News

Motorist may experience short delays between Katahdin Stream and Foster field, and should use caution in the recent construction area as the road shoulders remain soft.

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, and potentially into the following day.

The Tote Road will be open for northbound travel as far as Katahdin Stream, and southbound travel will end at Daicey Pond. Campers travelling to Daicey Pond, Kidney Pond, Foster Field, and Nesowadnehunk will need to access these facilities through the Matagamon gate. Campers staying at these locations who plan to hike Katahdin trails should consider an alternative day or access the trails earlier than 7:00 a.m. They should also be prepared to travel north to access their campsite following their hike.

We recognize that this work will be disruptive to the experience of some of our visitors. Environmental concerns and regulations were a top priority when scheduling and planning this work. We prioritizes minimizing impacts to naturals resources while attempting to reduce visitor impact. Conducting this work now lessens the potential for a future emergency road closure and allows us to restore the streambed to a more natural state, benefiting aquatic life.

Leading up to the 30th, visitors may see oversized vehicles and trailers in the Park on Thursday and Friday, June 25th and 26th, and Monday, June 29th.

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.

Hunt/AT trail hikers should utilize a bypass trail that begins at the Katahdin Stream Ranger Station, and follow the blue flagging that marks the bypass.

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.