Mattawamkeag, ME

Mattawamkeag sits right where the Mattawamkeag River joins the Penobscot, creating a scenic setting in northern Penobscot County. Home to around 400 residents, this quiet village offers plenty of open space and a relaxed pace of everyday living. It also serves as a practical crossroads along U.S. Route 2, situated roughly an hour north of Bangor and an hour south of Houlton, with Route 157 branching northwest toward Millinocket and the Katahdin region.

ATTRDoug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States / CC BY-SA 2.0

Life in town revolves around the surrounding woods, waterways, and quiet residential streets. Main Street carries Route 2 through the center of the village, crossing the river and connecting locals to nearby outdoor spots like Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park for camping, canoeing, and hiking. For anyone looking for an affordable, close-knit community with easy access to Maine's north woods, Mattawamkeag provides a peaceful place to settle down.