The Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument Camping And Huts location is in Patten, Maine
4765. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument Camping And Huts facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
Po Box 446
Patten
Maine
4765
Phone number
207-456-6001
Email
kaww_superintendent@nps.gov
Campground information Patten, Maine
Overview
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is located in Maine’s north woods, adjacent to Baxter State Park. Katahdin Woods and Waters protects part of an extraordinary natural and cultural landscape: the mountains, woods, and waters east of Baxter State Park (home of Mount Katahdin, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail), where the East Branch of the Penobscot River and its tributaries, including the Wassataquoik Stream and the Seboeis River, run freely. Campsites, lean-tos and huts located throughout the monument provide opportunities to stay overnight while hiking, biking, paddling and participating in other recreational activities.
Recreation
Experience Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by paddling the East Branch Penobscot or Seboeis Rivers, hiking on the 30 miles of the International Appalachian Trail that pass through the monument or by biking former logging roads. Wildlife watchers might see moose, black bears or a variety of birds while driving the 16-mile Katahdin Loop Road. Winter activities include snowmobiling in designated areas, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Facilities
Campsites, lean-tos and huts are dispersed throughout Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. All roads within the monument are unpaved. Some sites can only be reached by hiking, biking, paddling, skiing or snowshoeing. There are no flush toilets within monument boundaries. Sites may have vault or pit toilets; other sites require following Leave No Trace practices for human waste. Most sites have picnic tables and a stone or metal fire ring. Campfires may require a permit from the Maine Forest Service.
Natural Features
The main stem of the East Branch Penobscot River drops over 200 feet in about 10 miles through a series of rapids and waterfalls. Spectacular views of Mount Katahdin, located in neighboring Baxter State Park, can be seen from the Katahdin Loop Road. Within the monument, smaller peaks offer views of a vast forested landscape.
Nearby Attractions
Baxter State Park, home of Mount Katahdin, is adjacent to the western boundary of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
contact_info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (207) 456-6001.
Charges & Cancellations
The reservation fee is non-refundable. Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it. You may cancel or modify your reservation online up to one day prior to your reservation start date.
Frequently Asked Questions About Po Box 446 Patten, ME
How do I make a reservation with Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument Camping And Huts?
To make reservations at Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument Camping And Huts, you can call the office at 207-456-6001.
Campsites and huts are free. However, to cover the cost of online services and the use of recreation.gov you will incur a non-refundable fee. You will pay $8 if your reservation is made through recreation.gov online and $9 if made at recreation.gov’s call center, (877) 444-6777 (toll free) or (606) 515-6777 (international) 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. (Eastern Time Zone).
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument does not require an entrance fee.
Where is Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument Camping And Huts located?
The Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument Camping And Huts is located at Po Box 446 in Patten,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument Camping And Huts have tent or RV camping?
Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument Camping And Huts offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 207-456-6001 to make sure things haven’t changed.