Kidney Pond Cabin View High-Resolution Image Cabin #9, called "Woodchuck Hollow," on the shore of Kidney Pond - the perfect place to spend a quiet week. Youll find a number of Old Town discovery canoes. // Winter M-F, 8am-4pm | Summer 7 days/week, 8am-4pm. Cooking must be done outside the cabins with Coleman-style stoves on the Baxter State Park is a fantastic model of an independent park and reserve that many land managers here in Canada should be looking at. on Aug 28, 2006 6:10 am. 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Image Type (s): Topo/Diagram , Informational. Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park is a 95-acre lake, 33 feet at its deepest. Comments & voting. Please be prepared to bring/filter your own. 439 It has the best view of the mountain (Katahdin from the Abol side) and you can have a campfire, get firewood and enjoy the hiss & glow from the propane lantern over the lakeview. There are no trash cans, no running water, no waste water drains, no electricity, no cell phone coverage and no showers. This is a wilderness area. Even after it turns into a footpath, the walking remains fairly gently for a woods walk. I love these hand drawings from the Park Authority. Friends does the work of securing reservations at prime locations (think Kidney Pond cabins on fall weekends) and then makes those accommodations available to our members through organized group trips. Nesowadnehunk Field Campground to Russell Pond Campground. A rain fly or tarp is a welcome shelter over a cooking area during bad weather. Set in a northern hardwood forest near the base of Abol Slide, Abol is the closest campground to Togue Pond Gate and a trailhead for Katahdin hiking. WebKidney Pond Click to download area trail head map. Note that the Ranger Station is across the road where a new building has been erected. But Katahdin, in all its glory,forever shall remain the mountain of the people of Maine.. Kidney Pond, in southern Baxter State Park, has several trails spiraling away from it. Your email address will not be published. At a bunkhouse or cabin, a stove and extra fuel are a necessity. Receive exclusive offers, inspirational stories, and travel regulation updates. Kidney Pond Cabins has 12 total sites. No cooking or sleeping supplies are available for purchase within the park. Group site reservations must be made by mail or in person at Park Headquarters in Millinocket. 10 person bunkhouse 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. Other Park campgrounds. Larger flat area around the fire ring than other cabins, Cabin 7 & 9 make great pairings if want to come with another couple or family. From prior experience, it is best to have a plan B and C for sites and dates. The unmaintained trail to Little Beaver Pond (there were blowdowns when we walked it), is just beyond Celia Pond, and is marked with a park sign. Davis Pond and Wassataquiok Lake lean-tos must be reservedmust be made by phone, mail*, or in person at BSP HQ in Millinocket. This is often a complicated aspect when planning a trip to Baxter is navigating the camping reservation system. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. it has a nice landing for your canoe / kayak. With new location and focus, Carnaval Maine hopes third time is the charm. Usually we go to Daicey Pond, but we reserved at Kidney Pond and found it to be a great alternative depending on your party. Ive only seen bear scat along the trail at Chimney Pond once. Once the number of people in your group exceeds 12, you will need to reserve a site at another campground or in one of the designated group areas in the Park. Kidney Pond Cabin View High-Resolution Image Cabin #9, called "Woodchuck Hollow," on the shore of Kidney Pond - the perfect place to spend a quiet week. site 1, 8 people| sites 2, 3, and 4, 14 each. The turn into Kidney Pond Road is almost opposite the Foster Field camping area. chilkoot. 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. Cove, 2:00 p.m. Leaving for Russell Pond and surrounding areas, May August, 5:00 p.m. Leaving for Chimney Pond, May August. for cooking and picnic tables are provided. Hike along the shores of lakes and picnic with the backdrop of the great Mount Katahdin in I grew up only 2 hours from this state park, albeit across the Canadian border, but I would look out the window as we drove down I-95 to visit family in Portland & Rhode Island every Christmas. *Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering. Sleeping bags, pads, or a mattress are needed except at Kidney and Daicey Ponds, where mattresses are provided. Other parents. You cannot see the cabins from the ranger station or the library. These are basic facilities, often deep in the backcountry. This is a wilderness campground. I recommend continuing on to Jackson Pond, another 0.2 miles farther on the trail, as you can see Doubletop Mountain and other peaks in the backdrop of the peaceful pond. WebKidney Pond Click to download area trail head map. 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. Backcountry sites are scattered through the Park, allowing individual parties the opportunity to camp in isolated and primitive areas. *As daylight hours shorten in the fall, posted cut-off time is earlier. Trout Brook Farm- (4 sites), #1 holds 8 people, #2,#3,#4 all hold 14 people each. Capacity of each is listed at the top right. However, lots of small leeches if your feet gets into the muck. Russell Pond and Chimney Pond campgrounds offer hike-in and backcountry camping in wild settings. See your next adventure at CampgroundTour.com! Many of the lakes and smaller ponds offer canoe rental. Youll see a sign for Kidney Pond on your left, and the drive in is about a mile. This appears to be a newer cabin that is not listed on the campground map, but you walk past cabin 1. http://www.katahdinoutdoors.com/bsp/kidney.html, Browse topics related to the bicentennial. Become a subscriber* and receive great tips on travel planning sent to your inbox! There are a number of hiking trails to suit different skill levels in Baxter State Park, with cabins offering lodgings set in the glorious surrounding landscape. This cabin didnt appear to have access to the lake, rather walk towards the library and access it that way. It has the best view of the mountain (Katahdin from the Abol side) and you can have a campfire, get firewood and enjoy the hiss & glow from the propane lantern over the lakeview. All water should be treated. As you can see from the images, you are about 12 feet from the main path. Kidney Pond Cabin View High-Resolution Image Cabin #9, called "Woodchuck Hollow," on the shore of Kidney Pond - the perfect place to spend a quiet week. Amenities: Each backcountry site has a fire ring (except for Davis Pond), an outhouse, and a water source that requires treating. Trout Brook Farm is one of the Parks quietest campgrounds and provides a great base for exploring Matagamon Lake and backcountry hiking and camping in the northern part of the Park. 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. My personal favourite is Daicey Pond. Three of the cabins you have to walk in a bit. Straight line from the woodshed loading area. Whether hiking, camping, paddling, or just exploring hydration is key. Fill out and mail our reservation form. 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. WebBaxter State Park Hike Along Miles of Trails Camp At One of Campsites Explore Acres of Wilderness Percival P. Baxter Percival P. Baxter made it his lifes magnificent obsession to create, protect, and provide to the people of Maine a wilderness haven encompassing some of the most rugged terrain in the Northeast. Variable opening date. Check the park's website for a list of local flora and fauna, including wild flowers and moose. 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. PREV NEXT chilkoot on Aug 28, 2006 4:40 am Comments & voting Other parents Image Type (s): Informational Image ID: 219946 11371 Hits 71.06 % Score 1 Votes Log in 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. It will take around eight to 12 hours to complete a round trip. The camp ground consists of 13 cabins that you can rent. Learn why this landscape deserves such lifelong devotion. You also share a path where many campers would walk to get to the back of the library for PFDs and paddles. WebDaicey Pond and Kidney Pond campgrounds offer private cabins with beds with mattresses, propane lanterns, and woodstoves. WebExplore Kidney Pond Cabins, part of the Baxter State Park located near Millinocket in the Piscataquis County region in Maine. Baxter State Park has no potable water but what they do have is an abundance of water sources and minimal industrial pollution. Some points seem shorter and somepoints seem longer. Required fields are marked *. For example, for all winter sites, reservations are only accepted by mail or in person. Be prepared. My goal after my first visit, was to make this a regularvisit so that I can take advantage of this area. Come prepared. 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. Lily Pad Pond Trail The trail portion of this hike is .9 miles from Kidney Pond Campground. Cabins available at Kidney Pond in Baxter State Park. One western-facing ledge is called Sunset Ledge, and I imagine the spectacle is wonderful from here. 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. The park has a great hiking resource here. There are no cooking or bathing facilities. Directly across from Cabin 6,7 is an open field which has a picnic table underneath a shelter and the communal fire pit where you can cook food or have a campfire. WebLife & Culture. The next group of cabins are to the right of the library and required a bit of a walk. Nearby Daicey Pond Campground, about a half-mile southeast by a hiking trail, offers similar facilities. *Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering. // ]]> No vehicle over 9 feet high, 7 feet wide or 22 feet in length or 44 feet if hauling a trailer/RV, great view of the lake and mountains (Katahdin, double top). 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. 35,042 people like this 36,521 people follow this http://baxterstatepark.org/ (207) 723-5140 State Park Photos See all Videos See all 0:28 Remember it's a different world up here. Please verify these cut-off times with the reservation office and make your plans accordingly. First week of August is great as the bugs are mostly gone and not really an issue. Governor Baxters first priority was to protect the wildness of the Park. A picnic table and fire ring make this a valued site. You must check-in at the gate no later than 8:30PM on your first night of camping. Each cabin is outfitted with 2-4 beds depending on which cabin you rent. *Communal fireplaces are provided for most cabins, only 3 cabins have own firering. Then youll arrive at the smallest and sweetest of little gravel beaches. Foster Field. (conditions permitting, see News or Facebook for updates), except for Chimney Pond (June 1), Nesowadnehunk (Friday prior to Memorial Day), and loon-dependent Wass Lake Island (August 15) and cabin 12 at Kidney Pond (August 1). See fee schedule for pricing. If you canoe to Lily Pad Pond, youll find a trail to Windy Pitch Pond at the southeast corner. {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"HomeToGo: Vacation rentals","item":"https://www.hometogo.com"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"United States","item":"https://www.hometogo.com/united-states/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Maine","item":"https://www.hometogo.com/maine/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Baxter State Park","item":"https://www.hometogo.com/maine/baxter-state-park/"}]}. Slaughter Pond My favorite of the many small, remote ponds sprinkled around Kidney Pond. Kidney Pond Cabins has 12 total sites. Hike along the shores of lakes and picnic with the backdrop of the great Mount Katahdin in However the crowds change noticeably once Labour Day Weekend, where families are back home to school and is replaced by an older crowd. WebAccess to special trips for members, including day hikes and overnight camping trips in Baxter State Park. Your email address will not be published. You will also find wheel barrows that you can haul your gear from your car to your site. You need to bring dishes, cooking utensils, gas stove for cooking, basins for washing dishes and self, bucket to carry water from pond, cooler, gas lanterns, towels, bedding, and anything else to make you and your family more comfortable during your stay. Meandering through the forest and ending up at a pond where wild cranberries grow. The path begins on an old tote road, flat and easy. Reservation may be made FOR ONLY ONE NIGHT AT DAVIS POND AND FOR ONLY TWO NIGHTS AT WASSATAQUOIK ISLAND. Kidney Pond Campground.http://www.katahdinoutdoors.com/bsp/kidney.html(accessed March 18, 2018). See your next adventure at CampgroundTour.com! Their camps attracted sports with an interest in fishing and hunting. We didnt have to go far for a great camping experience. 439 Image Type (s): Topo/Diagram , Informational. WebLuckily Baxter State Park has a number of cabins and seem to be adding a few more with each year. Our site was Cabin 13 (Moosewood). The most recent cabin and available in the winter for large groups. Great swimming holes within the park include South Branch Pond, Abol Pond, Matagamon Landing, and Ledge Falls, a natural waterslide north of The Park does not allow nails in trees or lean-tos. 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