The Tote Road is re-opened to thru traffic today (7/1)
Motorist may experience short delays between Katahdin Stream and Foster field, and should use caution in the recent construction area as the road shoulders remain soft.
Year: 2026
Tote Road Closure on 6/30
The Park Tote Road will be closed to through traffic between Katahdin Stream Campground and Daicey Pond on Tuesday, June 30th for road work. This closure is necessary to replace culverts and restore the streambed at a crossing near Tracy Pond. The closure will begin at 7:00 a.m. and remain in effect for the day,… Continue reading “Tote Road Closure on 6/30”
NOTICE OF TOTE ROAD CLOSURE
The Park Tote Road will be closed to thru-traffic between Katahdin Stream Campground and Foster Field on Tuesday, 6/30, beginning at 7 a.m. For additional information check our News alerts.
There are two successive bridge closures on the Chimney Pond Trail
Hikers should cross the stream using the short re-routes across the stream beds that are marked with blue flagging.
Beginning 6/10, all Park trails are open for hiking
Hikers should be aware of spring conditions on some trails, including snow and downed trees.
Hunt (AT) Trail bypass: as of 6/8/2026, the bridge at Katahdin Stream Falls is closed for replacment
Hunt/AT trail hikers should utilize a bypass trail that begins at the Katahdin Stream Ranger Station, and follow the blue flagging that marks the bypass.
The Hunt and Abol Trails on Katahdin are open to Baxter Peak, and Traveler Ridge trails are open; the Chimney Pond Trail is open to Chimney Pond only; all other trail on Katahdin remain closed until further notice
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
The Baxter State Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed to the public from 5/04 – 5/14 for a training event. The reservations phone line will still be open during this time.
Winter Camping Has Ended
No camping is permitted in the Park until the summer camping season begins on 5/15. Camping is permitted in BSP by reservation only.
All Katahdin & Traveler trails are closed at the trailhead
Please monitor our Today’s Condition’s page for updates (high elevation trails usually open late May/early June). Trail closures protect the sensitive alpine environment during freeze-thaw cycles.