Stephen Phillips Memorial Preserve
Wilderness Camping

Toothaker Island #1


Size of Tent Pads: 12x12 10x10


Distance to Office/Boat Landing: 3 Miles to office, ½ mile to Bemis boat lunch


GPS Coordinates: 44o 51’ 52.22” N

                                70o 47’ 03.20” W


Shoreline: Large sandy areas


Boat Access: Deep water with no rocks


Description: This site provides views of the Bemis Range, the southern shore of Mooselookmeguntic and all day sun.  This site is well protected from the wind and has easy access from the Bemis boat launch.  The sandy beach is ideal for swimming and landing a boat. Although this site shares an outhouse with Toothaker 2, the sites are separated by more than 250 feet.    

Toothaker Island

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Toothaker Island #2


Size of Tent Pads: 12x12 10x10 8x8 4x8


Distance to Office/Boat Landing: 3 Miles to office, ½ mile to Bemis boat lunch


GPS Coordinates: 44o 51’ 52.93” N

                                70o 47’ 04.89” W


Shoreline: Large sandy area 50 feet from site, rocky on site front


Boat Access: Deep water with no rocks at sandy area, rocky in front of site        

   

Description: This site provides views of the Bemis Range, the southern shore of Mooselookmeguntic and all day sun. This site is well protected from the wind and has easy access from the Bemis boat launch.  The sandy beach is ideal for swimming and landing a boat and is easily accessed by a short path.  Although this site shares an outhouse with Toothaker 1, the sites are separated by more than 250 feet.    

Toothaker Island #3


Size of Tent Pads: 12x12 10x10 8x8


Distance to Office/Boat Landing: 2 ½ Miles to office, 1 mile to Bemis boat lunch


GPS Coordinates: 44o 52’ 08.97” N

                                70o 47’ 22.68” W


Shoreline: Pebbles and small stones with some sand


Boat Access: Easy landing on small stones, watch for submerged rocks on the way in; land on either side of the large stump beached in front of the site.       

Description: This site provides privacy, excellent views and a remote location.  The site has views to the south and northwest.  Strong northwest winds can blow directly onto the site, so bring a tarp as a windbreak.  During low water a stone jetty provides protection for boats.  The only disadvantage to this site is a long walk to the outhouse.     

Toothaker Island #4


Size of Tent Pads: 12x12 10x10 8x8


Distance to Office/Boat Landing: 2 Miles to office, 1 ½ mile to Bemis boat lunch


GPS Coordinates: 44o 52’ 23.44” N

                                70o 47’ 32.54” W


Shoreline: Large rocks in front; with pebble beach on right side of site


Boat Access:  Canoe landing only!  Watch for submerged rocks and land at left or right of site.

  

Description: This site is nicely shaded.  There is a nice flat area for your tents. Exploring on the rocks that jet out on this point would be fun.  The site provides views of the north and west.  There is a “wet willie” outhouse on this site, used only by campers on this site.  

Toothaker Island #5


Size of Tent Pads: 12x14 2-8x8


Distance to Office/Boat Landing: 1 ½ Miles to office, 2 ¼ miles to Bemis boat lunch


GPS Coordinates: 44o 52’ 37.86” N

                                70o 47’ 18.35” W


Shoreline: Small sandy beach with submerged rocks


Boat Access: Small boat or canoe (15 horse or smaller); easy landing on left side of beach.  Watch out for submerged rocks.        

Description: This is a remote site with a small sandy beach.  Water is very shallow and recommended for canoes only.  The site is set back behind a small row of trees giving privacy and protection from the wind.  This site is quite open and shaded.  It has a large tent pad set in the back overlooking the site.  Site has views of the eastern shore and the south end of Students Island.  

Toothaker Island #6


Size of Tent Pads: 2-8x8 10x10


Distance to Office/Boat Landing: 1 ½ Miles to office, 2 ½ miles to Bemis boat lunch


GPS Coordinates: 44o 52’ 37.38” N

                                70o 47’ 11.39” W


Shoreline: Steep bank with high water, small beach with low water and deep pool good for swimming.  


Boat Access: Easy access for most boats; some submerged rocks

   

Description: This remote small cove has great views of the north.  This site has a pebbly shore that drops off very deep making it great for boat access.  The entire site set up on a hill allowing for great views thru out.  This site has views of the eastern shore and the south end of Students Island.  This site has a private “wet willie” outhouse.