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Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument Camping
ME · Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument Camping is generally easy to book. Across the 9 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in January (6/10) and eases to its lowest in May (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (January), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 1 accessible sites
Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, BIKING, SCENIC DRIVE, HIKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, WINTER SPORTS, SNOWSHOEING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, BIRDING, CANOEING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, PADDLING, PICNICKING
How much does it cost to camp at Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument Camping?
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.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.