The White Tailed Deer are prevalent in Baxt er State Park. They are commonly observed along the perimeter road throughout the park. Daicey Pond, South Branch Pond, Russell Pond, McCarty Field, Nesowadnehunk Field, Foster Field, and Trout Brook Farm have occasional appearances of deer. Beaver, Muskrat, Otter and Raccoons are plentiful along the marshes, streams and lakes of Baxter Park. Nesowadnehunk Stream, and South Branch of Trout Brook have active beaver colonies close to the perimeter road.
Raccoon are active in all the park campgrounds.
They are the best known of woodland bandits. Bobcat, Lynx, Red Fox, Eastern Coyote, Fisher, Marten, Weasel, Snowshoe Hare, Porcupine, Red Squirrels and Chipmunks are common in all wooded areas of the Park. The Red Squirrels and Chipmunks are cheerful visitors to all campgrounds. Please do not feed the animals Specie Hrs. Commonly Observed Location Commonly Observed Moose All Hours Summer - Sandy Stream Pond, Dwelley Pond, Stump Pond, Tracy Pond, McCarty Field, Nesowadnehunk Lake Thoroughfare, Russell Pond and Turner Deadwater.