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Scraggly Lake Public Reserved Land

August 5, 2015

Ireland Pond on Scraggly Lake Public Reserved Land by Ryan Burton
Ireland Pond on Scraggly Lake Public Reserved Land by Ryan Burton
Ireland Pond on Scraggly Lake Public Reserved Land by Ryan Burton

Location: Township 7 Range 8 WELS, northeast of Patten, Penobscot County

Description: Scraggly Lake is located at the center of this 10,000-acre public reserved land unit, located just northeast of Baxter State Park. Scraggly Lake includes a campground and boat launch for visitors, and nearby Ireland Pond offers a more remote recreational experience. From Scraggly Lake, visitors can access the Owl’s Head Trail. Fishing is also a popular activity in the unit, as the lakes and ponds offer exceptional trout and salmon habitat.

Activities: Boating, camping, fishing, hunting, and canoeing. For more information about the Owl’s Head Trail, visit Maine Trail Finder.

For More Information: For more information about the unit, including how to get there, visit the Maine Public Reserved Land website.