Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument Camping

Brown wooden sign for Big Spring Brook Campsite on river bank.
A gravel and grassy campsite to the right of a river. The campsite has a wooden picnic table, a brown wooden sign, and a trail that leads into the woods with tall dense green trees.
A close up of a National Park welcome sign on the way to Sandbank Stream Campground. It is wooden and says "Welcome to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument"
A view from the river facing the land. A canoe with two paddlers paddle towards a forest with vibrant red and yellow leaves on the canopies of the trees.
A gravel parking lot in front of a green and shaded campground. An ADA parking space is in front of the campground.

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

25 total sites

Tent Sites

25 sites

About Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument Camping

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is located in Maine’s north woods. Katahdin Woods and Waters protects part of an extraordinary natural and cultural landscape: the mountains, woods, and waters where the East Branch of the Penobscot River and its tributaries, including the Wassataquoik Stream and the Seboeis River, run freely. Campsites, lean-tos and huts located throughout the monument provide opportunities to stay overnight while hiking, biking, paddling and enjoying other recreational activities. 

Number of accommodations: 25

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Oct 12

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

25 Sites Available

Site
Price
Big Seboeis, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Big Spring Brook, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$0
/ per night
Esker, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Grand Pitch Lean-to, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
6 guests · Campfire
Haskell Deadwater, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Katahdin Brook Lean-to, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
6 guests · Campfire
Lunksoos 1, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Lunksoos 2, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Lunksoos 3, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Lunksoos 4, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Lunksoos 5, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Lunksoos 6, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
20 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Lunksoos 7, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
20 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Lunksoos Lean-to, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
6 guests · Campfire
Pond Pitch, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Sandbank Stream 1, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
Sandbank Stream 2, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
Sandbank Stream 3, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
Sandbank Stream Site 1, Loop: Sandbank Stream Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Sandbank Stream Site 2, Loop: Sandbank Stream Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Sandbank Stream Site 3, Loop: Sandbank Stream Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Stair Falls, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Upper East Branch, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Wassataquoik Lean-to, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
6 guests · Campfire
Wassataquoik, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly

Reviews (62)

What Guests Are Saying

Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument offers a serene and beautiful camping experience, with well-maintained campsites and excellent views, particularly of Katahdin. Many visitors enjoyed the peacefulness, starry skies, and opportunities for fishing and wildlife spotting. However, some noted challenges with road conditions and signage, which could be stressful for newcomers, but overall, the natural beauty and tranquility of the area left a positive impression on most campers.

Review Summary

4.5
62 reviews
5
71.0%
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Brendan H

Verified

August 22, 2024 Stayed at: Lunksoos 1, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters

5

Katahdin Woods and Waters is a great place to come and disconnect for awhile. Camp sites were large enough fornour family and dog to camp. All national park service rangers were helpful and very friendly. Great fishing even from the shoreline of the river, which made for a great memory for my son to catch his first fish. This is a place we absolutely will be back for camping.

Matt K

Verified

September 7, 2024 Stayed at: Lunksoos 6, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters

5

Quiet, tucked in woods. Nice platform and parking

Thomas G

Verified

October 4, 2024 Stayed at: Katahdin Brook Lean-to, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters

5

The recreation app is superb! Easy to reserve and take advantage of these great resources. This lean to was perfect for our needs!

Brent R

Verified

October 7, 2024 Stayed at: Grand Pitch Lean-to, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters

4

Lean to was very nice. Picnic table is broken down. Not really acceptable, since alot of hikers come through here and need a place to sit. Lean-to needs a broom and possibly a bear box? Privy was clean and well maintained.

Steve P

Verified

November 9, 2024 Stayed at: Lunksoos 4, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters

4

I had a pleasant 4 days. Only my 2nd time in the park so I took a couple hikes and paddled on the river. Mostly I was looking for a relaxing campground experience and found it! Very few people around considering it was a holiday weekend.

Richard F

Verified

July 10, 2025 Stayed at: Sandbank Stream Site 1, Loop: Sandbank Stream

4

Bring high clearance vehicle!

Diane K

Verified

August 2, 2025 Stayed at: Lunksoos 1, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters

5

Very nice campsite at Lunksoos. Well maintained traioup Barnard Mtn.

Jesse R

Verified

August 6, 2025 Stayed at: Lunksoos 2, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters

5

The monument is as beautiful as it is rugged. The campsites and facilities are clean and well maintained and the staff are very friendly. Many of the roads are pretty rough, so prepare for that. Be prepared with adequate water and lots and lots of bug spray.

Joshua K

Verified

August 18, 2025 Stayed at: Esker, Loop: Katahdin Woods and Waters

5

From wildlife to rangers the monument was amazing. Visit the Contact station !

robert s

Verified

August 25, 2025 Stayed at: Sandbank Stream Site 2, Loop: Sandbank Stream

5

Campsite was clean and quiet. Staff very helpful and friendly, obviously proud of what they did.
The moose in the marsh below the campsite was an added plus. Many birds we do not usually get to see. Beautiful place.

Location Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument Camping

Address:
Po Box 446
Patten, ME, 04765
United States

Distance to downtown

25 mi drive to downtown Patten (about 46 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Campsites at Upper East Branch, Lunksoos and Sandbank Stream can be accessed by road during the summer. Upper East Branch and Lunksoos campsites require a short walk from the parking area to the campsites. Sandbank Stream is the only location that will accommodate small RVs and campers. All other sites and lean-tos require hiking, biking or paddling for access.
  • Roads with in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument are typically open to motorized vehicles from late May to mid-November. Exact dates vary depending on road conditions. At other times of year, access is by foot or bicycle only. Check current conditions.  All vehicles (including bicycles, e-bikes, and other motorized vehicles) must follow established speed limits when traveling within Katahdin Woods and Waters NM. The Katahdin Loop Road and Seboeis River Road speed limit is 15mph. All other roads within Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument have a 25mph speed limit. Sometimes, vehicles may need to travel at slower speeds depending on current road conditions.
  • It is not possible to drive from the north entrance to the south entrance through the monument. Some sites may be accessed only from the north and others only from the south, unless you are paddling or hiking long distances.
  • Do not bring firewood from more than 50 miles away. Help protect forests from the spread of hidden, tree-killing insects by obtaining firewood from local vendors near the monument. Please visit Don't Move Firewood for more information.
  • Pets are permitted at campsites and must be leashed at all times. Leashes must be six feet or less in length. Pets are not permitted in lean-tos or huts.
  • All scented items (food, trash, coolers, toiletries, cooking materials, and cleaning supplies) must be stored inside your sealed vehicle or in an NPS wildlife-proof locker at your campsite or picnic site. Help us keep the wildlife wild. 

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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