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Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park, Maine
Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park, Maine, the northern terminus of the AT (Jeremy Woodhouse/Photodisc/Getty)
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By Mike Kautz
  • The park is a paradise for the naturalist, mountain climber, hiker, and photographer. Many orchids, ferns, alpine, and other plants grow in abundance. Geologists will find interest in Baxter's rhyolite, Katahdin granite, and many fossil types. Bird watchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and winter trackers will find a variety of wildlife to pursue.
  • Anglers have been coming to Baxter since the mid-1800's, and the landscape in the park has changed little. The park has no paved roads, no businesses, and offers some of the best wilderness fishing in the country. Native brook trout are the main draw, and fishing regulations vary depending on the body of water.
  • Located in the center of the park under the slopes of South Pogy Mountain, Wassataquoik Lake is home to arctic char. Two four-person lean-to's sit on the eastern shore, making it an ideal base camp from which to explore the remote interior of the park. Several ponds and brooks are accessible on the trails surrounding the lake.
  • The Appalachian Trail passes near Daicy Pond, and the state park maintains a campground here. From this site, anglers have access to the excellent fly-fishing on Daicy, Kidney, Rocky, and Draper ponds.
  • 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 feet. The park is crisscrossed by some 200 miles of trails.

Baxter State Park Travel Guide

Baxter State Park is one of Maine's crown jewels, even more spectacular in some ways than Acadia National Park. This 204,000-acre state park in the remote north-central part of the state is unlike more elaborate state parks you may be accustomed to elsewhere—don't look for fancy bathhouses or groomed picnic areas. When you enter Baxter State Park, you enter near-wilderness. Read More

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Little Lyford Pond Camps

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P.O. Box 310
Greenville, ME 04441 Map

Distance: 44.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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5.0
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The Lodge at Moosehead Lake

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368 Lily Bay Rd.
Greenville, ME 04441 Map

Distance: 46.4 mi.
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

740 Central Street
Millinocket, ME 04462 Map

Distance: 32.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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3.0
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Attractions

Abol Trail

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Millinocket, Maine

Distance: 14.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This hike takes you to the summit of Maine's highest peak and the northern terminus of the... Read More
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Helon Taylor Trail

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Baxter State Park, Maine

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This trail offers access to a number of other trails with significant peaks. Baxter Peak and... Read More
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Chimney Pond Trail

Millinocket, Maine

Distance: 12.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Abundant pines, spruce, and birch line this 3.3-mile trail, which starts at Roaring Brook Campground. A rocky climb past waterfalls and rolling rapids leads to Chimney Pond Campground. ... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Baxter State Park

Distance (mi.)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport 235.3 map
Halifax International Airport 276.7 map
Boston Logan International Airport 277.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Baxter State Park

Distance (mi.)
Presque Isle Municipal Airport 59.6 map
Bangor International Airport 89.6 map
Rockland Knox County Regional Airport 140.2 map

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