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Hawks Nest Lodge & Restaurant

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Hawks Nest Lodge & Restaurant

Beautiful Restaurant and Lodge located on the Dead River in West Forks, Maine
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The Hawk's Nest Lodge is located in Maine's western mountains along the Dead River and Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway between the Maine coast and Quebec. Experience Maine's world class white water rafting, fishing, ATVing, and hiking during the spring, summer and fall. Enjoy spectacular Maine snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter. Our lodge in West Forks, Maine i

ncludes a restaurant, pub, huge deck overlooking the Dead River, comfortable suites equipped with satellite TVs , microwave, coffee maker, and of course, free Wi-Fi. The Hawk's Nest Lodge is a popular location for motorcycle, ATV and snowmobile touring clubs that are traveling through Maine's fantastic scenery. Our deluxe suites, pub and restaurant, make The Hawks Nest Lodge the perfect location for your Maine vacation.

06/15/2026

Wing Days are back at Hawk’s Nest!

HALF OFF wings.
ALL DAY Wednesdays.
ALL SUMMER LONG.

If you’ve had ‘em, you know.
If you haven’t, what are you waiting for!?

How do you like your wings at Hawk’s Nest?
Classic fried or flame grilled?? Let us know in the comments!

Our summer hours are in full swing over here:

Monday: 11-8
Tuesday: Closed
Wed-Sunday: 11-8

Kitchen open until 8, bar until 9.

06/12/2026

How’s that heat and humidity got ya feeling??

It’s got us feeling like a couple new specials on cold bevs at Hawks Nest this weekend!

SPECIAL COCKTAIL:
Pear Gin Fizz - Hendricks, Pear, Lime, Soda Water

and

TWO DOLLAR BLUES:
$2 Labatt Blues until they’re gone

Come cool off, eat up, and enjoy the view!

06/10/2026

Ahhh, summer!

This week the restaurant is open:

WED-SUN: 11a-8p

Join us for a cold beverage and a hearty meal!

And did you know our in-house guide service and outfitter offers Scenic Lazy River Tube Trips on the Kennebec River all summer long!?

It’s the perfect family-friendly and affordable afternoon activity. During this 3-4 hour trip, you’ll enjoy 6+ miles of beautiful Upper Kennebec Valley scenery, wildlife sightings and top quality service and attention from the comfort of your professional grade river tube or SUP! All gear and shuttle service included and prices start at just $35/p.

Finish your trip right Hawk’s Nest Lodge & Restaurant for delicious meal to round it all off. Sounds like a dynamite day to us!

06/04/2026

Two fan favorites here at Hawk’s Nest - the Big Ol’ Reuben and the Loaded Fries - collide this weekend!

Introducing the Loaded Reuben Fries!

Fresh cut fries heaped with shredded swiss and corned beef brisket ends, topped with roasted sauerkraut and a thousand island drizzle.

Also back on the special board: Big Ol’ Haddock Sandwich and the Spicy Hula Pizza (pepperoni, pineapple, jalapeño, and hot honey drizzle).

Restaurant open this weekend:

Thursday-Sunday: 11a-8p

05/29/2026

Time is ALMOST up! Just 2 1/2 more days to take advantage of our MAYFLY lodging special:

Any multi-night booking made by the end of May - good for ANY DATES this summer, weekends, holidays you pick it, - are 20% OFF when you use the promo code MAYFLY at checkout.

Step out of your cozy suite, and off the front porch into endless outdoor adventures - fishing, ATV'ing, hiking, rafting, river tubing, kayaking, and more! Reach out to our in-house Guide Service and Outfitter, Ironbound Outdoors for all you adventure needs!

Don't wait to plan that vacation to The Forks! Deal is only active until midnight on May 31st!

05/28/2026

How about a little Thursday freebie to get the weekend started off right!?

We’ve got a new JUMBO soft pretzel in house and we want you to try it… these things are huuuge and tasty!

FREE Bavarian pretzel with Beer Cheese or Honey Mustard along with purchase of any other meal from the menu! Tonight (5/28) only and while supplies last.

This weekends hours:

THURSDAY: 4-8
FRIDAY: 11-8
SATURDAY 11-8
SUNDAY: 11-4

Can’t wait to see ya at Hawk’s Nest!

05/23/2026

Love to see the machines rolling in! It’s a great weekend for it!

Swing on into Hawks Nest Lodge & Restaurant wet your whistle and fuel up on some great grub!

Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!

Open 11a-8pm all weekend and Monday.

05/21/2026

Imagine a warm sunny afternoon on a deck, a delicious meal, a cold beverage, a breathtaking view of the mighty Dead River...

Then imagine strolling up to your cozy private lodge room with an even better view...

AND knowing you got it for a steal! (read on...)

Hawks Nest Lodge & Restaurant will be open tomorrow and right through Monday, so come on in and say hi!

Deck furniture is out, weather looks great, fish are biting, Dead River high water, and the trails are open! What the heck more could you ask for...

How about this?

To celebrate our favorite time of year, we're running a flash special on lodging!

Any multi-night booking made by the end of May - good for ANY DATES this summer - will be 20% off when you use the promo code MAYFLY at checkout. Don't wait to plan that vacation to The Forks! This deal's only going to be on for t-minus TEN days...

Memorial Day Weekend Restaurant Hours:

Thursday: 4-8pm
Friday: 11a-8p
Saturday 11a-8p
Sunday 11a-8p
Monday 11a-8p

Address

2989 US Route 201
West Forks, ME
04985

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 8pm
Thursday	11am - 8pm
Friday	11am - 8pm
Saturday	11am - 8pm
Sunday	11am - 8pm

Website

http://www.hawksnestlodge.com/

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