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Baxter State Park, Togue Pond – ChimneyPondLT📷 Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Baxter State Park, Togue Pond

Millinocket, ME

Nature

The southern gate of the wilderness park around Katahdin, the end of the Appalachian Trail. Day-use parking for the summit hikes must be reserved.

Nearest town
Millinocket, ME
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
45.8230, -68.8590
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Moosehead Lake and Katahdin: Maine’s North Woods – Mount Kineo - panoramio (2)© Susan Popielaski · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Moosehead Lake and Katahdin: Maine’s North Woods

179 mi7 stops4 days

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Gulf Hagas – a large white water tower with a greenvillee logo on itPhoto by Matthew Ball on Unsplash
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Gulf Hagas

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Lily Bay State Park – brown wooden house in the woodsPhoto by Emmy Gaddy on Unsplash
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Lily Bay State Park

Greenville, ME
Mount Kineo - panoramio (2)© Susan Popielaski · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Shore Path, Bar Harbor – Bar Harbor – Maine – USA – Bar Harbor Inn – Agamont Park - panoramio© giggel · CC BY 3.0
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Shore Path, Bar Harbor

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Campsites nearby

  • Bear Brook Group AreaCampsite
    5 mi from Baxter State Park, Togue Pond
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Abol CampgroundCampsite
    6 mi from Baxter State Park, Togue Pond · 21 pitches
    TentsToiletsNo dogs
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Big Eddy CampgroundCampsite
    14 mi from Baxter State Park, Togue Pond
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Nesowadnehunk Field CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Baxter State Park, Togue Pond
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Allagash Gateway Campground and CabinsCampsite
    18 mi from Baxter State Park, Togue Pond
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Medawisla Lodge and CabinsCampsite
    25 mi from Baxter State Park, Togue Pond
    Dogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Maine · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Baxter State Park, Togue Pond?

Baxter State Park, Togue Pond is in Millinocket, ME, at GPS 45.8230, -68.8590. It is about 43 mi from Greenville.

Can you camp near Baxter State Park, Togue Pond?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bear Brook Group Area, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 44 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Baxter State Park, Togue Pond?

Baxter State Park, Togue Pond is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Moosehead Lake and Katahdin: Maine’s North Woods.

What is there to see near Baxter State Park, Togue Pond?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gulf Hagas (32 mi), Lily Bay State Park (37 mi), Mount Kineo (43 mi) and Shore Path, Bar Harbor (104 mi).

When is the best time to visit Baxter State Park, Togue Pond?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)