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North Branch Moose River

The North Branch Moose River drains west from the Moose River Plains Wild Forest toward Old Forge — a backcountry waterway that sees more hunters and paddlers than hikers, threading through mixed hardwood and wetland corridors in one of the park's quieter corners. Access typically requires forest roads or longer paddles from established put-ins along the main Moose River system; this isn't a roadside stop. The watershed connects to the broader Moose River network — a region defined by remote ponds, old logging routes, and fall moose sightings that justify the name. Fish data is sparse, but the system historically held brook trout in its cleaner tributaries.

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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Blue Line Coffee House
2.9 mi away
Restaurant
Slickers Adirondack Tavern
2.9 mi away
General store
Old Forge Hardware
3.1 mi away
§ On the water & nearby

Marinas, beaches, bait shops, and food

Marinas & launches (1)
Public beaches (0)

No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.

Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (10)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (28)
  • 28 designated campsites
Access (32)
§ Nearby parking

31 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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§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (9)
Lakes & ponds (44)
Trails (25)
Primitive campsites (28)
  • Old Forge Camping Resort2.2 mi
  • Cary Lake Campsite2.5 mi
  • Decamp Island Designated Campsite #32.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.5 mi
  • Decamp Island Designated Campsite #42.6 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.6 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.6 mi
  • Decamp Island Designated Campsite #22.6 mi
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