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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).

We join the forestry community in mourning the passing of John H. Cashwell. As Director of the Maine Forest Service (1987-1992), John served as a member of the Baxter State Park Authority. His leadership was instrumental to the Park in many ways, including in the Park’s first land purchase following Governor Baxter’s gifts (the area… Continue reading “Honoring John H. Cashwell” →

In 2026 and beyond, campers will be able to book 4 consecutive nights of camping at the same campsite online. Learn more about these changes below! What Changes Are Being Made, and Why? The changes to the online reservation portal aim to improve visitors’ experience in making reservations and to make access to camping at Baxter State Park… Continue reading “Making a Multi-night Camping Reservation Just Got Easier!” →

Park roads are closed to vehicular traffic for the season. All Park roads are closed to snowmobiles at this time, and approaches to the Park gates are not maintained (not plowed or sanded).

The Reservations Line and Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed Thursday, 11/27, and Friday, 11/28. Happy Thanksgiving!

In observance of Veteran’s Day, the Reservations Line and Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Tuesday, 11/11.

Beginning Saturday, 11/01, the Tote Road will be gated at Abol Hill & Wadleigh Brook. The Roaring Brook Road is gated at the Sanctuary Line for the remainder of the hunting season.

Beginning 11/02/25, the Togue Pond and Matagamon gates will be open between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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.

The reservations phone line will remain open.