That is the only one they let people do that with. Nesowadnehunk Field Campground was re-structured in 2005-2008.
Kidney Pond Published by Outdoor Odyssey on August 9, 2020 This campground is one of my favorites in Baxter State Park. The Park does not allow nails in trees or lean-tos. There is also a wood stove table and chairs. As daylight hours shorten in the fall, posted cut-off time is earlier for these areas. 207-723-5140. WebKidney Pond Campground also offers rustic cabins and plenty of family-friendly activities. Capacity of each is listed at the top right. Rocky Pond and Little Rocky Pond Aptly named ponds, as they both have boulders poking up through the pond surface that create good foreground for photos of more distant mountains! Other Park campgrounds. The most recent cabin and available in the winter for large groups. 3 group sites at Bear Brook (14 people per site). The camp ground consists of 13 cabins that you can rent. All water should be treated. 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. Opening dates: All backcountry sites open May 15th Oct 15th except Davis Pond (June 1st) and Wassataquoik Lake Island (variable opening date). This cabin offers a nice deck to compensate from the lack of views of the pond. From prior experience, it is best to have a plan B and C for sites and dates. Katahdin Lake is privately owned and operates on a lease with the Baxter State Park Authority. 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. All sites during the merry month of May From Togue Gatehouse, drive 11 miles west along the Park Tote Road. Most of the campgrounds cabins line the northwest shoreline. 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All leantos were moved to the former group area field and the bridge over Newowadnehunk Stream is open to foot traffic only and is used to access several walk-in tent sites. Image Type (s): Topo/Diagram , Informational. Heres a great hiking resource to Baxter State Park. 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. There is a double outhouse at the access road that you will share with Cabin 2. Check out the fine printlearn our gate fees for non-Maine residents, camping fees, limits, cancellation and transfer policies. For example, for all winter sites, reservations are only accepted by mail or in person. [CDATA[
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); // ]]> // Russell Pond is the most remote campground in Baxter State Park and one of two backcountry campgrounds in the Park. You will also find wheel barrows that you can haul your gear from your car to your site. Kidney Pond Cabins has 12 total sites. Check out time: 11:00 am on departure day. The Ranger is on duty usually until 9:30pm and if you miss him/her, they will stop by your site to check-in. [CDATA[ *Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering. WebTogue Pond rental canoe: Employees at the Visitor Center or Togue Pond Gate can rent this canoe, life jackets and paddles for only $1/hour! Good Advice from Know Before You Go: If you stay in a lean-to, bunkhouse, or cabin, your gear needs will likely be centered on eating and sleeping. these are basic facilities, often deep in the backcountry. 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. Cabin 1 is probably the best cabin to get withing the main groupings. Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park is a 95-acre lake, 33 feet at its deepest. The pond is also home to Kidney Pond Campground, which features rustic rental cabins, a ranger station, a boat launch and a collection of rental canoes and kayaks. The campground trailhead also provides access to Russell Pond Campground via the Pogy Notch Trail. When visiting Baxter State Park, visitors can expect the full wilderness experience. Allow 4 5 hours of daylight if leaving for Hudson or N.W. You will need to bring all meal supplies. Three of the cabins you have to walk in a bit. All the other cabins have to use the group fire pit. Daicey Pond and Kidney Pond campgrounds offer private cabins with beds with mattresses, propane lanterns, and woodstoves. Most of the cabins will have their own dedicated pit toilet which are kept clean by the Park Ranger on duty. Please enable Javascript in your browser to use all elements of our website. Great swimming holes within the park include South Branch Pond, Abol Pond, Matagamon Landing, and Ledge Falls, a natural waterslide north of There is also a wood stove table and chairs. The final 0.5 miles to the views is up a steeper pitch, until you reach the 0.6-mile loop around this small but magnificent mountain. It includes an accessible pit toilet within 20 feet from the cabin and is closest to the wood shed & library. The camp ground consists of 13 cabins that you can rent. The path begins on an old tote road, flat and easy. 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 This is a wilderness campground. The snow peak of Mount Katahdin was like a mystery. 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. 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. Governor Baxters first priority was to protect the wildness of the Park. The detailed grid to help you plan is right here. limited two nights only. However the crowds change noticeably once Labour Day Weekend, where families are back home to school and is replaced by an older crowd. Please bring your own camp stove. I mean theres a mile high mountain and terminus of the Appalachian Trail as one of the main central selling points. The pond is also home to Kidney Pond Campground, which features rustic rental cabins, a ranger station, a boat launch and a collection of rental canoes and kayaks. During our stay we noticed people walking woth their gear and a car driving down. 10 person bunkhouse Kidney Pond Campground.http://www.katahdinoutdoors.com/bsp/kidney.html(accessed March 18, 2018). Note that the Ranger Station is across the road where a new building has been erected. be prepared. Group sites Boston. Cabins (7-12) adjacent from day-use parking area. Each cabin is outfitted with 2-4 beds depending on which cabin you rent. You may add additional people up to that capacity. Firewood is provided. *As daylight hours shorten in the fall, posted cut-off time is earlier. The main downside is that the path to get to cabin #1 is only a few feet from the fire ring. 9 lean-tos WebDaicey Pond and Kidney Pond campgrounds offer private cabins with beds with mattresses, propane lanterns, and woodstoves. Most campgrounds are open May 15 Start your packing list with helpful hints here. This was the furthest site in. Please verify these cut-off times with the reservation office and make your plans accordingly. Youll see a sign for Kidney Pond on your left, and the drive in is about a mile. WebLuckily Baxter State Park has a number of cabins and seem to be adding a few more with each year. Check the park's website for a list of local flora and fauna, including wild flowers and moose. The interior offers a nice large area for the picnic table & wood stove while the single beds are divided into rooms with furniture (ie dresser). 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. There are no trash cans, no running water, no waste water drains, no electricity, no cell phone coverage and no showers. 439 It has a decent canoe launch, large site and you can drive up to the site with your car if the Park Ranger is in a good mood. roll back the clock 70 years or more and you will find that Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the outdoorsman playground, not Maine. Whether hiking, camping, paddling, or just exploring hydration is key. We here at Baxter State Park are charged with upholding Baxters wishes. The trail portion takes you to a marshy stream where there are park canoes that you can use if youve arranged to get a key from a ranger. Each site can accommodate about Read more. site 1, 8 people| sites 2, 3, and 4, 14 each. 439 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 Capacity of each is listed at the top right. This is a nice cute cabin for 2 people. to do: A rain fly or tarp is a welcome shelter over a cooking area during bad weather. Ive Stayed in cabin number 1 (Olws nest), 8 and 9 (Whispering Pines) for the last 5 years, but managed to snag some pics from the other cabins during labour day weekend as the young family crowd switched to the quiet grey beards. Friends of Baxter State Park, P.O. There are no trash cans, no running water, no waste water drains, no electricity, no cell phone coverage and no showers. 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. The park recommends that you store your food & cooler in your car overnight so that large black fur critters dont come knocking. Most of the campgrounds cabins line the northwest shoreline. 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. Find a trail, look at maps, read trail descriptions, See what you need to bring on your trip and what should stay home, How and when to make camping reservations. Nesowadnehunk is the most remote of the Parks roadside campgrounds and provides easy access to Ledge Falls, a popular swimming spot during hot summer weather. It is closest to the Ranger station cabin. Best Family Activities in Baxter State Park, 4. All cabins except 3, 4, and 5 are walk-in. Fill out and mail our reservation form. Please bring a sleeping mat. Man is born to die, his works are short-lived. Youll find a number of Old Town discovery canoes. **Must stay the night before either at Russell Pond, Pogy Pond, Chimney Pond, Wassataquoik Stream, Wassataquoik Lake, Wass Lake Island or Little Wassataquoik Lake. Many of the lakes and smaller ponds offer canoe rental. Other parents. Sentinel Mountain The hike to the 1,842-ft. mountain is 3.1 miles one way from Kidney Pond. Tent sites near a car or boat allow a wider choice in the size of your tent: tent weight determines the limit when backpacking to remote sites. Find campgrounds, RV parks and more nearby or at thousands of destinations across North America. If you are confident in your fitness and abilities take your group along any of around ten trails leading up the mountain and back again. However the crowds change noticeably once Labour Day Weekend, where families are back home to school and is replaced by an older crowd. 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. Find campgrounds, RV parks and more nearby or at thousands of destinations across North America. If you have a thermacell, might want to bring it for those early mornings and late evenings. for cooking and picnic tables are provided. Established cut-off time for leaving to hike into Chimney Pond is 5:00p.m. However, the AT trail runs about 100 feet from the outhouse right behind the cabin. They were grandsons of William H. Hunt who built the well known Hunt Farm along the East Branch of the Penobscot River in the 1830s. This is a great way for different generations of family to get together and pass on skills that will be appreciated for a lifetime. Their camps attracted sports with an interest in fishing and hunting. on Aug 28, 2006 6:10 am. Do the loop and then if you have time, do it again! WebAccess to special trips for members, including day hikes and overnight camping trips in Baxter State Park. Come prepared. These cabins will be close to traffic and some have access to the lake. Canoe rentals and wood bundles fee can be paid at the Ranger Station via slot at the door. // Also best to try reserving the sites very early in the morning. * Public lands sites administered by Baxter Park. Then youll arrive at the smallest and sweetest of little gravel beaches. 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. WebTogue Pond rental canoe: Employees at the Visitor Center or Togue Pond Gate can rent this canoe, life jackets and paddles for only $1/hour! Please be advised that cut-off times have been established for leaving trailheads to hike into backcountry sites. 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. Canoe rentals and wood bundles fee can be paid at the Ranger Station via slot at the door. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It will take around eight to 12 hours to complete a round trip. Kidney Pond is one of the best places to fish in the area and with a Maine fishing licence you will be set to make the most of the perfect location for this sport. Trout Brook Farm, 4 Cabin 5 The Landing (wheel chair accessible). 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. * No Open Fires due to accumulated environmental degradation. Covid update: for the 2022 summer season, Bunkhouses will be rented on a single party basis, like a cabin, as opposed to spot by spot. I love these hand drawings from the Park Authority. Hike along the shores of lakes and picnic with the backdrop of the great Mount Katahdin in roll back the clock 70 years or more and you will find that Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the outdoorsman playground, not Maine. However, as Im getting older, I do prefer the comforts of the cabin as compared to crawling out on my knees from a tent in the morning. There are no cooking facilities. This is a great size for a couple or 3 person family. Campsite check in time: 1:00 pm on arrival day, except 2:00 pm for cabins. Peace Through Music Hippie Microbus Shower Curtain, Up Ledges-IronMine Trail and down Marges Trail on Gunstock Mountain. 3 group sites holding 12, 13, and 25 people. Groceries can be purchased in the nearby towns. So, for the last few years, Ive been making the journey to Baxter to enjoy the wilderness. Camping reservations can be made 4 months until your arrival date, meaning that if you want to book the July 4th holiday and want to arrive on July 1st, then the earliest you can place the reservation is on March 1st. WebKidney Pond Click to download area trail head map. There are no cooking or bathing facilities. Please verify these cut-off times with the reservation office and make your plans accordingly. Katahdin Stream, 3 Trout Brook Farm is one of the Parks quietest campgrounds and provides a great base for exploring Matagamon Lake and backcountry hiking and camping in the northern part of the Park. My personal favourite is Daicey Pond. Along with Cabin #5, these would be the ones where youd get the most foot traffic as they along the trails to the other cabins. One of the most scenic state parks in the country, this popular Maine park is a huge nature preserve located in Piscataquis County, north Maine. Hike along the shores of lakes and picnic with the backdrop of the great Mount Katahdin in No running water means no flushable toilets. Required fields are marked *. Looks very tempting for swimming (but beware the leeches). Straight line from the woodshed loading area. This is the only wheelchair accessible cabin in the campground. The turn into Kidney Pond Road is almost opposite the Foster Field camping area. No cooking or sleeping supplies are available for purchase within the park. And the water access is a bit smoother and easier than some of the others. My only complain is that you dont get a good idea of the scale until you arrive. If anybody has information theyd like to donate for this post, please contact me. Covid update: for the 2022 summer season, Bunkhouses will be rented on a single party basis, like a cabin, as opposed to spot by spot. You must supply all pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and a means of water purification. Ive only seen bear scat along the trail at Chimney Pond once. In truth, Doubletop is not a technical climb (there were several children at the top when we visited), and the views, especially from South Peak, are breathtaking. Bear Brook -3 sites (#1,#2,#3) each hold 14 people; Foster Field- (3 sites) #1 holds 12 people, site #2 holds 13 people, and site #3 holds 25 people; Nesowadnehunk Field- (3 sites) #1,#2,#3 all hold 16 people. You also share a path where many campers would walk to get to the back of the library for PFDs and paddles. However once you get into August and fall then things get a bit crazy. All sites have natural water sources and none have spigots. http://www.katahdinoutdoors.com/bsp/kidney.html, Browse topics related to the bicentennial. There are no cooking or bathing facilities. Neff, John W. Katahdin: An Historic Journey. Cabins, bunkhouses, tent sites, lean-tos, and group sites. Other parents. 12 lean-tos Slaughter Pond My favorite of the many small, remote ponds sprinkled around Kidney Pond. Chimney Pond provides day hiking access to all Katahdin peaks and to Russell Pond Campground via Davis Pond and the Northwest Basin Trail. Cabins available at Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park. 10 cabins of varied design and size (wilderness type), Hike | Swim | Canoe (rentals available) | Fish | Ski. All cabins will have the following items: The park recommends that you store your food & cooler in your car overnight so that large black fur critters dont come knocking. 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 The big selling point of the park is its rustic nature. It is the furthest cabin, isolated and the longest walk to the pit toilet. As with cabin 1, you can drive up your car if the Ranger allows it. Baxter State Park offers their visitors five different styles of camping. See your next adventure at CampgroundTour.com! Please be prepared to bring/filter your own. Friends does the work of securing reservations at prime locations (think Kidney Pond cabins on fall weekends) and then makes those accommodations available to our members through organized group trips. Suitable for snowshoeing in winter, this trail is just 1.5 miles long and so will suit younger kids and others who need to take a slightly slower pace on the trip. Campgrounds, RV parks and more nearby or at thousands of destinations across America. 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