St. Francis
Welcome to St. Francis!
St. Francis is “a caring, friendly community of 485 individuals. Our town lies on the banks of the St. John and St. Francis rivers, on the border with New Brunswick, Canada.” According to Maine an Encyclopedia, “The town was settled in the 18th century by Acadians fleeing the British and by French speaking people from Canada. It was organized as a plantation on May 29, 1875; incorporated as a town on March 1, 1967.”
Traditional industries included farming and logging. French and English are both commonly spoken. The town is located on the St. John Valley Cultural Byway and is a popular destination for its convenient access to the North Maine Woods, for its vast wilderness and opportunities for outdoor recreation and sport.
Activities
- Allagash Wilderness Camps 1477 Main St, St. Francis, ME 04774 | (207) 398-4456
- This guide and outfitter provides guaranteed moose hunts, bear hunts, and more from its beautiful log cabin lodging in St. Francis. The trail is popular with hikers and bikers and is also open to ATVs and snowmobiles.
Deboullie Public Reserved Land Off of Rte 161 in St. Francis, ME 04774
- 21,871-acre lands with remote campsites on 17 crystal clear trout ponds surrounded by rugged mountains. It is east of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway and 30 miles from the Canadian border.
- North Ridge Runners ATV Club St. Francis, ME 04774
- Local club for ATV enthusiasts that maintains local trails and can provide trail information.
- Pelletier Campgrounds 1007 Main St, St. Francis, ME 04774 | (207) 398-3187
- Great campground offering overnight canoe trips on the Allagash River in Maine-made Old Town Canoes!
- St. John Valley Heritage Trail Sunset Dr, St. Francis, ME 04774
- This 16.9-mile trail along the former Fish River Railroad corridor follows a beautiful path from St. Francis to Fort Kent.
- St. Francis Historical Society 1074 Main St, St. Francis, ME 04774 | (207) 398-3387
- Located at the old Bangor and Aroostook train station, this historical society preserves the history of the railroad and other aspects of St. Francis. They are also home to the town’s veterans’ memorial!
- St. Francis Sno-Angels Snowmobile Club 1273 Main St, St. Francis, ME 04774 | (207) 398-4203
- Local snowmobile club that maintains St. Francis trails connecting to the statewide trail network. They also run a clubhouse with food available in season!
Dining
- Forget Me Not Diner 1029 Main St, St. Francis, ME 04774 | (207) 398-2921
- Cozy diner offering classic American comfort foods, with great daily specials!
- Additional dining options are available in nearby Allagash and Fort Kent!
Lodging
- Allagash Wilderness Camps 1477 Main St, St. Francis, ME 04774 | (207) 398-4456
- This guide and outfitter provides guaranteed moose hunts, bear hunts, and more from its beautiful log cabin lodging in St. Francis. The trail is popular with hikers and bikers and is also open to ATVs and snowmobiles.
- Pelletier Campgrounds 1007 Main St, St. Francis, ME 04774 | (207) 398-3187
- Great campground offering overnight canoe trips on the Allagash River in Maine-made Old Town Canoes!
- Additional lodging options are available in nearby Allagash and Fort Kent!
Shops & Services
- Chamberlain’s Market 2114 Main St, St. Francis, ME 04774 | (207) 398-3259
- Gas station and small shop ‘at the end of the line!’
- Connor’s Craft Shack 1036 Main St, St. Francis, ME, 04774 | (207) 231-2333
- Lovely little craft business offering a wide variety of craft items, including all sorts of beautiful decorations, masks, keychains, and more!
- Joe’s Country Store 1005 Main St, St. Francis, ME 04774 | (207) 398-4172
- Classic convenience store offering gas, food, supplies, and more!
- Additional shops and services are available in nearby Allagash and Fort Kent!