Moose Point Cabin
Moose Point Cabin is a rustic, private cabin reserved for exclusive use by a single party. Overlooking Long Pond in the heart of Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness, Moose Point Cabin features easy access to the Appalachian Trail and Third Mountain. Surrounded by miles of trails, lakes, and rivers, it’s a perfect year-round spot to disconnect and enjoy outdoor activities. Fill your days with hiking, paddling, biking, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing – or just relaxing on the porch.
Moose Pont Cabin is reserved for exclusive use by a single party and can host up to seven guests and two dogs.
A screened-in porch runs the width of the cabin and overlooks the lake. The kitchen includes a propane refrigerator, a propane cookstove with oven, and all pots, pans, dishes, and flatware for seven guests. The sink can be used in conjunction with a jug with a spigot. There is no faucet. The cabin also has a propane grill, located in the screened-in porch. The cabin also offers two canoes and a fire pit for guest use.
The cabin is accessible by car during the summer and fall, and is accessible by ski, snowshoe, or dogsled in the winter. Gear shuttle to and from the winter parking lot is included in winter rates. There is limited cell service and WiFi is not available at the cabin. Please note, Moose Point Cabin does not have electricity.
Linens are provided in summer only. In winter, guests should bring a 3- or 4-season sleeping bag.
Guests prepare their own meals; however, dinners can be enjoyed at Gorman Chairback Lodge for a special treat. Reservations for meals are required 24 hours in advance. The cabin has two bedrooms, a common room, kitchen, and screened-in porch and features wood heating and propane lighting. There is no bathroom or running water in the cabin. A privy and hand-pumped well (non-potable water, summer only) are located just outside. Potable water and firewood are provided.
Sleeping Arrangements
- One bedroom with double and upper bunk
- One bedroom with double bed
- Common room with futon couch that converts into a
double bed - Guest should bring sleeping bag or bed linens.
Lighting
Wall-mounted propane lights are located throughout the cabin. Detailed instructions on their use is provided. Please turn off lights when you leave the cabin.
Heating
A wood stove and dry firewood is provided for heating. Directions on how to light and manage the woodstove are provided.
Water Supply
A well with a hand pump provides water for washing and cooking. Please note that this water must be boiled or treated before using. Eight gallons of potable water will be supplied upon arrival. Additional water is available at Gorman. There is no running water in the cabin.
Full List of What's Included
- Dry firewood, kindling, matches, and paper
- Two 4-gallon water jugs with spigots and potable water (refills available at Gorman Chairback Lodge)
- Outside Privy
- BBQ Grill with propane
- Well with hand pump to provide water for washing (not potable)
- Refrigerator, cook stove with oven
- Sink (no faucet) – use jug with spigot
- Toilet paper and paper towels
- Dish soap and kitchen sponges
- Pots, pans, dishes, and flatware for seven guests
- Mattresses, fitted sheets, pillows and pillow cases, wool blankets
- Topographic trail maps showing lakes and rivers and recreational trails
- Two canoes with paddles and adult PFDs
- Folding chairs for around the campfire
- Private dock
Nearby Resources
AMC’s Gorman Chairback Lodge is located 1.25 miles from the cabin at the southeast end of Long Pond. Here you have access to an emergency radio and a phone. There is also a small retail shop that carries necessities like batteries, headlamps, and insect repellent. For a treat, enjoy a meal at Gorman Lodge. Reservations for meals are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call or stop by for pricing and to reserve.
Learn more about AMC’s cancellation policies for lodging and programs.
All Seasons
Moose Point Cabin is drive-in spring through fall, and accessible only by ski, snowshoe, or dogsled in winter. Driving directions are available here. Please print or download these directions before your trip, as cell service is unreliable in the Maine Woods. Note that when “roads” are referenced, these are not plowed and are used as trails in winter. GPS is unreliable north of Greenville. It is recommended that you track mileage on your odometer.
In all seasons, accessing Moose Point Cabin requires travel on gravel logging roads. Logging vehicles have the right of way. Conditions can be rough and low clearance vehicles are not recommended. All wheel drive is recommended during wet, snowy, or icy conditions. There is no fuel available once you leave the paved roads.
For up-to-date information on road conditions, please contact the AMC Contact Service Center at 603-466-2727.
Spring-Fall Seasons
The cabin is located on Katahdin Iron Works Jo-Mary Forest lands. Please bring a copy of your AMC confirmation to show at the staffed gate house. Without this you will be charged a daily per-person use fee to access the roads. Please note that the gates are open only from 6 am to 9 pm daily. Passage at other times is restricted and incur fees except in the case of emergencies.
WARNING: The area around Moose Point Cabin is a working forest with active logging taking place along many access roads. Please limit your speed to 25 mph on the gravel roads and yield to logging trucks and other heavy equipment and pull well off the road where possible. Do not park within 150 feet of bridges. For information and maps for the KI-Jo Mary Multiple Use Forest visit: northmainewoods.org/ki-jo-mary-regulations
Driving Directions
From the west and south via Greenville:
- Take I-95 north to Exit 157 (old 39) at Newport, Route 7 north to Dexter, Route 23 north to Guilford, then Route 15 North to Greenville.
- At the traffic light in the center of Greenville, proceed north one block and turn right onto Pleasant St.
- After 2 miles the road becomes gravel. Eleven miles from Greenville, stop and register at the Hedgehog Gate checkpoint.
- Proceed 1.8 miles further and turn right at the T intersection onto Katahdin Iron Works road.
- Continue 3.5 miles and turn right onto the Chairback Mountain Road.
- Continue for 3 miles down the Chairback Mountain Road and turning right into Moose Point. 1.5 miles past Gorman Chairback Driveway
From the east via Brownville:
- Approach the KI (Katahdin Ironworks) Road on Route 11 either southbound from Millinocket (26 miles) or Northbound from Milo (12 Miles).
- To get to Milo from the south, take I-95 north to Exit 199 (old 53) at Old Town.
- Continue north on Route 16 to Milo, then take Route 11 north towards Brownville.
- NOTE: Signage for the Katahdin Ironworks Historic Site (KIW) may be missing, so check your mileage.
- Turn west onto the KI Road. The KI checkpoint is 6.3 miles from Route 11. Stop and register.
- From the gate go 7.3 miles.
- Turn left on the Chairback Mountain Road.
- Continue for 3 miles down the Chairback Mountain Road and turning right into Moose Point. 1.5 miles past Gorman Chairback Driveway.
Winter Season
Access to Moose Point Cabin in winter is by ski, snowshoe, or dogsled only, starting at the AMC winter parking lot. Be sure to pack a full-size snow shovel to leave in your car in case you need to shovel out after fresh snowfall.
At AMC's winter parking lot, you'll leave your luggage in the Gorman Chairback gear shed, where our staff will pick up your bags and transport them to your destination. In addition, please use the available luggage tags to mark your gear for Moose Point.
From the winter parking lot, the ski to Moose Point Cabin is 6.7 miles via Trout Brook Trail and Long Pond Trail.
Nearby hikes:
- Third Mountain
- Chairback Mountain
- Gulf Hagas
For other trip ideas and detailed route information, please inquire with our Maine staff or purchase AMC’s Maine Mountain Guide or 100-Mile Wilderness Map and Guide.
This cabin is not ADA accessible.
Service Animals
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses and organizations that serve the public must allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals into all areas of the facility where customers are normally allowed to go. This federal law applies to all businesses open to the public, including AMC managed lodging and visitor centers, where service animals are welcomed.
A service animal at AMC facilities must be under the control of its handler. Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless the individual’s disability prevents using these devices or these devices interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of tasks. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.
These rules do not apply to emotional support animals because they have not been trained to perform a specific job or task, they do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
For more information about our policies, click here.
Check in: 3 PM | Check out: 11 AM
Self Check in. Combination to lock box is in your confirmation email and available from Gorman. Lock box is attached to the adjacent shed. We suggest that you lock the cabin when away. Make sure you present your confirmation receipt to gain access at Hedgehog or KI Gatehouse.
Dog Policy
Up to two dogs are allowed per night. Fee is $10 per night per dog.
Rules
1. No smoking or open flames inside the cabin
2. Camp fires are limited to the campfire hearth outside the cabin
3. Dogs: Keep your dog(s) safe from predators and keep wildlife safe from your dog(s). Please do not leave your dog unattended in or outside the cabin.
4. Guest are welcome to bring their personal boats but must note that Long Pond is a hand-carry launch only and there is a 15hp motor limit. Boats should be CLEAN of invasive species!
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