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At 820 m, Mount Carleton is the highest peak in the Maritime provinces. The park is in the northern extension of the Appalachian Mountains. The park has several other significant peaks, all of which have trails around or over them. There are several lakes and two major rivers along with many brooks and streams within the parks 17,427 hectares. Lake Nictau has a designated area for swimming. The International Appalachian Trail cuts through the heart of area. Canoeing, mountain biking, camping, photography and nature observation. The park has a campground accessible by car but there are no hook-ups available. Armstrong Brook Campground has 88 sites. The campground has flush toilets, a kitchen shelter and showers. The park has cabins which may be rented. Reservations can be made online. Cash only at the park.
Mount Carleton Provincial Park, established in 1970, is the largest provincial park in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada. It encompasses 174 square kilometres (67 sq mi) in the remote highlands of north-central New Brunswick. The park is a lesser-known gem of the Atlantic Canadian wilderness. Some outdoor enthusiasts refer to it as the "Algonquin of New Brunswick".
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