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There are many backcountry campsites in Baxter State Park available
for backpacking use by visitors. (L) signifies Lean-to; (T) signifies
Tent site.
| Russell Pond Area |
Capacity |
| Wassataquoik Stream (2Ls) |
4 each
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| ** Wassataquoik Lake Island (L) |
4
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Chimney Pond Area |
Capacity |
| *** Davis Pond (L) |
4
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| Nesowadnehunk Area |
Capacity |
| Center Mountain (L) |
4
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| Little Wassataquoik Lake (L) |
4
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| Freeze Out Trail/Webster Lake |
Capacity |
| N.W. Cove (T) |
4
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| Little East (T) |
8
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| Little East (L) |
4
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| Webster Stream (L) |
4
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| Webster Outlet (T&L) |
12
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| Hudson (L) |
4
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| Frost Pond (L) |
4
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| * Little Coffeelos (T) |
4
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| * Telos Cut (T) |
4
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Fowler Pond Area
|
Capacity |
| Billfish Pond (T) |
4
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| Long Pond Outlet (T) |
4
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| Long Pond Pines (T) |
4
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| Lower Fowler Outlet (T) |
4
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| Lower Fowler Pond (T) |
4
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| Middle Fowler North (T) |
4
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| Middle Fowler South (T) |
4
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| So. Branch Pond |
Capacity |
| Upper South Branch Pond (L) |
4
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| Pogy Pond (L) |
4
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| McCarty Field (2Ls) |
4 each
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| Matagamon Lake (reached only by canoe) |
Capacity |
| Togue Ledge (T) |
4
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| Pine Point (T) |
4
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| Second Lake (T) |
4
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| Boody Brook (T) |
4
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| First Lake - canoe or hike in (T) |
4
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| Trout Brook Farm |
Capacity |
| K.P. Dam (T) |
4
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* Public lands sites administered by Baxter Park.
**Must stay the night before either at Russell Pond, Center Mt.
(L), Pogy Pond, Davis Pond, or Wassataquoik Stream lean-tos, or Little
Wassataquoik (L).
***Must stay the night before either at Russell Pond, Pogy Pond,
Chimney Pond, Wassataquoik Stream, Wassataquoik Lake Island or Little
Wassataquoik Lake.
NO OPEN FIRES PERMITTED AT DAVIS POND, due to accumulated
environmental degradation.
The policy for use of backcountry sites allows for advance
reservations to be made thru the mail or in person at Baxter Park
Headquarters in Millinocket. Reservation may be made FOR ONLY ONE NIGHT
AT DAVIS POND AND FOR ONLY TWO NIGHTS AT WASSATAQUOIK ISLAND.
It is recommended that backpackers using outlying sites limit
themselves to ten (10) miles between sites. A detailed map is
recommended for planning & extended hiking in Baxter State Park.
Please be advised that cut-off times have been established for
leaving trailheads to hike into backcountry sites
Allow 4 - 5 hours of daylight if leaving for Hudson or N.W. Cove
2:00 p.m. - Leaving for Russell Pond and surrounding areas, May -
August
5:00 p.m. - Leaving for Chimney Pond, May - August
As daylight hours shorten in the fall, posted cut-off time is
earlier for these areas. Please verify these cut-off times with the
reservation office and make your plans accordingly. |
