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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.

Meet at Park headquarters in Millinocket at 9 a.m. Join us to help clean the roadside from Millinocket to Togue Pond Gate! A BBQ follows at noon. Don’t forget to complete the volunteer application form first.

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!” →