Heres a straightforward guide to visiting baxter state park as a car camper. Things i wish i knew before vacationing in baxter state park. The traveler loop is often overlooked, but its a gem in baxter state park. As hikers celebrate on appalachian trail, some ask. Russell pond provides very good fishing in local ponds and access to wassataquoik stream, wassataquoik lake and several popular backcountry campsites. Jensen bissell, the director of baxter state park, has. Guests staying at the baxter park inn can enjoy swimming in. Winter rules the baxter state park authority has developed a set of procedures and guidelines for winter use in an effort to assist park users in planning trips to baxter state park, to promote safety of all. A guide to the parks greatest hiking adventures including mount katahdin regional hiking series. And while day use of the park for maine residents is free, there is a small fee upon entry for nonresidents. A guide to the parks greatest hiking adventures including mount katahdin regional hiking series westrich, greg on. Augusta, maine baxter state park and mount katahdin have long been treasured for their wild beauty and the outdoor recreational opportunities they offer visitors. Amcs comprehensive guide to hiking trails of maine, featuring baxter state park and acadia national park amc hiking guide series.
Camping in baxter state park friends of baxter state park. Baxter state park is a fantastic wilderness with opportunities to hike, camp, fish and observe wildlife in the pristine maine woods. Maine bed and breakfast lodging, baxter state park. We here at baxter state park are charged with upholding baxters wishes. Baxter state park was established in 1931 and covers 200,000 acres in piscataquis county. Please reserve these sites by mail, phone, or in person at park headquarters.
Vintage ll bean baxter state parka mens m wool plaid lined khaki brown jacket. On tuesday night the me army national guard evacuated a male patient with lifethreatening medical issues from chimney pond campground. Baxter state park is a large wilderness area permanently preserved as a state park, located in northeast piscataquis, piscataquis county in northcentral maine, united states. With around 200 miles of maintained trails, 46 mountain peaks and ridges, baxter state park is for the prepared. Baxter state park has several visitor regulations you should know before visiting. The plants of baxter state park presents scientific descriptions of all 857 plant species known to occur in the park.
Find information about baxter state park, a maine state park. Go through town and follow signs to baxter state park. Getting there baxter state park is 85 miles north of bangor. In general, the appalachian trail is open yearround. If youre looking for a beautiful, remote hiking challenge, add this hike to your list. Were sorry but the baxter state park reservation system doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. I have travelled to a lot of state and national parks and baxter if one of the best. Remote backcountry sites allow individual parties, usually a maximum of four, the opportunity to camp in isolated and primitive areas.
There are 46 mountain peaks and ridges, 18 of which exceed an elevation of 3,000 feet, the highest being baxter peak at 5,267. And there were some things i would have liked to know. Katahdin adventure base camp cabins and camping steps from baxter state park. Baxter state park day use hiking guide northern maine.
Baxter made it his lifes magnificent obsession to create, protect, and provide to the people of maine a wilderness haven encompassing some of the most rugged terrain in the northeast. Located north of millinocket on the baxter state park rd, 3 hours from the forks. Baxter state park article about baxter state park by the. The park was a gift to the people of maine from governor percival p. Baxter state park is beautiful and the hiking is amazing, but the number of rules and rude park rangers is a total turn off. Also included are iconic routes up katahdin, easy walks to ponds and wetlands where wildlife regularly feed, multiday trips within the park, and hikes along the southern most section of the international. Native brook trout fishing in remote ponds in baxter state. Our enviable location on a private peninsula offers the ultimate in lodging for those seeking a romantic getaway, luxurious escape or a relaxing vacation. The northern terminus at mount katahdin in maine is within baxter state park, which may be closed in winter months, depending on weather conditions.
Jun 06, 2017 baxter state park has several visitor regulations you should know before visiting. Centers for disease control cdc and prevention along with maine cdc and other public health officials. Save on popular hotels near baxter state park, millinocket. Baxter state park welcome to a magnificent obsession. Guests staying at the baxter park inn can enjoy swimming in the indoor pool. The katahdin area is breathtaking, crowned by milehigh mt.
The baxter state park authority exists to ensure that the park shall forever be kept and remain in the natural wild state, to provide recreational opportunities to the public in accordance with trust provisions, to operate and maintain the park for the use and. In 1999, a year after the book that the film is based on was published, the number of longdistance hikers on the appalachian trail. The highlight of any visit is a hike up mount katahdin, it is spectacular. North brother, a 4,000 footer in baxter state park hiking in baxter state park willow has. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget.
Baxter state park millinocket all you need to know before. A continental breakfast is served each morning and free wifi can be accessed. Hiking katahdin in baxter state park welcome to s guide to hiking katahdin 5,268 in baxter state park of maine. No running water is available, you must bring your own drinking water or purify water from the streams, ponds, etc.
Mainers know baxter as new englands grandest state park, a 210,000acre chunk of wilderness peppered with 46. By aislinn sarnacki, bdn staff september 1, 2016 4. Baxter state park now has its firstever comprehensive plant guide. Baxter state park is over 200,000 acres of wilderness and public forest. The state s premier canoe trip is the allagash river, starting west of baxter state park and running northward for nearly 100 miles, finishing at the village of allagash. Baxter state park planning a trip in baxter state park getting there baxter state park is 85 miles north of bangor. Apr 27, 2017 baxter state park, like acadia national park, is a treasure of the state of maine.
Enjoy the areas slopes with crosscountry skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, and dont miss out on the snowshoeing. Baxter state park, like acadia national park, is a treasure of the state of maine. Each backcountry site has a fire ring except for davis pond, an outhouse, and a water source that requires treating. Some parking areas may require advance registration. Things i wish i knew before vacationing in baxter state.
Baxter state park baxter state park is in the heart of maine, with mt. Welcome to 5 lakes lodge, a warm and picturesque bed and breakfast on south twin lake, seven miles west of millinocket, maine, overlooking mt. Baxter state park millinocket 2020 all you need to. The health and safety of our visitors and staff is of utmost concern to baxter state park. Weve been lucky enough to visit and car camp several times a. So, make sure to inquire with baxter state park about canoe rentals when you book your reservation if one of your goals is to fish. Its home to rare alpine flowers, unique glacial formations, backcountry ponds and cascades. Maine geological survey publishes baxter state park. Russell pond is the most remote campground in baxter state park and one of two backcountry campgrounds in the park. From grand pitch on remote webster stream to the blueberry covered summit of the sentinel to dozens of waterfalls and swimming holes on howe brook, hiking maines baxter state park is your source for detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for baxter state park s best hikes. It is in the north maine woods region, and the katahdin woods and waters national monument borders baxter state park. To book activities or lodging at one of our two locations click book it or to first check availability, select a day from the calendar below. Wilderness edge campground is a family friendly campground and good sam rated rv park located in millinocket, maine. A guide to the park s greatest hiking adventures including mount katahdin regional hiking series westrich, greg on.
Nov, 2019 perhaps best of all, it was good to return to a wilderness campsite and discover how little had changed in 30 years, which is the last time we camped in baxter state park, the 210,000acre wilderness in northern maine. Westrichs book begins with an introduction and instructions on using the guide. Hunter is a rising, young artist now living in bangor, maine. Born on november 22, 1876, he was the son of james phinney baxter and mehitable proctor cummings baxter he attended schools in portland and england while his father researched new england historical documents. Fishing in baxter state park anglers journal a fishing. Browse expedia s selection of 30 hotels and places to stay closest to baxter state park. Please bring your reservation form with you when you visit the park. My wife and i picked up this book and hiking maine by the same author at ll bean in freeport on our way to baxter state park. The book, part of a fiveyear project that involved dozens of. Maine geological survey publishes baxter state park geology book. Aug 19, 2014 i recently spent 10 days in baxter state park, and while i found a lot of articles on the various ways to hike katahdin, there was little about other hikes, places to swim, which campgrounds are the best, etc. Baxter state park millinocket 2020 all you need to know. Indeed, what acadia national park is to the coast, baxter state park is to inland maine.
Baxter state park rules and regulations 1995 these rules, adopted by the baxter state park authority the authority pursuant to 12 m. Visit popular state parks including baxter state park, popham beach state park, and camden hills state park. Baxter state park overview map baxter state park me. Sep 01, 2016 by aislinn sarnacki, bdn staff september 1, 2016 4. While youre visiting the park this september, come see the incredible artwork our visiting artist, hunter law is creating. Sep 28, 2019 enter hiking maines baxter state park by greg westrich falconguides, 2017, an outstanding roadmap to maines favorite wilderness playground, combining the analog permanence and durability of a book, and the accessible map and photo layout of an online guide.
Based on these recommendations, baxter state park offices and headquarters are closed to the public until further notice. The unofficial car campers guide to baxter state park. To book or add snowmobile rentals, atv rentals, guided tours, and guided fishing trips to your reservation, please call us at 2076634466. Friends of baxter state park store friends of baxter. Hunter grew up in the small rural communities of monson and doverfoxcroft. Winter rules the baxter state park authority has developed a set of procedures and guidelines for winter use in an effort to assist park users in planning trips to baxter state park, to promote safety of all persons using the park and to protect the baxter state park authority and its staff from unnecessary search and rescue efforts. We are only 15 minutes from baxter state park and approximately 20 miles from the south entrance of katahdin woods and waters national monument. Born on november 22, 1876, he was the son of james phinney baxter and mehitable proctor cummings baxter. Nine steps to making the best baxter state park reservations.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. We took a week to snowmobile the katahdin region and made sure we rode through baxter state park. Buy products related to baxter state park books and see what customers say about baxter state park books on. In response to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic, we are following recommendations from the u. I recently spent 10 days in baxter state park, and while i found a lot of articles on the various ways to hike katahdin, there was little about other hikes, places to swim, which campgrounds are the best, etc. Particular sections of the trail, and lessdeveloped roads accessing the trail, may be closed temporarily for a. We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason. Northern outdoors restaurant breakfast, lunch, dinner and full bar. Beginners guide to the traveler loop baxter state park. Baxter state park maine bed and breakfast lodging, baxter. Baxter state park has a fourmonth rolling reservation system, meaning that you cant reserve a spot sooner than four months before the dates. Learn why this landscape deserves such lifelong devotion. Fishing in baxter state park anglers journal a fishing life. We didnt get to do the paid loop around katahdin because they were closed however the rest of the park was fantastic and were looking forward to spending some time there during a.
This extensively researched guide also includes useful keys, illustrated plantfamily sections. Centrally located in millinocket, maine in the shadow of mt katahdin, moose shed lodge is situated between the southern entrances to katahdin woods and waters national monument and baxter state park. I am not affiliated with the park, the advice and tips that follow are based on long personal experience. The areas natural beauty can be seen at katahdin woods and waters national monument and south twin lake, while moose prints gallery and gifts and northern timber cruisers antique snowmobile museum are cultural highlights. A new proposal from burts bees founder roxanne quimby later rekindled the issue. Aug 30, 2015 in 1999, a year after the book that the film is based on was published, the number of longdistance hikers on the appalachian trail. Book baxter state park campgrounds, millinocket on tripadvisor. The states premier canoe trip is the allagash river, starting west of baxter state park and running northward for nearly 100 miles, finishing at the village of allagash. Take i95 to medway exit 244, then head west 11 miles on route 11157 to the mill town of millinocket, the last major stop for supplies. Enter hiking maines baxter state park by greg westrich falconguides, 2017, an outstanding roadmap to maines favorite wilderness playground, combining the analog permanence and durability of a book, and the accessible map and photo layout of an online guide. Perhaps best of all, it was good to return to a wilderness campsite and discover how little had changed in 30 years, which is the last time we camped in baxter state park, the 210,000acre wilderness in northern maine. Katahdin is arguably the most beautiful mountain in the east, and serious hikers consistently select it as their most memorable hike in the northeast. Katahdin a guide to baxter state park and katahdin abebooks. Katahdin in baxter state park our enviable location on a private peninsula offers the ultimate in lodging for those seeking a romantic getaway, luxurious escape or a relaxing vacation.
Hiking, climbing and other recreational activities await you in baxter state park. Water in baxter state park is untreated and generally unprotected. Originally written by stephen clark and now updated by baxter state park, this guidebook is indispensable for anyone planning a trip to this magnificent park. No provision of these rules applies to law enforcement or administrative personnel in the course of their official duties. Top 10 hotels closest to baxter state park in millinocket. Katahdin a guide to baxter state park, compiled and edited by baxter state park. Baxter state park millinocket all you need to know. Baxter state park provides many remote backcountry campsites scattered through the park. A guide to the parks greatest hiking adventures including mount katahdin regional hiking series only 2 left in stock order soon. This can be done a number of ways, such as boiling for a minimum of five minutes or the application of seven drops of iodine from. Maines baxter state park is one of the most ecologically diverse and beautiful protected sites in the northeastern united states. Our thanks to our friends in the guard and kudos to the ranger staff for a the professional work on the rescue.
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