Directions & Lodging

Travel Note

JO-MARY ROUTE

Exit I-95 at Newport (exit #157) Take Rt 7 north 30 miles to “Dover-Foxcroft”; then Rt. 6/16 east 13 miles to “Milo”; then Rt 11 north 24 miles and look for large sign on left “Jo Mary Lake Campground”. Turn left onto gravel road, set your trip meter here. The following mileage figures are measured from Rt 11, not added to previous figure. Take note of “NLC” signs at all turns. • 0.1m stop at checkpoint, register, pay road fee $13 per day for each guest (under 18 and over 70, free) • 5.5m keep straight (entrance to Jo Mary Campground on right) • 6.1m bear right at fork • 11.6m cross bridge across Cooper Brook, keep straight • 14.4m pass through checkpoint gate, keep straight. You may need to get out and use the call box at the gate house to have them open the gate if it is closed. • 20.1m go straight, past signpost on left; bear left at fork • 21.0m go straight, ignore right turn; cross bridge, turn right • 27.6m arrive at NLC. Watch for and yield to logging trucks! (Click "view" for printable instructions)

Travel Note

UPDATE FOR KOKADJO ROUTE

The Kokadjo road will not be available as a route due to maintenance. The only way to get to the wedding is the Jo-Mary route. Sorry for any inconvenience!

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FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS

OVERNIGHT GUESTS All guests: -*UPDATE* Do NOT travel Kokadjo Route! There is a high possibility it will be closed so the only way to get there is the Jo Mary Route. This costs $13 per person for every day you are on the road (cash or check only). If you come Friday and plan to leave Sunday, make sure they only charge you $26 dollars (as you will not be on the road Saturday). Please see the link for the gate for more info. https://northmainewoods.org/checkpoints-rates-fees/ -Please bring blankets or sleeping bags - there is a fitted sheet on the bed and pillows will be provided -Bring towels and flash lights as well as any snacks; appetizers and dinner will be provided following the ceremony, and a light breakfast will be provided on Sunday morning -We ask that you don’t use the gas stoves in the cabins (as there is a large group arriving the day after the wedding) -Check out for cabins is at 9:00am on Sunday -It can take 4+ hours to travel from the Portland area to Nahmakanta Lake Camps For those staying Friday 9/27: -Please let us know what time we should expect you on Friday 9/27 - there is very limited cell service on the gravel roads - but can call 207-731-8888 if you have any problems -If you plan to come on Friday it is advised that you don’t travel at night on the Jo-Mary road as this can make following directions much more difficult; best to arrive at the Jo-Mary Gate an hour before dark. -Bring food for Friday night and Saturday morning - there are charcoal grills, with plenty of charcoal and refrigerators in the cabins. Click the link below for printable copy of this form: