The monument is home to the darkest skies east of the Mississippi River.
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
National Monument · ME
Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have attracted humans for millennia.
Park report
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesHunting Season Begins
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesIncreased Logging Traffic Along Swift Brook Road
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park16 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available22 activities
Park Name
InfoKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoME
Phone
Info207-456-6001
kaww_info@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is open year-round. 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 company and may be closed to wheeled vehicles as well from mid-November to late May.
Visitor Center: Tekakapimək Contact Station
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoIndustry, Logging and Timber Cutting, Monuments and Memorials + 11 more
Weather Info
InfoNorthern Maine experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 45-90F (7-30C). Fall temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C). Typically, the first frost is in mid-October and first snowfal
Getting There
InfoKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is located in north central Maine. Drive approximately 1.5 hours north of Bangor, Maine to reach Route 11 (Katahdin Woods and Waters Scenic Byway). Route 11
Location
Info45.9568° N, -68.7123° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website