Fish and wildlife are abundant. No dangerous rapids are encountered and navigation is not difficult, but some camping and canoeing experience is recommended. There are five starting points on the Allagash Waterway most commonly used by Katahdin Outfitters. All camping is in designated campsites only, on a first come first serve basis. Where space is available, compsites are set up to hold two separate parties.
All campsites have picnic tables with ridge poles, tip-off grate fireplaces and privies.
The St. John River runs along Maine's remote northwest corner and is the longest and wildest free flowing stretch of river in the east. Expect plenty of white water and solitude along the l20 miles which begins at 5th St. John Pond and continues north to Allagash Village. Some class III rapids may be encountered, river canoeing experience is definitely recommended. This trip Must be run during the spring runoff, usually from the second week of May to the first week of June. As on the Allagash, camping is in designated campsites only on a first come first serve baslis.