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Bookmark or Share- Visiting the Park — Friends of Baxter State ParkBaxter State Park was a gift to the people of Maine from just one person, Percival P. Baxter. To Baxter, the land and the animals were primary, and human visitors were secondary . Visitors are responsible for their impact on the environment and their own safety when exploring this wilderness.
- Camping – Baxter State ParkRussell 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.
- Baxter State Park: 200,000 Acres of Wilderness Wonder - Visit MaineSitting in the heart of Maine with Mt. Katahdin as its crown jewel, Baxter State Park welcomes adventurous lovers of the outdoors with thrilling hikes, climbs, and other recreational activities.
- Hiking - Baxter State ParkThe park is open for day use from 6:00am to 10:00pm. For more in-depth trail descriptions, we publish our own trail guide. We limit access to Katahdin to protect natural resources and a wilderness experience.
- Friends of Baxter State ParkFriends of Baxter State Park is the premier site for those interested in visiting the Park, learning about its history, and supporting the forever wild vision of Percival Baxter. Explore our site for everything Katahdin and Baxter: how to make reservations, where to fish, camp, paddle, hike, swim, explore, what to bring, podcasts, books ...
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