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2024 Schedule of Baxter State Park Authority Meetings
Baxter State Park Authority Meetings are scheduled for the following dates and locations in 2024. Meetings begin at 10 a.m. and typically last until noon. January 12: Burton Cross Building (Room 600), Augusta March 8: Burton Cross Building (Room 600), Augusta May 31: Kidney Pond Library, Baxter State Park July 12: Burton Cross Building (Room… Continue reading “2024 Schedule of Baxter State Park Authority Meetings”
Upcoming Baxter State Authority Meeting
The next meeting of the Baxter State Park Authority will take place on December 8th, 10 am to noon. The meeting will take place in Rooms 103A&B in the Burton Cross Building in Augusta.
Commemorating Ralph Heath
Sixty years ago today, Chimney Pond Ranger Ralph Heath lost his life while attempting to rescue a stranded hiker below the Knife Edge. Between late in the evening on October 28th and early in the morning on October 29th, 1963, Ranger Heath made two separate attempts to rescue Margaret Ivusic in the midst of a… Continue reading “Commemorating Ralph Heath”
GATE HOURS CHANGING
The Togue Pond and Matagamon Gates will be open between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. through Saturday, 11/04/23. As of Sunday, 11/05/23, they will be open between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.
ROAD STATUS CHANGE
The Tote Road will be closed between Abol Hill & Wadleigh Brook as of 10/28/23. The Roaring Brook Road is closed past the Sanctuary Line as of 10/25/2023
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
The Park’s Tote Road will be closed from Abol Hill to the Marston Trailhead on Wednesday 10/25 and Thursday 10/26.
Reservations for winter open on Wednesday, November 1st
See our winter basics page for additional information.
Reservations for winter open on Wednesday November 1st
Winter camping in Baxter State Park (BSP) is permitted from December 1 to March 31, by reservation only. All reservations for winter camping must be made by completing our winter hiking/camping registration form and submitting it in person, by mail, or by email. Day users expecting to travel above treeline are also required to register… Continue reading “Reservations for winter open on Wednesday November 1st”
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE
Effective Monday 10/23/2023 and until further notice, Roaring Brook road will be closed in its entirety (and gated at Togue Pond Gatehouse) for road maintenance work.