BSP Offices Closed on Wednesday, 12/24
All state offices, including Baxter State Park’s Reservations Office, are closed on Wednesday (12/24) due to a winter storm.
Month: December 2025
NOTICE OF CLOSURES
The Reservations Line and Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on the following dates: Wednesday (12/24), Thursday (12/25), Friday (12/26), and Thursday (1/1/2026).
Honoring John H. Cashwell
We join the forestry community in mourning the passing of John H. Cashwell. As Director of the Maine Forest Service (1987-1992), John served as a member of the Baxter State Park Authority. His leadership was instrumental to the Park in many ways, including in the Park’s first land purchase following Governor Baxter’s gifts (the area… Continue reading “Honoring John H. Cashwell”
Making a Multi-night Camping Reservation Just Got Easier!
In 2026 and beyond, campers will be able to book 4 consecutive nights of camping at the same campsite online. Learn more about these changes below! What Changes Are Being Made, and Why? The changes to the online reservation portal aim to improve visitors’ experience in making reservations and to make access to camping at Baxter State Park… Continue reading “Making a Multi-night Camping Reservation Just Got Easier!”
PARK ROADS CLOSURE
Park roads are closed to vehicular traffic for the season. All Park roads are closed to snowmobiles at this time, and approaches to the Park gates are not maintained (not plowed or sanded).