🌤 Weather at Day’s Academy by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11–62 °F | 49–76 °F | 25–67 °F | 0–29 °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 Brassua Dam, 8 mi away, elevation 1,069 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🏆 Part of 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 Bureau lists these acres as one parcel of its Moosehead Lake Public Land unit. This page covers only the Days Academy Grant tract.
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 | No entrance fee is listed by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (as of November 2026) |
| 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.
Things to Do
Primitive camping, fishing, canoeing, hunting in season and wildlife watching.
Insider Tips
Public Reserved Land: Day’s Academy is one of Maine’s Public Reserved Lands — managed for timber, recreation, and wildlife. Fees: The Bureau lists no entrance fee for these lands.
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 are used 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 Public Land 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
Park policy: Maine's rules for Public Lands (01-670 C.M.R. ch. 51, § 1.5) require pets in campsites to be kept leashed and not left unattended; outside campsites, pets must be kept under control (rule text at law.cornell.edu, checked November 2026).
- Pets allowed?
- Yes, pets must be leashed and attended at campsites and kept under control elsewhere on these Maine Public Lands
Are dogs allowed at Day’s Academy?
Yes, pets must be leashed and attended at campsites and kept under control elsewhere on these Maine Public Lands.
More: Maine state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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