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Crawford, Maine

Crawford, Maine

Tiny lake-and-logging town on Route 9

Overview

Crawford sits along Route 9 with just a handful of roads branching to lakes and timberlands. It is a pause point for travelers on the Airline and a base for fishing, hunting, and sledding in Washington County's interior, with Cobscook Bay and Calais reachable for coastal day trips.

Key Facts

Population 100
Region Downeast & Acadia
County Washington
Founded 1828
Nearest City Calais (35 minutes)

What Crawford Is Known For

Crawford Local Highlights

Lake access
Crawford and nearby Pocomoonshine lakes provide quiet paddling and fishing.
Remote feel
Few services and lots of woods between the coast and the border.
Airline corridor
A scenic, quicker alternative to Route 1 between Bangor and Calais.

Things to Do

1
Fish the lakes
Target bass and pickerel on calm waters.
2
Ride the trails
Sled or ATV on local club routes linking to the Sunrise Trail network.
3
Wildlife watching
Watch for moose and eagles along Route 9 and the lake shores.
4
Explore Cobscook Bay
Pair inland camps with a day on the Bold Coast; see the /guides/wild-blueberries when barrens turn red.

Living in Crawford

Crawford is extremely small; residents rely on [Calais](/towns/calais) or Machias for stores and schools. Outdoor recreation and forestry dominate local life, and winter travel depends on plowed camp roads.

Weather & Seasons

summer

Mild, 60-78 F

winter

Cold, -5 to 20 F with steady snow

spring

Cool and damp, 35-55 F

fall

Crisp, 40-58 F with vivid foliage

Local Wildlife & Nature

Bald eagles over the lakes Moose and deer on roadside clearcuts Loons and mergansers nesting on quiet coves

How to Get There

Located on Route 9 between Wesley and Alexander; local roads lead to Crawford Lake and camp areas.

Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.

Satellite preview

Crawford outline

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there services in town?

Crawford has no major stores; plan to fuel and shop in [Calais](/towns/calais) or Machias before heading to camp.

How is winter access?

Route 9 is well-plowed, but side camp roads can drift and are often maintained by local owners or clubs—carry gear for cold-weather travel.

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