News – Baxter State Park

All Katahdin and Travelers trails are closed. Starting Sunday May 15, Togue Pond Gate will open to Roaring Brook on the east and McManus Brook on the west, and Matagamon Gate will open to Trout Brook Crossing (the bridge just past the turn to South Branch Pond).

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Baxter State Park

Camping

It’s winter! Katahdin, Traveler and all other trails are now open, see Design Your Trip/Hike/Winter page for more info

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Baxter State Park

Baxter Winter Basics

Winter Camping Reservations for Dec 1 to March 31 are available by mail or by appointment, click here for

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Baxter State Park

For Winter Use Registration Form visit our Winter Basics page

Roaring Brook Road closed for maintenance until further notice–other fall access updates here

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Baxter State Park

Park information is available by phone at 207-723-5140 Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Baxter State Park

10-16-20 Katahdin and Traveler trails to close at midnight tonight to protect alpine resources

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Baxter State Park

Hiker Found Dead on Summit Identified

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Baxter State Park

10-9-2020 Hiker Found Dead on Summit of Katahdin

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Baxter State Park

10-7-20: Two lost, stranded hikers air-lifted off Knife Edge

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Baxter State Park

Thirteen year-old air-lifted off Abol Slide

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Baxter State Park