Abol Campground, near Millinocket, Maine, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while being close to the stunning Mt. Katahdin. This campground offers tent sites and cozy lean-tos, each equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings and s'mores.

Visitors rave about the beautiful surroundings, especially the sites near the stream, which provide a sense of seclusion and tranquility. The facilities are basic but well-maintained, with clean pit toilets and friendly rangers on hand to assist with any questions or needs. One camper noted, “The ranger checked on us each day and was very kind and gave great advice.”

If you're up for an adventure, the Abol Trailhead is right at your doorstep, making it easy to tackle the challenging hike up Katahdin. Just remember to stock up on supplies in Millinocket before heading in, as there are no grocery stores or running water available at the campground. 

While the campground is a great base for hiking, it’s also a peaceful retreat for those looking to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Baxter State Park. Just be mindful of the blackflies in the spring; they can be quite the nuisance!

Abol Campground is located at Baxter State Park

Abol Campground — Baxter State Park

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The Best Camping Near Millinocket, Maine

Blackflies are real y'all. And they are bad. Like Biblical-level. Otherwise go play with Moose and enjoy mother nature. Katahdin is amazing!

Don't go in April or May

Accessible via the Baxter State Park Tote road, this is the first campground you will come upon if you enter the southern gate. Situated at the trailhead of Abol Trail, this campground offers lean-to and tent sites along a looped camp road. Sites consist of a picnic table and fire ring with grill top. Firewood is avaliable for purchase at the ranger station for $3.00\. Sites are close to the camp road except lean-to site 3 which is a short walk in from it’s parking place. Site 6 may not look like the supiror site within Abol while driving by, but adventuring down into the site from the turn off, you will realize it’s speacial qualities. The lean-to is oriented in such a way that you do not realize it’s proximity to sites 5 and 7 or the campground road. Site 6 hugs the Abol stream providing beautiful scenery and the auidable noice which suppresses sounds coming from other campers. If you are hiking the Abol Trail, this is an easy option for spending the night before or after your hike. If I was to do an exstended stay within the park, I would recommend heading to the Northern portions of the park, as there are more special overnight options.

Site 6

This is the first campsite you will come upon as you drive down the road in Baxter State Park and it is the first parking lot where you are able to park for the Abol Trail up Mt. Katahdin. Keep in mind that the road in Baxter is unpaved if you're driving here and that there is electricity in the park at sites! That being said, I camped here the night before I hiked up Katahdin and it was perfect for what I needed. Open spaces with tables and a fire ring and nothing else really. There is a ranger cabin on site to assist you with maps and firewood and anything else you may need. They were super helpful! Other than that there were composting toilets and there is parking near the sites for you to keep your car at.

Basic but convenient! 

Tent camped here before climbing Mt Katahdin. This place was not only beautiful with a store and restaurant, but super accommodating to our large group.

Everything you'd want

This campground is in a great location near the water. Perfect for staying an extra night after hiking katahdin bc they have showers so you can clean yourself up. Cozy area with friendly neighbors, a general store at entrance which also has a small restaurant in it. Looks like a lot of people do some rafting/tubing down the river and stay here too!

Right on the water

Though not open during the off season, this Baxter State Park campground offers tent sites and lean-tos, each with a picnic table and fire ring. There are no sites for RV's here.

There is no running/drinking water, but the stream nearby is perfect for filtering. The pit toilets are cleaned daily. There is no electricity, so bring your solar panel. Rangers are assigned to each campground, so there is always someone to chat with if you have questions or emergencies while in the park. 

You can start the 8-12 hour round trip to the summit of Mt. Katahdin from this campground, as it sits right at the base of the mountain.  Or, choose from variety of other trail options if a 4000 ft elevation gain hike isn’t your thing.

Fall is one of the best times to be here…no bugs, less people, and full of autumn color! Be ready for wind and cold days though. You are sure to see many Appalachian Trail through hikers as they use this campground as their final base camp before summiting!

Your last stop for food and gas is in Millinocket, so be sure to stock up before you make your way to the park. Millinocket is about 18 miles from the main entrance to Baxter State Park.

Note: Dogs are not allowed in the park, but Katahdin Kritters is a pet boarding facility located in East Millinocket.

Easy access to Mt. Katahdin

We stayed at site 18. Site served us well with ample space for tents and our two vehicles. Adjacent to the restrooms. Nothing much to add beyond what others have said, except added photos for visual reference...

  

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Nice Campground Within BSP

Some of the previous posts have confused Abol Campground inside Baxter State Park with Abol Campground and general Store. There is NO electricity, no showers, no grocery store,  inside Baxter State Park. Those are available at the similarly named Abol Campground and General Store which neighbors Baxter State Park.

Caution: Errors in some posts

We stayed at Abol Campground for two nights in order to hike Katahdin. Our site Lean-To 6, I would argue is the best site. It is right on the stream and you feel secluded. The lean to was perfect but bring a small tent, this is not a large space. There are hooks for gear and a picnic table &amp; fire pit. The ranger Laura checked on us each day and was very kind and gave great advice. Note: there are only put toilets and no showers. But as far as that goes the bathrooms were clean and well maintained. I might add hand sanitizer pumps to make them perfect.

Photos of Abol Campground — Baxter State Park

Real photos from real campers