Camping is not allowed above timberline or in alpine areas where trees are less than eight feet tall. Camping is prohibited from the Pollywog Stream bridge 8.3 miles south to the road crossing south of Nahmakanta Lake, except at designated sites. From 15 October to 1 December, and from 1 April to 15 May, the Park is open for day use. From 1 December to 1 April, camping, climbing, and mountain hiking are allowed only by special-use permit, for which application must be made to Park Headquarters in Millinocket at least two weeks in advance. Fees are charged for the use of all shelters and tent space.
Camping is permitted only in authorized campgrounds.
All persons entering or leaving the Park by way of the A.T. must register at the Daicey Pond Campground. All groups of five or more persons under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult of at least 18 years of age for each five minors. All camping parties of 13 persons or more shall be required to use group areas when they are available. No person shall build, light, or maintain fires, except at authorized areas, and then only in those places provided or designated for such purposes. Each person shall, before leaving such fire, totally extinguish same.