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In observance of Presidents’ Day, the Reservations Line & BSP Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Monday, 2/16. Additionally, the Reservations Line and Baxter State Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Wednesday, 2/18, from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Snowmobiles permitted on the Tote Road only. Speed limit in the Park is 20 mph unless stated otherwise. Snowmobilers must be mindful of skiers and hikers sharing the road.

Throughout history, artists and writers have found inspiration in the wilds of the Katahdin region, and their works have in turn played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s culture. In honor of this important legacy, Baxter State Park annually invites one Visiting Artist from among a pool of applicants to follow in the footsteps… Continue reading “Applications for our Visiting Artist & Visiting Writer Programs are now open for the 2026 season!” →

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Baxter State Park headquarters and reservations line will be closed on Monday, 1/19.

The Reservations Line and BSP Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Tuesday, January 13th, from 10:15 – 1 p.m.

Baxter State Park’s Reservations Office and the reservation phone line are closed on Monday (12/29) due to a winter storm.

All state offices, including Baxter State Park’s Reservations Office, are closed on Wednesday (12/24) due to a winter storm.

The Reservations Line and Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on the following dates: Wednesday (12/24), Thursday (12/25), Friday (12/26), Monday (12/29), and Thursday (1/1/2026).