Author: Baxter State Park

Throughout history, artists and writers have found inspiration in the wilds of the Katahdin region, and their works have in turn played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s culture. In honor of this important legacy, Baxter State Park annually invites one Visiting Artist from among a pool of applicants to follow in the footsteps… Continue reading “Applications for our Visiting Artist & Visiting Writer Programs are now open for the 2026 season!” →

Baxter State Park’s Reservations Office and the reservation phone line are closed on Monday (12/29) due to a winter storm.

All state offices, including Baxter State Park’s Reservations Office, are closed on Wednesday (12/24) due to a winter storm.

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” →

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).

The reservations phone line will remain open.

As of Friday, 10/17, all Katahdin and Traveler Loop trails are closed for the season.