National Park Service · Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument Camping

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is located in Maine’s north woods. Katahdin Woods and Waters protects part of an extraordinary natural and cultural landscape: the mountains, woods, and waters 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 enjoying other recreational activities. There are many ways visitors can experience Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Below are a few recommended activities:.

Reservable27 sites

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Lunksoos Campsite Five. A metal fire ring and food storage locker to the left with a wooden picnic table and gravel tent pad towards the right. The gravel and dirt campsite is surrounded by dense vegetation and forest. — NPS/Grace Kirk

Campsites

Hike-in	9
Walk-in	6
Standard, no hookups	6
Boat-in	2
Host/management	2
group walk to	2
Total	27

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedRVs & trailersTents

Fees: Recreation Fee: $0. Campsites and huts are free. Huts are only available during the winter season. Reservation Fee: $8 when booked online or $9 through the contact center at (877) 444-6777 (toll free) or (606) 515-6777 (international), open 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (Eastern Time Zone).

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is located in north central Maine, approximately a 2-hour drive northwest of Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor and 1.5-hour drive north of Bangor, Maine. Both areas are served by regional airports. You can access all parts of the monument from I-95.

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.