There is a bridge closure on the Chimney Pond Trail
Hikers must cross Saddle Brook using a short re-route until further notice
Author: Baxter State Park
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)
On Friday, April 3, the Reservations Office will open at 11 am
NOTICE OF CLOSURE: The Park Tote Road is closed to snowmobiles for the season (effective 3/16/2026)
NOTICE OF CLOSURE: The Reservations office is closed today, March 11, due to expected winter weather
NOTICE OF CLOSURE: The Reservations office is closed Monday, Feb 2023, due to winter weather
Applications for our Visiting Artist & Visiting Writer Programs are now open for the 2026 season!
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!”
BSP offices closed on Monday (12/29)
Baxter State Park’s Reservations Office and the reservation phone line are closed on Monday (12/29) due to a winter storm.