Baxter State Park

Baxter State Park

Maine's premier wilderness area featuring Mount Katahdin and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.

Best time
June – September
Duration
3–5 days
Avg. budget
$85 / day
Scenic score
10 / 10
Camping score
9 / 10

Reservation needed

Moderate

Book peak-season stays early

Nearest airport

PQI · 3 h 20 min drive

Presque Isle International Airport

Baxter campgrounds sold out? You still have options.

Private campsites and glamping just outside the park often stay open when park campgrounds are full. Availability is set by each partner.

RV parks near Baxter State Park on RoverPass

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Campsites near Baxter State Park on Campspot

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Going in Jun? Book campsites around Dec, any entry permit around Feb, and your RV or car around Apr. Always check official park rules for exact release dates.

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RVs, campervans & cars near PQI

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The moments you came for

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Plan your road trip

From Presque Isle International Airport

3 h 20 min

about 97 miles by car · times vary with traffic and road closures

Get directions

Download offline maps before you go — signal drops near the park.

Stays near the end of your drive

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