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Grampus Lake

Grampus Lake is a remote 133-acre body of water in the Five Ponds Wilderness, reached by a 6-mile hike from the Inlet trailhead. The lake holds brook trout and offers primitive camping along its shores—a destination for hikers willing to earn their solitude.

§ Overview

Grampus Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Mosquito Pond Hill and Big Brook Hills.

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§ Nearby parking

11 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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§ Photos & Videos

Grampus Lake.

From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Waypoint Cafe
4.3 mi away
Restaurant
Long Lake Diner & Owl’s Head Pub
4.7 mi away
General store
ADK Trading Post
3.8 mi away
Shelter
Catlin Bay #2 Lean-To
4.7 mi away
§ On the water & nearby

Marinas, beaches, bait shops, and food

Marinas & launches (0)

No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.

Public beaches (0)

No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.

Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (7)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (40)
  • 40 designated campsites
Access (12)
  • 1 trailhead nearby
  • 11 parking areas nearby
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (11)
Lakes & ponds (34)
Trails (40)
Lean-tos (18)
  • Catlin Bay #2 Lean-To4.7 mi
  • Catlin Bay #24.7 mi
  • Catlin Bay #14.8 mi
  • Catlin Bay #1 Lean-To4.8 mi
  • Hidden Cove4.9 mi
  • Hidden Cove Lean-To4.9 mi
  • Kelly Point #15.4 mi
  • Kelly Point #1 Lean-To5.4 mi
Primitive campsites (40)
  • Lake Eaton Campground3.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite5.0 mi
  • Hoss’s5.3 mi
  • Kelly Point Tentsites5.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite5.4 mi
  • Round Lake Campsite #25.5 mi
  • Round Lake Campsite #15.5 mi
  • Round Lake Campsite #35.6 mi
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