Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Maine
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Northern Maine experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 45-90F (7-30C). Fall temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C). Typically, the first frost is in mid-October and first snowfall begins in November and can continue through April with an average accumulation of 73 inches (185 cm). Winter temperatures range from 14-35F (-10 - 2C). Spring temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C).
🚗 Directions
Katahdin 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 Entrance. Follow Route 11 to Swift Brook Road to enter the South Entrance. Take Route 11 to Route 159 and American Thread Road to access the Seboeis Parcel.
Images
The East Branch of the Penobscot River is filled with wildness and beautiful scenery for the adventurous few who travel down it.
Credit: Jason Gablaski
Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument has arguably the best autumn foliage out of any national park unit.
Credit: NPS / Jason Gablaski
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Mar 9
Sunny
High: 53.1°F | Low: 29.8°F
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 9.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.6
Sunrise: 07:00 AM
Sunset: 06:33 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (72%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 33.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Mar 10
Partly Cloudy
High: 53.4°F | Low: 38.8°F
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 9.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.8
Sunrise: 06:58 AM
Sunset: 06:35 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (63%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 39.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Mar 11
Ice pellets
High: 29.1°F | Low: 26.1°F
Humidity: 81%
Wind: 9.6 mph
Rain Chance: 61%
UV Index: 0.1
Sunrise: 06:56 AM
Sunset: 06:36 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (54%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 24.7°F
Cloud Cover: 61%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 1:51PM EDT until March 12 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Effective: Mar 9, 2026 1:51pm
Expires: Mar 10, 2026 2:15am
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations between
two tenths and three tenths of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northern
Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 1:51PM EDT until March 12 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Effective: Mar 9, 2026 1:51pm
Expires: Mar 10, 2026 2:15am
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to 11 inches in the far north and 3 to 8 inches
elsewhere. Ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths
of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook and Northwest Aroostook Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northern areas are most likely to see mostly
snow and sleet, while southern areas will see greater potential
for impactful freezing rain. Uncertainty on the exact cutoff
location of different precipitation types remains high.
Park Alerts
Park Events
Winter Festival
Join us for an afternoon of winter exploration! Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, the Maine Forest Service, and many others will set up interactive stations that youth and their families can visit to learn all about winter ecology, recreation, safety, and more.
- Activities include:
- Family programs
- Hands-on exploration
- Snowmobile displays
- Cross-country skiing
- Warming fire
- and so much more!
Location: Patten Lumbermen's Museum, 61 Shin Pond Road, Patten, ME
Date: Feb 28, 2026 12:00am to Feb 28, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Route 11
Patten, ME 04765
🏤 Mailing Address:
PO Box 446
Patten, ME 04765
📞 Voice Phone: 207-456-6001
✉️ Email: kaww_info@nps.gov