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.

The monument is at the center of connecting watersheds and has diverse and extraordinary scenic resources and views that are accessible to visitors. This video will answer many frequently asked questions and provide tips on how to plan for a safe and successful trip to Katahdin Woods and Waters NM.

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is a U.S. national monument spanning 87,563 acres (137 sq mi; 35,435 ha) of mountains and forestland in northern Penobscot County, Maine, including a section of the East Branch Penobscot River. [2]

Welcome to the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Scenic Byway. Visitors will enjoy some of the most spectacular natural landscape that inland Maine has to offer. Dominating that landscape is Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain at 5,268 feet and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument protects over 87,500 acres for visitors to experience in all four seasons. There are a variety of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy including: and countless stars for stargazing beneath the darkest skies east of the Mississippi River.

Complete guide to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine — hiking, paddling, fishing, camping, wildlife, and practical visitor information for Maine's newest national monument.

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The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument serves as a protected area of wilderness and outdoor recreation in the Katahdin region of Maine, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and tranquility of the North Woods ecosystem.

Go on an adventure in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Visitors can hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail, boat, fish and cross country ski.

Katahdin Woods and National Monument is a NPS Park. The welcome station has been open just for a couple of months. It is only open for visitors from Friday to Sunday. The monument is in reference to the woods and not some structure. Getting to and from The Visitor Center is a rough road.