Russell Pond
The most remote campground in Baxter State Park and one of two backcountry campgrounds in the Park.
Plan Around Russell Pond
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Russell Pond Details
Russell Pond is the most remote campground in Baxter State Park and one of two backcountry campgrounds in the Park. Russell Pond provides very good fishing in local ponds and access to Wassataquoik Stream, Wassataquoik Lake and several popular backcountry campsites. Backpack 7.2 or 7.6 miles from Roaring Brook, or 9.6 miles from South Branch Pond. 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. Trail access may be closed from Roaring Brook during times of high water. Russell Pond is a backpacking only campground. As daylight hours shorten in the fall, posted cut-off time is earlier. Please verify these cut-off times with the reservation office and make your plans accordingly. Summer Season: June 1 - October 15 Winter Season: December 1 - March 31 Sites: 5 lean-tos 3 tentsites 8 person bunkhouse Facilities: Pit outhouses no showers Location: Backpack 7.2 or 7.6 miles from Roaring Brook, or 9.6 miles from South Branch Pond. Activities: Hiking Fishing Skiing (winter only) Canoeing (rentals available) Russell Pond Area Backcountry Sites: Wassataquoik Lake Island: One 4 person Lean-to; reservations limited to 2 consecutive nights and must stay one night previous at Russell Pond, Center Mt., Pogy Pond, Davis Pond, Wassataquoik Stream lean-tos, or Little Wassataquoik Lake. Wassataquoik Stream: Two 4 person Lean-tos
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Nearby Parks Around Russell Pond
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Russell Pond
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0.1 mi away
Wassataquoik Lake Trail
One of the longest trails in the park, it is an important connector between western and central areas.
0.2 mi away
Pogy Notch Trail
The only connector trail between the north and central areas of the park.
0.3 mi away
Grand Falls Trail
This scenic route begins at Russell Pond and ends at a junction with the Wassataquoik Stream Trail.
0.5 mi away
Wassataquoik Stream Trail
The trail starts at the junction off of the Russell Pond Trail, 3.3 miles north of Roaring Brook Campground.
1.4 mi away
Wassataquoik Stream (L)
Located in the Russell Pond Area. Two, four person lean-tos.
