NOTICE OF CLOSURE
In observance of Veteran’s Day, the Reservations phone lines and Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Wednesday, 11/11/2026.
Author: Baxter State Park
It’s Deer Season
The Togue Pond and Matagamon Gates remain open, but all roads leading into the Park’s interior are gated at the sanctuary lines. No automobile access is possible on the Tote Road past the bottom of Abol Hill in the south, Wadleigh Brook in the north, and the sanctuary line on the Roaring Brook Road. Visitors… Continue reading “It’s Deer Season”
NOTICE OF CHANGING HOURS
As of Monday, 10/12, the reservations office and phone line are available only on Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beginning Sunday, 11/01, the Togue Pond and Matagamon Gates will be open for day use only between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
The Park’s reservation office and phone lines will be closed on Tuesday, 10/20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for training events. Thank you for your understanding. Services will resume at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, 10/21.
Tote Road Closure on 6/30
The Park Tote Road will be closed to through traffic between Katahdin Stream Campground and Daicey Pond on Tuesday, June 30th for road work. This closure is necessary to replace culverts and restore the streambed at a crossing near Tracy Pond. The closure will begin at 7:00 a.m. and remain in effect for the day,… Continue reading “Tote Road Closure on 6/30”
NOTICE OF TOTE ROAD CLOSURE
The Park Tote Road will be closed to thru-traffic between Katahdin Stream Campground and Foster Field on Tuesday, 6/30, beginning at 7 a.m. For additional information check our News alerts.
Beginning 6/10, all Park trails are open for hiking
Hikers should be aware of spring conditions on some trails, including snow and downed trees.
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
The Baxter State Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed to the public from 5/04 – 5/14 for a training event. The reservations phone line will still be open during this time.
Winter Camping Has Ended
No camping is permitted in the Park until the summer camping season begins on 5/15. Camping is permitted in BSP by reservation only.
All Katahdin & Traveler trails are closed at the trailhead
Please monitor our Today’s Condition’s page for updates (high elevation trails usually open late May/early June). Trail closures protect the sensitive alpine environment during freeze-thaw cycles.