🌤 Weather at Day’s Academy by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16–65 °F | 50–78 °F | 26–69 °F | 3–28 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Presque Isle, 10 mi away, elevation 599 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🏆 Moosehead Lake Public Land — 7,275 acres of working forest on the east shore of Maine’s Moosehead Lake
Days Academy is a unit of Maine’s Public Reserved Lands on the east shore of Moosehead Lake in Piscataquis County. The Bureau of Parks and Lands manages 7,275 acres in Days Academy Grant, which the state acquired in 1990, together with a conservation easement on nine miles of lakeshore. The name refers to the township, Days Academy Grant; there is no academy or historic school site here.
The land is managed for several uses at once: outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, protection of scenery and water quality, and timber. The highest point is Little Kineo Mountain at 1,927 feet.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | East shore of Moosehead Lake, Piscataquis County, ME |
| Size | 7,275 acres (Days Academy Grant) |
| Entry Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (state since 1990) |
About Day’s Academy
Day’s Academy is a public lot in the Maine North Woods with forest and Moosehead Lake shoreline; the property itself has no significant lakes or ponds. The area is part of Maine’s extensive system of public reserved lands — over 600,000 acres of wilderness managed for recreation, timber, and wildlife. The North Woods here are home to moose, black bears, and loons.
Day’s Academy in Piscataquis County offers primitive shoreline camping on Moosehead Lake, at sites such as Cowan Cove and Spencer Bay, and hiking in Days Academy Grant. Road access crosses working forest with active logging, so expect rough roads and logging trucks. The area is part of the state’s vast public reserved lands system — Maine manages over 600,000 acres of undeveloped public land, more than any other New England state combined. The surrounding North Woods support moose, black bear, pine marten, and wild brook trout.
Things to Do
Primitive camping, fishing for native brook trout, moose watching, canoeing, and experiencing genuine Maine wilderness. The remoteness ensures solitude even during peak summer season.
Primitive camping, fishing for native brook trout, canoeing, hunting (seasonal), wildlife watching for moose and bears, and experiencing Maine’s vast North Woods wilderness.
Insider Tips
Public Reserved Land: Day’s Academy is one of Maine’s Public Reserved Lands — managed for timber, recreation, and wildlife. Pro tip: These lands offer some of Maine’s most remote backcountry experiences. No fees: Access is free year-round for hiking, hunting, fishing, and camping.
Best Time to Visit
Fall: Spectacular Maine foliage. Summer: Hiking and fishing. Winter: Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Spring: Mud season — trails may be soft.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Maine’s Public Reserved Lands?
Maine’s Public Reserved Lands are state-owned parcels managed by the Bureau of Parks and Lands for multiple uses: timber harvesting, recreation, and wildlife conservation. They offer free access for hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing — often in remote, undeveloped settings.
Make it a road trip: Lily Bay State Park on the lake’s southeastern shore is the base the Bureau of Parks and Lands suggests for hiking in Days Academy Grant, and Moosehead Lake covers the other public lands around the lake.
🌲 Visit Day’s Academy
Working forest and shoreline campsites on the east shore of Moosehead Lake.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Day’s Academy
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are allowed at most Maine state parks year-round, including trails, but must be leashed, under the handler's physical control and never left unattended.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash not exceeding 4 feet, under the physical control of the handler
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are not allowed on state park beaches April 1 through September 30; leashed pets are welcome on beaches October 1 through March 31
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- No pets allowed at Sebago Lake State Park campground; park staff may assign pet owners to less congested camping areas
Are dogs allowed at Day’s Academy?
Pets are allowed at most Maine state parks year-round, including trails, but must be leashed, under the handler's physical control and never left unattended. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via maine.gov. More: Maine state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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