Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

The East Branch of the Penobscot River is filled with wildness and beautiful scenery for the adventurous few who travel down it.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Public Comment Period Begins for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument General Management Plan
The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public input to guide the development of a general management plan for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (“the Monument”) starting April 29, 2026.
A blue night sky filled with stars sits over reflective water. Dark trees line the image.
Photo by NPS/ Gin Majka
Red and orange fall foliage hangs off dark branches on a green background.
Photo by NPS/ A. Longman
Tekαkαpimək Contact Station interior looking down a wing into the central room.
Photo by NPS/ A. Longman
A tall mountain stands behind fall foliage and rolling hills.
Photo by NPS/ A. Longman
Hikers and a dog sit at a picnic table overlooking Katahdin.
Photo by NPS/ Gin Majka
A large brown bird sits perched on a tree branch with green foliage in the background.
Photo by NPS/ A. Longman
A man sits in the stern of a canoe in a river. He points at something as the sun shines above.
Photo by NPS/ A. Longman
A hiker enters a long, foggy trail that fades into a hill in the background. The path is treelined.
Photo by NPS/ A. Longman
A brown dog looks at the camera while wearing an orange vest.
Photo by NPS/ A. Longman
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Photo by NPS/ A. Longman
A brown bird hides in brown sticks. It has a crest and a large brown eye.
Photo by NPS/ A. Longman