What is there to do at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument?

Popular activities include Astronomy, Backcountry Hiking, Biking, Birdwatching, Camping, Canoeing.

Which national parks are within a day's drive of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Acadia National Park (3 h 1 min), Maine Acadian Culture (3 h 5 min), Saint Croix Island International Historic Site (3 h 22 min), Frances Perkins National Monument (3 h 55 min), Roosevelt Campobello International Park (4 h 17 min), Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (5 h 30 min).

Mirror reflection of Lunksoos Mountain and trees within the water of the river.

NATIONAL MONUMENT

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

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.

Photo: Jason Gablaski / NPS

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About Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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National Park · Maine

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Maine Acadian Culture

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International Historic Site · Maine

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site

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National Monument · Maine

Frances Perkins National Monument

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International Park · Maine

Roosevelt Campobello International Park

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National Historic Site · Massachusetts

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

Driving times from Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Mon: All Day
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North Entrance

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South Entrance

Mon: All Day
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Sun: All Day

Katahdin Loop Road

Mon: All Day
Tue: All Day
Wed: All Day
Thu: All Day
Fri: All Day
Sat: All Day
Sun: All Day

THINGS TO DO

Activities

AstronomyBackcountry HikingBikingBirdwatchingCampingCanoeingCross-Country SkiingFishingFront-Country HikingHikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingHuntingHunting and GatheringJunior Ranger ProgramKayakingPaddlingSkiingSnowmobilingSnowshoeingStargazingWildlife Watching

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Northern 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 snowfall begins in November and can continue through April with an average accumulation of 73 inches (185 cm). Winter temperatures range from 14-35F (-10 - 2C). Spring temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C).

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument?: Popular activities include Astronomy, Backcountry Hiking, Biking, Birdwatching, Camping, Canoeing.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Acadia National Park (3 h 1 min), Maine Acadian Culture (3 h 5 min), Saint Croix Island International Historic Site (3 h 22 min), Frances Perkins National Monument (3 h 55 min), Roosevelt Campobello International Park (4 h 17 min), Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (5 h 30 min).