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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateME
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonJun–Sep
On the map
Map showing the location of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

About Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

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.

Things to do

HikingHuntingFishingPaddlingWildlife viewing

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Jun–SepAverage low–high: 52–72°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 42%10.3 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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