Author: Baxter State Park

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.

The Park’s headquarters building in Millinocket, including the reservations office, will be closed to the public from April 28th to May 9th for training events. Reservations may still be made online and by phone during these two weeks.

In observance of Patriot’s Day, the Reservations Line and the BSP Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Monday, April 21st.

Due to incoming winter weather conditions, the BSP Headquarters and Reservations Line will be closing at 1 p.m. today, 4/08/25.