Big Moose Inn Cabins and Campground

We stayed in the lodge in an updated room with a private bath. The most appreciated amenity was the air conditioning unit not necessarily for the heat but because of the humidity. The first place we stayed had excess moisture issues. The beds were great and we enjoyed the restaurant.

I have been to Big Moose on two separate occasions. Once I stayed in one of the cabins, and once I stayed in the campground. It was clean, and the facilities were all in good working order. The campground had nice bathroom facilities and hot water for showers. The food at the restaurant was really good, and the close proximity to Baxter State Park is a big plus. I will definitely stay here again!

We stayed in suite 6 after a day of white water rafting. Our room was clean and had everything we needed. Slept with the window open and enjoyed the cool fresh air. Everyone was very nice and attentive. We are looking forward to staying at the Big Moose in again but with a longer stay and check out more of the Millinocket/Baxter State Park area. We recommend without hesitation!

We stayed in Suite 1 which was quaint and cozy. Pleasantly surprised there was no television! Got a great night’s sleep! Staff was very accommodating and easy to deal with. Ate one night at Frederica’s and had an outstanding meal-compliments to the chef! Convenient to Baxter SP and to several lakes to include the public boat ramp and seaplane base. Would definitely go back!

Stayed in a cabin on the grounds at Big Moose Inn for a weekend Mt.Katahdin hiking trip. Worked out really well. Outdoor shower and restrooms. Restaurant food was good. WiFi was strong. Highly recommend for a quick trip to Baxter State Park.

Stayed here while visiting Baxter State Park. The hotel was charming, and our room was perfect! There are some wonderful common areas in the hotel itself that are very inviting. The breakfast the next morning (served early for those of us that want to get moving) was perfect. We had breakfast sandwiches and fresh coffee. The night before, we had dinner at the Big Moose Tavern/Grill and it was great!! It’s basic pub food but the bartender stayed open later than advertised because we were having a great time with the other patrons. Clean, courteous, and delivered 100% of what we expected. Big Moose does not disappoint!! We will certainly stay there again!!

....unless you camp in the park. It is an easy drive (well, my tiny GTI didn't love the dirt roads, but if it can make it anyone can) into the park from the Inn. Also, Millinocket and Ambajejus Lakes are right there. We stayed in the inn and found it very comfortable and quiet. Everyone on the staff went out of their way to be helpful and make sure our stay was enjoyable. Had dinner there one night and the food was pretty good. There was only one server, however they were very quick and kind despite having tons to do. We missed breakfast because we booked a wildlife tour at the NEOC for 7am, but I set my alarm for 6:45 rather than 5:45 - doh! The inn also arranges wildlife tours, but they need a bit of extra notice in the slower seasons. I was impressed that you could still swim in the lakes in September - like having my own private pool :)! Kayaks are also provided. There is a well stocked store next door with snacks, supplies, drinks and breakfast sandwiches. The stairs to the second level of the inn are quite steep. I know most people who stay here are probably hikers and this will not present a challenge, but my partner has some mobility issues and they were a bit tough for him.

Terrible by anyone's standards. Where do I start: -Bar tender asked us how to make all our very basic drinks and was googling the recipes. Didn't know how to make a gin and tonic....We still got fully charged for them and they were 100% wrong except for one beer, which you legit can't mess up. -We sat down for a reservation and still didn't even have apps 1.5 HOURS later-they never arrived and neither did our meals. We were also informed 2 nights out of the week they only have basic pub food, which was news to us. We got up and left after getting up from our table x3 for updates and never got a response from staff. We just sat there. -As we left, a table on our way out still hadn't gotten their food after TWO HOURS and also walked out, much less gracious about it then we were. We didn't get any sort of compensation for the drinks which would have at least been something. Nor did we get an apology of any substance as we informed the staff and walked out. The waitress said as we walked that only the first app was "almost" ready. Don't come here. Hugely disappointing on a level I've never experienced. What’s more disappointing is that you made a negative experience during a rare occasion we could all get together.

We booked a one-night stay after being referred from the Northern Outdoors Rafting website. Our family had scheduled an early morning rafting trip and we were making a special one way 2.5 hour drive on our vacation to Millinocket for this experience. Due to the comprehensive endorsement on the Northern Outdoors website, this seemed like a good idea. Unfortunately, 6-days prior to our arrival, Northern Outdoors cancelled our rafting trip. After learning our rafting reservation was cancelled, we expected the Big Moose Inn to be cooperative with refunding our overnight reservation. This was not the case. Despite being told by a Big Moose representative that this cancellation was VERY unusual and out of the ordinary, they remained unwilling to refund us claiming we needed to provide 30-days notice. Obviously this was out of OUR control having been notified just 6 days prior to our scheduled rafting day trip. What happened to simply doing the "right thing" for this unique situation? Apparently that is not a care to Big Moose Inn ownership.