Big Moose Campground
Camping in Millinocket, Maine
Located near Millinocket and Ambajejus Lakes, steps away from whitewater rafting on the Penobscot River and hiking in Baxter State Park. Best location for adventuring in Maine’s North Woods, tackling class V rapids, and cooking s’mores over the campfire.
The Best Location for Camping in the Katahdin Region
Big Moose Inn, Cabins, & Campground is the closest full service accommodation to Baxter State Park and Penobscot River rafting, with inn rooms, cabins, tent sites, RV sites, and lean-tos all just 8 miles north of Millinocket. Pitch a tent in a wooded, remote site or grab a lean-to closer to the two restaurants and bar — either way, you’re within walking distance to Big Moose amenities with the bonus of a true wilderness adventure.
Tent Site
Wooded tent sites a close to Millinocket Lake and all the Big Moose amenities. Perfect budget friendly way to spend more time in the woods and raft the Penobscot. Remote sites available.
- 35 Tent Sites
- Remote sites available
- Picnic table and fire pit
- Quarter-operated hot shower and bath house
- Pets allowed on leash and must not be left unattended
RV Sites
Six RV sites with water and electric hook up, all within a short walk to Millinocket Lake and the Big Moose amenities. All RV’s need to pull over and walk to the Office. 33′ max.
Please don’t pull down into the driveway – you will need to back up!
- 6 water and electric hook-up sites for RV’s
- Please let us know the length of RV at booking
- Picnic table and fire pit
- Quarter-operated hot shower and bath house
- Pets allowed on leash and must not be left unattended
Lean-To Sites
6 lean-tos within short walk to Millinocket Lake and Big Moose Inn amenities. Perfect way to camp with a little extra weather protection – and to skip the hassle of tent set-up!
- 6 lean-to sites
- Remote sites available
- Picnic table and fire pit
- Quarter-operated hot shower and bath house
- Pets allowed on leash and must not be left unattended
Group Sites
The wooded campground has multiple large group site neighboring each other, allowing groups of any size.
- 3 Group sites up to 10 tents each
- Please let us know the length of RV at booking
- Picnic table and fire pit
- Quarter-operated hot shower and bath house
- Pets allowed on leash and must not be left unattended
Pricing & Availability Big Moose Campground
Big Moose Lodging will be finalized over the phone with our office staff. Give us a call 207-663-4466 or Build a Quote using the calendar and we will contact you to finalize your reservation.
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Amenities at The Katahdin Adventure Basecamp
Book lodging at The Big Moose Inn, Cabins, & Campground to raft the Penobscot River, book a guided Fishing trip on the Penobscot, and hike in Baxter State Park from our Katahdin Adventure Base Camp.
The Big Moose lodging also offers additional activities such as pontoon boat moose tours, scenic plane rides, and canoe & kayak rental, as well as, amenities like the Loose Moose Bar & Grill. Give our reservation team a call to book and for more information.
- Whitewater Rafting the Penobscot River
- Guided Fishing
- Hiking in Baxter State Park
- Scenic Plane Rides
- Canoeing & Kayak Rentals
- Moose Boat Tours
- Fredericka's Restaurant
- Loose Moose Bar & Grill
- Northwoods Trading Post
Location
The Katahdin Adventure Basecamp
This location is home to the class V Penobscot River Rafting and Penobscot Guided Fishing. The Katahdin Adventure Basecamp is located at the Big Moose Inn, next to Millinocket, Maine and at the edge of Baxter State Park.
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