Maine - Campgrounds

Acadia National Park
Route 3
Bar Harbor, ME  04609  
Phone: 207-288-3338

This national park is simply put, an amazing experience. The oldest national park on the east coast, visitors will enjoy a variety of wonders including the unusual geological formations, nature and wildlife, scheduled events, scenic drives, hiking, cross country ski trails, biking and boat cruises. Don't forget to look for the puffins, North America's answer to the penguin. Public camping is available at two locations, and there are fees for camping and for entering the park.

Cobscook Bay State Park
Route 1
Dennysville, ME  04628  
Phone: 207-726-4412

This park offers visitors a bevy of activities: canoeing, fishing, a scenic drive, hiking trails, picnic areas, and cross-country and snowmobile trails in the winter. There is a public campsite available. Open May 15-Oct. 15.

Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Allagash, ME
Phone: 207-941-4014

This preserve has 92 miles of lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers that cut a swathe through Maine's northern forestland. This park is the most remote in the state, and is available for those who truly wish to "rough it." Swimming, boating, fishing, and canoeing are all part of the experience. This is also a popular seasonal hunting area. Hiking trails lead to fire towers throughout the Allagash. It is important to note that there is no public transportation, nor are there any permanent residents in the park. Any visitors who plan to camp or travel through the park will be relatively isolated, and should be experienced in dealing with a primitive outdoor environment.

Aroostook State Park
87 State Park Road
Presque Isle, ME  04769  
Phone: 207-768-8341

The northernmost of all Maine state parks is set alongside Echo Lake. 577 acres offering hiking and cross-country ski trails, fishing, swimming areas and picnicking. Boating and canoeing are permitted in the lake. Public campgrounds are available for a fee. Reservations are suggested.

Jackman/Moose River Region
Jackman, ME
Phone: 207-668-4171

More than 250,000 acres of wilderness await visitors to this New England paradise. Outdoorsmen and women can enjoy hiking along an old trail that originally went all the way to Quebec. Boating and canoing opportunities abound, including the famous Bow Trip on the Moose River, 46 miles of scenic enjoyment. Fisherman can avail themselves of more than 60 lakes and ponds, and this is the perfect place for a scenic drive during the spring, summer, and fall months. Hunters will enjoy the opportunities for birds, in addition to big game. In the winter, visitors to the area will enjoy cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and more than 200 miles of snowmobile trails. Public campsites are available in many spots throughout the region.

Baxter State Park
64 Balsam Drive
Millinocket, ME  04462  
Phone: 207-723-5140

A wilderness of more than 200,000 acres, Baxter State Park is a hiking and mountain climbing paradise. Within the park borders are 46 mountains, 175 miles of hiking trails, and 10 public campgrounds. Ample fishing is available in the parks many lakes and streams, and hunting is permitted there also. Canoers will enjoy the parks many waterways. Baxter is also the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Wintertime offers both cross-country ski trails, snowshoeing, winter hiking, and limited snowmobiling.

Lily Bay State Park
Greenville, ME  04441
Phone: 207-695-2700

This park om Moosehead Lake has facilities for fishing, canoeing, lake swimming, in addition to hiking, cross-country ski, ice fishing, and snowmobile trails. A public camping facility is available. Open May 1-Oct. 15, but available for winter activities.

Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park
Medway, ME
Phone: 207-290-0205 (Campground)

This park features areas for fishing, hiking, and swimming in warmer weather. In wintertime visitors can enjoy the snowmobile and cross-country trails. A public campsite is available.

Peaks-Kenny State Park
Sebec, ME  04481
Phone: 207-564-2003

Set along the banks of Sebec Lake, this park offers terrific fishing, canoeing, boating, swimming and hiking trails. Public campsites are available.

Camden Hills State Park
280 Belfast Road
Camden, ME  04843  
Phone: 207-236-3109

This scenic park is located at the foot of Mount Battie, and is 5,000 acres. Visitors to this camp will enjoy the trails for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowmobilers. Of particular interest is the view from the summit of Mount Battie, 900 feet above sea level. A public campsite is available.

Lake St. George State Park
Route 3
Liberty, ME  04949  
Phone: 207-589-4255

Visitors to this park will enjoy hiking and cross-country ski trails, snowmobile trails, fishing areas, and swimming. There is a public camping area available.

Warren Island State Park
Warren Island, ME
Phone: 207-941-4014

Accessible only by boat, this state park offers visitors remote camping, fishing areas, hiking and cross-country ski trails, in addition to picnic areas.

Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell Road
Pownal, ME  04069  
Phone: 207-688-4712

The main feature of this state park is the 484-foot granite cliff that overlooks Casco Bay. Visitors can enjoy the hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and snowmobile trails and picnic areas. Snowshoe rentals are available. There is also a public campground. Open year-round, 9 a.m.-sunset. A fee is charged.

Mount Blue State Park
Weld, ME
Phone: 207-585-2347

This park along the shores of Lake Webb features activities throughout the year. Warmer weather visitors will enjoy fishing, swimming, canoeing, and hiking trails. In the winter, trails are open for both cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. A public campground is available.

Point Sebago Golf Resort
261 Point Sebago Road
Casco, ME  04015  
Phone: 207-655-3821
Toll-Free: 800-655-1232
Fax: 207-655-3371
Email: info@pointsebago.com

Maine's Family Resort located on Sebago Lake in Southern Maine

775-Acre resort with nearly one mile of sandy beach on pristine Sebago Lake. Complete marina with boat slip rentals and boat rentals. Golf Digest considers our 18-hole championship golf course the best in Southern Maine. All inclusive Golf vacation and getaway packages available. Free children’s programs and activities, entertainment, Outdoor Sports Center, 6 tennis courts, miniature golf, shuffleboard, horseshoes, Lakeview Restaurant, award winning family programming and entertainment. A very special resort. “Maine’s Family Outdoor Resort.” 2.5 hours north of Boston. Visit our Web site for specials.

Rangeley Lake State Park
Rangeley, ME
Phone: 207-864-3858

Small state park features fishing and swimming areas, canoeing, and snowmobile trails in the winter. There is public camping available.

Sebago Lake State Park
Route 302
Naples, ME
Phone: 207-693-6613

This 1,300-acre park features relaxation on beautiful Sebago Lake. Visitors will enjoy fishing, boating, canoeing, and swimming on the lake. There is a public campsite available. Open May 1-Oct. 15 for full use. Wintertime trails are available for cross-country skiers.

White Mountain National Forest
Bethel, ME
Phone: 207-824-2134

Although most of this forest is in New Hampshire, this portion of the forest features camping areas, hiking trails, fishing, and canoeing. Cross-country ski trails are available in the winter.