Frigid conditions are expected in the Park throughout the week ahead (Monday, 1/20 – Thursday, 1/23), with below zero temperatures likely to be intensified by extreme wind chill. Be alert for the potential for hypothermia and other cold related injuries.
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In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Park Headquarters in Millinocket and Reservations Line will be closed on Monday, January 20th.
Learn more about our open seasonal positions on our Employment Opportunities page.
The Baxter State Park Headquarters in Millinocket and Reservations Line will be closed on Tuesday, 12/24, Wednesday, 12/25, and Wednesday, 1/01. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Some of our fees are changing, beginning with the Summer 2025 Camping Season. These rates will go into effect on January 15th, when reservations for the summer season first open. To learn more about our fees and policies here.
The Reservations Line & Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed Thursday, 11/28/24, and Friday, 11/29/24. Happy Thanksgiving!
Our staff at Baxter State Park have been hard at work updating the look and efficiency of our Reservations System. We are pleased to announce that once these updates go live on Monday, November 18th, making a reservation online will be clearer and more user friendly than ever before! Learn more about what changes are… Continue reading “Our Reservation System Is Getting An Update!” →
As of Saturday, November 2nd, the Park Tote Road will be gated at Wadleigh Brook and the base of Abol Hill. The Roaring Brook Road will be gated at the sanctuary line.
As of Sunday, 11/03/24, the Togue Pond and Matagamon Gates are open from 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.