The path begins on an old tote road, flat and easy. However, the AT trail runs about 100 feet from the outhouse right behind the cabin. This cabin is up along the lake and short distance from the wood shed. I mean theres a mile high mountain and terminus of the Appalachian Trail as one of the main central selling points. Start your packing list with helpful hints here. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just enjoy sharing enviable photos on social media, there's plenty of opportunity for taking great photos in Baxter State Park. Bunkhouse reservations must be made by phone, mail*, or in person at BSP HQ in Millinocket. Most of the campgrounds cabins line the northwest shoreline. For example, for all winter sites, reservations are only accepted by mail or in person. Group sites Kidney Pond Cabins has 12 total sites. *Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering. When you reserve a spot in a bunkhouse. There is also a wood stove table and chairs. to do: Your email address will not be published. Then what do you do when nature is calling? There are three options; use an outhouse, dig a cat-hole, or when above the tree line, rock hopping to find a suitable location. At top of the hillside, this little cabin doesnt offer much in terms of views but its closest to the pit toilet that services Cabin 8-10. Friends of Baxter State Park, P.O. This is a great way for different generations of family to get together and pass on skills that will be appreciated for a lifetime. Directions: The best place to pick up all these trails is at the Kidney Pond parking area, at the end of Kidney Pond Road, a short dead-end road that leads to the cabins on the pond and a largish parking area. The Cabins At Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park Baxter State Park is a fantastic model of an independent park and reserve that many land managers here in Canada should be looking at. Allow 4 5 hours of daylight if leaving for Hudson or N.W. 35,042 people like this 36,521 people follow this http://baxterstatepark.org/ (207) 723-5140 State Park Photos See all Videos See all 0:28 Remember it's a different world up here. Set in a northern hardwood forest near the base of Abol Slide, Abol is the closest campground to Togue Pond Gate and a trailhead for Katahdin hiking. Then youll arrive at the smallest and sweetest of little gravel beaches. Baxter State Park is a fantastic model of an independent park and reserve that many land managers here in Canada should be looking at. // ]]> No vehicle over 9 feet high, 7 feet wide or 22 feet in length or 44 feet if hauling a trailer/RV, great view of the lake and mountains (Katahdin, double top). All cabins except 3, 4, and 5 are walk-in. Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering. The park has a great hiking resource here. Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park is a 95-acre lake, 33 feet at its deepest. Trout Brook Farm- (4 sites), #1 holds 8 people, #2,#3,#4 all hold 14 people each. Each cabin is outfitted with 2-4 beds depending on which cabin you rent. This is often a complicated aspect when planning a trip to Baxter is navigating the camping reservation system. Other parents. Bear Brook Kidney Pond Published by Outdoor Odyssey on August 9, 2020 This campground is one of my favorites in Baxter State Park. Sites for groups are located at Bear Brook, Foster Field, Nesowadnehunk Field, and Trout Brook Farm. This route will take you along the Wassataquoik Lake Trail and is over 14 miles, so more suited to advanced outdoors people, particularly in winter. PREV. A rain fly or tarp is a welcome shelter over a cooking area during bad weather. Kidney Pond Cabin View High-Resolution Image Cabin #9, called "Woodchuck Hollow," on the shore of Kidney Pond - the perfect place to spend a quiet week. All sites during the merry month of May Hike along the shores of lakes and picnic with the backdrop of the great Mount Katahdin in If you have a thermacell, might want to bring it for those early mornings and late evenings. As with cabin 6, you have a front porch looking over the open field along with a deck looking over the lake. Box 322, Belfast, ME 04915 | (207) 331-4164 | info@friendsofbaxter.org. *Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering. I grew up only 2 hours from this state park, albeit across the Canadian border, but I would look out the window as we drove down I-95 to visit family in Portland & Rhode Island every Christmas. these are basic facilities, often deep in the backcountry. Kidney Pond Trails, Baxter State Park QUICK TRAIL FACTS Preserve Size: 209,644 acres Trail Mileage: Trails of various lengths Pets: no Difficulty: Pond trails are easy to moderate Sights: ponds, mountain views, marsh Trails to ponds around Kidney Pond are in blue; Sentinel Mountain Trail is in yellow; Doubletop Mountain Trail is in red http://www.katahdinoutdoors.com/bsp/kidney.html, Browse topics related to the bicentennial. I recommend continuing on to Jackson Pond, another 0.2 miles farther on the trail, as you can see Doubletop Mountain and other peaks in the backdrop of the peaceful pond. WebBaxter State Park Hike Along Miles of Trails Camp At One of Campsites Explore Acres of Wilderness Percival P. Baxter Percival P. Baxter made it his lifes magnificent obsession to create, protect, and provide to the people of Maine a wilderness haven encompassing some of the most rugged terrain in the Northeast. One really nice thing about this cabin is, you get your own out house. I love these hand drawings from the Park Authority. Required fields are marked *. From Togue Gatehouse, drive 11 miles west along the Park Tote Road. Directions: One place to catch the trail up Sentinel is from the parking for the Kidney Pond cabins. Baxter State Park offers its visitors a full wilderness camping experience that requires careful preparation. There are no trash cans, no running water, no waste water drains, no electricity, no cell phone coverage and no showers. This set of outdoor ethics was created to promote conservation in the outdoors and is very important to keeping Baxter Forever Wild.. Great swimming holes within the park include South Branch Pond, Abol Pond, Matagamon Landing, and Ledge Falls, a natural waterslide north of My personal favourite is Daicey Pond. roll back the clock 70 years or more and you will find that Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the outdoorsman playground, not Maine. It has the best view of the mountain (Katahdin from the Abol side) and you can have a campfire, get firewood and enjoy the hiss & glow from the propane lantern over the lakeview. Nearby Daicey Pond Campground, about a half-mile southeast by a hiking trail, offers similar facilities. chilkoot. As daylight hours shorten in the fall, posted cut-off time is earlier. As daylight hours shorten in the fall, posted cut-off time is earlier for these areas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Image Type (s): Topo/Diagram , Informational. WebExplore Kidney Pond Cabins, part of the Baxter State Park located near Millinocket in the Piscataquis County region in Maine. Irving O. to do: WebBaxter State Park is over 200,000 acres of wilderness and public forest generously donated to the people of the State of Maine by Percival Baxter. There is no running water. The main downside is that the path to get to cabin #1 is only a few feet from the fire ring. When we checked in with the ranger he told us we could drive our vehicle down to the cabin. Call our Reservations office at This is a wilderness campground. There are no showers, only outhouses. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Most of the campgrounds cabins line the northwest shoreline. You must check-in at the gate no later than 8:30PM on your first night of camping. * Public lands sites administered by Baxter Park. roll back the clock 70 years or more and you will find that Nova Scotia and New Brunswick was the outdoorsman playground, not Maine. Backcountry Hike-in Campgrounds Russell Pond and Chimney Pond campgrounds offer hike-in and backcountry camping in wild settings. My personal favourite is Daicey Pond. Paddling on either of the Togue Ponds is a great way to preview the Park, especially Katahdin, which dominates the view on a clear day. Ive only seen bear scat along the trail at Chimney Pond once. Please make sure your group size does not exceed the group size limit at the particular group site you reserve. Comments & voting. Celia, Jackson, and Little Beaver Ponds Celia Pond is about 1.5 miles from the Kidney Pond parking area, through a pretty forest. The camp ground consists of 13 cabins that you can rent. 2006. No running water means no flushable toilets. Groceries can be purchased in the nearby towns. 439 There are no cooking or bathing facilities. Russell Pond provides very good fishing in local ponds and access to Wassataquoik Stream, Wassataquoik Lake and several popular backcountry campsites. When in The Park, it is important for all visitors to practice the 7 LNT principles. You cannot see the cabins from the ranger station or the library. Neff, John W. Katahdin: An Historic Journey. Kidney has three main parking areas for cars which are easy to find with the signage. Cabins 1, 2 and 13 are those walk-ins. You will need a sleeping bag or sheets, blankets and pillows. to do: On those truly terrible days, the campground has a cabin dedicated to books, board games and other distractions. 10 person bunkhouse Most campgrounds are open May 15 The big selling point of the park is its rustic nature. // So, for the last few years, Ive been making the journey to Baxter to enjoy the wilderness. The detailed grid to help you plan is right here. Find campgrounds, RV parks and more nearby or at thousands of destinations across North America. This is the only wheelchair accessible cabin in the campground. That means no waiting when nature calls. Office hours are subject to change without notice. Personally I think Kidney Pond works better for families with children as it is more open and the lake is more accessible as opposed to Daicey where you have rocks & roots everywhere and the lake isnt used as much. Nesowadnehunk Field Campground to Russell Pond Campground. Daicey Pond and Kidney Pond campgrounds offer private cabins with beds with mattresses, propane lanterns, and woodstoves. As with cabin 1, you can drive up your car if the Ranger allows it. This cabin offers a nice deck to compensate from the lack of views of the pond. Governor Baxters first priority was to protect the wildness of the Park. The nice thing about these sites is they are the only ones with their own fire rings. The campground trailhead also provides access to Russell Pond Campground via the Pogy Notch Trail. Man is born to die, his works are short-lived. Established cut-off time for leaving to hike into Chimney Pond is 5:00p.m. Directions: One place to catch the trail up Sentinel is from the parking for the Kidney Pond cabins. *Note that all campers must be at the gate by 8:30 pm on the first night of their camping reservation.*. They will post the weather forecast each morning and will alert campers of other park news. This campground provides trailhead access to Russell Pond via the Wassataquoik Lake Trail and day hikes to Doubletop Mountain. Slaughter Pond My favorite of the many small, remote ponds sprinkled around Kidney Pond. Kidney Pond Cabins has 12 total sites. Most of the campgrounds cabins line the northwest shoreline. Fill out and mail our reservation form. Group site reservations must be made by mail or in person at Park Headquarters in Millinocket. This is the usually the first cabin you see when you get up the hill to the main parking area for the campground. The campground provides trail access to local ponds in the Fowler region as well as day hikes on South Branch Mountain and North Traveler and the very challenging Traveler Loop Trail. Canoes may be rented for a small fee. There are no cooking facilities. Daicey Pond is one of the Parks most popular destinations and offers great views and fishing on Daicey Pond and hiking access to many other backcountry ponds and mountains. Established in 1938, Chimney Pond is one of the most popular campgrounds in Baxter State Park and one of two backcountry campgrounds in the Park. Nesowadnehunk Field Campground was re-structured in 2005-2008. Hike | Canoe (rentals available) | Fish | Ski. roll back the clock 70 years or more and you will find that Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the outdoorsman playground, not Maine. The next four cabins are located directly from the parking lot, so you can can un/load from your parking spot or drive up to the edge. Sentinel Mountain The hike to the 1,842-ft. mountain is 3.1 miles one way from Kidney Pond. Check your reservation form for the maximum capacity of your site. unless noted otherwise below, All backcountry sites Copyright 2020 Publius Research unless otherwise noted. Hike along the shores of lakes and picnic with the backdrop of the great Mount Katahdin in PREV NEXT chilkoot on Aug 28, 2006 4:40 am Comments & voting Other parents Image Type (s): Informational Image ID: 219946 11371 Hits 71.06 % Score 1 Votes Log in Check out time: 11:00 am on departure day. PREV. Foster Field. However, we have group areas located throughout the Park for all groups of 13 or more people. It has the best view of the mountain (Katahdin from the Abol side) and you can have a campfire, get firewood and enjoy the hiss & glow from the propane lantern over the lakeview. 12 lean-tos Come prepared. Some of the other sites that will require reservation either by phone, mail or in person during the month of May due to park slowly opening up or allowing for traffic on the soft dirt roads: Once you have your dates and site figured out, your best bet at success is to take a chance with the online reservation system. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Live Maps: Use the Maine by Foot Blue Dot, Wonderful walks (that dont involve hiking up a mountain), Carrabassett Valley, near Carrabassett Valley, Appalachian Mountain Club Maine Woods Initiative, The Berwicks (Berwick, South Berwick, and North Berwick), Schoolhouse Ledge Trails, Mount Desert Island (Northeast Harbor), Prouts Neck Cliff Walk, with Ferry and Scarborough Beaches, Scarborough, Androscoggin Riverlands State Park, Turner, Hutchins Island and Marsh Preserve, Islesboro, Schoener Robinhood Cove Preserve, Georgetown, Martin Point Wildlife Reserve, Friendship. We here at Baxter State Park are charged with upholding Baxters wishes. Directly across from Cabin 6,7 is an open field which has a picnic table underneath a shelter and the communal fire pit where you can cook food or have a campfire. If anybody has information theyd like to donate for this post, please contact me. site 1, 8 people| sites 2, 3, and 4, 14 each. Cooking must be done outside the cabins with Coleman-style stoves on the Each cabin is outfitted with 2-4 beds depending on which cabin you rent. Roaring Brook, Abol, Katahdin Stream, South Branch Pond, Newowadnehunk, and Trout Brook campgrounds are drive-in facilities offering lean-tos, tenting, and in most cases, bunkhouse. If there are more people than the maximum capacity, an additional site will need to be reserved, keeping in mind that the group size limit in any campground is 12 people. Kidney Pond Published by Outdoor Odyssey on August 9, 2020 This campground is one of my favorites in Baxter State Park. Whether at a campground or a backcountry campsite there are items that visitors should and should not bring. 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