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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Baxter State Park Details
Bordering the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine's North Central Woods, and home to the tallest peak in the state, Baxter State Park is a land trust first created by a governor with a "magnificent obsession" to preserve Maine's land. Now almost a century later, the park is over 200,000 acres of unpaved wilderness open to visitors mainly for camping and hiking, though snowmobiling and boating are permitted in designated areas. Approximately 25% of the park is open to hunting and trapping, except moose, in the spirit of keeping it "natural" though the park limits camping days and visitors. Be sure to download the separate Chimani Baxter guide (included in your subscription) for a complete destination guide for Baxter State Park.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Baxter State Park
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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
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 Beach
The most popular day use picnicking and swimming location in Baxter State Park.
