Camping

Camping is permitted by reservation only and only in authorized campgrounds and campsites May 15 through October 15, and December 1 through March 31. Campers must register at the gatehouse no later than 8:30 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m., and check-in time is 1:00 p.m. Tents are not permitted outside of lean-tos at lean-to sites. Camping by groups of more than 12 people is permitted only at group camping areas located at Bear Brook, Foster Field, Nesowadnehunk Field and Trout Brook Farm. All persons entering the Park by road or trail must register their entrance at the first opportunity at a staffed gatehouse or self-registration station. Persons entering or leaving the Park by way of the Appalachian Trail must register at Katahdin Stream Campground. Persons entering the Park on foot at any other location or landing aircraft on permitted waters in the Park must register with Park Headquarters or a gatehouse in advance.