NOTICE OF TRAIL CLOSURE

All Katahdin and Traveler Ridge trails are closed at the trailheads until further notice due to wet conditions. Visitors should be prepared for wet conditions and blowdown trees on other trails throughout the Park. Park gates remain closed to vehicular traffic for the season.

2024 Schedule of Baxter State Park Authority Meetings

Baxter State Park Authority Meetings are scheduled for the following dates and locations in 2024. Meetings begin at 10 a.m. and typically last until noon. January 12: Burton Cross Building (Room 600), Augusta March 8: Burton Cross Building (Room 600), Augusta May 31: Kidney Pond Library, Baxter State Park July 12: Burton Cross Building (Room… Continue reading “2024 Schedule of Baxter State Park Authority Meetings”

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”