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Daicey PondOne of the Park's most popular destinations and offers great views and fishing on Daicey Pond.
Baxter
Home to Maine’s highest peak, Baxter State Park offers a raw and uncompromising backcountry experience.
Top Stops
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Roaring BrookOne of the Park's busiest campgrounds, and the most popular trailhead for a hike to Katahdin.
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South Branch PondThe Park's largest campground and is popular with families who return year after year.
Information
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Background
Brief HistoryKatahdin in all its glory, forever shall remain the mountain of the People of Maine.
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Park's OrganizationWhile Baxter State Park bears the name "State" it is separately administered.
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Park's MissionIt is our mission to carry out the provisions of the Trust created by Percival P. Baxter.
Hiking
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Chimney Pond TrailThis trail is the most popular route to Baxter Peak, via Chimney Pond.
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Helon Taylor TrailThis trail is named after the former supervisor of Baxter State Park.
Camping
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AbolAbol is the closest campground to Togue Pond Gate and a trailhead for Katahdin hiking.
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Chimney PondChimney Pond is one of the most popular campgrounds in Baxter State Park.
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Daicey PondOne of the Park's most popular destinations and offers great views and fishing on Daicey Pond.
Point of Interest
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Abol MountainAbol Mountain is located at in the southern section of Baxter State Park and has an elevation of 2,292 feet.
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Appalachian TrailThe northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail is Baxter Peak on Katahdin.
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Bald MountainBald Mountain is located at in the central section of Baxter State Park and has an elevation of 2,817 feet.
Picnicking
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Burnt MountainLocated along the Tote Road and provides access to the Burnt Mountain Trail.
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Dwelley PondA hike-in only picnic area which is pondside with canoeing and wildlife photography opportunities.
Swimming
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Parking
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Roaring BrookOne of the Park's busiest campgrounds, and the most popular trailhead for a hike to Katahdin.
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South Branch PondThe Park's largest campground and is popular with families who return year after year.
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Burnt MountainLocated along the Tote Road and provides access to the Burnt Mountain Trail.
Ranger Station
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Park HeadquartersThe Park Headquarters is located in Millinocket and is 18 miles from the South Park Entrance.
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Togue Pond Visitor CenterTogue Pond Visitor Center is located just south of the Togue Pond Gate.
Safety
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Emergency Phone NumbersFor emergencies please call 911 to have the nearest law enforcement office dispatched.
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LightningIf you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning! Seek shelter immediately!
Support
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Volunteer ProgramBaxter State Park offers a limited number of openings for volunteer service within the Park.
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Trail StewardsThe Baxter State Park Trail Stewards Program is a win/win opportunity for both volunteers and the park.
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Donating to Baxter State ParkThe Park is independently funded by revenues from user fees, sale of wood products, and income from trust funds.
Nearby Parks Around Baxter
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Baxter
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Baxter State Park
Baxter State Park is a large wilderness area permanently preserved as a state park, located in Northeast Piscataquis, Piscataquis County in north-central Maine, United States.
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Baxter State Park
Maine's largest state park and home of Mount Katahdin - the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
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Togue Pond Visitor Center
Togue Pond Visitor Center is located just south of the Togue Pond Gate.
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Baxter State Park
Bordering the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine's North Central Woods, and home to the tallest peak in the state.
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Togue Pond Beach
The most popular day use picnicking and swimming location in Baxter State Park.
