Winter Reservations Baxter State Park 64 Balsam Drive Millinocket, ME 04462. For more information about winter camping and hiking please visit our website.

Seasonality/Weather Baxter State Park is located in New England so be prepared for warm summers and cold winters. Baxter State Park is very accessible in the winter, though through different points of access. The most popular for non-motorized recreation access is from Abol Bridge. The park is comprised of 209,644 acres with over 40 mountain peaks and ridges, more than 220 miles of hiking trails, eight roadside campgrounds, two backcountry campgrounds, and it offers countless opportunities for fishing, hiking, paddling, observing wildlife, and exploring nature. Two week (14 nights) maximum duration. Baxter State Park is a premier outdoor destination in Maine for good reason. You can find tons of info at this link (Baxter State Park Authority).The winter parking lot is located just across the road from the convenience store at Abol Bridge on the Golden Road. Reservations for overnight use of Park facilities may be obtained from the Reservation Clerk at Park Headquarters, through the mail or in person, from November 1st to March 15th. Book Baxter State Park Campgrounds, Millinocket on Tripadvisor: See 20 traveler reviews, 26 candid photos, and great deals for Baxter State Park Campgrounds, ranked #8 of 12 specialty lodging in Millinocket and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Baxter State Park is a premier outdoor destination in Maine for good reason. You can find tons of info at this link (Baxter State Park Authority).The winter parking lot is located just across the road from the convenience store at Abol Bridge on the Golden Road.

4 Baxter State Park offices and headquarters are closed to the public until further notice. Camping facilities include tent sites, bunkhouses, cabins, and Adirondack-style lean-to shelters. Winter reservations may be made in person and by mail only. Reservations shall be accepted for up to seven (7) total nights for any one backcountry site and any one campground. Variability is the defining characteristic of weather in Baxter State Park. Summer thunderstorms can appear with little to no warning. Reservation Office   207-723-5140 Winter M-F, 8am-4pm | Summer 7 days/week, 8am-4pm No special permission is required for one-day trips below treeline. Snowfall can occur during any month of the year, and temperatures often fluctuate rapidly. A warm, summery day at lower elevations can offer near winter conditions on the summit of Katahdin. Baxter State Park is a unique organization governed separately from the Maine State Park System by a three-member Authority. Read all of the items recommended on the Winter Camping Page Print and completely fill out reservation forms. The Baxter State Park Authority encourages winter use of the Park; but is vitally concerned with the safety of winter visitors. Users of the Park in the winter must comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Park. Winter reservations may be made in person and by mail only. Baxter State Park offers 10 campgrounds and many remote campsites for visitors. The winter season in Baxter State Park runs from December 1 - April 1. How do I make winter reservations?

We're sorry but The Baxter State Park Reservation System doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. The New England Outdoor Center is situated only 16 miles from the southern entrance to Baxter State Park and offers easy access to the remote, exquisite beauty of Maine’s 209,501-acre wilderness.

In order to ensure the trust deeds of the donor, Percival P. Baxter, are respected, these Rules and Regulations have been adopted. Reservation office is open Monday-Friday, 8 am -4 pm, closed holidays.