A Gift to the Nation

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.

Forest-covered mountains visible along a smooth-flowing section of the East Branch Penobscot River.

Plan Your Visit

The monument offers opportunities to experience woods, rivers, trails, and scenic vistas. Learn more and plan your visit today!

Two campers eat at a wooden picnic table in a campsite along the East Branch Penobscot River.

Camping

Learn about the different camping experiences available in the monument.

Image of a person using a cell phone to view the Katahdin Woods and Waters page on the NPS app.

Download the NPS App

No cell service? No problem! Download the NPS App and save the monument for offline use.

A cow moose and calf stand on a gray road with green trees.

Wildlife Safety

Help protect wildlife by keeping wildlife wild.

Two backpackers on the summit of Lunksoos Mountain with other mountains in distance.

Plan a Hike

From mountain vistas to scenic viewpoints, there is a hike for everyone.

A cormorant with dark feathers and a yellow bill poses on a rock in a river.

Animals

Learn about the many animals that make the monument their home.

A full moon hangs above evergreen trees in a light blue sky.

Experience a Dark Sky Sanctuary

A certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary, the monument offers excellent nighttime viewing. Experience the night skies like never before!

Last updated: August 13, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 446
Patten, ME 04765

Phone:

207-456-6001
Staff are generally available to answer the phone between 8 am and 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. If you reach the voicemail, please leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible. Messages are checked in the morning on weekends and intermittently throughout the day when staff are available.