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Even in Maine's most remote places, you may not be alone and are often on privately owned land
 How to drive safely on privately owned forest roads
All roads within?the?North?Maine?Woods?are privately built and owned primarily for?the?purpose of managing and moving forest products.?The?private landowners are willing to share their roads with members of?the?general public in order to visit?the?region?s many lakes and ponds and other natural resources for?the?purposes of hiking, hunting, fishing, and berry picking to name a few.
ALL LOGGING TRUCKS AND OTHER COMMERCIAL VEHICLES HAVE?THE?RIGHT OF WAY.?PLEASE PULL OVER WHEN MEETING THESE VEHICLES.
- Travel at posted speeds but no more than 45 miles per hour.
- Keep to?the?right when approaching a corner or cresting a hill.
- When dusty conditions exist,?please wait for?the?dust to clear before proceeding.
- When approaching active equipment near?the?roadside wait for acknowledgement from equipment operators before proceeding to pass.
- Stay clear! NEVER?leave vehicles in?the?middle of?the?road when chasing partridge or moose. Do not park in front of gates or roads.
Current Conditions/Road Closures
- The bridge crossing Ross Stream at Mile 63 on the Realty Road will be closed from Sept. 13? to October 1. Please plan for a detour accordingly.
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The bridge leading to the East Shore Road / OP1 Road (off of the Sias Hill Rd) along Ragged Lake is washed out and not passable.?
Please be respectful of others including NMW staff, wood workers, and fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Please do not clean out birds or other game at campsites or leave parts in the roadway, and always take spent shells with you. If you encounter a forester, or other landowner representative in your travels, take a minute and thank them for supporting traditional access to lands they manage.
We hope you have a great fall recreating in this beautiful state.
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