Summer Camping

Reservations for camping in the Park during the summer season can be made anytime within four (4) months of the date of the reservation. Visit the Reservation page for details.

Summer Campground Opening & Closing Dates (Inclusive):

Roaring Brook: May 15 - Oct. 15
Chimney Pond: June 1 - Oct. 15
Katahdin Stream: May 15 - Oct. 15
Abol: May 15 - Oct. 15
Daicey Pond: May 15 - Oct. 15
South Branch Pond: May 15 - Oct. 15
Russell Pond: May 15 - Oct. 15
Kidney Pond: May 15 - Oct. 15
Trout Brook Farm: * Opens the Friday before Memorial Day - Oct. 15
Nesowadnehunk: * Variable, opens no later than June 15 – Closes as early as Sept. 15
Backcountry sites (Backpack only)

*Please call Park Headquarters for current opening/closing dates for these campgrounds. The Director or such other person designated by the Authority may adjust campground seasons before July 4th and after Labor Day should use, weather or other conditions warrant. Under these circumstances, reservations will be made on a daily basis only.

Arrival and Departure

Check-In Time after 1:00 p.m.
Check-Out Time by 11:00 a.m.
All campers must be through the gate by 8:30 p.m. on the first night of camping. If you miss the first day of your reservation please call, as reservations are released on the second day at 4:00 p.m. for no show reservations.

(Note: Park Rules limit vehicle size and generally prohibit motorcycle access on Park roads)

Helpful Links:

Campground Information: Campground maps and information on available facitilities can be found here
Campsite Availability: Click here to see what sites are currently reserved and what sites are open in the Park.
Fees: We have changed our fee structure in 2010 to a fee/site (we formerly charged a fee/person). This change greatly simplifies the administration of fees and will help the Park move toward on-line reservations in the future.
Reservation Limits: To improve the opportunity to secure a reservation and the fairness of our process we have included limits to the amount of reservations we allow at any time.
Rules and Regulations: To protect Park Resources and Public Safety the Park has about rules including rules regarding pets, oversize vehicles and motorcycles in the Park. Reading these rules before visiting the Park will very likely improve your enjoyment of the Park.
General Park Information: Information regarding drinking water in the Park, roads, travel distances, accessibility information and other stuff can be found here.
AT Thru-Hiking: Information about the Appalachian Trail and Thru Hiking
Accessibility: Information about accessibility for the disabled in the Park
Evening and Children’s programs: Information about Evening and Children’s program in the Park. We are currently assembling our programs and that information for 2011 will be posted on these pages by June 1st