How much does it cost to get into Baxter State Park?

How much does it cost to get into Baxter State Park?

207/723-4443; www.katahdinmaine.com), open Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm. Fees — Baxter State Park visitors driving cars with out-of-state license plates are charged a per-day fee of $12 per car. (It’s free to Maine residents, as well as to any occupants of a rental car bearing Maine plates.)

Do you need reservations for Baxter State Park?

There is a limit of two reservations per person per day. Some backcountry sites, and all bunkhouse spaces, group sites, and accessible sites cannot be reserved online. Please reserve these sites by mail, phone, or in person at Park Headquarters. Please bring your reservation form with you when you visit the Park.

Is Baxter State Park worth visiting?

You may not have ever heard of Baxter State Park. It’s a gorgeous spot in the North Woods of Maine, centered around Mount Katahdin. While most of our US travel is focused on visiting US National Park Service sites, this state park, like Custer State Park in South Dakota, is every bit as worthy of a visit.

Can you drive through Baxter State Park?

Vehicles. Roads in Baxter State Park are unpaved and narrow. Most sections of road are one lane, requiring one car to pull to the side when two vehicles meet. The speed limit is 20 mph or as posted.

Can you conceal carry in Baxter State Park?

Use or possession of any firearm, bow and arrow, sling shot, or air rifle or pistol is prohibited. Firearms may be transported through the Park if kept in a car trunk, enclosed in a case, or otherwise inaccessible to use. Bows may be transported through the Park if unstrung or enclosed in a case.

Are RVS allowed in Baxter State Park?

Baxter State Park does not allow large RV’s, motorcycles, and generators. It has no running water and no commercial electricity, period. Even the rangers do without, depending on solar for their few safety related necessities. There are very strict vehicle size limits for entrance.

Can you hike Katahdin a day?

Katahdin in all its glory, this is the loop hike to make. It can be done in one long day with an early start. Start off up the trail a few hundred yards until you see the trail split. You will want to head to your left up the famous Helen Taylor Trail.

Do I need a parking pass in Baxter State Park?

You need to have an account at baxterstatepark.org in order to complete a parking reservation. Parking reservations are non refundable and non transferable. This is different from the non-resident entrance fee, which is a fee for those from states other than Maine for entrance to the Park (Mainers enter free).

What is Baxter State Park known for?

The park was established by 28 donations of land, in trust, from park donor Percival P. Baxter between the years of 1931 and 1962, eventually creating a park of over 200,000 acres (809 km2) in size. Baxter Park is not part of the Maine State Park system….

Baxter State Park
Governing body	Baxter State Park Authority

Where are the moose at Baxter State Park?

Baxter State Park, Maine Baxter is known as a common breeding ground for moose, the official state mammal, so look out for them in the fall near wetlands along the Russell Pond Trail.

What town is Baxter State Park in?

Baxter State Park
Katahdin rises above Katahdin Stream Campground in Baxter State Park.
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Location	Piscataquis County, Maine, United States
Nearest city	Millinocket

Can you keep gun in car?

Concealed carry weapons in a vehicle must be secured in a locked compartment like a TruckVault. Again, always check with your local or state laws regarding securely transporting your concealed carry or any other firearm. Most vehicles have enough room for securely storing a concealed carry weapon in a safe or vault.