HOW TO VISIT

Are you planning a trip to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument? 

  1. Check out National Park Service materials for preparation and orientation.  Note that during winter months, only the Northern section of the monument is accessible by vehicle.
  2. Visit Destination Katahdin or the Katahdin Chamber of Commerce website for lodging, shopping, dining, and regional attractions.
  3. Drop a line to Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters! We’d love to hear about your monument trip! Email us at info@friendsofkww.org to start a conversation and share your memories.
TEKAKAPIMəK CONTACT STATION

Tekαkαpimək Contact Station is closed from late fall to early spring.

The contact station is located in the southern portion of the monument, on Lookout Mountain, and will generally be open from June through October with hours to be announced by the National Park Service. To get there, enter the monument’s southern end via Swift Brook Road. Turn right on Contact Station Road (marked with a large sign for Tekαkαpimək Contact Station), and follow the road north approximately 2.5 miles to the parking area.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument protects over 87,500 acres for visitors to experience in all four seasons. There are a variety of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy including: