Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
National reserve · North Penobscot ·

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

National reserve · North Penobscot ·

Remote wilderness for aurora viewing, hiking, camping, and wildlife

northern lights
remote wilderness
friendly rangers
scenic drive
rough roads
dark skies
wildlife sightings
peace and quiet
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument by null

Information

Swift Brook Rd, Stacyville, ME 04777 Get directions

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Swift Brook Rd, Stacyville, ME 04777 Get directions

+1 207 456 6001
nps.gov
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Features

•Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Last updated

Jan 29, 2026

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