Winter Camping Reservations for Dec 1 to March 31 are available by mail or by appointment, click here for
For Winter Use Registration Form visit our Winter Basics page
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Reservations for winter open on Wednesday November 1st
Winter camping in Baxter State Park (BSP) is permitted from December 1 to March 31, by reservation only. All reservations for winter camping must be made by completing our winter hiking/camping registration form and submitting it in person, by mail, or by email. Day users expecting to travel above treeline are also required to register… Continue reading “Reservations for winter open on Wednesday November 1st”
Camping
Steps to success for camping in Baxter. Campground Descriptions unless noted otherwise below, All sites have natural water sources and none have spigots. All water should be treated. This is a wilderness area. No cooking or sleeping supplies are available for purchase within the park. There are no showers, only outhouses. The park is open… Continue reading “Camping”
Baxter Winter Basics
December 1 to March 31 Consequences are magnified in winter. Rescue may be days away. You enter the winter backcountry of Baxter State Park at your own risk. It is your responsibility to minimize hazards by using good judgment. Learn more about Winter Administrative Procedures in Baxter State Park before planning your trip. Steps… Continue reading “Baxter Winter Basics”
Covid-19 Updates
Updated July 21, 2022 As we re-open the Reservations Office in our headquarters building to the public (on July 22), we recommend that all visitors to the office wear a mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We continue to ask all visitors to the park to arrive in good health, or stay home… Continue reading “Covid-19 Updates”
Hiking [update to DUPR/KTP, Nov 2024]
Steps to success for hiking in Baxter. Find your trail We have 220+ miles of trail, only 16% of which are on Katahdin. There is much more to see in these 209,644 acres, and you won’t have as much company on the other 40+ mountain peaks in the Park. Explore! Hiking the Appalachian Trail? Find more… Continue reading “Hiking [update to DUPR/KTP, Nov 2024]”
Roaring Brook Road- delayed opening
Roaring Brook Road suffered significant damage over the winter, and will be delayed in opening this spring. The first week of camping reservations, May 15 to May 23, have been cancelled, and there will be no vehicular access to the campground and to most trailheads along the road during this time. We are working to… Continue reading “Roaring Brook Road- delayed opening”
Leave No Trace
Challenge, beauty, adventure, discovery and solitude can be a part of everyone’s visit if you practice and pass on Leave No Trace ethics. You are one of the Park’s most important stewards! Check the website, lnt.org for more information and follow these guidelines: Be Considerate of Other Visitors Hike quietly so others can enjoy the… Continue reading “Leave No Trace”
Fees and Refund Policy
Season Pass for Non-Resident Entrance Visitors who buy a season pass in advance of coming to the park must present the invoice of this purchase at one of the gates in order to receive their pass. The pass is a sticker that must be affixed to the vehicle entering the park. Reservation Office 207-723-5140… Continue reading “Fees and Refund Policy”
Hiking
Steps to success for hiking in Baxter. Find your trail We have 220+ miles of trail, only 16% of which are on Katahdin. There is much more to see in these 209,644 acres, and you won’t have as much company on the other 40+ mountain peaks in the Park. Explore! Hiking the Appalachian Trail? Find more… Continue reading “Hiking”