Gate Schedules

Gates:
From May 15 to October 15
Togue Pond will open at 6:00 A.M. and close at 10:00 P.M.
The Matagamon will open at 6:00A.M. and close at 9:00 P.M.
unless the Director modifies the gatehouse hours.

So in short:......
Gates Open at 6:00 am.
5:00 am for the months of July and August and on busy weekends.

Weekends are
VERY BUSY Saturday 08/17/02 I arrived at the gate at 3:20 am and was sixth in line and by 4:30 it looked like a parade.
ROARING BROOK DAY USE PARKING AREA was full by 5:30am

Weekdays are better, Wednesday 08/21/02 I arrived at the gate at 3:50 am and was fourth in line.
On that day Roaring Brook was full 6:15am.

I know it`s early, just get there early, drop the TAILGATE have some breakfast and get youself ready. Have some fun with it!

Togue Pond Gatehouse Hours Open
May 9- June 20 6am to 10 pm
Oct. 15 - Nov 27 6am to 7 pm
June 20 - Sept 11 5am to 10 pm
Matagomon Gatehouse
May 9 - Oct. 15 6am to 10 pm
Oct 15 - Nov. 27 6am to 7 pm
   
Campground Schedules Open/closing dates (inclusive)
Roaring Brook May 15th - Oct. 15th
Katahdin Stream May 15th - Oct. 15th
Daicey Pond May 15th - Oct. 15th
Kidney Pond Friday of Memorial Day weekend - Oct. 15th
South Branch Pond May 15th - Oct. 15th
Chimney Pond June 1st - Oct. 15th
Abol May 15th - Oct. 15th
Nesowadnehunk * Variable opening / closing dates
Trout Brook Farm * Variable opening date - Oct. 15th
Russell Pond May 15 - Oct. 15th

* Please call Park Headquarters for current opening/closing dates for these campgrounds.

The director or such person designated by the Authority may adjust the campground seasons before July 4th and after Labor Day should use, weather, or other conditions warrant. Under these cicumstances, reservations on a daily basis only.

To make a reservation; print a summer reservation form, (PDF) and follow these steps listed here.