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A stunningly beautiful place to enjoy hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, relaxing & just
enjoying some of the beauty of our State of Maine
Was a great stop during the drive through. Ledges trail was a nice, 1hr scenic walk, not difficult at all. Lots of mosquitos though ! June 2020. You can camp here too, they even have cabins to rent, although everything is first come first serve and it’s a long wait list !
This is one of the most beautiful spots in the world. Primitive car camping, no running water, no power, no cell service. Firewood for sale, canoes and kayaks for rent. Hike from here to do the Traveler loop (best hike in BSP) as you walk the rim of an extinct volcano. Rhyolite is great hiking surface. Hike the Black Cat loop for views of the Travelers. Quiet and peaceful.
Stunning views and a peaceful, quiet campground deep in North Baxter. Camp sites could be a bit farther apart (we always think that) but they do have a couple walk in sites for extra privacy. Boats for rent, and many excellent lightly trafficked hiking options very close by for all skill levels. Strict quiet hours, and no RVs, perfect! Bring the bug spray and bug hats/shirts and you'll be fine.
South Branch is a lovely campground in Baxter. Several tents sites, some lean-tos and cabins are available to book. Campfire wood is available for $5 a bundle (both soft and hard wood). The rangers on station are informative and friendly. You can rent canoes for use on the pond. Lots of hiking trails within easy access ranging from easy to hard. Swimming in the pond is cool, but refreshing. Highly recommended.
