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NOTICE
Due to inclement weather, the reservations line and Baxter State Park headquarters in Millinocket will have a delayed opening on Wednesday, 4/01/26. We expect to open by 10 a.m.
BSP’s annual Earth Day litter patrol is Saturday, April 25
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BSP’s annual Earth Day litter patrol is Saturday, April 25
Meet at Park headquarters in Millinocket at 9 a.m. Join us to help clean the roadside from Millinocket to Togue Pond Gate! A BBQ follows at noon. Don’t forget to complete the volunteer application form first.
NOTICE OF CLOSURE: The Park Tote Road is closed to snowmobiles for the season (effective 3/16/2026)
NOTICE OF CLOSURE: The Reservations office is closed today, March 11, due to expected winter weather
NOTICE OF CLOSURE: The Reservations office is closed Monday, Feb 2023, due to winter weather
NOTICE OF CLOSURES
In observance of Presidents’ Day, the Reservations Line & BSP Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Monday, 2/16. Additionally, the Reservations Line and Baxter State Park Headquarters in Millinocket will be closed on Wednesday, 2/18, from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tote Road Open for Snowmobiling
Snowmobiles permitted on the Tote Road only. Speed limit in the Park is 20 mph unless stated otherwise. Snowmobilers must be mindful of skiers and hikers sharing the road.
Applications for our Visiting Artist & Visiting Writer Programs are now open for the 2026 season!
Throughout history, artists and writers have found inspiration in the wilds of the Katahdin region, and their works have in turn played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s culture. In honor of this important legacy, Baxter State Park annually invites one Visiting Artist from among a pool of applicants to follow in the footsteps of these creative giants. For two weeks in September, the BSP Visiting Artist is able to shed the burdens of daily life and focus on their art while camping in one of the Park’s rustic cabins.
This year, for the first time ever, BSP will also host a separate Visiting Writer for a week in early June! This program honors the work of writers and the influence they have had on the culture of both the Katahdin region and the conservation movement as a whole. Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry writers will all be considered, but all works should have an emphasis on nature and align with the wilderness preservation values of Baxter State Park. We encourage diverse voices to apply.
Learn more about the programs and how to apply here.