Bureau of Parks and Lands

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. The more than 2 million acres overseen by the bureau encompass 33 state parks, 15 historic sites, three scenic waterways, and more than 20,000 miles of ATV, snowmobile, and multiuse trails. Its public lands—nearly 600,000 acres—are wilderness areas managed for recreation, wildlife preservation, and timbering. Most areas are free to visit, but camping is primitive. Many lands are in remote areas accessible only by logging roads; others are relatively close to town centers and have trailheads, outhouses, and other facilities. Maine. 207/287–3821; www.parksandlands.com.