Catch a few glimpses of Katahdin on the way in. Once at the toll gate, prepare for tight roads that are gravel and washboard. There are several ponds to see and walk around to look for Moose and other wildlife. Unfortunately, it was warm, …
Baxter State Park Visitor Center
- Address
- Baxter Park Rd, Millinocket, ME 04462, United States
- Authority
- baxterstatepark.org
- Category
- Tourist information center
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Rating
- 4.9
- Review Count
- 16
About Baxter State Park Visitor Center
Baxter State Park Visitor Center is a tourist information center located on Baxter Park Rd in Millinocket, ME 04462, United States. The center holds a 4.9 rating based on 16 reviews. Its website is available at https://www.baxterstatepark.org/. On file, the visitor center is listed with wheelchair-accessible parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Amenities include a toilet, and payment options on record include credit cards, debit cards, and cash only. The center is noted as good for kids, and hiking is listed among its activities. The source data does not provide a phone number, opening hours, or details about specific services beyond the tourist information center category.
At a Glance: Baxter State Park Visitor Center
Baxter State Park Visitor Center, a usa in this area. It holds a 4.9-star rating from 16 reviews. More information is available on their website (https://www.baxterstatepark.org/). Accessibility features include Wheelchair-accessible car park, Has wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Has wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet and Has wheelchair-accessible toilet. On-site activities to enjoy include hiking, Hiking area and Saturday. Amenities available on site include Toilet and Has toilet. Accepted payment methods include Credit cards, Accepts credit cards, Debit cards, Accepts debit cards and Cash only. Children are welcome visitors here (Good for kids).
Location Overview
Location Overview: Baxter State Park Visitor Center is listed in the source data as a tourist information center in the USA, specifically in Maine, at Baxter Park Rd, Millinocket, ME 04462, United States. Its coordinates are 45.8227079, -68.8857898, and its timezone is America/New_York. The available source data does not provide a phone number.
Facilities & Features
Accessibility6
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Activities3
- hiking
- Hiking area
- Saturday
Amenities2
- Toilet
- Has toilet
Payments5
- Credit cards
- Accepts credit cards
- Debit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Cash only
Children1
- Good for kids
Visitor Reviews
10 rated reviews
The Baxter State Park Visitor Center holds an aggregate rating of 4.9 based on 16 reviews. Ten individual reviews are provided in the source data. Review ratings range from 4 to 5. Nine of the ten provided reviews give 5 stars; one review gives 4 stars. The 4-star review, from gerald brown, states: "I understand and completely agree that areas need to be maintained for pure nature. This park definitely makes sure of that. Downside. Absolutely no cell service. No electricity. Restrictions on vehicles size." Among the 5-star reviews, several mention staff. aaron sebens wrote: "Stopped here to get some intel on trails and met Pam. Pam is an absolute treasure! She was so helpful, welcoming, and present when we were talking to her. She cares so much about the place and that is obvious in every interaction she has!" Misty Moores wrote: "Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Helped point us in the correct direction," and Steffanie Saint wrote: "The staff is extremely helpful." Other 5-star reviews describe park experiences. Dane Carter wrote: "Catch a few glimpses of Katahdin on the way in. Once at the toll gate, prepare for tight roads that are gravel and washboard. There are several ponds to see and walk around to look for Moose and other wildlife. Unfortunately, it was warm, …" Erica B wrote: "We loved going and exploring the park. We stayed in south branch pond campground, hiking, canoed and swam in the pond. We sat on the deck at night and looked at the stars. It was a great night to see the milky way and catch a few shooting stars going by." Margie Veazey wrote: "Fun park, lots of lake access. Almost at the top end of the Appalachian trail. Can hike some of it." Jeremy I Hills wrote: "Baxter State Park is a beautiful and amazing place in the Northwoods of Maine. Hiking, folding, rafting, camping, and sightseeing are a few of the opportunities available here in Baxter State Park!" aaron landry wrote: "This place has the best website for a government thing I have ever seen in my God given life. …" Patrick Sullivan wrote: "Just gorgeous." The source data does not provide reviews beyond those listed above.
We loved going and exploring the park. We stayed in south branch pond campground, hiking, canoed and swam in the pond. We sat on the deck at night and looked at the stars. It was a great night to see the milky way and catch a few shooting stars going by.
Fun park, lots of lake access. Almost at the top end of the Appalachian trail. Can hike some of it.
Baxter State Park is a beautiful and amazing place in the Northwoods of Maine. Hiking, folding, rafting, camping, and sightseeing are a few of the opportunities available here in Baxter State Park!
Stopped here to get some intel on trails and met Pam. Pam is an absolute treasure! She was so helpful, welcoming, and present when we were talking to her. She cares so much about the place and that is obvious in every interaction she has!
I understand and completely agree that areas need to be maintained for pure nature. This park definitely makes sure of that. Downside. Absolutely no cell service. No electricity. Restrictions on vehicles size
This place has the best website for a government thing I have ever seen in my God given life. …
Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Helped point us in the correct direction
The staff is extremely helpful
Just gorgeous
Frequently Asked Questions
- What category is Baxter State Park Visitor Center?
- Baxter State Park Visitor Center is listed as a Tourist information center, within the categories USA, Maine, and Tourist information center.
- What is the address of Baxter State Park Visitor Center?
- Baxter State Park Visitor Center is located at Baxter Park Rd, Millinocket, ME 04462, United States.
- What is the rating of Baxter State Park Visitor Center?
- Baxter State Park Visitor Center has a rating of 4.9 based on 16 reviews.
- What is the website of Baxter State Park Visitor Center?
- The website for Baxter State Park Visitor Center is https://www.baxterstatepark.org/.
- Does the source data provide opening hours for Baxter State Park Visitor Center?
- The available source data does not provide this information.
- Does the source data provide a phone number for Baxter State Park Visitor Center?
- The available source data does not provide this information.
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