We didnt have to go far for a great camping experience. We stayed here, also because of the fire ring at camp. However, we have (4) four group areas for all groups of 13 or more people: Group areas must be reserved by phone, mail, or in person at BSP HQ in Millinocket. This cabin is further up on the hill, out of view of the main path towards cabins 1-3. 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. Best Family Activities in Baxter State Park, 4. Straight line from the woodshed loading area. If there are more people than the maximum capacity, an additional site will need to be reserved, keeping in mind that the group size limit in any campground is 12 people. All cabins will have the following items: The park recommends that you store your food & cooler in your car overnight so that large black fur critters dont come knocking. 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. The Park is funded through an endowment left by the donor, user fees, donations, and revenue from the Scientific Forest Management Area. If anybody has information theyd like to donate for this post, please contact me.
At a bunkhouse or cabin, a stove and extra fuel are a necessity. Hike along the shores of lakes and picnic with the backdrop of the great Mount Katahdin in Trout Brook Farm- (4 sites), #1 holds 8 people, #2,#3,#4 all hold 14 people each. Great swimming holes within the park include South Branch Pond, Abol Pond, Matagamon Landing, and Ledge Falls, a natural waterslide north of Cabins available at Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park. The nice thing about these sites is they are the only ones with their own fire rings. Download the PDF here. 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. My personal favourite is Daicey Pond. Your email address will not be published. WebDaicey Pond and Kidney Pond campgrounds offer private cabins with beds with mattresses, propane lanterns, and woodstoves. The big benefit of this space was that it was the end of line, so no camper traffic. Hunt and his brother Lyman began building camps near the pond in 1899. At top of the hillside, this little cabin doesnt offer much in terms of views but its closest to the pit toilet that services Cabin 8-10. If you have a thermacell, might want to bring it for those early mornings and late evenings. You must check-in at the gate no later than 8:30PM on your first night of camping. 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. Booking Baxter State Park cabins and hotels is the first step to your adventure in the wild country of Maine. 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. roll back the clock 70 years or more and you will find that Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the outdoorsman playground, not Maine. Cabin 5 The Landing (wheel chair accessible). 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! This cabin is up along the lake and short distance from the wood shed. Hike along the shores of lakes and picnic with the backdrop of the great Mount Katahdin in the distance as you explore Baxter State Park. Please verify these cut-off times with the reservation office and make your plans accordingly. Celia, Jackson, and Little Beaver Ponds Celia Pond is about 1.5 miles from the Kidney Pond parking area, through a pretty forest. except for Kidney, Daicey, and Katahdin Stream, which are open until Oct 22. Click here for our rolling reservation table. I love these hand drawings from the Park Authority. PREV NEXT chilkoot on Aug 28, 2006 4:40 am Comments & voting Other parents Image Type (s): Informational Image ID: 219946 11371 Hits 71.06 % Score 1 Votes Log in Great swimming holes within the park include South Branch Pond, Abol Pond, Matagamon Landing, and Ledge Falls, a natural waterslide north of These are basic facilities, often deep in the backcountry. To be honest, we havent seen a black bear so far in from our visits. This is often a complicated aspect when planning a trip to Baxter is navigating the camping reservation system. *Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering. Image Type (s): Topo/Diagram , Informational. Comments & voting. 439 Firewood is provided. on Aug 28, 2006 6:10 am. WebKidney Pond Campground also offers rustic cabins and plenty of family-friendly activities. 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! Larger flat area around the fire ring than other cabins, Cabin 7 & 9 make great pairings if want to come with another couple or family. Baxter State Park offers its visitors a full wilderness camping experience that requires careful preparation. Start your packing list with helpful hints here. l0 tentsites Allow 4 5 hours of daylight if leaving for Hudson or N.W. Directly across from Cabin 6,7 is an open field which has a picnic table underneath a shelter and the communal fire pit where you can cook food or have a campfire. There is also a wood stove table and chairs. 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 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. (conditions permitting, see News or Facebook for updates), except for Chimney Pond (June 1), Nesowadnehunk (Friday prior to Memorial Day), and loon-dependent Wass Lake Island (August 15) and cabin 12 at Kidney Pond (August 1). WebAccess to special trips for members, including day hikes and overnight camping trips in Baxter State Park. All sites have natural water sources and none have spigots. I mean theres a mile high mountain and terminus of the Appalachian Trail as one of the main central selling points. However, the AT trail runs about 100 feet from the outhouse right behind the cabin. Reservations for these sites must be made by phone, mail, or in person: Once the number of people in your group exceeds 12, you will need to reserve a site at another campground or in one of the designated group areas in the Park. PREV. Set in a northern hardwood forest near the base of Abol Slide, Abol is the closest campground to Togue Pond Gate and a trailhead for Katahdin hiking. See your next adventure at CampgroundTour.com! My personal favourite is Daicey Pond. The Dwelley Pond Trail and Park Tote Road are two ideal places to ride bikes. A picnic table and fire ring make this a valued site. 439 Heres a great hiking resource to Baxter State Park. 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. So, for the last few years, Ive been making the journey to Baxter to enjoy the wilderness. Backcountry sites are scattered through the Park, allowing individual parties the opportunity to camp in isolated and primitive areas. 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 WebKidney Pond Campground also offers rustic cabins and plenty of family-friendly activities. There are no trash cans, no running water, no waste water drains, no electricity, no cell phone coverage and no showers. They have great knowledge of the park, and their time estimates to accomplish a number of trails are spot on. All sites during the merry month of May A rain fly or tarp is a welcome shelter over a cooking area during bad weather. Then what do you do when nature is calling? There are three options; use an outhouse, dig a cat-hole, or when above the tree line, rock hopping to find a suitable location. 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. Come prepared. Bunkhouses The snow peak of Mount Katahdin was like a mystery. 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. (update- walk in distances from parking are below). The building also has on the side the paddling life jackets and paddles for rental which is payable at the Ranger station. // Each cabin is outfitted with 2-4 beds depending on which cabin you rent. Other parents. They have great knowledge of the park, and their time estimates to accomplish a number of trails are spot on. Box 322, Belfast, ME 04915 | (207) 331-4164 | info@friendsofbaxter.org. This is a nice cute cabin for 2 people. All cabins except 3, 4, and 5 are walk-in. The detailed grid to help you plan is right here. Kidney Pond, in southern Baxter State Park, has several trails spiraling away from it. Also best to try reserving the sites very early in the morning. 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. Baxter State Park offers their visitors five different styles of camping. Early June is great as the season is just starting and not as busy in my opinion. This was our first experience at Daicey Pond. WebAccess to special trips for members, including day hikes and overnight camping trips in Baxter State Park. Irving O. Chimney Pond and Russell Pond campgrounds 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. PREV. Required fields are marked *. You must supply all pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and a means of water purification. 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. Backpack 7.2 or 7.6 miles from Roaring Brook, or 9.6 miles from South Branch Pond. When visiting Baxter State Park, visitors can expect the full wilderness experience. roll back the clock 70 years or more and you will find that Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the outdoorsman playground, not Maine. As daylight hours shorten in the fall, posted cut-off time is earlier for these areas. Boston. With new location and focus, Carnaval Maine hopes third time is the charm. Do the loop and then if you have time, do it again! Please bring your own camp stove. 9 tentsites 9 tentsites. Note that the Ranger Station is across the road where a new building has been erected. Trout Brook Farm, 4 The results of the final decision are reflected in the current configuration. Youll find a number of Old Town discovery canoes. WebKidney Pond Click to download area trail head map. Even if you are not massively into hiking, or want more activities on your trip, there is plenty for families to enjoy. You will also find wheel barrows that you can haul your gear from your car to your site. roll back the clock 70 years or more and you will find that Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the outdoorsman playground, not Maine. One really nice thing about this cabin is, you get your own out house. Heres a great hiking resource to Baxter State Park. 10 person bunkhouse View High-Resolution Image. 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 All cabins except 3, 4, and 5 are walk-in. Bear Brook -3 sites (#1,#2,#3) each hold 14 people; Foster Field- (3 sites) #1 holds 12 people, site #2 holds 13 people, and site #3 holds 25 people; Nesowadnehunk Field- (3 sites) #1,#2,#3 all hold 16 people. 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. Cabin 1 is probably the best cabin to get withing the main groupings. There are no cooking facilities. Cabins, bunkhouses, tent sites, lean-tos, and group sites. 3 group sites at Bear Brook (14 people per site). 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. Along with Cabin #5, these would be the ones where youd get the most foot traffic as they along the trails to the other cabins. 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. However, we have group areas located throughout the Park for all groups of 13 or more people. This was our bright idea two weeks before Labor Day. WebLife & Culture. On those truly terrible days, the campground has a cabin dedicated to books, board games and other distractions. Tent sites near a car or boat allow a wider choice in the size of your tent: tent weight determines the limit when backpacking to remote sites. Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park is a 95-acre lake, 33 feet at its deepest. My only complain is that you dont get a good idea of the scale until you arrive. 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. WebExplore Kidney Pond Cabins, part of the Baxter State Park located near Millinocket in the Piscataquis County region in Maine. 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. Each cabin is outfitted with 2-4 beds depending on which cabin you rent. For this trip we invited our niece and nephew to Read more, Lets go camping on Labor Day Weekend. {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"HomeToGo: Vacation rentals","item":"https://www.hometogo.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"United States","item":"https://www.hometogo.com/united-states/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Maine","item":"https://www.hometogo.com/maine/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Baxter State Park","item":"https://www.hometogo.com/maine/baxter-state-park/"}]}. // ]]> 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. Since the campground was booked solid, we didnt venture down to disturb the other campers (as of August 2019). Trails to ponds around Kidney Pond are in blue; Sentinel Mountain Trail is in yellow; Doubletop Mountain Trail is in red. You cannot see the cabins from the ranger station or the library. *Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering. WebKidney Pond Campground also offers rustic cabins and plenty of family-friendly activities. For the next 2.3 miles, you walk through forest and over bog bridges. Its a short walk but you can see the pond through the trees. This campground is one of my favorites in Baxter State Park. Come prepared. Come prepared. Find campgrounds, RV parks and more nearby or at thousands of destinations across North America. Each cabin is outfitted with 2-4 beds depending on which cabin you rent. Kidney has three main parking areas for cars which are easy to find with the signage. on Aug 28, 2006 6:10 am. This is a wilderness area. to do: Amenities: Each backcountry site has a fire ring (except for Davis Pond), an outhouse, and a water source that requires treating. Foster Field. Group site reservations must be made by mail or in person at BSP HQ in Millinocket. WebExplore Kidney Pond Cabins, part of the Baxter State Park located near Millinocket in the Piscataquis County region in Maine. Before you come out to the pond, you pass a canoe graveyard (I mean, the boats not left to die here, but there are so many scattered near the shore it looks a bit post-canoe apocalyptic). Generally the maximum group size for campgrounds and trails in the Park is 12 persons. Not all sites are available for online reservation, depending on the time of year. 12 lean-tos When we checked in with the ranger he told us we could drive our vehicle down to the cabin. With a lean-to or tent site, you can cook over a wood fire (except at Chimney Pond and David Pond), but a camp stove offers greater flexibility. My only complain is that you dont get a good idea of the scale until you arrive. There are no showers, only outhouses. Cookingmust be done outside the cabins with Coleman-style stoves on the porch, on picnic tables, or on outdoor fireplaces. To be honest, I think Id be more concerned about running into moose. Reservations may be made up to 4 months in advance of your trip. Check out the fine printlearn our gate fees for non-Maine residents, camping fees, limits, cancellation and transfer policies. The big selling point of the park is its rustic nature. All cabins will have the following items: More about the rules & regulations, you can read them right here. Then youll arrive at the smallest and sweetest of little gravel beaches. There is no running water. Most of the cabins will have their own dedicated pit toilet which are kept clean by the Park Ranger on duty. This route will take you along the Wassataquoik Lake Trail and is over 14 miles, so more suited to advanced outdoors people, particularly in winter. 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. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just enjoy sharing enviable photos on social media, there's plenty of opportunity for taking great photos in Baxter State Park. 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. 26mi to Millinocket Suitable for snowshoeing in winter, this trail is just 1.5 miles long and so will suit younger kids and others who need to take a slightly slower pace on the trip. Most of the campgrounds cabins line the northwest shoreline. 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