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The path begins on an old tote road, flat and easy.

Buildings crumble, monuments decay, wealth vanishes. 12 cabins of varied design and size (wilderness type), (1 cabin requires 1 mile canoe or hike-in), Outdoor fireplaces* for cooking and picnic tables are provided. This is often a complicated aspect when planning a trip to Baxter is navigating the camping reservation system.

Youll find a number of Old Town discovery canoes. Daicey Pond and Kidney Pond campgrounds offer private cabins with beds with mattresses, propane lanterns, and woodstoves. Directions: One place to catch the trail up Sentinel is from the parking for the Kidney Pond cabins.

They were grandsons of William H. Hunt who built the well known Hunt Farm along the East Branch of the Penobscot River in the 1830s.

When you reserve a spot in a bunkhouse. Your email address will not be published. WebOne of the most scenic state parks in the country, this popular Maine park is a huge nature preserve located in Piscataquis County, north Maine. The main downside is that the path to get to cabin #1 is only a few feet from the fire ring. Most campgrounds are open May 15 This was the furthest site in.

on Aug 28, 2006 6:10 am.

Find campgrounds, RV parks and more nearby or at thousands of destinations across North America. WebBaxter State Park - Reservations Make a Reservation event Date Camping Parking Non-Resident Fees Attention Baxter State Park Customers - Please Read the Information Below Prior to Making a Reservation Baxter State Park Start your packing list with helpful hints here.

Please be advised that cut-off times have been established for leaving trailheads to hike into backcountry sites.

I grew up only 2 hours from this state park, albeit across the Canadian border, but I would look out the window as we drove down I-95 to visit family in Portland & Rhode Island every Christmas.

My goal after my first visit, was to make this a regularvisit so that I can take advantage of this area.

Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park is a 95-acre lake, 33 feet at its deepest. Nesowadnehunk, 3 Comments & voting.

WebAccess to special trips for members, including day hikes and overnight camping trips in Baxter State Park.

You may add additional people up to that capacity. This was our first experience at Daicey Pond. Canoe rentals and wood bundles fee can be paid at the Ranger Station via slot at the door.

Articles about Maine history, government, ecology, economy, recreation, towns, natural features, famous people, sports, with maps, photos, and videos. During our stay we noticed people walking woth their gear and a car driving down. There are no stores within Baxter Park to obtain food or meals. That is the only one they let people do that with.

There are no trash cans, no running water, no waste water drains, no electricity, no cell phone coverage and no showers.

The results of the final decision are reflected in the current configuration. Directions: The best place to pick up all these trails is at the Kidney Pond parking area, at the end of Kidney Pond Road, a short dead-end road that leads to the cabins on the pond and a largish parking area. You need to bring dishes, cooking utensils, gas stove for cooking, basins for washing dishes and self, bucket to carry water from pond, cooler, gas lanterns, towels, bedding, and anything else to make you and your family more comfortable during your stay. Ive Stayed in cabin number 1 (Olws nest), 8 and 9 (Whispering Pines) for the last 5 years, but managed to snag some pics from the other cabins during labour day weekend as the young family crowd switched to the quiet grey beards. The camps can be reached by a 3.3 mile hike from Avalanche Field trailhead on the Roaring Brook Road within Baxter State Park.

Backpack 7.2 or 7.6 miles from Roaring Brook, or 9.6 miles from South Branch Pond. The building also has on the side the paddling life jackets and paddles for rental which is payable at the Ranger station.

Luckily Baxter State Park has a number of cabins and seem to be adding a few more with each year. Allow 4 5 hours of daylight if leaving for Hudson or N.W.

Established cutoff time for leaving to hike to Russell is 2:00 p.m.* There are no bridges over Wassataquoik Stream rock hopping and wading.

Even if you are not massively into hiking, or want more activities on your trip, there is plenty for families to enjoy.

chilkoot. Davis Pond and Wassataquiok Lake lean-tos must be reservedmust be made by phone, mail*, or in person at BSP HQ in Millinocket.

The final 0.5 miles to the views is up a steeper pitch, until you reach the 0.6-mile loop around this small but magnificent mountain.

Friends does the work of securing reservations at prime locations (think Kidney Pond cabins on fall weekends) and then makes those accommodations available to our members through organized group trips. on Aug 28, 2006 6:10 am. There are views in every direction. No trailhead map as of yet for this areaplease see the Parkwide map.

Paddling on either of the Togue Ponds is a great way to preview the Park, especially Katahdin, which dominates the view on a clear day. From Togue Gatehouse, drive 11 miles west along the Park Tote Road. Heres a great hiking resource to Baxter State Park. When visiting Baxter State Park, visitors can expect the full wilderness experience. The campground trailhead also provides access to Russell Pond Campground via the Pogy Notch Trail.

Hike along the shores of lakes and picnic with the backdrop of the great Mount Katahdin in

My personal favourite is Daicey Pond. be prepared. The big selling point of the park is its rustic nature. Ive only seen bear scat along the trail at Chimney Pond once.

This is a great way for different generations of family to get together and pass on skills that will be appreciated for a lifetime. to Oct 15,

Canoes may be rented for a small fee. * Public lands sites administered by Baxter Park. Groceries can be purchased in the nearby towns. And the water access is a bit smoother and easier than some of the others. Reservation may be made FOR ONLY ONE NIGHT AT DAVIS POND AND FOR ONLY TWO NIGHTS AT WASSATAQUOIK ISLAND.

Whether hiking, camping, paddling, or just exploring hydration is key. Please bring your own camp stove. This cabin is further up on the hill, out of view of the main path towards cabins 1-3. Roaring Brook, Abol, Katahdin Stream, South Branch Pond, Newowadnehunk, and Trout Brook campgrounds are drive-in facilities offering lean-tos, tenting, and in most cases, bunkhouse.

This cabin along with #1 would be great options for late fall extended stays.

*Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering.

Find campgrounds, RV parks and more nearby or at thousands of destinations across North America. This is a wilderness campground.

WebBaxter State Park is over 200,000 acres of wilderness and public forest generously donated to the people of the State of Maine by Percival Baxter. Most of the cabins will have their own dedicated pit toilet which are kept clean by the Park Ranger on duty.

Ive only seen bear scat along the trail at Chimney Pond once. Comments & voting.

However, lots of small leeches if your feet gets into the muck. There is a double outhouse at the access road that you will share with Cabin 2.

Some of the other sites that will require reservation either by phone, mail or in person during the month of May due to park slowly opening up or allowing for traffic on the soft dirt roads: Once you have your dates and site figured out, your best bet at success is to take a chance with the online reservation system. There are no showers, only outhouses.

Appalachian Mountain Club Books. Established in 1938, Chimney Pond is one of the most popular campgrounds in Baxter State Park and one of two backcountry campgrounds in the Park. WebDaicey Pond and Kidney Pond campgrounds offer private cabins with beds with mattresses, propane lanterns, and woodstoves. One of the Parks busiest campgrounds, and the most popular trailhead for hiking to Chimney Pond, and Katahdin.

Please refer to our rules for vehicle size limits. But a change did happen and I you cant fuss about it now. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Live Maps: Use the Maine by Foot Blue Dot, Wonderful walks (that dont involve hiking up a mountain), Carrabassett Valley, near Carrabassett Valley, Appalachian Mountain Club Maine Woods Initiative, The Berwicks (Berwick, South Berwick, and North Berwick), Schoolhouse Ledge Trails, Mount Desert Island (Northeast Harbor), Prouts Neck Cliff Walk, with Ferry and Scarborough Beaches, Scarborough, Androscoggin Riverlands State Park, Turner, Hutchins Island and Marsh Preserve, Islesboro, Schoener Robinhood Cove Preserve, Georgetown, Martin Point Wildlife Reserve, Friendship. For this trip we invited our niece and nephew to Read more, Lets go camping on Labor Day Weekend. We found that campers who booked cabin 1, 12 & 13 would simply pay 8$ per day and take a canoe to their cabin so that they can launch whenever.

The quiet pond is 0.7 miles farther. View High-Resolution Image.

Cabins (7-12) adjacent from day-use parking area. A picnic table and fire ring make this a valued site. Please make sure your group size does not exceed the group size limit at the particular group site you reserve.

7.2 or 7.6mi from Roaring Brook or 9.6mi from South Branch Pond. View High-Resolution Image.

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But Katahdin, in all its glory,forever shall remain the mountain of the people of Maine.. The key here is to keep extra food stored away.

Trout Brook Farm- (4 sites), #1 holds 8 people, #2,#3,#4 all hold 14 people each. WebDaicey Pond and Kidney Pond campgrounds offer private cabins with beds with mattresses, propane lanterns, and woodstoves.

Its a short walk but you can see the pond through the trees. 35,042 people like this 36,521 people follow this http://baxterstatepark.org/ (207) 723-5140 State Park Photos See all Videos See all 0:28 Remember it's a different world up here. Its also the farthest away an approximately 2.3 mile one-way walk through beautiful forest and slightly outside the parks boundaries.

We started looking at some of our favorite campgrounds and everything seemed to be all booked up in Read more, Barnes Field is a group site located near Dolly Copp Campground in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire. WebKidney Pond Click to download area trail head map. Most have a porch on the front and many of them are right on the water.

Each cabin is outfitted with 2-4 beds depending on which cabin you rent.

All cabins except 3, 4, and 5 are walk-in. Youll see a sign for Kidney Pond on your left, and the drive in is about a mile.

Baxter State Park offers their visitors five different styles of camping. Their camps attracted sports with an interest in fishing and hunting. these are basic facilities, often deep in the backcountry.

One western-facing ledge is called Sunset Ledge, and I imagine the spectacle is wonderful from here. All leantos were moved to the former group area field and the bridge over Newowadnehunk Stream is open to foot traffic only and is used to access several walk-in tent sites. FOR ONLY ONE NIGHT AT DAVIS POND AND FOR ONLY TWO NIGHTS AT WASSATAQUOIK ISLAND. The turn into Kidney Pond Road is almost opposite the Foster Field camping area. WebTogue Pond rental canoe: Employees at the Visitor Center or Togue Pond Gate can rent this canoe, life jackets and paddles for only $1/hour!

26mi to Millinocket You must supply all pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and a means of water purification.

Kidney Pond Cabins has 12 total sites.

You will also find wheel barrows that you can haul your gear from your car to your site. Please do not modify the structure in any way (nails, hooks, etc.). Also note that as of 2019 that the Ranger station has been replaced with a new building across the road.

You must check-in at the gate no later than 8:30PM on your first night of camping. Check the park's website for a list of local flora and fauna, including wild flowers and moose. Katahdin Lake is privately owned and operates on a lease with the Baxter State Park Authority.

Group site reservations must be made by mail or in person at Park Headquarters in Millinocket. Hike along the shores of lakes and picnic with the backdrop of the great Mount Katahdin in Your email address will not be published. This cabin is not on the water like the rest of the cabins.

One of the most popular walks is the hike to Sentinel Mountain.

Come prepared. It will take around eight to 12 hours to complete a round trip. This is the only wheelchair accessible cabin in the campground. The pond is also home to Kidney Pond Campground, which features rustic rental cabins, a ranger station, a boat launch and a collection of rental canoes and kayaks.

Opening dates: All backcountry sites open May 15th Oct 15th except Davis Pond (June 1st) and Wassataquoik Lake Island (variable opening date).

The camp ground consists of 13 cabins that you can rent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Nearby Daicey Pond Campground, about a half-mile southeast by a hiking trail, offers similar facilities. South Branch Pond is the Parks largest campground and is popular with families who return year after year.

You will also find wheel barrows that you can haul your gear from your car to your site. Russell Pond and Chimney Pond campgrounds offer hike-in and backcountry camping in wild settings.

The camps were operated under a series of leases before the Park gained full control in 1987. Baxter State Park is a fantastic model of an independent park and reserve that many land managers here in Canada should be looking at.

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Nesowadnehunk Field Campground was re-structured in 2005-2008.

This was our bright idea two weeks before Labor Day. Established in 1939, Katahdin Stream is a popular family campground providing access to Katahdin via the Appalachian Trail as well as access to numerous streams and ponds in the Kidney / Daicey area.

10 person bunkhouse

On those truly terrible days, the campground has a cabin dedicated to books, board games and other distractions. Nesowadnehunk Field Campground to Russell Pond Campground.

One really nice thing about this cabin is, you get your own out house.

There is also a wood stove table and chairs.

*As daylight hours shorten in the fall, posted cut-off time is earlier.

However the crowds change noticeably once Labour Day Weekend, where families are back home to school and is replaced by an older crowd. Roaring Brook, 3 sites Paddling on either of the Togue Ponds is a great way to preview the Park, especially Katahdin, which dominates the view on a clear day. roll back the clock 70 years or more and you will find that Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the outdoorsman playground, not Maine. Hike | Canoe (rentals available) | Fish | Ski.

Directions: One place to catch the trail up Sentinel is from the parking for the Kidney Pond cabins.

[CDATA[ NO OPEN FIRES PERMITTED AT DAVIS POND, due to accumulated environmental degradation. The building also has on the side the paddling life jackets and paddles for rental which is payable at the Ranger station.

Camping reservations can be made 4 months until your arrival date, meaning that if you want to book the July 4th holiday and want to arrive on July 1st, then the earliest you can place the reservation is on March 1st.

There are a number of hiking trails to suit different skill levels in Baxter State Park, with cabins offering lodgings set in the glorious surrounding landscape. Roaring Brook also provides close access to the Avalanche Field trailhead for Martin Ponds, the Katahdin Lake day use shelter with day use canoes and the Katahdin Lake Wilderness Camps.

Covid update: for the 2022 summer season, Bunkhouses will be rented on a single party basis, like a cabin, as opposed to spot by spot.

Established cut-off time for leaving to hike into Chimney Pond is 5:00p.m. The terrain is perfectly suited to exploring the surroundings. Kidney Pond is one of the best places to fish in the area and with a Maine fishing licence you will be set to make the most of the perfect location for this sport.

WebLuckily Baxter State Park has a number of cabins and seem to be adding a few more with each year. Meandering through the forest and ending up at a pond where wild cranberries grow.

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The main downside is that the picnic table & fire ring is surrounded by boulders so its doesnt accommodate that many unless you can find a flat spot for your camp chair.

I love these hand drawings from the Park Authority.

The field area has 10 large group sites located in a road loop .

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Celia, Jackson, and Little Beaver Ponds Celia Pond is about 1.5 miles from the Kidney Pond parking area, through a pretty forest. Each site can accommodate about Read more. Foster Field.

They will post the weather forecast each morning and will alert campers of other park news.

Lily Pad Pond Trail The trail portion of this hike is .9 miles from Kidney Pond Campground. Trout Brook Farm is one of the Parks quietest campgrounds and provides a great base for exploring Matagamon Lake and backcountry hiking and camping in the northern part of the Park.

The key here is to keep extra food stored away. I mean theres a mile high mountain and terminus of the Appalachian Trail as one of the main central selling points. Cookingmust be done outside the cabins with Coleman-style stoves on the porch, on picnic tables, or on outdoor fireplaces. Directions: One place to catch the trail up Sentinel is from the parking for the Kidney Pond cabins.

Required fields are marked *. Cabins available at Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park. Great swimming holes within the park include South Branch Pond, Abol Pond, Matagamon Landing, and Ledge Falls, a natural waterslide north of

WebKidney Pond Campground also offers rustic cabins and plenty of family-friendly activities.

WebBaxter State Park Hike Along Miles of Trails Camp At One of Campsites Explore Acres of Wilderness Percival P. Baxter Percival P. 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.

First week of August is great as the bugs are mostly gone and not really an issue.

Become a subscriber* and receive great tips on travel planning sent to your inbox! The unmaintained trail to Little Beaver Pond (there were blowdowns when we walked it), is just beyond Celia Pond, and is marked with a park sign.

Check out the fine printlearn our gate fees for non-Maine residents, camping fees, limits, cancellation and transfer policies.

WebTogue Pond rental canoe: Employees at the Visitor Center or Togue Pond Gate can rent this canoe, life jackets and paddles for only $1/hour!

It has the best view of the mountain (Katahdin from the Abol side) and you can have a campfire, get firewood and enjoy the hiss & glow from the propane lantern over the lakeview. It includes an accessible pit toilet within 20 feet from the cabin and is closest to the wood shed & library. All backcountry sites All winter sites must be reserved by mail or in person.

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Most of the campgrounds cabins line the northwest shoreline. * No Open Fires due to accumulated environmental degradation. They will post the weather forecast each morning and will alert campers of other park news. //

Canoe rentals and wood bundles fee can be paid at the Ranger Station via slot at the door. Be prepared. WebExplore Kidney Pond Cabins, part of the Baxter State Park located near Millinocket in the Piscataquis County region in Maine. Capacity: Unless otherwise noted the tent site and lean-to capacities are four (4) person.

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Kidney Pond Trails, Baxter State Park QUICK TRAIL FACTS Preserve Size: 209,644 acres Trail Mileage: Trails of various lengths Pets: no Difficulty: Pond trails are easy to moderate Sights: ponds, mountain views, marsh Trails to ponds around Kidney Pond are in blue; Sentinel Mountain Trail is in yellow; Doubletop Mountain Trail is in red

Governor Baxters first priority was to protect the wildness of the Park. They have great knowledge of the park, and their time estimates to accomplish a number of trails are spot on. Whether at a campground or a backcountry campsite there are items that visitors should and should not bring. Great swimming holes within the park include South Branch Pond, Abol Pond, Matagamon Landing, and Ledge Falls, a natural waterslide north of

Good Advice from Know Before You Go: If you stay in a lean-to, bunkhouse, or cabin, your gear needs will likely be centered on eating and sleeping. This shares the access road or walk-in to cabin 1 and 13. Do the loop and then if you have time, do it again! Different campgrounds offer different camping styles.. Find your perfect spot here. site 1, 8 people| sites 2, 3, and 4, 14 each. That means no waiting when nature calls.

The Ranger is on duty usually until 9:30pm and if you miss him/her, they will stop by your site to check-in. Not all sites are available for online reservation, depending on the time of year. It has the best view of the mountain (Katahdin from the Abol side) and you can have a campfire, get firewood and enjoy the hiss & glow from the propane lantern over the lakeview. Backcountry Hike-in Campgrounds Russell Pond and Chimney Pond campgrounds offer hike-in and backcountry camping in wild settings.

Capacity of each is listed at the top right. This is a great size for a couple or 3 person family. Find a trail, look at maps, read trail descriptions, See what you need to bring on your trip and what should stay home, How and when to make camping reservations. Bunkhouses

This is the usually the first cabin you see when you get up the hill to the main parking area for the campground. However, as Im getting older, I do prefer the comforts of the cabin as compared to crawling out on my knees from a tent in the morning.

// ]]> No vehicle over 9 feet high, 7 feet wide or 22 feet in length or 44 feet if hauling a trailer/RV, great view of the lake and mountains (Katahdin, double top).

Please verify these cut-off times with the reservation office and make your plans accordingly. roll back the clock 70 years or more and you will find that Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the outdoorsman playground, not Maine.

The Park does not allow nails in trees or lean-tos.

Find campgrounds, RV parks and more nearby or at thousands of destinations across North America. There are no cooking or bathing facilities.

Peace Through Music Hippie Microbus Shower Curtain, Up Ledges-IronMine Trail and down Marges Trail on Gunstock Mountain.

Percival P. 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. Reservations may be made up to 4 months in advance of your trip.

However, as Im getting older, I do prefer the comforts of the cabin as compared to crawling out on my knees from a tent in the morning. Later in life a big regret was to discover the park and summit the tallest peak in the region later in life. My only complain is that you dont get a good idea of the scale until you arrive. Mail in no sooner than 14 days prior to the processing date.

From Togue Gatehouse, drive 11 miles west along the Park Tote Road.

The camp ground consists of 13 cabins that you can rent. There are no cooking facilities. Draper Pond The closest of the ponds the circle Kidney Pond its just 0.5 miles from the Kidney Pond parking area.

Start your packing list with helpful hints here. Cooking must be done outside the cabins with Coleman-style stoves on the

WebBaxter State Park is over 200,000 acres of wilderness and public forest generously donated to the people of the State of Maine by Percival Baxter. // ]]> Kidney Pond and found it to be a great alternative depending on your party, thermacell, might want to bring it for those early mornings and late evenings.

Kidney Pond Cabins has 12 total sites. Bangor Daily News, Doubletop Mountain (right) and others across Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park (2004).

In summer, this easy trail will take around two hours to complete. 10 cabins of varied design and size (wilderness type), Hike | Swim | Canoe (rentals available) | Fish | Ski.

I mean theres a mile high mountain and terminus of the Appalachian Trail as one of the main central selling points.

WebTogue Pond rental canoe: Employees at the Visitor Center or Togue Pond Gate can rent this canoe, life jackets and paddles for only $1/hour! Some points seem shorter and somepoints seem longer. [CDATA[

It has a decent canoe launch, large site and you can drive up to the site with your car if the Park Ranger is in a good mood. Office hours are subject to change without notice. The Park Authority is responsible for upholding the conditions set forth in Governor Baxters Deeds of Trust.

WebKidney Pond Campground also offers rustic cabins and plenty of family-friendly activities.

Kidney Pond Cabin View High-Resolution Image Cabin #9, called "Woodchuck Hollow," on the shore of Kidney Pond - the perfect place to spend a quiet week. My personal favourite is Daicey Pond. Most of the campgrounds cabins line the northwest shoreline.

This campground is one of my favorites in Baxter State Park.

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