Things to Do

There are many activities to consider when planning a visit to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. These are just a few of the possibilities!
 
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This 5-minute video shares information of what to see at some of the recommended places to visit within Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

 
A hiker with his back facing the camera hikes on a gravel trail in a dense green mixed forest.

Hiking

Explore the different hikes throughout the monument.

A visitor holds a map on the dashboard of a car with a green and brown background.

Getting Here from There

Your trip starts well before you arrive. Find access points, entrances, and directions here.

A blue sky filled with thousands of white stars hangs over a shadowed forest and waterway.

Experience a Dark Sky Sanctuary

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

Two bikers on a gravel trail biking into a green forest.

Biking

Explore the monument by bike! Many areas in the monument are open to bicycles.

Three people in a canoe on a river fishing on a sunny day. The person in the back is casting a line.

Fishing

Enjoy fishing along the scenic rivers in the monument! Learn more about planning for a successful fishing trip.

A man looks through a binocular on a sunny blue-sky day. A mountain and lake are behind him.

Birding

The monument provides important and diverse breeding habitat for 171 species of birds. Which ones can you spot?

Two people ski and pull camping gear on sleds on snowy winter trails in a forest.

Winter Activities

Come enjoy the winter trails at the northern section of the monument!

Image of a closed gate at the middle of a road. The gate is orange and the road is unpaved.

Hours of Operation

When is the monument open? When do roads close for the season? Where can I recreate year-round? All these answers are just a click away.

Riverbed with rocks and fall colors surrounding the water.

Fall Colors

Plan a visit to see stunning leaves this fall.

Last updated: October 23, 2026

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.

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