Why this stop
Plan a more deliberate inland day among lakes and mountains.
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Baxter State Park
Plan a more deliberate inland day among lakes and mountains.
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THE BUTLER NOTEBOOK
What to know before you go.
Make the day work
Read park reservations and access rules before the drive.
What comes next
Connect this visit with Acadia National Park or Portland Head Light.
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Where will you start?
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STOP 01 / 04
Baxter State Park
Plan a more deliberate inland day among lakes and mountains.
Read park reservations and access rules before the drive.Explore this stop →STOP 01 / 04 · Nature
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau. Confirm travel conditions with the official places linked in each guide.Acadia National Park
Granite shoreline and carriage roads make a memorable first visit.
Check park access and current conditions before choosing a trail.Explore this stop →STOP 02 / 04 · HeritagePortland Head Light
Begin at the lighthouse and add Portland's food and waterfront at your own pace.
Check Fort Williams Park access and lighthouse museum hours.Explore this stop →STOP 03 / 04 · WildernessBaxter State Park
Plan a more deliberate inland day among lakes and mountains.
Read park reservations and access rules before the drive.Explore this stop →STOP 04 / 04 · WildernessKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Explore a quieter North Woods landscape beyond Maine's familiar coast.
Check monument road access, seasonal services and current conditions before leaving town.Explore this stop →ONE STOP CAN BECOME A TRIP
Follow the next interesting turn.
Explore Acadia National Park next, or make Baxter State Park part of a trip that fits your time.