Russell Pond Campground


  • BACKPACKING ONLY
  • 4 Lean-tos/3 tent sites/8-person bunkhouse.
  • Pit toilets.
  • Fishing.
  • Skiing (winter only).
  • Fees for canoes.
  • Backpack 7 miles from Roaring Brook, or 9.6 miles from South Branch Pond.
  • Open 5/15 - 10/15. Established cutoff time for leaving to hike to Russell is 2:00 p.m.*
  • There are no bridges over Wassataquoik Stream - Rock hopping and wading.

Outlying Sites:

  • Wassataquoik Lake Island (1 Lean-to)
  • Wassataquoik Stream (2 Lean-tos)

*As daylight hours shorten in the fall, posted cut-off time is earlier. Please verify these cut-off times with the reservation office and make your plans accordingly.

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