Is Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument open right now?
National Monument · ME
Open
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is open.
Why this statusIncreased Logging Traffic Along Swift Brook Road
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
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…
- Type
- National Monument
- State
- ME
- Nearest town
- Route 11
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About 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.
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Visitor info
AddressRoute 11, Patten, ME 04765
Hours| Mon | All Day |
| Tue | All Day |
| Wed | All Day |
| Thu | All Day |
| Fri | All Day |
| Sat | All Day |
| Sun | All Day |
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Getting thereKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is located in north central Maine. Drive approximately 1.5 hours north of Bangor, Maine to reach Route 11 (Katahdin Woods and Waters Scenic Byway). Route 11 is the main route to the entrances to the park. Take Route 11 to Route 159 and Grand Lake Road to access the North…
How we read this status
We derive Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Increased Logging Traffic Along Swift Brook Road Full method: how we check park status.