NOTICE OF CLOSURE
In observance of Veteran’s Day, the Reservations phone lines and Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Wednesday, 11/11/2026.
Year: 2026
It’s Deer Season
The Togue Pond and Matagamon Gates remain open, but all roads leading into the Park’s interior are gated at the sanctuary lines. No automobile access is possible on the Tote Road past the bottom of Abol Hill in the south, Wadleigh Brook in the north, and the sanctuary line on the Roaring Brook Road. Visitors… Continue reading “It’s Deer Season”
Notice: our online reservations portal will be unavailable on 10/26/2026, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we make a necessary system upgrade.
NOTICE OF CHANGING HOURS
As of Monday, 10/12, the reservations office and phone line are available only on Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beginning Sunday, 11/01, the Togue Pond and Matagamon Gates will be open for day use only between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
The Park’s reservation office and phone lines will be closed on Tuesday, 10/20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for training events. Thank you for your understanding. Services will resume at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, 10/21.
All Katahdin and Traveler Ridge trails are closed for the season
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in protecting the alpine ecosystems and trails on these mountains.
NOTICE: Expect delays on the road approaching Togue Pond Gate
Maine’s DOT is repaving the section of the road between the Golden Road Crossing and Baxter Park’s southern entrance. Work is expected to be completed by the end of Monday, August 10th.
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.
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.