Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge

Covering 37,000 acres in New Hampshire and Maine, Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge offers first-rate opportunities for all forest game – ruffed grouse, American woodcock, white-tailed deer, black bear and moose. The refuge is open for almost all general hunting seasons in the two states....

This handicapped accessible trail is about 1/3 of a mile in length and is a good place to view moose, boreal birds and waterfowl. It features an easy walk through a forested river's edge to an observation platform overlooking the backwaters of the Magalloway River. The...

Fishing is a popular pastime on Umbagog Lake and the surrounding rivers, including the Androscoggin, Magalloway and Rapid Rivers. Please read our fishing plan to find the regulations for fishing on the Refuge.

Learn more about the Maine and New Hampshire fishing regulations on their...

There is ample opportunity to explore Umbagog Lake and the surrounding rivers by canoe, kayak, or other non-motorized watercraft.  Whether your interests are wildlife photography, fall foliage, moose-watching, listening to the songs of neotropical migrants, viewing the bald eagles and...

You can find boat launches on Umbagog Lake, and the Magalloway and Androscoggin Rivers:

Camping at Lake Umbagog is by RESERVATION ONLY!

Shoreline campsites, operated by the State of NH, offer numerous options for camping. For State of NH campsite information and/or reservations, visit their website: NH State Parks.

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The diversity of habitat in the Umbagog area provides ample opportunity to observe wildlife. Wildlife can be fascinating and entertaining to view and photograph, but it is important to remember that human activities can disturb and negatively impact them....