The reservations phone line will remain open.
News
The Visitor Center is now closed for the season
NOTICE OF TRAIL CLOSURE
As of Friday, October 17th, all Katahdin and Traveler Loop trails are closed for the season. Snow is falling at high elevations in Baxter Park, with expected fluctuations between freezing and thawing temperatures in the coming days. This weather creates conditions that increase hiking’s impact on alpine habitats and trails.
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
In observance of Indigenous People’s Day, the BSP Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Monday, 10/13/25. Reservation phone lines will be open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
NOTICE
Due to recent and forecasted rainfall, effective at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, 08/29 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/02, fires will be allowed at all backcountry campsites where fires are allowed per park rules, including Russell Pond
Trail Update
Beginning on Monday, 6/30, the Trail Crew will be replacing a bridge on the Chimney Pond Trail. Hikers will need to follow a short, well-flagged route around the project site until further notice.
All trails and roads in the Park are now open
TRAIL AND ROADS STATUS
Starting Friday, June 6th, the Tote Road will be open through the Park. Be advised of soft shoulders and the need to use caution while driving on the Tote Road. All Traveler Mountain trails and all Katahdin trails, except the Saddle Slide trail will be open starting June 6th.
SPRING ROAD STATUS
Tote Road: open from Togue Pond Gatehouse to the Macmanus Brook gate, just north of Nesowadnehunk Field, and from Matagamon Gate open to Trout Brook Crossing (just past South Branch Pond Road).
Roaring Brook and all other roads are open.
CAUTION: road shoulders may still be soft in many areas.
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
The Park’s headquarters building in Millinocket, including the reservations office, will be closed to the public from April 28th to May 9th for training events. Reservations may still be made online and by phone during these two weeks.