Baxter State Park
Baxter State Park is a large wilderness area permanently preserved as a state park in Northeast Piscataquis, Piscataquis County in north-central Maine, United States.
A state park, 21 mi west of Patten
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 4°. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Millinocket, 29 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–77°. When to go ↓
Established in 1931
Baxter State Park dates from 1931 and is run by Baxter State Park Authority. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Patten. Green months are the mild ones.
Baxter State Park
Baxter State Park is a large wilderness area permanently preserved as a state park in Northeast Piscataquis, Piscataquis County in north-central Maine, United States. It is in the North Maine Woods region and borders the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument on the east.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1931
- Area
- 320 square miles
- Run by
- Baxter State Park Authority
- Wikipedia readers
- 18K a year
Where to stay near Baxter State Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Millinocket (17) and Patten (3).
Millinocket
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
4,095 people
29 mi southeast of Baxter
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Baxter | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millinocket | 29 mi southeast | 45 min | 17 7 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,095 | $104K |
| Patten | 21 mi east | 30 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 900 | $128K |
| Mount Chase 54% vacation homes | 22 mi east | 30 min | 3 3 lodges & cabins | 190 | $116K |
| Stacyville | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 1 1 RV park | 375 | $102K |
| Sherman | 29 mi east | 45 min | 1 1 motel | 802 | $115K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Baxter
Other well-known places within 63 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
44 mi LakeMoosehead Lake31 mi Park & preserveHundred-Mile Wilderness
116 mi National MonumentKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument34K visitors a year53 mi Ski areaBig Moose Mountain Ski Area26 runs · 1,589 ft vertical63 mi Ski areaBig Rock Mountain33 runs · 941 ft verticalPhoto credits
Moosehead Lake: Dennis Redfield, CC BY 2.0 · Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument: U.S. Department of the Interior, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Visiting Baxter
What town is Baxter State Park near?
Patten, ME, about 21 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Baxter State Park?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–77°.
What is the closest airport to Baxter State Park?
Presque Isle (PQI), about 62 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 178 miles.
Where should I stay near Baxter State Park?
Millinocket (29 mi, 17 places to stay), Patten (21 mi, 3 places to stay) and Mount Chase (22 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from people in Patten
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Patten’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.