Where is the most common place to see moose in Maine?
Two of the best moose watching spots in the state are in The Maine Highlands region, Moosehead Lake and Baxter State Park. In and around Moosehead, moose outnumber people three to one, and it's no wonder why the lake got its name.
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In and around Moosehead, moose outnumber people three to one, and it's no wonder why the lake got its name.
Maine is lucky enough to be one of only a few states in the U.S. that has a sizable moose population. State biologists estimate the Maine moose population to be around 75,000—that's the largest concentration of moose in the country next to Alaska.
A visit to Maine's coast is not quite complete without visiting our moose tours near Bar Harbor. For moose to live on Maine's rocky coast is not impossible, but unlikely. Instead moose live in the woodlands and forests of the Maine highlands.
While moose are proficient swimmers, they are deterred by strong currents and the island's mudflats. In addition, there are limited areas on the island in which moose would thrive, and because of their large size there would not be enough room to support a population.
Northeast Whitewater Moosehead Outdoor Adventures & Yurts is the closest whitewater rafting and moose watching tour guide service to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.