Operating Hours & Seasons

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is open year-round.

Depending on weather conditions, roads may be closed from mid-November to late May. Visit the Current Conditions page for a listing of current road closures.

• From mid-November to late May, the North Entrance and Katahdin Loop Road are closed to wheeled vehicles.
• Two gates on the Swift Brook Road leading to the southern sections of the monument are managed by a neighboring timber management company and may be closed to wheeled vehicles as well from mid-November to late May.

A friendly reminder: services are limited. Katahdin Woods and Waters is currently a park in progress and visitors are encouraged to bring a map and download the NPS APP before visiting.

North Entrance

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument North Entrance is reached by turning left on New River Road from Maine Route 159/Grand Lake Road. This entrance is typically open to wheeled vehicle traffic from late May-late October. Visitors looking to ski or snowshoe in the winter can park at the North Gate parking area to access winter trails.

South Entrance and Katahdin Loop Road

The south entrance to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is reached via Maine Route 11 and Swift Brook Road. This entrance and road is typically open to wheeled vehicle traffic from late May-late October. Swift Brook Road, as well as the two gates on the road are managed by a neighboring timber management company. The timber management company determines when road conditions are appropriate to open the gates for the summer season.