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National Monument · ME

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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

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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
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

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
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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…

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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.