Campgrounds
Each campground has at least six lean-to shelters 9 to 10 tentsites, picnic tables, trailhead parking and a rangers station.
Abol:
(Elev.1300`) is six miles from the gatehouse along the Abol Stream, about two miles east of Katahdin Stream. 12 lean-tos / 9 tentsites. Tank toilets , no showers. Fishing. Skiing (winter only). Open 5/15 - 10/15.
Daicey Pond Campground:
11 cabins, wilderness type. Cabins are equipped with beds, a stove for heat and gas lights. All bedding and cooking utensils must be provided by the camper. Outdoor fireplaces for cooking and picnic tables are provided. Pit and tank toilets, no showers. Fishing, Skiing. (winter only). Fees for canoes. Open 5/15 to 10/15.
Katahdin Stream Campground:
(elev.1100`) is eight miles from the Togue Pond Gatehouse just off the perimeter road. Tank toilets, no showers. Open 5/15 - 10/15.
Kidney Pond Campground:
12 cabins, wilderness type. Cabins are equipped with beds, a stove for heat and gas lights. All bedding and cooking utensils must be provided by the camper. *Outdoor fireplaces for cooking and picnic tables are provided. Tank toilets, no showers. Fishing, Skiing.(winter only). Fees for canoes. Open Memorial Weekend to 10/15. (*communal fireplaces are provided for some cabins)
Nesowadnehunk Field Campground:
11 lean-tos / 12 tentsites.Fishing. Skiing (winter only) Tank toilets, no showers. Open mid June to mid September. 35 mi nw via SR 157 and private Roads.
Roaring Brook:
(elev.1500`)is the last stop on the eight mile dirt road from Togue Pond Gatehouse. This is the most popular campground because of the most frequented destinations. Has 12 lean-tos/10 tentsites/8-person bunkhouse. Fishing, Skiing (winter only). Tank toilets, no showers. Open 5/15 - 10/15.
South Branch Pond Campground:
12 lean-tos / 21 tentsites/6-person bunkhouse.Fishing. Skiing (winter only) Tank toilets, no showers. Fees for canoes. 33-1/2 mi w of Patten. Open 5/15 -10/15
Chimney Pond:

(elev.2900`) located 2000` below the South Basin headwall, 3.3 miles from the trailhead at Roaring Brook Campground.
Moose walk freely around this area which is quite a sight, just keep your distance since this is their home.
Backpacking ONLY With pristine Chimney Pond in the middle of the South Basin the views are outstanding. Located with nine, 4 person lean-tos, a 12 person bunkhouse and the ranger cabin. Theres no tenting or open fires, portable gas stoves only. This is the best area for the ascents to Katahdin. Pit toilets, no showers. Open 6/1 - 10/15. Rock and ice climbing. Established cut-off time for leaving to hike into Chimney Pond is 5:00.
Russell Pond:
Backpacking ONLY 4 lean-tos, 4 tentsites/8 person bunkhouse. Pit toilets,Fishing. Skiing (winter only). Fees for canoes. Backpack 7 mi. from Roaring Brook, or nine miles from South Branh Pond. Open5/15 - 10/15. Established cut-off time for leaving to hike Russell is 2pm There are no bridges over Wassataquoik Stream-rock hopping and wading.
Avalanche Field Group Area:
Will accomodate 50 people in four sites, is 6.5 miles along the Roaring Brook Road.
Davis Pond Lean-to:
(elev.2900`) 4 person capacity located in the middle of
the beautiful Northwest Basin eight miles from the nearest trailhead.
Trout Brook Farm:
16 tentsites.Fishing.Tank toilets, no showers. 26-1/2 mi w of Patten. Open Memorial Weekend to Labor Day.

Fees: See rules for pricesChildren under 7 are free.
Vehicle Size:
No vehicle which exceeds an overall dimension of 9` high 7` wide, or 22` long for single units, 44` for combined units will be allowed to enter the park.
No Pets. Water:
All water sources will be untreated, open sources. Please plan to treat your water by boiling, using chemicals or a filter. or bring sufficient water from home.
Facilty Capacity:
Consider the capacity of all facilties, each child is counted as one individual reguardless of age. Cabin capacity is restricted. Before adding people to your party, consult with Reservation Clerk, to be sure your site will hold additional people.
There are no:
electric, water or sewer hookups, Baxter is a total carry-in/carry/out park.

As daylight hours:
shorten in the fall, posted cut-off time is earlier. Please verify cut-off times with Reservation Office and make plans accordingly.

MAKING RESERVATIONS AT BAXTER STATE PARK IN 2007