Baxter State Park — Reservation Required

Dogs and all pets are strictly prohibited (lifetime park ban if caught). Vehicle max 22 ft. Carry-in/carry-out all trash. No cell service.

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Wassataquoik Stream Lean-to 1

Baxter State Park

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Location

45.9862°N, 68.8852°W

About This Campsite

Wassataquoik Stream Lean-to 1 is a lean-to backcountry campsite in Baxter State Park. Advance reservations are required. Pets are strictly prohibited.

Baxter State Park is a 209,644-acre wilderness preserve centered on Mt. Katahdin, Maine's highest peak. Home to ~45 campgrounds and backcountry sites, all requiring advance reservations.

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Water body: Wassataquoik Stream

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Quick Info

Zone: Baxter State Park
Region: Baxter State Park
Sites: 1
Type: Lean-to
Pets: Prohibited
Max Party: 4 people
Reservation: Required

Know Before You Go

Nearest Checkpoint

Matagamon Gate(11.2 mi straight-line)

Nearest Gateway Town

Millinocket

~24 mi · ~87 min drive

Road Difficulty

Moderate

Gravel logging road, high clearance recommended

Best Season

Late June through mid-October. Reservations fill fast — book months ahead for summer weekends.

Drive time estimates based on logging road conditions. Actual times may vary. Cell coverage is approximate — terrain significantly affects signal.

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