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
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or restaurants. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. 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, Census job and 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
- 20K a year
Towns near Baxter State Park
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Baxter | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patten | 21 mi east | 14 | 1,154 | $128K | — |
| Mount Chase 54% vacation homes | 22 mi east | 29 | 280 | $116K | — |
| Stacyville | 23 mi southeast | 0 | 465 | $102K | — |
| Crystal | 27 mi east | 0 | 247 | $129K | — |
| Millinocket | 29 mi southeast | 228 | 4,115 | $104K | — |
| Sherman | 29 mi east | 15 | 947 | $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.
116 mi🏞 National MonumentKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument34K visitors a yearPhoto credits
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, 228 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Patten
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.