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 Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
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 Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
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 Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Roaring Brook Road closed for maintenance until further notice–other fall access updates here Posted on November 11, 2020 by Baxter State Park Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Park information is available by phone at 207-723-5140 Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm Posted on October 16, 2020 by Baxter State Park Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
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 Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Hiker Found Dead on Summit Identified Posted on October 13, 2020 by Baxter State Park Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
10-9-2020 Hiker Found Dead on Summit of Katahdin Posted on October 9, 2020 by Baxter State Park Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
10-7-20: Two lost, stranded hikers air-lifted off Knife Edge Posted on October 9, 2020 by Baxter State Park Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Thirteen year-old air-lifted off Abol Slide Posted on October 4, 2020 by Baxter State Park Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)