 47 km), Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (sanctuary, 48 km), Baxter State Park (sanctuary, 52 km).

    Is Upper Deadwater worth visiting?

    Upper Deadwater is listed as a notable sanctuary in Maine on Spotwander.