This is an absolutely magical place filled without absolutely draconian rules!…read more You can maybe argue that the second thing enables the first thing but...that is not an argument I would make. I find it a bit silly that a state park in rural Maine built around a 5,000+ peak would model its park rules after Denali National Park, centered around the tallest mountain in North America. I think rules this restrictive only serve to make our parks less accessible to people who aren't affluent white liberals but...enough of my soapboxing. We came here to climb Mt Katahdin. And, for once in my life, when I say "climb", I actually mean it! We did a technical rock climbing route on the peak called "The Armadillo": https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106020335/the-armadillo We stayed at a luxurious lean-to at Chimney Pond. The rangers there were very helpful and friendly. They made the drudgery of the various oppressive rules almost...fun? I highly recommend staying at Chimney Pond yourself, climber or not. The views here feel nothing like New England. They feel more like Alaska, north of the arctic circle. Katahdin is only a little over 5,000 feet but it has big granite walls of rock unlike an other mountain in New England. (yes, including Mt Washington) My only complaint is that I got an insane amount of insect/arachnid bites on this trip. If you're staying in a lean-to, it might be helpful to have some sort of bug net! so many rules, so magical

Park was great, went on a three day two night trip. Only knock was our hike from Roaring Brook to…read moreHamlin peak and back was previously reviewed as intermediate to hard. After my trip I would absolutely say difficulty should be changed to hard to expert, the trip down from Hamlin peak was two miles down the mountain and extremely time consuming. All in all an amazing experience just be prepared for a long, challenging, but rewarding trip!

We love coming to Lily Bay, beautiful views. The kids can swim or you can took. Trails, outhouses…read moreare clean, and we usually see deer and we haven't but others have seen Moose.' It's a must if your in the Moosehead area.

This is such a beautiful, clean, well maintained and peaceful park to spend time in quiet and…read moreenjoying nature. There are boat launch areas, camping, swimming, hiking. Pack a lunch and sit on small peppled beach area for astounding views of Moosehead Lake. Gorgeous! The water is cool and clean (lots of rocks so water shoes definitely recommended). We heard and saw several loons, lots of ducks, with canoers, kayakers, and wake boarders occasionally passing by. We saw deer and hear this is a great area to spot a moose! Such a relaxing and rejuvenating day. We will undoubtedly return.

Had a fantastic time at Peaks Kenny with the fam in June. Small park with a nice lake. Well…read moremaintained and very attentive Park Rangers. So much so that we got a knock on our camper door only minutes past quiet hours started telling us to turn the movie we were watching down. We visited Bissell Brothers Three Rivers both days we camped, which is sadly not something we'll ever be able to do again. It was about 20 minutes up the road. We also ate at the Quarry in Monson during our stay. Very very windy roads, be careful of wildlife at night.

Lovely state park campground. Not a bad site in the place. Pick one on the outer side of the road…read morefor more privacy. Really nice shower house. Short walk to the beach at Sebec Lake where there's also a playground. We also hiked the birch mountain ledges trail in the park, which was a nice walk. Nothing too difficult but a lot of roots. Our 4yo did it with no issues. Maybe longer than the posted 2.3 miles.

Top quality and service on Moosehead Lake. Attentive and focused on ensuring relaxation and…read moreenjoyment by all customers.

Best campground in New England...lake front sites have gorgeous views of Flagstaff Lake...I book…read moreone week in July and one week in September every year...the general store right outside of the campground carries everything you might need or forgot...

We stayed only one night but so wish we were able to stay longer. Absolutely beautiful views of…read moreFlagstaff Lake Camping sites are large and open amongst the ginormous trees! Fun to bike the campground and we even peddles minutes down to a local food truck called Maturi's Kitchen... yummy food! We had the the fried clams & Caprese samdwich

This campground is a great option for exploring Baxter. Park sites and cabins fill up quickly but…read morethis place had space for booking a last minute trip to hike Katahdin. It's only 10 minutes from the Park gate. The sites were spacious and well taken care of, each with a picnic table and fire ring. Almost all are close to the water -- perfect for waking up with the loons! Outhouses were clean and the staff was chill. At the main lodge you can grab a beer, hang out in the indoor/outdoor communal spaces, or go for a paddle on the lake. I'll definitely consider staying here for my next trip!

We would definitely come back here! The Rapids were super fun, and the guides were very…read moreexperienced. I was terrified, and they made me feel at ease. Ask for Mullens, he's the best.

Mike was amazing and friendly and our experience with the company was amazing. Mike was very…read moreaccommodating and let us try paddle boards, and two different kinds of kayaks. The equipment was top notch and the lake they brought us to was perfect. Mike even recommended a great sandwich shop which was so good!

This place is truly awesome ..guides are really friendly.. I would definitely recommend this place…read morein this area compared to others.. DRE is great.. small place .. great food.. great rafting experience and low price .. what more can we look for ..

7 guys on a week long snowmobile trip. our plans got altered due to an oncoming storm so we needed…read morea place last minute to stay for the night. Found contact info on a 15 year old snowmobile map and gave a call. They were happy to take in our group on short notice and feed us dinner even though we arrived very late and breakfast the next morning. We had a brand new cabin and the main lodge was new as well. The owner was very accommodating and hung out as if he were one of our group members. There was a bar in the main lodge if you like to have a few drinks after a long day. We liked it so much we made arrangements to stay for another night on our return trip home.

I booked a trip for 6 friends deer hunting, the first week of the 2023 rifle season. The food and…read morehospitality at Bulldog are both excellent. Our group had varied schedules and Darren was very accommodating, allowing guys to float in on different days as their schedules permitted. The location is beautiful. I would recommend getting directions from Darren and getting to camp when it is still light outside (signage can be difficult to see in the dark). We did not opt for guides but will be getting them this year for a return trip. The woods are big up in Jackman. And if you don't have the time to scout in advance, getting a guide is money well spent. Do your sighting in prior to the trip. I plan to come back to Bulldog every year to hunt and fish and highly recommend the camp for hunters and families

We had the fantastic opportunity to go on a dogsledding tour with Angel and Don a few weeks ago…read more They were kind enough to meet us at our hotel so we didn't get lost and could follow them back to their home. Once we got there, we were introduced to all of their wonderful dogs. There were so many of them and they were SO excited!! We played around with all the dogs for a bit while Don was feeding them a little snack before the run, and Angel was making sure we all had plenty of layers on to keep warm. Our group of four really had no idea what to expect with this tour. We thought that maybe we would be sitting in a basket on the dogsled while our guide mushed the dogs. Not the case at all. We mushed our own teams of dogs for miles and miles...and it was amazing! They hitched up two teams of dogs, we were given a crash course on intermediate mushing, two of us hopped on the back of our own dogsleds, and off we went! The two people mushing their sleds followed Don and Angel on a snowmobile and the other two people stood on the back of the sled attached to the snowmobile, which was actually pretty fun in itself! After mushing about 10-12 miles, we made our way back to their home to switch out new teams of dogs to give them a chance to run, and the other two in our group got their turn to mush another 10-12 miles. The girls in our group were a little chilly after the first run out, and Angel gave us warmer boots, gloves and jackets to wear so we stayed nice and toasty. During our tour, we went around lakes, over bridges, and through the woods. Don and Angel were so attentive to us the entire time, sensing when we needed a little help, always making sure to give us additional instructions when needed or to guide the sleds through a tough spot for us, and communicated very well with each other as well as their guests. Our experience with Don and Angel really made us feel like were actually a part of this amazing sport. Their dogs are so special and well cared for, and boy, do they love to run! This tour far surpassed our expectations, and we are already talking about booking an overnight tour next year (now that we're professional mushers). ;-) Go see Don and Angel and experience an amazing winter adventure! Crystal, Nat, Jenny & Phil Boston, MA and Bath, ME

I've been coming to the Nahmakanta Lake Camps for the last 20 years as a guest of Don and Angel…read moreHibbs. I began my love affair with this piece of Paradise, 51 yrs. Ago. These camps are the real deal for families, fishermen/women and anyone else who wants to experience the Maine Wilderness. The cabins are immaculate, bright and cheery and very well maintained. For those who want to prepare their own meals each one has a kitchen with all the utensils you need, a gas stove and a refrigerator. In front of each cabin there is a fire ring on the rocky beach where guests can enjoy an evening fire and comradery and listen to the calls of the resident loons. Scrumptious and filling home cooked breakfasts and dinners are served in the main lodge. I've walked out of that beautiful dining area that takes one back in time with tasteful décor and furniture in a true log cabin style, filled to the brim with some of the finest gastronomic fare I've ever tasted. The fishing is great as is the hiking on the numerous trails leading from camp and there is no lack of scenery in the area. Moose are a common sight in the remote trout ponds and on the lake as well as beaver, deer and loons. The brook trout are some of the prettiest in Maine and togue fishing on the lake can produce some good sized fish. Owners Don and Angel Hibbs are remarkable hosts. They do their best to accommodate everyone and they take care of any problem/requests immediately and are not intrusive. They run a tight ship and the atmosphere is peaceful and friendly. Don knows the country intimately, is a Licensed Master Maine Guide and catches as many fish as the best of them. If you are looking to spend quality outdoor time or just want to relax in a tranquil wilderness setting, the Nahmakanta Lake Camps are the best bang for your buck. I know I've been going there since I was 9 yrs. old.

The best peaceful getaway! Leave your radios and TV's behind and get back to enjoying nature. Of…read morethe 3 campgrounds we have stayed in the south entrance Baxter State park area, they have the best showers and bathroom facilities, hands down the best customer service, and the quiet sound of water rapids to sleep to each night. They also have a wood fired pizza oven and the best fishing around right on site. Their web site could use a little work for more details (each camp site is different) however, unless they are fully booked, they will work with you to find the site that is right for you. Email seems to be the best contact option. Don, the manager, was extremely helpful and always went the extra mile to ensure our stay exceeded our expectations. If you are use to tenting or camping without hookups and your blue tooth ear piece and your tablet in front of you, you'll love this place. However, they do have limited electrical and water hookups if you need them on the RV sites. Showers are on the office side. The wild side (other side) just has out houses. This place really is a gem for nature lovers!