Best Camping in Maine

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Maine, Mount Abram Township

02 :51 hrs
2.7 mi
307.15457 ft
Moderate

Hike to Mt. Abraham campsite. The sign at the trailhead says it is 1.8 miles to the campsite, though we found it to be nearly a mile further. There is an outhouse and a nearby stream for water. Very nice and peaceful as few people use the campsite. Be sure to pack a headnet if you plan to hike in June--the blackflies were terrible!

2

Maine, Piscataquis County

00 :08 hrs
0.3 mi
14.54599 ft
Unknown

Baxter State Park is a rugged protected wilderness park located in the North Maine Woods that includes over 200,000 acres of dense forest, clear lakes, and mountain peaks. The park offers visitors over 200 miles of hiking trails and almost 350 campsites spread throughout different areas of the park. Abol Campground is situated near the base of Abol Slide and is one of the more visited campgrounds because of its close proximity to popular hiking trails. The campground includes tent sites and lean-to sites that are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and dispersed vault toilets. There is no drinking water available within the park. Fees are $17-$32 per night depending on the time of year. Reservations are available for some sites but must be made by phone directly through the park.

3

Maine, Sagadahoc County

00 :15 hrs
0.7 mi
12.143 ft
Unknown

Hermit Island Campground sits on the scenic southern shoreline of Hermit Island and features 271 rustic sites on Casco Bay for tents, pop-up trailers, and small campers. RVs and hard-topped trailers are not allowed. The campsites are equipped with picnic tables and fire pits and can accommodate units up to 25 feet in length. Drinking water, restrooms, and showers are also available within the campground. Multiple cabins and cottage rentals are located within the campground as well. Campsite rates range between $45-$73 per night. Reservations are available and can be made by phone or by mail.

4

Maine, Piscataquis County

00 :12 hrs
0.6 mi
6.0359955 ft
Unknown

This privately-owned campground in Abbott offers a comfortable, family-oriented setting for camping near access to hundreds of miles of popular ATV trails. The campground features a variety of site options ranging from basic tent sites to full-hookup RV sites. Campground amenities include full or partial hookups, picnic tables, fire pits, cable TV, Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, laundry, dump station, swimming pool, recreation hall, and more. There are also a variety of rental cabin options available as well. Nightly rates vary between $32-$48 for campsites and $64-$125 for cabins. Reservations are recommended and are available online or by phone.

5

Maine, Piscataquis County

00 :09 hrs
0.4 mi
6.7070007 ft
Unknown

Baxter State Park is a rugged protected wilderness area that is located in the North Maine Woods and consists of over 200,000 acres of rugged and scenic terrain. The park offers visitors over 200 miles of hiking trails and almost 350 campsites spread throughout different areas of the park. Katahdin Stream Campground is a popular family campground that sits within proximity to some of the best hiking trails. The campground includes both tent sites and lean-to sites that are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and dispersed vault toilets. There is no drinking water available within the park. Fees are $17-$32 per night depending on the time of year. There are some group sites available as well that start at $48 per night. Reservations are available for some sites but must be made by phone directly through the park.

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Maine, Piscataquis County

00 :03 hrs
0.1 mi
10.290985 ft
Unknown

Baxter State Park is a rugged wilderness park located in the North Maine Woods that includes over 200,000 acres of dense forests, clear lakes, and mountain peaks. The park offers visitors over 200 miles of hiking trails and almost 350 campsites spread throughout different areas of the park. Daicey Pond is a popular campground that is situated on the western shoreline of the pond that includes 10 walk-to camping cabins. The cabins can accommodate anywhere from 2-6 people depending on size and are equipped with wood stoves, campfire rings, picnic tables, small tables, bed mattresses, propane lanterns, and dispersed vault toilets. There is no drinking water available within the park. Fees are $44-$135 per night depending on cabin size and time of year. Reservations are available for some sites but must be made by phone directly through the park.

7

Maine, Hancock County

00 :28 hrs
1.2 mi
22.533998 ft
Unknown

Mount Desert Campground is situated in the heart of Mt. Desert Island and offers visitors scenic campsites along the wooded waterfront. The campground features a variety of site options ranging from primitive tent sites to RV sites with water and electric hookups. Sites can accommodate units up to 20 feet max length. All sites include picnic tables and fire pits. Some sites have tent platforms. Campground amenities include drinking water, restrooms, and showers. Reservations can be made online or by phone. The cost per site will vary between $29 to $69 per night and includes 2 campers per site.

8

Maine, Piscataquis County

00 :16 hrs
0.7 mi
11.364006 ft
Unknown

Peaks-Kenny State Park is located just off the southern shoreline of Sebec Lake, providing visitors a beautiful mountain setting for camping and recreation in the Highlands Region of Maine. The state park campground features 56 individual sites for tent and RV camping. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and electric and water hookups at a few select sites. Additional amenities include restrooms, drinking water, showers, dishwashing stations, playground, dump station, boat launch, and trash and recycling containers. Some sites can be reserved and others are only available first come, first served. Sites are $20-$30 a night for residents and $30-$40 for non-residents.

9

Maine, Piscataquis County

00 :10 hrs
0.4 mi
13.445007 ft
Unknown

Baxter State Park is a rugged wilderness park located in the North Maine Woods that includes over 200,000 acres of dense forest, clear lakes, and mountain peaks. The park offers visitors over 200 miles of hiking trails and almost 350 campsites spread throughout different areas of the park. Roaring Brook Campground is one of the more popular campgrounds because of its close proximity to hiking trails. The campground includes tent sites, lean-to sites, and a 10-person bunkhouse. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and dispersed vault toilets. There is no drinking water available within the park. Fees are $17-$32 per night depending on the time of year. Reservations are available for some sites but must be made by phone directly through the park.

10

Maine, Piscataquis County

00 :10 hrs
0.5 mi
12.674011 ft
Unknown

Baxter State Park is a rugged protected wilderness park located in the North Maine Woods that includes over 200,000 acres of dense forest, clear lakes, and mountain peaks. The park offers visitors over 200 miles of hiking trails and almost 350 campsites spread throughout different areas of the park. South Branch Campground is situated on the northern shoreline of the pond and offers access to multiple hiking trails. The campground includes tent sites, lean-to sites, and an 8-person bunkhouse. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and dispersed vault toilets. There is no drinking water available within the park. Fees are $17-$32 per night depending on the time of year. Bunkhouses are $20 per person. Reservations are available for some sites but must be made by phone directly through the park.

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