Booming Out Grounds

This old growth forest property features four miles of shorefront on Spednic Lake, Mud Lake and Mud Lake Stream. It also features Mud Lake Falls and two Native American portages connecting Mud Lake to Spednic Lake. The property is open to the public and owned by the State of Maine & managed by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W).

45.68923°N
67.73084°W
Location
Forest City, ME
Size
650 acres
Date Protected
1992
Classification
Public
Features
Fishing
Water Access
Portage
Wildlife Watching
Swimming

Conservation Purpose

IF&W manages these lands as the Booming Grounds Wildlife Management Area.


Key Features & Property Description

  • Two portages connecting Mud Lake to Spednic Lake
  • Old-growth forest
  • Waterfall (Mud Lake Falls — coordinates noted above)
  • Kayak to Mud Lake Falls


Public Access

  • Public access on the American side by water
  • Foot access only on Canadian side

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