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Haskell Campsite — Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument

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From 9/22-9/26, the Orin Falls Trail will be closed for all use from the Wassataquoik Lean-To and Campsite to Orin Falls due to culvert removal. Wassataquoik Lean-to and Campsite remain open for reservations. Campers may experience increased noise from construction vehicle traffic and ongoing work during this time.

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Haskell Campsite is located in the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, featuring forested terrain with rivers and streams. Temperatures range from lows around 10°F in winter to highs near 80°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Baxter State Park and the East Branch of the Penobscot River.

Fee Info

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).__The reservation fee covers the cost of reservation services through Recreation.gov. Entrance Fee: Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument does not charge an entrance fee.

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Location

Haskell Campsite — Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument is located in Maine

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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is located in north central Maine, approximately a 2-hour drive west of Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor and 1-hour drive north of Bangor, Maine. Both areas are served by regional airports. You can access all parts of the monument from I-95. Take exit 244 (Medway) or exit 264 (Sherman) to access Maine Route 11. Once you exit I-95, you will travel on Maine Route 11 to access the monument. If you are southbound on I-95, you can also access the monument from exit 276 (Island Falls). Maine Route 11 is the main access route to the monument. It is also known as theKatahdin Woods and Waters National Scenic Byway. North Entrance From Exit 244 (Medway), head west for approximately 0.8 miles towards Medway and turn right onto Route 11 (also called Grindstone Road). If you cross the East Branch of the Penobscot River, you have missed the turn for Route 11 north. Continue north on Maine Route 11 to Patten. Turn left onto Maine Route 159 (also called Shin Pond Road). Maine Route 159 continues for approximately 11.6 miles and then becomes Grand Lake Road. Continue on Grand Lake Road for another approximately 12.7 miles, then turn left onto New River Road (also known as Messer Pond Road) to access the North Entrance. From Exit 264 (Sherman), follow signs for Maine Route 11 north towards Patten. In approximately 10 miles, turn left onto Maine Route 159 (also called Shin Pond Road). Maine Route 159 continues for approximately 11.6 miles and then becomes Grand Lake Road. Continue on Grand Lake Road for another approximately 12.7 miles, then turn left onto New River Road (also known as Messer Pond Road) to access the North Entrance. From Exit 276 (Island Falls), proceed west to Patten on Route 159 for approximately 8 miles. At the junction of Maine Route 159 & Maine Route 11, follow the above directions to access the North Entrance by Maine Route 159 and Grand Lake Road. From the intersection of Maine Route 11 & Maine Route 159 in Patten, it is approximately 25 miles (approximately 40 minutes driving time) to the North Entrance. To access the monument, take the second left turn onto New River Road after you cross the East Branch of the Penobscot River near Grand Lake Matagamon. New River Road dead-ends at a parking area near Haskell Gate in approximately 4 miles. After October, vehicle traffic ends at North Gate parking area. South Entrance and Katahdin Loop Road From Exit 244 (Medway), head west for approximately 0.8 miles towards Medway and turn right onto Maine Route 11 (also called Grindstone Road). If you cross the East Branch of the Penobscot River, you have missed the turn for Maine Route 11. Follow Maine Route 11 for approximately 20 miles and then turn left onto Swift Brook Road (it is a gravel road). Use caution with this turn as sight distance is limited. The Swift Brook Road will lead you to the Katahdin Loop Road in approximately 10 miles. From Exit 264 (Sherman), follow signs for Maine Route 11. To reach the south entrance and the Katahdin Loop Road, turn left at the next intersection (onto Grindstone Road) to stay on Maine Route 11. In approximately 5 miles continue straight onto the gravel road when the paved road curves left. This gravel road will lead you to the Swift Brook Road and to the Katahdin Loop Road. From Exit 276 (Island Falls), proceed west to Patten on Maine Route 159 for approximately 8 miles. At the junction of Maine Route 159 & Maine Route 11, follow the above directions for access to either the Swift Brook Road or the Katahdin Loop Road. From the intersection of Maine Route 11 & Swift Brook Road in Stacyville, it is approximately 12 miles to the Katahdin Loop Road. Plan your trip by viewing a map of the local area and follow signs within the monument proper. Traveling on Swift Brook Road Use caution when traveling on the Swift Brook Road, which is a gravel road. All gravel roads in the area are shared with logging and equipment trucks. Logging trucks always have the right of way. It is important to drive slowly, keep to the right side of the road, and yield to oncoming trucks. If you are traveling north on Maine Route 11, use caution when making the left turn onto Swift Brook Road as there is limited sight distance. Please be considerate of your speed as you pass the residential area near the intersection. There is no public transportation to the monument. Mobile phone and GPS coverage is spotty and unreliable. There is no public transportation to the monument.

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46.1252 N
68.8014 W

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Haskell Campsite — Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument have RV hookups?

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What is the elevation of Haskell Campsite — Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument?

Haskell Campsite — Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument is located at 590 feet.

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