Maine - Campgrounds

Maine campgrounds are plentiful; many are operated by the state parks and by the White Mountains National Forest. The cost of camping is reasonable and the range of amenities is broad. Depending on their specific locations, ME campgrounds offer access to Maine’s famous beaches and outdoor recreations, from sea kayaking, fishing, swimming, and boating near the ocean and rivers, to hiking and snowmobiling in the mountains and inland regions.

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

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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

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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

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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.

Holeb Public Reserved Land
Jackman, ME  04945

Holeb Public Recreational Land has a recreational use dominated by the Moose River Bow Trip, popular among canoeists and fishermen. Most of the shores on Attean and Holeb Ponds and a significant length of the Moose River including Holeb Falls lie within the unit's boundaries. Numerous primitive campsites are available. Information: Western Region Office of the Bureau of Parks and Lands, 207-778-8231.

Lake St. George State Park
278 Belfast Augusta Road
Liberty, ME  04949
Phone: 207-589-4255

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Lake St. George State Park is located 16 miles west of Belfast and 25 miles east of Augusta on the northwest shore of beautiful Lake St. George. State Route 3 ran parallel and close to the lake, which was originally part of a farmstead. The centerpiece of the park is Lake St. George itself. Some of the park's campsites are located right on the shoreline. The day-use area is a short walk from the camping area where picnic tables and grills are available close to the beach. A lifeguard is on duty. The day-use area has swings, volleyball, basketball, and a sandpit. Three to five miles of hiking trails are within walking distance from the campground. Open May 15 - October 1, Fee Charged.

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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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Point Sebago Resort is located on the shores of pristine Sebago Lake, Southern Maine's largest lake. Enjoy a picturesque lakefront setting that combines award winning free children's programs with a friendly, caring staff, a marina, a nationally recognized 18-hole championship golf course, a lake view restaurant, nightly entertainment, a lounge and a host of other recreational amenities to offer the ultimate vacation getaway. Point Sebago has been nationally recognized as the Northeast's premier family outdoor resort and the perfect family vacation. With 775 shorefront and wooded acres, we are the perfect place for your spring and fall getaways, and summer long family vacation weeks.
Golfers love our all inclusive golf vacation packages on our own 18-hole championship golf course, recognized as the best Golf Course in Southern Maine by Golf Digest. Families love our summer day and evening supervised children's programs. Join us at the beach today for the ultimate family vacation!

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.