Visit

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.
   • Visit the National Park Service “Plan Your Visit” page.
   • Check current conditions.
   • Find directions.
   • Download the National Park Service app (available on iPhone and Android)
2. Visit 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.

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:

• 17 miles of rustic, scenic loop road (including varying lengths of short- and medium-length hikes),
• 15 campsites and lean-tos (including three with drive-up access),
• 30 miles of hiking on the International Appalachian Trail,
• Three rivers offering paddling, riverside camping, and fishing,
• Miles of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter,
• 34 sq. miles open to hunting and snowmobiling in the parcels east of the East Branch of the Penobscot,
• and countless stars for stargazing beneath the darkest skies east of the Mississippi River.