This was our bright idea two weeks before Labor Day. Hike along the shores of lakes and picnic with the backdrop of the great Mount Katahdin in

All sites have natural water sources and none have spigots. WebLuckily Baxter State Park has a number of cabins and seem to be adding a few more with each year.

NO OPEN FIRES PERMITTED AT DAVIS POND, due to accumulated environmental degradation. You can get to the pond either by taking the Doubletop Mountain trail from the Kidney Pond parking lot, or on the Slaughter Pond trail, which leaves from the trailhead and small parking lot farther up Kidney Pond Road.

Generally the maximum group size for campgrounds and trails in the Park is 12 persons.

Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park is a 95-acre lake, 33 feet at its deepest. 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.

There are no stores within Baxter Park to obtain food or meals.

Millinocket is located 20 miles from Togue Pond gate at the south entrance and Patten is located 24 miles from the Matagamon gate at the north entrance. The results of the final decision are reflected in the current configuration. Capacity of each is listed at the top right. This is a great size for a couple or 3 person family. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Please do not modify the structure in any way (nails, hooks, etc.).

Box 322, Belfast, ME 04915 | (207) 331-4164 | info@friendsofbaxter.org. WebOne of the most scenic state parks in the country, this popular Maine park is a huge nature preserve located in Piscataquis County, north Maine. Please make sure your group size does not exceed the group size limit at the particular group site you reserve. 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.

They have great knowledge of the park, and their time estimates to accomplish a number of trails are spot on.

Check out time: 11:00 am on departure day.

The camp ground consists of 13 cabins that you can rent.

To be honest, I think Id be more concerned about running into moose. Cabin 5 The Landing (wheel chair accessible).

Directions: One place to catch the trail up Sentinel is from the parking for the Kidney Pond cabins. (in the back). For example, for all winter sites, reservations are only accepted by mail or in person. Great swimming holes within the park include South Branch Pond, Abol Pond, Matagamon Landing, and Ledge Falls, a natural waterslide north of

WebDaicey Pond and Kidney Pond campgrounds offer private cabins with beds with mattresses, propane lanterns, and woodstoves.

There is no running water.

Capacity of each is listed at the top right. Fire wood is available.

It will take around eight to 12 hours to complete a round trip. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

For example, for all winter sites, reservations are only accepted by mail or in person. 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.

All winter sites must be reserved by mail or in person.

This is a wilderness campground. This campground provides trailhead access to Russell Pond via the Wassataquoik Lake Trail and day hikes to Doubletop Mountain. Draper Pond The closest of the ponds the circle Kidney Pond its just 0.5 miles from the Kidney Pond parking area.

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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. Cabins available at Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park.

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.

Meandering through the forest and ending up at a pond where wild cranberries grow. *Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering. This appears to be a newer cabin that is not listed on the campground map, but you walk past cabin 1. Roaring Brook, 3 sites

3 group sites at Bear Brook (14 people per site). Its also the farthest away an approximately 2.3 mile one-way walk through beautiful forest and slightly outside the parks boundaries.

Opening dates: All backcountry sites open May 15th Oct 15th except Davis Pond (June 1st) and Wassataquoik Lake Island (variable opening date). Irving and Lyman had worked as guides and trappers in the 1880s. The big selling point of the park is its rustic nature.

Looks very tempting for swimming (but beware the leeches). The camp ground consists of 13 cabins that you can rent.

Russell Pond and Chimney Pond campgrounds offer hike-in and backcountry camping in wild settings. WebKidney Pond Campground also offers rustic cabins and plenty of family-friendly activities.

I mean theres a mile high mountain and terminus of the Appalachian Trail as one of the main central selling points.

Be prepared.

Kidney has three main parking areas for cars which are easy to find with the signage. Even after it turns into a footpath, the walking remains fairly gently for a woods walk. Come prepared. See your next adventure at CampgroundTour.com! On those truly terrible days, the campground has a cabin dedicated to books, board games and other distractions. WebAccess to special trips for members, including day hikes and overnight camping trips in Baxter State Park. Kidney Pond Cabins has 12 total sites. 12 cabins of varied design and size (wilderness type), (1 cabin requires 1 mile canoe or hike-in), Outdoor fireplaces* for cooking and picnic tables are provided.

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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.

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.

When we checked in with the ranger he told us we could drive our vehicle down to the cabin. roll back the clock 70 years or more and you will find that Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the outdoorsman playground, not Maine. 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.

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.

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This shares the access road or walk-in to cabin 1 and 13.

Winter M-F, 8am-4pm | Summer 7 days/week, 8am-4pm.

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Please bring your own camp stove. 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.

WebAccess to special trips for members, including day hikes and overnight camping trips in Baxter State Park. We didnt have to go far for a great camping experience.

Become a subscriber* and receive great tips on travel planning sent to your inbox! 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 The key here is to keep extra food stored away.

As with cabin 6, you have a front porch looking over the open field along with a deck looking over the lake.

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.

12 cabins of varied design and size (wilderness type) (1 cabin requires 1 mile canoe or hike-in) Outdoor fireplaces * for cooking and picnic tables are provided All cabins except 3, 4, and 5 are walk-in.

Governor Baxters first priority was to protect the wildness of the Park.

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.

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. The building also has on the side the paddling life jackets and paddles for rental which is payable at the Ranger station. Some points seem shorter and somepoints seem longer. I love these hand drawings from the Park Authority. Upon check-in you can either sign to the Park Ranger on-duty at the Ranger station or generally they will show up at your cabin.

Trout Brook Farm- (4 sites), #1 holds 8 people, #2,#3,#4 all hold 14 people each.

Roaring Brook also provides close access to the Avalanche Field trailhead for Martin Ponds, the Katahdin Lake day use shelter with day use canoes and the Katahdin Lake Wilderness Camps. Bunkhouses

There are no cooking facilities.

Bangor Daily News, Doubletop Mountain (right) and others across Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park (2004). You may add additional people up to that capacity.

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Also there are 13 cabins not 12. Early June is great as the season is just starting and not as busy in my opinion. WebDaicey Pond and Kidney Pond campgrounds offer private cabins with beds with mattresses, propane lanterns, and woodstoves.

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Image Type (s): Topo/Diagram , Informational. All cabins except 3, 4, and 5 are walk-in. 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.

[CDATA[ There are no cooking or bathing facilities. The turn into Kidney Pond Road is almost opposite the Foster Field camping area.

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. These cabins will be close to traffic and some have access to the lake. I love these hand drawings from the Park Authority. for cooking and picnic tables are provided.

As daylight hours shorten in the fall, posted cut-off time is earlier for these areas.

Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park is a 95-acre lake, 33 feet at its deepest. If you have a thermacell, might want to bring it for those early mornings and late evenings.

on Aug 28, 2006 6:10 am. The nice thing about these sites is they are the only ones with their own fire rings.

There are no trash cans, no running water, no waste water drains, no electricity, no cell phone coverage and no showers. 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.

Different campgrounds offer different camping styles.. Find your perfect spot here.

Baxter State Park offers their visitors five different styles of camping. Please be advised that cut-off times have been established for leaving trailheads to hike into backcountry sites.

That is the only one they let people do that with. Kidney Pond Cabins has 12 total sites. Amenities: Each backcountry site has a fire ring (except for Davis Pond), an outhouse, and a water source that requires treating. Early June is great as the season is just starting and not as busy in my opinion. Backcountry Hike-in Campgrounds Russell Pond and Chimney Pond campgrounds offer hike-in and backcountry camping in wild settings.

On those truly terrible days, the campground has a cabin dedicated to books, board games and other distractions. To be honest, we havent seen a black bear so far in from our visits.

on Aug 28, 2006 6:10 am. WebExplore Kidney Pond Cabins, part of the Baxter State Park located near Millinocket in the Piscataquis County region in Maine. Mail in no sooner than 14 days prior to the processing date.

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No running water means no flushable toilets.

Youll find a number of Old Town discovery canoes. First week of August is great as the bugs are mostly gone and not really an issue. 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

439 Whether at a campground or a backcountry campsite there are items that visitors should and should not bring.

WebKidney Pond Click to download area trail head map.

The terrain is perfectly suited to exploring the surroundings. There are no trash cans, no running water, no waste water drains, no electricity, no cell phone coverage and no showers.

Most of the campgrounds cabins line the northwest shoreline. *Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering.

The field area has 10 large group sites located in a road loop . WebKidney Pond Click to download area trail head map. My only complain is that you dont get a good idea of the scale until you arrive.

Before you come out to the pond, you pass a canoe graveyard (I mean, the boats not left to die here, but there are so many scattered near the shore it looks a bit post-canoe apocalyptic).

The quiet pond is 0.7 miles farther. Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering. 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.

Groceries can be purchased in the nearby towns. WebAccess to special trips for members, including day hikes and overnight camping trips in Baxter State Park.

One of the Parks busiest campgrounds, and the most popular trailhead for hiking to Chimney Pond, and Katahdin. 439 All water should be treated.

The park recommends that you store your food & cooler in your car overnight so that large black fur critters dont come knocking. Directions: One place to catch the trail up Sentinel is from the parking for the Kidney Pond cabins. As with cabin 1, you can drive up your car if the Ranger allows it. Youll see a sign for Kidney Pond on your left, and the drive in is about a mile. Kidney Pond Cabins has 12 total sites. The building also has on the side the paddling life jackets and paddles for rental which is payable at the Ranger station. chilkoot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

At a bunkhouse or cabin, a stove and extra fuel are a necessity. We wanted to try and get another camping trip in before the season ends. Allow 4 5 hours of daylight if leaving for Hudson or N.W.

Each cabin is outfitted with 2-4 beds depending on which cabin you rent. However, we have (4) four group areas for all groups of 13 or more people: Group areas must be reserved by phone, mail, or in person at BSP HQ in Millinocket. 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.

Nearby Daicey Pond Campground, about a half-mile southeast by a hiking trail, offers similar facilities.

If you canoe to Lily Pad Pond, youll find a trail to Windy Pitch Pond at the southeast corner. 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. Image Type (s): Topo/Diagram , Informational.

With a lean-to or tent site, you can cook over a wood fire (except at Chimney Pond and David Pond), but a camp stove offers greater flexibility. chilkoot. 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. Youll see a sign for Kidney Pond on your left, and the drive in is about a mile. 439 There are no cooking or bathing facilities.

However the crowds change noticeably once Labour Day Weekend, where families are back home to school and is replaced by an older crowd. Cove, 2:00 p.m. Leaving for Russell Pond and surrounding areas, May August, 5:00 p.m. Leaving for Chimney Pond, May August. 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.

Also best to try reserving the sites very early in the morning.

You also share a path where many campers would walk to get to the back of the library for PFDs and paddles.

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