Maine · Hiking

First Lake Campsite

0.6 mi
round trip
114 ft
climb
688 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

First Lake Campsite is a short, easy hike in Baxter State Park in Maine, managed by State Park and Recreation. The route is about 1.2 miles long, with a low point at 664 feet and a high point at 688 feet, so the total elevation gain is about 26 feet. The climb is mild, with the steepest stretch at about 0.44 miles in and a grade of about 4 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Patten run from highs around 72°F in June to about 76°F in July, while winter highs stay below freezing from December through February. Several other outings sit within a few miles. Grand Lake Road, a cross-country ski route, is about 0.6 miles away, and Horse Mtn East and the Horse Mountain Trail are both within about 2 miles. Trout Brook, a paddling route, is roughly 6.7 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit First Lake Campsite

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      22° / 3°

    2. Feb

      25° / 6°

    3. Mar

      34° / 16°

    4. Apr

      48° / 29°

    5. May

      62° / 40°

    6. Jun

      72° / 49°

    7. Jul

      76° / 55°

    8. Aug

      75° / 54°

    9. Sep

      67° / 45°

    10. Oct

      53° / 35°

    11. Nov

      41° / 25°

    12. Dec

      29° / 13°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Patten 2, ME, 17.6 mi away at 820 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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