Author: Baxter State Park

In 2026 and beyond, campers will be able to book 4 consecutive nights of camping at the same campsite online. Learn more about these changes below! What Changes Are Being Made, and Why? The changes to the online reservation portal aim to improve visitors’ experience in making reservations and to make access to camping at Baxter State Park… Continue reading “Making a Multi-night Camping Reservation Just Got Easier!” →

The Reservations Line and Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed Thursday, 11/27, and Friday, 11/28. Happy Thanksgiving!

In observance of Veteran’s Day, the Reservations Line and Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Tuesday, 11/11.

Beginning Saturday, 11/01, the Tote Road will be gated at Abol Hill & Wadleigh Brook. The Roaring Brook Road is gated at the Sanctuary Line for the remainder of the hunting season.

Beginning 11/02/25, the Togue Pond and Matagamon gates will be open between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

This year, the annual winter lottery for those who wish to camp in the Park or hike above treeline this winter will be on Monday, 11/03. The Reservations phone lines will not be accepting calls and Park Headquarters will be closed for non-lottery related business while the lottery is occurring.

In observance of Indigenous People’s Day, the BSP Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Monday, 10/13/25. Reservation phone lines will be open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Due to recent and forecasted rainfall, effective at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, 08/29 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/02, fires will be allowed at all backcountry campsites where fires are allowed per park rules, including Russell Pond

Beginning on Monday, 6/30, the Trail Crew will be replacing a bridge on the Chimney Pond Trail. Hikers will need to follow a short, well-flagged route around the project site until further notice.