National Monument
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is a National Monument in Maine. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts, 16 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Maine National Monument No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
“Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have attracted humans for millennia.”
Active alerts
2
Closures
0
Campgrounds
16
Visitor centers
1
2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 2 caution and 0 information.
Caution
Hunting in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is now open for the 2026 season. Hunting is permitted on all monument land east of the East Branch Penobscot River. It is recommended that all visitors wear high visibility clothing regardless of their location within the monument until hunting seasons concludes. For more information about recreational hunting in the monument, please click below.
Posted or updated Sep 24, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Caution
Be alert for logging trucks along Swift Brook Road between the monument boundary and the start of the Loop Road. Logging trucks will be transporting logs on Swift Brook Road to Roberts Road. Logging trucks ALWAYS have the right of way. Keep your headlights on. Never stop on roads or bridges. Pull over to the side of the road to allow trucks to pass by.
Posted or updated Aug 23, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Bike the 11 miles IAT-Wassataquoik Stream Loop at the southern section of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed
The Katahdin Loop Road is a 17 mile loop starting on the Swift Brook Road past Sandbank Stream Campground.
Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed
Bike a 4 mile loop starting at the North Entrance to the monument off of Grand Lake Road.
Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed
See all 25 things to do in Katahdin Woods and Waters →
Activities the NPS lists for Katahdin Woods and Waters.
AstronomyStargazingBikingCampingFishingHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingHunting and GatheringHuntingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingCross-Country SkiingSnowmobilingSnowshoeingWildlife WatchingBirdwatching
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is open year-round. From mid-November to late May, the north entrance and Katahdin Loop Road are closed to wheeled vehicles.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: Northern Maine experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 45-90F (7-30C). Fall temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C).
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tekakapimək Contact Station | Mon 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 4:00PM | — | Yes |
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Seboeis Campsite | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Big Spring Brook Campsite | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Big Spring Brook Hut | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Esker Campsite | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Grand Pitch Lean-to | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Haskell Deadwater Campsite | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Haskell Hut | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Katahdin Brook Lean-to | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Lunksoos Campsites | 7 | 7 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Lunksoos Mountain Lean-To | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Pond Pitch Campsite | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Sandbank Stream Campground | 3 | 3 | 0 | Yes, up to 27 ft | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Stair Falls Campsite | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Upper East Branch Campsite | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Wassataquoik Campsite | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
| Wassataquoik Lean-to | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Free | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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