Do you love spending time in the great outdoors?
Are your favorite days the ones spent with a paddle in hand, hiking boots on, camera ready, or snowshoes strapped in?
Do you value tight-knit communities, locally owned businesses, and the kind of place where you actually know your neighbors—and they know you?
Then welcome to Piscataquis County. Here, nature isn’t a getaway—it’s a way of life.
Imagine a place with no traffic jams, where four-season adventure begins right outside your doorstep.
A place where you don’t have to choose between peace and possibility—where you can enjoy a slower pace of life without sacrificing access to quality education, healthcare, or opportunity.
Welcome to Piscataquis County—rural Maine at its finest.
While we may be off the beaten path, we’re far from behind. Our region offers everything you need to live well:
Excellent schools that foster close connections and student success
Reliable, community-focused healthcare, including hospitals and clinics that serve the entire county
Supportive, vibrant towns where neighbors look out for one another
And thousands of acres of pristine wilderness, waiting to be explored
Whether you’re looking to start a business, work remotely, or enjoy a well-earned retirement, Piscataquis County offers the space, serenity, and resources to live life on your terms.