The Baxter State Park Headquarters in Millinocket and Reservations Line will be closed on Tuesday, 12/24, Wednesday, 12/25, and Wednesday, 1/01. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
News
Fees Changing in 2025
Some of our fees are changing, beginning with the Summer 2025 Camping Season. These rates will go into effect on January 15th, when reservations for the summer season first open.
To learn more about our fees and policies here.
Park gates are closed to vehicular traffic for the season
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
The Reservations Line & Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed Thursday, 11/28/24, and Friday, 11/29/24. Happy Thanksgiving!
Our Reservation System Is Getting An Update!
Our staff at Baxter State Park have been hard at work updating the look and efficiency of our Reservations System. We are pleased to announce that once these updates go live on Monday, November 18th, making a reservation online will be clearer and more user friendly than ever before!
Learn more about what changes are being made here.
Have questions? Reach out to our Reservations Office Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 4 PM at (207) 723-5140.
TRAIL CLOSURE: All Katahdin and Traveler Loop Trails are closed for the season
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE
As of Saturday, November 2nd, the Park Tote Road will be gated at Wadleigh Brook and the base of Abol Hill. The Roaring Brook Road will be gated at the sanctuary line.
NOTICE OF CHANGING GATE HOURS
As of Sunday, 11/03/24, the Togue Pond and Matagamon Gates are open from 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
NOTICE OF CHANGING HOURS
Beginning October 15th, the Reservations Line & Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be open Mondays-Fridays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; they will be closed on weekends.
TRAIL CLOSURE: All Katahdin and Traveler Loop Trails are closed for the season.
Snow and freezing rain have fallen at high elevations on unfrozen ground. These create conditions that are impactful to the alpine habitat and trails, and also may be hazardous for unprepared hikers.