Winter use Classification Policy

Objective: To reduce personal injury to the public users of Baxter State Park during the winter camping season by using a daily coding system based on current weather and projected weather forecasts.

Color Coding to classify winter weather conditions;
Green = Weather conditions favorable for day-use and climbing.
Yellow = Weather conditions favorable but deteriorating conditions.
Red* = Park use is restricted or terminated when:

1. Actual temperature is -30 F or colder.
2. Wind chill is -50 F or colder.
3. Rain/sleet conditions exist.
4. A major snowstorm is in progress.

Winter Class 4:
Park use is restricted or terminated when:
Campers in outlying campgrounds are restricted to bunkhouse facilities.
If you are winter camping please bring an outdoor thermometer and wind chill chart.
BSP`swind chill chart and code red wind chill temperature have been updated to reflect the National Weather Service new wind chill formulas.

* Campers in outlying campgrounds are restricted to bunkhouse facilities.
All overnight users of Baxter State Park will stop at Park Headquarters in Millinocket, or the closest inhabited Ranger station, for weather forecast and code-day information:
One (1) outdoor thermometer and one (1) wind chill chart are necessary equipment for winter camping parties.