PLACES TO STAY
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near Baxter State Park near Millinocket, ME, has the highest moose density in the contiguous US, USA
Baxter State Park near Millinocket, ME, has the highest moose density in the contiguous US, USA is one of the top spots to sight Moose (Alces alces) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Moose (Alces alces)
BEST TIME TO SEE
June and July for cows with calves at dawn near lakes; September and October for the rut when bulls are visible in open areas.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round. Baxter State Park and the Moosehead Lake region of Maine are the most reliable locations; most active at dawn and dusk.
Coordinates
46.1000°N, 68.9000°W
HABITAT
Boreal forest and subarctic zones; highly associated with lakes, ponds, and wetlands for summer cooling and aquatic plants
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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