Established Camping
Big Eddy Cabins & Campground
Big Eddy Cabins & Campground, near Millinocket, Maine, is a rustic spot that offers a peaceful escape right by the Penobscot River. With a mix of tent sites, RV spots, and cozy cabins, it’s a solid choice for anyone looking to unwind in nature.
The campground is known for its clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of fishing or swimming in the nearby pond. Many campers rave about the fishing opportunities, with one saying, “Great access to lots of good fly fishing!” It’s a place where you can kick back by the fire, enjoy the scenery, and soak in the tranquility.
If you’re up for some adventure, Baxter State Park is just a short drive away, offering stunning hiking trails and breathtaking views. While some folks mentioned that it can get busy during peak season, especially with rafters around, the off-season is a great time to enjoy the quiet. Just keep in mind that the sites are pretty close together, so if you’re looking for solitude, timing is everything.
Description
The area north of Millinocket is a vast sweep of forest, dotted with lakes and ledge, and cut by one of the most fabled rivers in Maine, the West Branch of the Penobscot. This is Thoreau country, the setting for the journeys described in Henry David Thoreau’s The Maine Woods. It is a land rich in human and natural history, and nowhere more so than at Big Eddy, where the Penobscot River finally slows after a 5-mile tumble through the rapids of Ripogenus Gorge.
Situated just outside Baxter State Park, Big Eddy is considered a world-class site for Landlocked Salmon and has been a destination for fishermen for at least 100 years. The road to Big Eddy is equally stirring.
Just beyond Millinocket, the grand Katahdin Range looms on the horizon, and the summits of Doubletop, The Owl, the Brothers, and Mt. O-J-I are all visible on a clear day. It is still possible to see more moose than cars on an early-morning drive on the Golden Road. Then there’s the river itself, a dark constant cutting through the region’s geology and culture.
Big Eddy remains one of those rare places that seem unchanged by time. Join us for an experience in one of the most spectacular places in New England.
Location
Big Eddy Cabins & Campground is located in Maine
Directions
North of Bangor, take I-95 to Exit 244 Medway/Baxter State Park Follow Routes 157 & 11 to downtown Millinocket. Follow signs through town toward Baxter State Park. After approximately 11 miles, turn left at the North Woods Trading Post & General Store at the blue & white signs for West Branch Region and Big Eddy Campground. From here, DO NOT follow sign to Baxter State Park. Continue on the Golden Road. Travel approximately 17 miles to Chewonki’s Big Eddy Campground (entrance on your right).
Address
8027 Golden Road T3R11
Millinocket, ME 04462
Coordinates
45.89068926 N
69.1297454 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
