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.
Author: Baxter State Park
As of October 13, 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.
There is a bridge closed on the Chimney Pond Trail
Hikers should cross the stream using the short re-route across the stream bed that is marked with blue flagging.
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
We are looking for a web designer and host for a new website for the Park!
Learn more here: New website design and web hosting/maintenance services (submission deadline 5/20/2026)