Little Moose

By America's State Parks Editorial TeamMay 8, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

🏆 Moosehead Country — Remote public lot near Moosehead Lake — Maine’s largest lake (117 sq mi!) in the heart of the North Woods

Little Moose is a public reserved lot in the Moosehead Lake region — Maine’s largest lake at 117 square miles (40 miles long!). Moosehead Lake is so large that it creates its own weather patterns, and the surrounding wilderness is home to one of the densest moose populations in the lower 48 states. The first recorded ascent of nearby Mount Kineo (by European Americans) was in 1836, and the Kineo flint from the mountain was traded by Native peoples across eastern North America for thousands of years.

Visitor Information

About Little Moose

Little Moose public reserved land near Greenville provides recreation on the shores of Moosehead Lake — Maine’s largest lake at 117 square miles. The area preserves shoreline access to this vast wilderness lake, surrounded by thousands of acres of unbroken forest. Moosehead Lake is one of the most remote large lakes in the eastern United States.

Things to Do

Fishing for landlocked salmon, brook trout, and lake trout on Moosehead Lake, camping, canoeing, kayaking, moose watching (the lake earned its name), and floatplane rides for aerial views of the North Woods.

Insider Tips

Moosehead region: Little Moose sits near Moosehead Lake — Maine’s largest lake (117 square miles) and the largest lake entirely within New England. Pro tip: The Moosehead region has more moose per square mile than anywhere in the lower 48 — a September canoe paddle is almost guaranteed to produce moose sightings. Logging history: Moosehead was the center of Maine’s epic logging industry — log drives on the rivers lasted into the 1970s.

Best Time to Visit

September: Peak moose activity — rutting season. Summer: Lake activities. Fall: Remote foliage and moose. Winter: Ice fishing and snowmobiling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I see moose in Maine?

Maine has an estimated 60,000-70,000 moose — the largest population in the lower 48. The Moosehead Lake and Baxter State Park regions offer the best sightings. Dawn and dusk, moose feed in wetlands and along roadsides. September (rutting season) is prime time — bulls are active and visible. “Moose safaris” offered by local guides have high success rates. Always keep distance — moose are unpredictable and can charge.

Nearby parks: If you have extra time, Moosehead Lake Public Land is a short drive away, and Mount Kineo State Park is within about an hour’s drive.

Wildlife & Nature

Little Moose — a remote wilderness area near Moosehead Lake. The area’s boreal forest, ponds, and mountain terrain support moose (one of the highest moose densities in North America), loons, black bears, and lynx.

Nearby Attractions

Greenville — nearby — gateway to the Moosehead Lake region. Moosehead Lake — adjacent. Mount Kineo — nearby.

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