parks & rec
BAXTER STATE PARK
Baxter State park is the legacy of former Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter who donated the park’ s first land, including Katahdin, under the condition that it be kept forever wild. Today, visitors can hike 215 miles of trails, camp at one of 337 campsites, and explore 210,000 acres of wilderness.
The Appalachian Trail famously terminates at Baxter Peak on Katahdin, and the park offers opportunities for all types of outdoor adventure year-round, including hiking, paddling, backcountry camping, rock climbing, cross country skiing, fishing, and hunting and trapping( in designated areas). The park is famous for its wildlife: bears, moose, eagles, and deer.
All visitors to the park must register. Fees apply for day use and camping. Camping reservations are required. Visit baxterstatepark. org.
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