Camping in Maine| New England Outdoor Center| Penobscot Outdoor Center

Closest campground to Baxter State Park, Large Pavilion

Located next to Baxter State Park overlooking Pockwockamus Pond and Katahdin, Maine's highest mountain.

Camping, Canvas Cabin Tents & Bunkhouses
Beer Bar
Hot Showers
Volleyball
Pond for canoes and kayaks

Stay and Play With Us

Whitewater Rafting Trips leave the Penobscot Outdoor Center "POC" daily. Choose Wild, Mild, or Low Key Adventure.

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We Have TWO Locations!

Yes, you read that right, we have two locations. Our campground is the Penobscot Outdoor Center shown here on this slide, the closest campground to Baxter State Park. Find a Google map at the end of this page if you need to calculate drive time and distance.

Our other location is the New England Outdoor Center/Twin Pines and The River Driver's Restaurant and that is located 6 miles from here.

Broken Paddle Pub

Located at the Penobscot Outdoor Center – Open seasonally.

The Broken Paddle Pub offers a beer bar with pool tables, which is open on the days that we have rafting trips. Please see the front desk for the current hours as they vary throughout the season.
*Due to COVID19 the amount of people allowed in the building is limited*

Volleyball

We have a great fun sandy volleyball court right next to our pavilion

Whitewater Rafting

Whitewater rafting Trips leave from our basecamp right here at the campsite daily

Our campground is located at The Penobscot Outdoor Center which we own and operate 6 miles from our Main Base.

Questions - please call

p 207-723-5438
p 800-766-7238
e [email protected]

Find a MAP of the Campground CLICK HERE