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 Friday, 10/23, the Togue Pond and Matagamon Gates will be open for day use only between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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.
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” →
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.
Hikers should be aware of spring conditions on some trails, including snow and downed trees.
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.
No camping is permitted in the Park until the summer camping season begins on 5/15. Camping is permitted in BSP by reservation only.
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.
The Reservations Line and Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Monday, 4/20, in observance of Patriot’s Day.
Due to inclement weather, the reservations line and Baxter State Park headquarters in Millinocket will have a delayed opening on Wednesday, 4/01/26. We expect to open by 10 a.m.