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Maine Camping Regions South Coast • Beaches ..............................................12 Portland • Freeport ...................................................30 Western Lakes and Mountains..................................36 Mid-Coast ................................................................54 Kennebec & Moose River Valleys .............................62 Down East & Acadia ...............................................68 Katahdin • Moosehead • Highlands .........................76 Aroostook County ....................................................82 RV Dealers ...............................................................86

Camping in Maine .....................................................4 Your Guide to the Maine Tourism Regions.................6 Maine’s Great Outdoors Awaits You ...........................8 Maine’s Diversity in Camping ..................................10 Summer, Spring, or Fall, Maine Camping has it All..22 State Visitor Information Centers .............................26 New to Camping......................................................27 Other States’ Associations .........................................28 Visitors Fees .............................................................44 Reservations are Important .......................................51 Photo Contest ..........................................................53 There’s More to Maine..............................................58 Camping With Pets ..................................................73 Firewood/Do’s and Don’ts ........................................83 Hunting and Fishing Information ............................83 Maine Signs .............................................................83 Touring Maine .........................................................86 National Scenic Byways ............................................88 Rental Information...................................................90 Lighthouses ..............................................................91 A Few of Maine’s Great Hiking Trails .......................92 Wilderness Camping ................................................92 Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds ........93

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MECOA is the premier resource for supporting campground owners and promoting camping in Maine STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AUGUSTA, MAINE

PAUL R. LEPAGE GOVERNOR

10 Falcon Road • Suite 1 • Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207) 782-5874 • fax (207) 782-4497 CampMaine.com • CampMaineRentals.com info@CampMaine.com

DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

Dear Campers,

PRESIDENT PRESIDENT

Maine welcomes you. Whether you seek the rocky coast, the magnificent mountains, or the beautiful inland lakes and rivers, Maine has it all!

Todd Southwick Southwick Todd

Kokatosi Campground Kokatosi Campground Western Lakes & Mountains, pages 38, 41 Western Lakes & Mountains, pages 38, 43 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 1ST VICE PRESIDENT

Lovia Koscinski

Riverbend Campground Lovia Koscinski

Like our geography, Maine has camping experiences available to fit every interest. From wilderness campgrounds to up-scale camping resorts, the campgrounds in this directory will provide you with Maine memories to last a lifetime.

Western Riverbend Lakes & Mountains, pages 38, 42 Campground PRESIDENT Western2ND LakesVICE & Mountains, pages 38, 48 2ND VICEDonovan PRESIDENT John BarJohn HarborDonovan Camping Resorts Down East & Camping Acadia, pages Bar Harbor Resorts69, 70 Down EastTREASURER & Acadia, pages 69, 70

TREASURER Daniel Vincent Family & Friends Campground Daniel Vincent Western Lakes & Mountains 38, 49 Family & Friends Campground PAST PRESIDENT Western Lakes & Mountains, pages 38, 50 David L. Berg PAST PRESIDENT Red Apple Campground David Berg South Coast •L. Beaches 13, 14 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Red Apple Campground South Coast • Beaches, page 14, 26 Richard Abare

Maine’s natural beauty is unsurpassed and the hospitality of our people is unmatched. As Governor of Maine, I invite you to plan a camping trip in Maine and to share in all that our great state has to offer. It is an experience you will want to enjoy again and again.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Enjoy your stay.

Richard KathrynAbare Dyer

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Sincerely,

Kathryn Dyer Michael Baptista

Acres of Wildlife Campground Michael Baptistapages 38, 45 Western Lakes & Mountains, Acres Thomas of Wildlife Campground Bayley Western Lakes & Mountains, pages 38, 45

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Bayley’s Camping Resort Thomas Bayley South Coast • Beaches, pages 14, 19 Bayley’s Camping Resort Conrad Crepeau South Coast • Beaches, pages 13, 14

Naples Campground Conrad Crepeaupages 38, 42 Western Lakes & Mountains, Naples Campground Patrica Edgecomb Western Lakes & Mountains, pages 38, 52

Walnut Grove Campground Patricia Edgecomb South Coast • Beaches, pages 13, 14 Walnut Grove Campground Hallepages 14, 23 South CoastJim • Beaches,

Paradise Jim Park HalleResort South Coast • Beaches, pages14, 20 Paradise Park Resort South Coast • Beaches, pages 14, 20 Mary Hastings

Flat Rock Bridge Family Camping Mary Hastings South • Beaches, 1, 14 Flat Coast Rock Bridge Familypages Resort South Coast • Beaches, Sheri Huffpages 1, 14

SheriSales Huff and Service, 89 Lee’s Family Trailer Lee’s Family Trailer Sales & Service

Patricia Kosalka

Patricia Kosalka

Sagadahoc Bay Campground Sagadahoc Bay Campground Mid pages56, 56,5959 Mid Coast, Coast, pages

Tiffany Luczko Luczko Tiffany

Green ValleyCampground Campground Green Valley Kennebec RiverValley, Valley, page Kennebec & & Moose Moose River page 64 64

Damaris Smith Smith Damaris

Smuggler’s Campground Smuggler’sDen Den Campground Down Acadia,pages pages70, 70, 7575 DownEast East & & Acadia,

AllenYork York Allen

Yogi Park Yogi Bear’s Bear’s Jellystone Jellystone Park Kennebecc MooseRiver River Valley, page Kennebec & Moose Valley, page 64 64

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Camping in

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Maine offers diversity in its camping facilities, offering more than 22,000 campsites and extensive recreational opportunities.

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he Maine Campground Owners Association would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the great state of Maine and its unlimited opportunities for the camping family.

When planning your trip there are a number of resources available to assure you of a pleasurable and memorable vacation. In addition to the extensive information contained in this Guide, the Maine Tourism Association offers many publications and literature on numerous specific areas, activities and topics.

(See page 11 for more information.)

The Maine Camping Guide is specifically geared to provide information on 201 campgrounds who are members of the Maine Campground Owners Association. Detailed information about the eight geographic areas appears in each region. The Regional

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grids give you specifics about campground and recreational facilities, as well as allow you to identify their locations on the adjoining maps. Page numbers of campground’s advertisements are included, as are their phone numbers so that you may call individual campgrounds for further information or to make reservations. Physical and GPS locations and website and email addresses are also included on pages 9396.

Maine offers diversity in its camping facilities, offering over 22,000 campsites and extensive recreational opportunities. Several articles about the Maine camping experience in this Guide will further enlighten first-time visitors, and returning friends alike, on the state’s great opportunities— not only in geography but in the types of camping facilities available. In addition to campsites, many campgrounds offer on-site trailers, park models, camping cabins and cottage rentals. Visit CampMaineRentals.com for more information. Even if your family doesn’t have camping equipment, it is not difficult to locate a campground that has facilities for you.

We sincerely hope your visit will be a pleasurable one and that you will return again.

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Maine is the first state to see the sunrise everyday. No wonder we’re all about the outdoors. If you ask Bronwyn, she’ll tell you there are one-of-a-kind adventures around every corner, including Tumbledown Mountain, which is blanketed by blueberry fields. Or Mount Megunticook, with its gorgeous views of the Penobscot Bay and Camden Hills.

And Mount Katahdin, along the Appalachian Trail, is simply stunning. No big deal if you forget something. Out here, you might forget everything. Be inspired. Be adventurous.

Be yourself. Discover your Maine Thing. To learn more, go to VisitMaine.com.

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Your Guide to the

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he Maine Campground Owners Association divides the state into eight Tourism Regions, each with its own major attractions, resources and geographical features. Each Region is color coded, as shown at right.

Maine is as large in area as all the other New England states put together. It is about 320 miles long and 210 miles wide, with a total area of 33,215 square miles. Maine boasts 6,000 lakes and ponds, 32,000 miles of rivers and streams, 17 million acres of forest land, 3,478 miles of coast line and 2,000 islands.

Starting with the South Coast/ Beaches region, Portland/Freeport, Mid-coast, and Down East & Acadia regions follow northeast along the coast to the Canadian border. These regions exhibit not only the beautiful sand beaches found mostly

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in the south and the rugged rocky shore found more often as you travel north, but also beautiful lakes and streams and pine forests found inland from the ocean. Western Lakes and Mountains, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Katahdin/ Moosehead/Highlands, and Aroostook County regions claim the largest of the lakes and mountains in the northeast.

This Guide is organized using the Region

designations so that you can more easily find campground facilities in the areas you choose to visit. MECOA campground members located in the Region are listed at the beginning of each Regional section. A grid of services and facilities available at each campground as well as opening and closing dates is provided. For specific information such as site fees and availability, you must contact the campground directly.

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Aroostook County

Kennebec & Moose River Valleys

Katahdin • Moosehead • Highlands

Western Lakes & Mountains

DownEast & Acadia

Mid Coast

Portland • Freeport

South Coast • Beaches

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Maine’s

Great Outdoors In recent years Maine has marketed itself as the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the East. It’s a bold claim, but one that is easily justified.

After all, Maine stretches from the mountains to the sea and offers everything from mountain climbing to sea kayaking, from whitewater rafting to wilderness canoeing adventures. And anything and everything in between.

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he truth is everything about Maine invites participation in the great outdoors. There are more than 5,000 miles of coastline to explore, Acadia National Park has a mountain to climb that is higher than any point on the east coast north of Rio de Janeiro, and Baxter State Park offers more than 204,000 acres and is brimming over with a 5,267-foot-high mountain just waiting to challenge hikers.

Wildlife watching? Where would you like to start?

Whale- watching, puffin watching and bird watching are at all time highs in popularity and Maine offers everything from wildlife parks to aquariums, from inland wetlands to forests teeming with moose, bear and white-tailed deer. Naturally, these are all wild animals and care must always be exercised when approaching, filming or watching these wonders of nature.

But that’s merely the beginning. Simply put, for anyone looking for an outdoor adventure, Maine has it all.

Golf? Easy. Maine has 130 courses that will test the mettle of any golfer while offering varied terrains, well-maintained fairways and greens and, best of all, shorter waits for tee times. Add plenty of natural beauty and wildlife and you’ll be anxious to tell your friends back home all about your golf experience in Maine.

Freshwater fishing? Where do you want to start?

Maine has more than 6,000 lakes and ponds just waiting for you to drop a line, and knowledgeable guides ready to show you the best spots for perch, salmon, lake trout, pickerel, largemouth bass and brook trout. Licenses are available at most town offices and sporting camps.

Saltwater fishing? Opportunities abound. Jig for mackerel close to shore or troll and cast for stripped bass, bluefish or bluefin tuna on a charter boat off shore. Want to try your hand at fly-fishing? No problem. Maine has hundreds, maybe thousands of spots in which you can try your luck. Truth to tell, sporting camps and fly-fishing camps have been around Maine since the Civil War and fly-fishermen and women come from all over the world to cast their lines in Maine’s waters.

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Hiking? Pick a spot — any spot. There are literally thousands of quiet mountain or island trails that offer solitude and a wilderness experience that will get you away from the crowds and give you a chance to think and reflect what’s really important in life.

Biking? From the western mountains and the rolling hills of north and central Maine to the coastal plains and sandy beaches of the south and Down East, Maine has all types of terrain suited for biking. Experienced Maine cyclists have even identified 21 scenic bike tours designed for bikers of all levels. The tours range from 20 miles to just over 100 miles and all begin and end at the same location. What more could you ask? continued on page 16

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Maine’s

Diversity in Camping

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amping to some is a tent and to others a motorhome with all the modern conveniences of home—often requiring special facilities and hook-ups.

Many camping families fall somewhere in between the two. There are campgrounds that offer what you need and desire.

These vary from tiny, remote spots, to moderate sized campgrounds, to large resorts offering everything imaginable.

Campgrounds also vary widely in location and accessibility. This is significant because of trip-planning in general, along with accessibility of things you want to see and do. Consider what the campground offers and what the area offers. And finally, what facilities are offered to accommodate specific camping equipment.

Campgrounds are as varied as campers.

It is suggested that you are as thoughtful about your campground selection(s) as you are about your travel destinations. What expectations do you have for a campground? Do you want to be able to stay at the campground a lot—and perhaps either enjoy its amenities or have your family enjoy its recreational offerings—or are you looking more for daytrips, sightseeing, and area attractions? Does the campground host your equipment well? (Tenting, hook-ups, motorhome length and width—special hookups.)

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One of Maine’s great qualities is its diversity in general and certainly in camping opportunities. (There are 201 campgrounds listed in this Guide—and all vary.) Because of this great diversity, it is advisable that you take some time to plan your vacation and campground choices.

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As you consider your vacation plans, utilize the information provided in the Regional Grids of the Guide along with the display ads. Additional information is available on-line at CampMaine.com and CampMaineRentals.com which are the Maine Camping Guide web sites. Many campgrounds have brochures and their own websites.

Reservations also need to be considered. Typically peak season includes July into the middle of August.

Some regions vary somewhat. Reservations are generally recommended during peak season and for holiday weekends—especially for the more popular vacation destinations.

Season variances are also evident statewide. Again, typically July and through mid-August are most popular vacation times. Camping season dates in Maine generally fall between the beginning of May to the end of October, varying by campground. (See Regional Grids for specific dates.) Campgrounds generally offer reduced early and late season rates, although some services and recreational features may not be offered during those periods.

Another consideration is the availability of seasonal offerings in specific areas. If planning to travel in early or late season, it is recommended you inquire about your specific destination area. Many areas have lots to offer in the spring and/or fall when these communities

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Winter in Maine

Autumn in Maine

Spring in Maine

Summer in Maine

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South Coast • Beaches Maine’s South Coast is known as the “Gateway to Maine” and is best known for its 30+ miles of sandy beaches, ranging from the bustling, family friendly variety to quiet, relatively unknown coves and undisturbed places of beauty. Beaches are just one of the attractions of the region though.

The South Coast of Maine is also recognized for its shopping, dining, amusements and wide range of local arts and culture.

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hopping in the Maine Beaches Region offers visitors a variety of options from the hundreds of stores that make up the Kittery Outlet Malls to the

quiet downtown boutiques of Kennebunkport. It is also no wonder that the stretch of Route 1 running from York to Arundel is known as the Antique Mile with dozens of stores stock full of treasures just waiting to be discovered.

While visiting the Maine Beaches Region, guests are treated to a milieu of culinary choices. There is an abundance of traditional Maine seaside fare such as lobster in drawn butter or lobster rolls overflowing with chunks of tender meat. Diners can try international faire prepared by renowned chefs from all over the world, choose a down home meal cooked behind the counter or enjoy saltwater taffy, pizza and hand cut french fries while relaxing at the beach.

Kids of all ages will love the Maine Beaches Region amusements and midways around the area.

Funtown/Splashtown, USA is home to the new Wild Mouse Roller Coaster and Palace Playland Amusement Park in Old Orchard Beach is the only remaining oceanfront midway in New England. Or head over to York’s Wild Kingdom to visit animals from all over the world, including a rare White Bengal Tiger, and then take a ride on the original carousel in the amusement side of the park.

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The fun doesn’t stop when the sun sets in the Maine Beaches Region either! Home to the Ogunquit Playhouse, the Maine Beaches Region boasts Broadway quality shows starring well known actors and actresses like Sally Struthers and Lorenzo Lamas. Additionally, the area has a plethora of entertainment venues showcasing acts from acoustic performances and piano bars to high energy bands keeping the dance floors packed until last call. The Maine Beaches Region is also the perfect destination to visit galleries and art associations displaying the works of local, national and international artists.

As if there wasn’t enough to do, the Maine Beaches Region, because of its natural beauty and preserved seaside environment, is a wonderful place for nature enthusiasts and recreationists. Whether hiking, sailing, biking or kayaking is your thing, the area provides the idea backdrop for your outdoor activities. Other activities and points of interest in the area include: • The John Paul Jones Memorial in Kittery commemorates the site where in 1777 the U.S.S. Ranger was built and launched.

• The Old York Historical Society includes seven historic buildings dating back to the 18th century, including the Old Gaol, one of the oldest public buildings in the U.S. (1719) continued on page 18

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SOUTH COAST • BEACHES

Country Camping at Its Finest!

Off the beaten track - the perfect place to relax yet close enough to lakes and ocean beaches to enjoy all the area offers!

Our campers often remark on the generous size of our sites!

Walnut Grove Campground

50 Amp, Cable TV & Wi-Fi Available

Cabin Rentals

Alfred, Maine

Special Theme Weekends BBQ’s • Live Entertainment on Holiday Weekends

Our Rec Hall has lots of room for Activities, Movie Time & Special Events!

Facilities • Campground Store • Propane Station • Homemade Doughnuts Sat. mornings • Snack Bar Open on Weekends • 93 Large Open Grassy or Wooded Sites • Fireplaces and Picnic Tables • Full Hookups - W, E, S • Modern Restrooms • Laundromat • Dumping Station & Pumping Service • Most Supervised Pets Allowed

Recreation • Swimming Pool • Playground • Large Rec Hall w/Pool Table, Ping Pong and Arcade Games • Wagon Rides • Horseshoes • Volleyball • Basketball 599 Gore Road • Alfred ME 04002 • Walking, Biking & ATV Trails 207-324-1207 Nearby www.walnutgrovecampground.net • Area Lakes and Beaches Lakefront camping near the ocean.

E-mail: walnutgrove@roadrunner.com Easy on your gas tank too!

• MX 207 Racetrack Located between Bucksport and Seasonal Sites • Small Groups Welcome Just 30 minutes from • Historic Willowbrook Maine Tpk. Exit (mile)Ellsworth.

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Open May 1st to Columbus Day • Shopping & Restaurants

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Whitewater rafting? Maine has 15 outfitters waiting to get you out on the Penobscot, Kennebec and Dead Rivers for the time of your life. Regular dam releases ensure enough water to challenge even the hardiest and most experienced of rafters. Of course, it’s not all deep drops and rushing water— there are plenty of less challenging opportunities for firsttimers and children to enjoy this popular Maine sport.

Did you Know?

Milton Bradley - founder of Milton Bradley Co. and creator of board games such as Life, Chutes & Ladders and Candyland was born in Vienna, Maine.

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Canoeing or kayaking? Certainly.

Excursions for both can be arranged through outfitters or guides and there are spectacular canoe trips available through Maine’s great North Woods on the St. John, St. Croix or Machias Rivers. The Saco River in Southern Maine offers its own brand of canoe trips as it wends its way through marshland, inlets and through areas motorists never get to see. Of course, that’s just one possibility. Maine is crisscrossed with streams, rivers and waterways that allow for canoe trips of any length through all kinds of wilderness. Kayaking offers the same stunning opportunity for adventure and sea kayaking is becoming popular in bays and harbors up and down the Maine Coast.

Naturally there are many other outdoor activities available in Maine, including parasailing, llama trekking, gold panning, mountain climbing and mountain biking. For those looking for something a bit less strenuous, activities abound.

Consider exploring Maine’s Art Museum Trail, the Maine Maritime Heritage Trail, the Maine Garden and Landscape Trail and the Kennebec- Chaudiere International Heritage Trail that brings history alive from the Province of Quebec south through Augusta to the coast of Maine. continued on page 17

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For motorists looking for a bit of a scenic adventure, Maine is distinguished by having four nationally designated Scenic Byways. One, the Acadia Byway through Acadia National Park is also one of only 15 All-American Roads found in the United States.

The other federally designated roadways include The Old Canada Road Scenic Byway, The Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway and the Schoodic Scenic Byway. All have spectacular views, are of historic significance and offer dramatic natural beauty. Sound inviting?

You bet. If you’re looking for softadventure, for hard-adventure or for an outdoor experience second to none, think Maine. No, don’t just think Maine—visit Maine.

It’s one of America’s great places.

Large Heated Pool Snack Shack Playground Basketball Court Recreation Hall

Tent / W&E Sites Full Hook-Ups Cable TV & Free WiFi Modern Facilities Big Rigs Welcome

www.hidnpines.com · (207) 934-2352 Camp at one of Old Orchard Beach’s premier parks!

Experience real camp life within walking distance to 7 miles of sandy beach.

Campground Store Big Rigs Welcome Full Hook-Ups Water/Electric Sites Cable TV Paved Roads

2 Large Jacuzzis 4 Swimming Pools 18 Hole Mini Golf 3 Playgrounds Basketball · Volleyball Horseshoes · Shuffleboard

www.mainecampgrounds.com · (207) 934-4733 For more information, please see Powder Horn’s full page ad on the inside front cover.

Since 1923 Directly on the Ocean in York Harbor Greater Availability of Sites Pre and Post Peak Season

Libby’s Oceanside Camp Adjacent to 1 1/2 mile Sandy Beach.

Free WiFi

Full hook-ups with 50 amp and Cable TV available.

P. O. Box 40, US Route 1-A • York Harbor, ME 03911 GPS: 725 York Street, York ME 03909

207-363-4171 • libbysoceancamping.com • Open Mid May to Mid Oct.

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For more information, please see Hid’n Pines’ full page ad on the back cover.

Cabin, tent and camper rentals available.

South Coast Beaches continued from page 12

• The Wells Auto Museum features more than 75 cars from 1900 to 1963, including gas, steam and electric powered vehicles.

• The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk offers an architectural walking tour along Main Street and “Sea Captain’s Row.” Visitors will view a variety of 19th century architectural styles, both commercial and domestic.

• The Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport features the largest collection of trolley cars in the United States.

• The Old Orchard Beach Pier is an old fashioned boardwalk lined with shops, games, pubs and dining, and extends 1000 plus feet into the Atlantic Ocean.

• The Counting House Museum of South Berwick is a repository for documents, photographs and historic curiosities covering a wide spectrum of community life in and around the Berwicks, site of the first permanent settlement in Maine.

Regional Information May Be Found By Visiting www.mainebeachesassociation.com www.visitmaine.com

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• The Marginal Way Scenic Walk in Ogunquit is a 1¼ mile breathtaking path along breathtaking views of the ocean along a craggy shoreline.

• Mt. Agamenticus consists of more than 10,000 acres and is located within an additional 30,000 acre expanse of conservation land in southern Maine and maintains miles of trails for hikers, bikers, equestrians and ATVs. continued on page 25

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Maine’s Diversity in Camping continued from page 10

are alive with activity. A few areas gear very heavily toward Memorial Day to Labor Day only.

Many visitors enjoy coming to Maine in the spring and fall when the state is less crowded. These are great times to enjoy the bustling new excitement of the season, and in the fall to view the foliage and visit the fairs. Some campgrounds do stay open all year enabling guests to enjoy sporting, sight-seeing, shopping and other activities.

All in all, “diversity” is the operative word. Between types of camping equipment and experiences, destinations, and seasonal offerings— Maine has it all!

Old Orchard Beach Campground www.gocamping.com Tall Pines Park and Seasonal Resort Community

Within a Mile of Seven Miles of Beautiful Ocean Beaches Black Forest Area Deluxe RV Sites

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Pool, Playground, Arcade, Store Sports Courts and Field, Laundry RV Sites w/ W & E and W,E,S All Sites - Picnic Table & Fire Ring

Summer in Maine and Winter in Florida! Affordable, Great Value for Your Investment.

Luxury style resort community offers all campground amenities but at a superior level.

Cable, 50 Amp Electric, Water and Sewer - Open and Shaded Sites in a more Secluded Area Family Camping Since 1957 Family Owned & Operated

207.934.4477

Huge Tenting Area

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27 Ocean Park Road Old Orchard Beach ME 04064

Take the Trolley to Beach

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Enjoy Quality Camping In the Heart of the Southern Maine Coast

Big Rigs Welcome 50 Amp Service • Cable TV On-Site Rental Trailers 18 Hole Mini-Golf Heated Pool

Free

Wi-Fi All Sites

Spring & Fall Discounted Rates

One Mile from Miles of Sandy Beaches Rated 9.5/10★/10

Discover why we’re One of Maine’s Top-Rated Parks

and One of the Highest-Rated Parks in North America Facilities Well-Stocked Store TengoInternet Fitness Center Heated Restrooms Poolside Laundry RV Friendly - No Low Branches Paved Roads • Carpeted Patios Level Sites • 50/30/20 Amp Drive-Thrus • Easy In - Easy Out Tent Sites with Water and Electric

Recreation

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Heated Pool 18 Hole Mini-Golf 2 Playgrounds Recreation Room Recreation Field Sand Volleyball Basketball Horseshoes Bocce Ball Tent Pavilion with Movies

Beaches • Restaurants 7 Screen Movie Theatre Pizza Parlors • McDonald’s Bakery • Supermarket Discount Department Store Factory Outlets • Drug Store Spirit Shop • Banks Easy Access to Gas, Diesel Fuel and More Open May 15 - Oct. 15

On the Extensive Trolley Route!

Located between Ogunquit and Kennebunkport Wells Beach Resort • 1000 Post Rd. • US Rte. 1 • Wells, ME 04090 Take Exit 19 off ME Turnpike in Wells. Turn left (East) onto Rte. 109. Turn right (South) onto U.S. Rte.1. Go 1.4 miles to Campground on the right, next to McDonald’s.

Co-ordinates: Lat. 43° 18.22’ - Lon. 70° 35.16’

Family Owned and Operated Since 1970

www.wellsbeach.com • 1-800-640-CAMP

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See you what wal can k to !

Spring, Summer or Fall, Maine Camping has it all. © MECOA

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Camping in Maine during the summer months is a popular pastime for thousands of guests annually.

Many campgrounds open early and close late, extending well beyond the reaches of the summer months. Why not enjoy Maine in the spring and fall? Many campgrounds and businesses alike are open for the season and anxious to welcome our state’s visitors. Numerous campgrounds offer reduced offseason rates! Popular tourist areas and attractions are less crowded.

The spring months offer fresh vitality not only to nature, but to seasonal businesses and travelers alike. These beautiful weeks preceding the official start of summer offer campers an excellent opportunity to enjoy each day to its fullest.

Large Wooded Sites with Fire Pits and Picnic Tables, Water, Sewer, Electric, 50 Amp, Cable TV, Wi-Fi, Store, Laundry, Modern Restrooms, and Rental Cabins

www.hemlockgrovecampground.com

1299 Portland Rd. • Rte. 1 • Kennebunkport/Arundel, ME 04046

207-985-0398 • hemlockcg@roadrunner.com

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Many of our state’s guests leave for another year at the close of Labor Day weekend, missing the glorious fall months. When the crowds diminish, those who remain are at liberty to enjoy the sights and magnificent fall foliage.

Barring local frosts, northern and northwestern portions of Maine are at their best during the last week in September. Eastern and central Maine follow suit during the first week in October; while the southern and coastal regions reach full color about the middle of October.

Maine is also home to over twenty Agricultural Fairs, the majority of which are held during the months of August and September, winding up with the famous Fryeburg Fair the first full week of October.

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The Pine Tree State FLOWER

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White Pine Cone and Tassel

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MAINE

The Maine Beaches: Representing the southern coastal communities of The Yorks, Ogunquit, Wells, Sanford, The Kennebunks, Biddeford/ Saco and Old Orchard Beach.

29th Harvestfest, October 19 & 20, 2013 Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale August 31, 2013 (Raindate of September 1, 2013) www.visitogunquit.org August 24-25, 2013 Christmas Prelude, December 6-15, 2013 La Kermesse and Biddeford Art Walk June 2013 Annual 4th of July Celebration, July 3 & 4, 2013

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South Coast Beaches continued from page 18

• The Cape Neddick Lighthouse (Nubble Light) is located on a small, rocky island a short distance off the eastern point of Cape Neddick, about two miles north of the entrance to the York River and York Harbor.

Illuminated for the first time in 1879, the Nubble is one of the most recognized icons located in the Maine Beaches Region.

• The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1966 in cooperation with the State of Maine to protect valuable salt marshes and estuaries for migratory birds. The refuge hosts a myriad of events and activities and offers miles of trails for hiking and birding.

• Fort McClary, built in the early 1700s, is a series of ocean front buildings that made up a key defense site during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

Visitors are invited to explore the property and remaining buildings, which includes the original Block House.

• Walker’s Point in Kennebunkport Maine is the summer home of 41st President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush. While not open to the public, Walker Point is visible from the water, and parts of the property from the road.

• The East Point Sanctuary in Biddeford Pool is maintained by the Maine Audubon Society, and is considered to be one of the premier birding spots on the northeast coast.

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Copies of the Maine Camping Guide are available at the following locations: Calais*

39 Union Street Tel: 207-454-2211 Fax: 207-454-7227

Fryeburg*

You will enjoy the sandy bottom, crystal clear water of Sand Pond for swimming, canoe st atable or relax in the sparkling water of our large in ground pool. You and your children are sure to take pleasure in laughing and playing games with new friends, cooking

marshmallows over a crackling, ca d experiencing the fun, freedom of the outdoors. We also welcome you to participate in our planned activities, such as, cra rs, ice cream socials, talent shows, and many other fun adult and children events. Visit our website for more details.

Camp for the weekend We know you’ll want to stay... for the season.

97 Main Street Tel: 207-935-3639 Fax: 207-935-7670

Hampden North* I-95 North Tel: 207-862-6628 Fax: 207-862-6629

Hampden South I-95 South Tel: 207-862-6638 Fax: 207-862-6626

Houlton*

28 Ludlow Road Tel: 207-532-6346 Fax: 207-532-4792

Kittery*

I-95 and U.S. Rt 1 Tel: 207-439-1319 Fax: 207-439-8281 We have large, landscaped, full hook-up, water/sewer/electric 30-50amp, level trailer sites, we can accommodate tents, trailers or 45”RV’s with ease.

Along with our spacious camp sites our facilities lean, modern bath house, laundry machines, playground, horseshoe pits, basketball, game room, u nity

hing and boating, dumping station, large, dock f covered, pavilion for special functions, sandy beach, in-ground pool, air hockey, and many other amenities. Each site is equipped with a picnic table a ber 12, weather permitting. Make your reservations now for the 2013 camping season.

Located in beautiful Southern Maine.

149 Sand Pond Road • Sanford, ME 04073 • 207.324.1752 For directions visit: www.sandpondcampground.com Or email us at: reservations@sandpondcampground.com

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I-95 No. Exit 102 + So. Exit 103, I-295 Exit 51 Tel & Fax: 207-582-0160

Yarmouth*

1100 U.S. Rt 1 at I-295 Exit 17 Tel: 207-846-0833 Fax: 207-846-6919 * = Free Wi-Fi

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Close to Funtown and the Beach!

W/E/S Hook-ups with Cable 30/50 Amp Pull-thrus Great Tent and Pop-up Sites Cabins and Deluxe Cabins Activities and Heated Pool Trolley to Beach in Summer Impeccably Cared for Park Free and Reliable Wi-Fi KOA's Excellence in Lodging Award

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A Few Tips to Get Started

800-562-1886 207-282-0502 www.sacokoa.com

Are you a first time camper unsure of just where and how to begin? Whatever your age, interest or level of experience, this Guide is designed to get you started on years of successful camping excursions. Use it to contact campgrounds and plan carefree camping vacations.

First, decide what kind of camping experience you want: Back-to-nature, Outdoors sports oriented, Family oriented, Resort, Travel oriented, Long term/seasonal.

814 Portland Road, Saco, ME 04072

I-95 to Exit 36. 1 Mile to Exit 2B. 1.6 mi. N on Hwy 1, turn left.

President's & Founder's Award Winning KOA

CAMP

Enjoy the Best of Maine’s Southern Seacoast!

Secondly, consider possible destinations, whether city, quiet solitude, tourist attractions, shopping, natural landmarks, recreation areas or special events.

Third, use the Guide to locate campgrounds in the areas of your choice. Contact the individual campgrounds for details on their amenities, services and activities.

Camp the Pristine Woods Kayak the Rocky Shoreline Reservations begin January 1, 2013 open May 10th - Sept 15th

KAYAK

(207) 363-0181

www.excursionsinmaine.com

Two miles from York and Ogunquit Beaches gUidEd toURS • iNStRUCtioN • RENtalS

(207) 363-3626

www.dixonscampground.com

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Saco/Old Orchard Beach

New to Camping?

Family Camping at its best!

c a m p i n g a r e a

128 North Village Road • Wells, Maine 04090

207-646-2492

www.pinederosa.com • info@pinederosa.com

Private Wooded Sites and Open Field Sites Water and Electric • Inground Pool Hot Showers • Fireplaces • Picnic Tables Night Security • Beaches Minutes Away Seasonal Sites

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Other States Associations Alabama ............................ 850-562-7151 www.alabama-camping.com Alaska ................................866-339-9082 www.alaskacampgrounds.net Arizona .............................. 602-403-6196 www.azrvparks.com California ..........................888-782-9287 www.camp-california.com Camping Quebec...............800-363-0457 www.campingquebec.com Colorado ............................ 970-259-1899 www.campcolorado.com Connecticut ......................860-521-4704 www.campconn.com Florida ............................... 850-562-7151 www.floridacamping.com Idaho ..................................208-345-6009 www.rvidaho.org Indiana ..............www.campindiana.com Illinois ...............................866-895-2267 www.illinoisgocamping.com Iowa ................................. .319-465-4665 www.gocampingiowa.org Louisiana .......................... 225-752-1455 www.campinglouisiana.com Maine ................................. 888-274-9030 CampMaine.com Maryland ..........................301-271-7012 www.mdcamping.com Massachusetts ................. 774-284-1464 www.campmass.com Michigan ........................... 989-619-2608 www.michcampgrounds.com Minnesota ......................... 651-778-2400 www.hospitalitymn.com Missouri ............................573-759-7294 www.campinmissouri.com Montana ...........................800-847-4868 www.campingmontana.com National ARVC.................800-395-2267 www.gocampingamerica.com New Hampshire ...............800-822-6764 www.ucampnh.com New Mexico......................800-657-6555 www.campingnewmexico.com New York ..........................800-497-2669 www.nycampgrounds.com New Jersey ..................... .609-545-0145 www.newjerseycampgrounds.com North Carolina ................803-568-8892 www.campingcarolinas.com Ohio ................................... 877-787-7748 www.ohiocamper.com Oklahoma ..........................405-787-5992 www.gocampingok.com Ontario ..............................877-672-2226 www.campinginontario.ca Oregon................................541-469-9089 www.camporca.com Pennsylvania ...................888-660-7262 www.pacamping.com Rhode Island .................... 401-596-2766 www.ricampgrounds.com South Carolina ...............803-568-8992 www.campingcarolinas.com South Dakota ...................605-666-4605 www.campsd.org Tennessee ........................865-685-5339 www.campintennessee.com Texas ..................................800-657-6555 www.texascampgrounds.com Vermont .............................802-291-1160 www.campvermont.com Virginia ............................... 03-448-6863 www.virginiacampgrounds.com Wisconsin.......................... 800-843-1821 www.wisconsincampgrounds.com Wyoming ..........................307-655-2547 www.campwyoming.org

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Sea -Vu Ad

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Portland • F reeport

Classic Maine Coast... plus a whole lot more!

The Greater Portland region offers beautiful vistas, succulent lobster, stately lighthouses, outdoor adventures, exceptional shopping, miles of unspoiled sand beaches, and a vibrant night life... everything you’ve come to expect from a Maine vacation, all within a 15 mile radius of the state’s largest metropolitan area.

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brings together local creative chefs, locally grown and harvested foods, and the excellence of Maine products - a perfect opportunity to experience the flavors of Maine, all on the magnificent coast during the beautiful harvest season.

Whether you prefer the unique boutiques of the Old Port, or easy access to Maine’s largest Mall with National stores, or a trip to Freeport to enjoy Maine’s most famous outfitter L.L. Bean, the Greater Portland region has shopping opportunities for every taste.

Perfect for a family getaway Portland offers children an exploratory experience at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine and the Portland Observatory.

Greater Portland is also home to four lighthouses, the most famous of these being the picturesque Portland Headlight and museum, commissioned in 1791 by George Washington.

Portland is home to spectator sports including hockey, baseball and basketball sports teams, a symphony orchestra, multiple theatre companies, and the Portland Museum of Art, one of the best art museums in New England.

Enjoy a day on Casco Bay visiting islands with the Casco Bay Ferries, relax on a traditional vintage schooner or windjammer, take a whale watch cruise or try hauling lobster in a real lobster boat - all from the center of downtown Portland.

The city has become a foodie destination with a wide range of culinary offerings, from the renowned lobster roll to fine dining. Maine chefs have earned accolades from James Beard to Maine Lobster Chef of the Year for innovative preparation of our fresh seafood, and locally procured produce. Harvest on the Harbor, Maine’s Premier Food and Wine Experience, is the Greater Portland Convention & Visitors Bureau’s toast to Maine’s culinary arts. This three day event

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• The Portland Museum of Art - Maine’s largest art museum, featuring Maine works by Homer, Wyeth and Hartley. (207) 775-6148 • The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine - A state of-the-art, hands-on educational facility.

(207) 828-1234

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Oceanfront Camping

626 Acres of Farmland and Forest • Over 4 Miles of Shoreline Just 4.5 Miles from Downtown Freeport and L.L. Bean

RECOMPENCE SHORE CAMPGROUND at wolfe’s neck farm • freeport, me

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Oceanfront Cottages Kayak and Bicycle Rentals Hayrides and Lobster Bakes Tents-only Area (Middle Bay) Next to Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park

”Recompence Shore Campground is... the perfect distance from activities like hiking and shopping but also feels very rustic and remote. We love the combination of woods and ocean!“

Maine Camping Guide • 2013 - Emily from Somerville, MA

FreeportCamping.com 134 Burnett Road Freeport, ME 04032

207.865.9307

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Closest Campground to Portland New! Cable and High Speed Internet

Near Ocean Beaches, Portland's Old Port, Casco Bay, Shopping and Attractions

Enjoy Live Entertainment on Weekends

30 Acre Private Lake One Mile Sandy Beach Rated 8.5/9*/9

Portland Headlight

Wassamki Springs

Free Live Entertainment & Scheduled Activities on Weekends for All Ages

Johnnie Bubar & Rogue Wolf Band

WiFi • Cable • Big Rigs Welcome • Store Fishing • Swimming • Sports Fields & Playgrounds Pavilion/Game Room/Arcade • Horseshoes Snack Bar • Open, Wooded & Waterfront Sites E,W,S 30 & 50 • Camper Rentals Available Seasonal Sites Available Wassamki Springs Campground 56 Saco Street • Scarborough, ME 04074

Casco Bay Sunset

(207) 839-4276 www.wassamkisprings.com

Family Owned and Operated Since 1970 e-mail: wassamkisprings@aol.com Open May 1 - October 15

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• The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum - Discover the unique two foot gauge trains that linked rural Maine to the rest of the world. (207) 828-0814 • The Victoria Mansion in Portland - A magnificent 185860 Victorian home with original furniture, carpets, chandeliers, paintings and wall decorations.

(207) 772-4841

• The Wadsworth-Longfellow House (Portland) - Childhood home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. (207) 774-1822

• Maine Foodie Tours - TASTE your way through the charming Old Port with Portland’s newest culinary tour. (207) 233-7485

• Freeport USA - Picturesque historical village boasting over 200 retail shops and businesses.

(207) 865-1212

• Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours - Narrated tours of the city and the bay. (207) 774-0808

• Casco Bay Lines - Year round narrated cruises, private charters and island commuter service.

(207) 774-7571

• Odyssey Whale Watch and Charters - Fully narrated whale watching aboard a 65 ft. custom built boat. (207) 775-0727

BLUEBERRY POND CAMPING 218 Poland Range Rd. • POWNAL, MAINE 04069

IDEAL TENTING AND RVing • POOL

Welcome to the peaceful deep-green environment of the Maine woods, out of the reach of the ocean fog. We invite you to explore our woods, nature trails, old stone walls and above all else the fresh air, birds and the “peepers.” Grill lobster, steak, fish and clams over our fire pits. Take an easy hike to Bradbury Mountain while nibbling on blueberries and raspberries on the way.

Come & Enjoy • L.L. BEAN & OUTLETS 4 MILES May 15 – October 31 • BILL HOOPER

Regional Information May Be Found By Visiting www.visitportland.com www.visitmaine.com

Tel. (207) 688-4421 • Toll Free 1-877-290-1381

www.blueberrycampground.com • fun@blueberrycampground.com

Freeport/Durham 82 Big Skye Lane • Durham, ME 04222 207-688-4288 • Reservations: 888-562-5609 www.freeportkoa.com Your Host, Christine and Bob Lane G reat people.

Great camping.™

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Western Lakes & Mountains Maine’s Western Lakes & Mountains Region is truly a four-season destination. Not only is the region close, its one hour from the Portland Jetport; it’s also family-friendly, safe and affordable.

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he region is a study in contrasts, from the hustle bustle of LewistonAuburn to the rural Sebago Lakes area to the quiet serenity and winding back roads of quaint New England villages like Bethel, Norway, Farmington, and Rangeley.

Best known for its crystal clear lakes and rugged mountain ranges, the region also offers many outdoor activities including water sports, fishing, hiking, biking, golfing and skiing.

When it’s time to relax and refuel, choose from many great restaurants in the area. You might enjoy a handcrafted brew at a local pub, or a family outing to a homemade ice cream stand.

If you’re looking for a unique experience, there are opportunities to enjoy llama trekking or digging in quarries for gemstones and minerals such as amethysts, tourmaline, garnet and topaz. You might even try your hand at panning for gold.

The well-known Sebago Lake area is the hub for all kinds of recreational boating. Launch your own craft at several points around the lake or head to the Naples Causeway between Sebago and Long Lake to rent canoes, kayaks, wave runners, fishing boats or a large pontoon.

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The hand-operated Songo Locks, the only one remaining from 27 locks built in the 1830s, makes it possible to see the entire 42-mile waterway encompassing Sebago Lake, Songo River, Brandy Pond and Long Lake.

Unlike many small towns with similar histories, the buildings of Norway have remained relatively intact.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Norway’s bustling Main Street is characterized by unique, locally owned shops, restaurants, and other businesses housed in architecturally significant buildings from the early 1900s.

The quintessential and historic New England town of Bethel serves as an entry to the White Mountain National Forest, Grafton Notch State Park, and two of the finest covered bridges in Maine are found in South Andover and Newry.

Elsewhere, the Rangeley Lakes area is an authentic four- season recreational community. The area includes some of the best hunting and fishing in Maine, including more than 40 trout and salmon lakes and ponds.

Incredible mountain views along the Carrabassett River, and unrivaled picnic spots such as Eustis Ridge can be found nearby at the Bigelow Mountain Range.

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the Great Falls Balloon Festival and several other festivals that highlight the area’s renaissance.

Lewiston- Auburn is also well known for the performing arts with performances at the Public Theatre, Community Little Theatre, Maine Music Society, L/A Arts, and The Maple Room. The Franco American Heritage Center hosts musical performances from world renowned pianists to symphony.

And Museum L/A celebrates the industrial history of the area.

• The Oxford Plains Speedway is ideal for those who enjoy NASCAR racing and is home each July to the “Oxford 250.”

• The McLaughlin Foundation Paris is one of the most beloved gardens and arboretums in Maine.

It was started in 1936 and is full of wildflowers, perennials and 98 varieties of lilac.

• A wildlife viewing blind at the southern end of the White Mountain National Forest near Bethel now offers visitors an

opportunity to observe a 25-acre wetland complete with wildlife.

• Maine’s history is on display at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore.

The 430-acre farm presents rural life during post-Civil War days from the perspective of those who actually lived at the time.

• The 1870 Sunday River Bridge near Newry is one of Maine’s most photographed and painted covered bridges. continued on page 48

Naturally, no Maine region would be complete without a good oldfashioned country fair and Maine’s Lakes and Mountains features three of the oldest and best— the Oxford County Fair in early September, the Farmington Fair in late September, and the Fryeburg Agricultural Fair in early October.

While many visitors arrive in the Maine’s Lakes and Mountains with the idea of spending most of their time in, on or near water, they soon discover there is much more to do.

Some of the region’s most popular activities and attractions include: • Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum, modeled after a 1900’s taxidermy shop, is where Maine’s rich outdoor sporting history, traditions and personalities come alive in Oquossoc, the heart of Maine’s fishing and hunting since the mid 1800’s.

• Maine Wildlife Park in Gray is home to over thirty species of native wildlife. You’re guaranteed to see a moose!. Walk along nature trails and tour expansive gardens.

• The Stanley Museum in Kingfield celebrates F.E. and F.O. Stanley, the manufacturers of the Stanley Steamer automobiles, with displays of steam cars from 1905, 1910 and 1916. It also features the work of their sister Chansonetta, a well-known photographer of rural Maine.

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Family Fun starts here at Kokatosi!

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Boating & Fishing on 5 mile long Crescent Lake Boat Rentals Dock Space

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Vistors Fees Most campgrounds will charge a fee when you have visitors at their properties. We ask that you consider the expense of operating a camping facility, including the cost of utilities, pools, restrooms, insurance, safety concerns and the overall added strain on the entire property when visitors are present. Most of the time pools, playgrounds and restrooms are available to visitors for only this modest visitor fee. So we hope you will understand that visitor fees are just the price of admission to the parks facilities. Thank you.

Four Seasons Camping Area • PO Box 927 • Naples, ME 04055 (207)693-6797 • Visit us on-line at: www.fourseasonscampingarea.com Route 302 Naples 04055 • Coordinates 43 59.374N, 70 38.947W Family Owned and Operated for Over 30 Years • Open Mid-May to Mid-October

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• The Farm and House Museum in Wilton houses a collection of shoemaking and farm tools, an extensive bottle collection, an exhibit featuring Sylvia Hardy, Maine’s Giantess and memorabilia of G.H. Bass, the originator of Bass Shoe.

• The Cascades in Rangeley is an impressive natural gorge and waterfall and nearby Small Falls has a stairway built along the Sandy River for exceptional views.

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• Maine’s Paper & Heritage Museum in Livermore Falls teaches the history of the paper industry along the Androscoggin River and its surrounding communities, offering educational programs and events to the public.

We invite you in to learn how paper is made.

• The Nordica Homestead Museum in Farmington is the 1857 homestead of 19th-century opera singer Lillian Nordica and features spectacular gowns, stage jewelry, opera scores and personal items.

• The Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary Lewiston is a 372-acre preserve considered one of New England’s largest bird and smallanimal sanctuaries.

• The Shaker Museum in the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village of New Gloucester is the last Shaker community in the country.

Shaker furniture, inventions, early American tools, tin and woodenware, textiles and fancy goods are displayed.

• Oxford Casino - table games and slot machines.

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Reservations Are Important

Peak weeks in the summer are from the close of school until Labor Day. During this time most campgrounds encourage reservations and some have minimum requirements for holiday weekends and heavily booked vacation weeks.

Although you may find a campsite available if you travel without reservations, we urge you to call ahead if you have certain dates and accommodations in mind. Be sure you understand reservation and refund policies for the campground. These are necessary so the campground can plan appropriately and facilitate other requests. We hope your visit will be pleasurable and that you will return again soon.

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Looking for an active outdoor adventure or a peaceful family retreat? Maine’s Lakes and Mountains have something for everyone.

Canoe and kayak in our pristine rivers and lakes, explore our seven nature preserves and six state parks, reel in a world-class landlocked salmon, picnic by a waterfall or simply relax by the lake listening to the loons. The options are endless!

Request our travel planner and find a full list of campgrounds and activities at

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Regional events WindhAM SuMMerfeSt – third Saturday in June

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AnnuAL Moxie feStivAL in LiSbon fALLS – celebrates the mystique of the beverage with a parade and activities – early July

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MoLLyockett dAyS – held on the Bethel Common – always the third weekend in July cASco dAyS – the largest festival in the Sebago lakes Region, always the 4th week of July

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oxford county fAir – a great, local Maine fair – the second week in September norLAndS Living hiStory center in Livermore Falls – autumn celebration – late September MAine LAkeS breWfeSt in cASco – late September fryeburg fAir – a top attraction in Maine featuring a large midway, agricultural exhibits and racing – early October

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Of course, with the ocean so predominate, it’s only natural much of the recreational activities in the region center on the sea—from puffin watching to whale watching, from deep-sea fishing to lobster bakes on remote islands.

Some of Maine’s most famous “clam shacks” are also found here and, of course, lobster, fresh fish and ‘chowdah’ are always on the menu.

In addition, there are numerous fishing villages such as Camden, Boothbay Harbor, Five Islands, and Belfast where you can go right out on the pier and watch the lobster and the fish brought in daily. In fact, in many spots you can choose the lobster that looks just right for your evening meal.

The Mid-coast is also home to Maine’s historic windjammer fleet and the schooners can be found nestled alongside lobster boats and pleasure crafts in both Rockland and Camden.

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While the Mid-coast is known primarily for its rocky coast, some of the most beautiful and sandy beaches in Maine are found at Reid State Park in Georgetown and at Popham Beach. Reid State Park features nearly a mile and a half of sand beaches, dunes, marshes, ledges and ocean, plus a warm saltwater pond for swimming.

Not all activities are water-related, of course. There are art galleries galore throughout the Mid-coast Region, and antique shops and small handcrafted jewelry and knick-knack stores are everywhere. There are flea markets and garage sales; there are auction barns and auction houses, and the region offers some of the most diverse, interesting and memorable art galleries in Maine.

Two of Maine’s most famous festivals — Windjammer Days held each June in Boothbay Harbor, and Rockland’s Lobster Festival held each August — are found in the Mid-coast Region and there are numerous strawberry festivals, church suppers, bean hole suppers and chowder dinners to please even the most discerning of visitors.

While there is plenty to see and do here, most of the fun is exploring on your own. However, here are a few opportunities to get you started: continued on page 60

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There’s More to Maine Acadia National Park www.nps.gov/acad Alliance of Trail Vehicles of Maine www.atvmaine.org Baxter State Park www.baxterstateparkauthority.com Bicycle Coalition of Maine www.bikemaine.org Cruise Maine www.cruisemaineusa.com Golf Maine Association www.golfme.com Maine Association of Sea Kayaking Guides And Instructors www.maineseakayakguides.com Maine Birding www.mainebirding.net Maine Department of Agriculture www.getrealmaine.com Maine Department of Conservation Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.maine.gov/doc/parks Maine Department of Inland Fisheries And Wildlife www.maine.gov/ifw Maine Department of Marine Resources www.maine.gov/dmr/index.htm Maine Department of Transportation www.exploremaine.org Maine Innkeepers Association www.maineinns.com Maine Island Trail Association www.mita.org Maine Merchants Association www.mainemerchants.org Maine Office of Tourism www.visitmaine.com Maine Professional Guides Association www.maineguides.org Maine Restaurant Association www.mainerestaurant.com Maine Snowmobile Association www.mesnow.com Maine Sporting Camps Association www.mainesportingcamps.com Maine Tourism Association www.mainetourism.com Maine Windjammer Association www.sailmainecoast.com Maine Youth Camping Association www.mainecamps.org © MECOA

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OCEAN FRONT

• Ocean Front Tent & RV Sites • Large Seasonal Sites • Sandy Beach for Swimming • Well-Appointed Cabins • Wi-Fi Access • Dig Clams on Miles of Sand Flats at Low Tide • Rocky Ledges for Fishing • Cooked Lobster Delivered to Your Site • Boat Ramp for Launching Kayaks, Canoes or Small Motor Boats • Online Reservations Online ns io Res er vat

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Near the Ocean in Coastal Damariscotta

Scheduled Summer Activities & Events

Quiet, Wooded Sites on Pemaquid Lake

Locally Owned and Operated

Rental Cabins and Cottages

Pool • Jacuzzis • Sauna Swimming • Fishing Rec Hall • Playgrounds Rental Boats, Canoes and Kayaks

Large Store with Snack Bar and Lobsters • Wood • Ice 3-Way Hook-ups • Lakeside, Hillside &Wooded Sites Insect Control

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• The Theater Project in Brunswick is a great place to take children for a special afternoon or evening of theater. The 80-seat theater features “live” actors and plenty of fun.

• The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath includes indoor and outdoor exhibitions and features paintings, ship models, carvings, boats and other marine artifacts.

• Owls Head Transportation Museum includes a collection of historic aircraft, automobiles and engines. During the summer and fall, special exhibits are on display and include everything from WWI aircraft to early Corvettes.

• Eagle Island in South Harpswell is located about three miles off the coast. The summer home of North Pole explorer, Admiral Robert E. Peary, the island is equipped with a pier so visitation is possible for picnickers, nature enthusiasts and history buffs.

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• The Woolwich Historical Society Museum depicts life as it was 80 to 200 years ago displayed in a farmhouse of the period and a post and beam barn.

• The Maine State Prison Showroom in Thomaston features furniture, novelty items of a nautical nature and ship models all hand made by inmates.

• The Musical Wonder House in Wiscasset—which calls itself “Maine’s Prettiest Village”— includes a collection of restored antique musical boxes, player pianos and related items displayed in fine period settings in an 1852 sea captain’s mansion.

• The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland ranks among the finest regional art museums in the nation.

The collection includes many works by the Wyeth family and other major American artists from Colonial times to the present.

• The Boothbay Railroad Village is a great family spot. You can experience a steam train ride which includes a special treat known as ‘Kissing Bridge,’ and wends its way through a peaceful village and beautiful gardens. There is also an outstanding exhibit of more than 50 antique vehicles.

• Colonial Pemaquid is situated on a point of land at the mouth of the Pemaquid River in Bristol. Archeological excavations have unearthed 14 foundations of 17th- and 18th-century structures. Fort William Henry is adjacent to the settlement site.

• The Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport is a village of eight buildings, and the finest collection of marine art in Maine.

• The Fort Knox State Historic Site in Stockton Springs is a splendid example of granite craftsmanship. Construction began in 1844 and continued for 25 years. The fort was built to protect the Penobscot River Valley, and the structure, including spiral staircases of granite, have remained in excellent shape for more than a century.

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Rockland, August. A country fair by the sea!

Brunswick, Sept.. Celebration of the arts for all ages. Music, hands on art, workshops and dance.

Union Fair / Maine Wild Blueberry Festival, August. Join

Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta in Damariscotta October.

us at this classic event celebrating agriculture in the state of Maine.

The fairgrounds are nestled amoung the rolling hills and beautiful farmlands in Union, Maine. There are activities and entertainment for

A week of Pumpkin events such as the Pumpkin Drop, Parade, and Regatta. Don’t forget to visit all of the giant carved pumpkin!

Did you Know?

An unsuccessful attempt at establishing a permanent English settlement in the New World was at the location now known as Popham Beach.

Sir George Popham led the expedition in 1607.

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Kennebec & Moose River Valleys The Kennebec & Moose River Valley is best known for fertile farmlands, countless lakes, streams and ponds, and the historically imprtnat Kennebec River. While all types of outdoor activities abound throughout the valley, whitewater rafting on many of the beautiful rivers that f low through this region is especially important.

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Families are especially attracted to this region because of the many opportunities to fish, canoe, hike or bike.

Sightseeing, a major item on most people’s agenda, as well as antique hunting, shopping at the numerous vegetable stands and garage sales are found on many of the area’s back roads.

State fairs are a staple of the region and one of the largest is the Skowhegan State Fair in August. It is the oldest continuously operating state fair in the country.

History also plays an important role in the Kennebec and Moose River Valley. For instance, Maine’s capital city — Augusta — while the second smallest in the United States (only Montpelier, Vermont, has fewer residents) — offers tours of several museums, historic homes and the oldest surviving wooden fort in New England.

Speaking of history, Gardiner and Hallowell are quaint river towns now considered antique centers. Both

feature brick sidewalks and turn-of-the-century lampposts that remind visitors of a bygone era and invite them to sample several interesting restaurants, boutiques and art galleries.

In addition, a major roadway — Route 201 — follows the trail Benedict Arnold took during his march to Quebec in 1775. A beautiful ride, especially during the late summer and early fall, 201 will take you to the northern portion of this region, which is mostly owned by the paper companies that manage Maine’s huge forest industry.

Once there, you’ll discover The Forks, a major outdoor and whitewater rafting area lying at the confluence of the Dead River from the west and the Kennebec River from the east. More than a dozen whitewater rafting outfits are now housed in The Forks.

Route 201 then pushes north to the Canadian border at Jackman — a four-season recreational area heavily involved in whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking.

There are several things to see and places to visit in this region. They include: • The Blaine House in Augusta, built in 1833, was given to the state in 1919 to be used as the Governor’s mansion. continued on page 66

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BEAVER BROOK CAMPGROUND On Androscoggin Lake

Open May 10 - CD

Kids' Water Park

Heated pool, 2 tubular waterslides 26 feet tall and over 100 feet of tube, seated warming area with jets and zero entry splash zone with dancing jets, and a large patio.

Theme Weekends and Special Events.

See our complete listing on line.

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Trailer & Cabin Rentals

New England's 1st Disc Golf Course

Located midway between Augusta and Lewiston only 3 miles off Rt. 202.

From the North: I-95, take Exit 109 Augusta. Follow Rt. 202 west 13.7 miles to our sign. Turn right onto Back Street and follow signs. From the South: I-95, Exit 75 Auburn.

Follow Rt. 202 east 19.5 miles to our sign. Turn left onto Back Street and follow signs.

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8 Square Mile Lake • Sandy Beach Great Fishing • Boat /Recreation Rentals Water Park • Playground •Boat Ramp Mini Golf • Bounce House • Game Room Horseshoes • Games and Crafts Saturday Night Entertainment

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• The State House in Augusta was designed by noted Boston architect Charles Bulfinch and built in 1829.

• The Maine State Museum in Augusta houses some of the most historic artifacts in Maine, especially those associated with the Native Americans who lived in the area. A small admission fee is required. No cost to students and educational groups.

• Old Fort Western in Augusta is New England’s oldest surviving wooden fort. Costumed museum teachers interpret 18th-century military, settlement, trade and family life in the original main house built in 1754.

• The L.C. Bates Museum in Hinkley is known for its exhibits of natural history housed in a 1903 school building. Collections include natural history, Americana, art, archeology and ethnology.

• Fort Halifax in Winslow was the oldest blockhouse in the United States before it was destroyed in an April flood in 1987. A reconstructed blockhouse — which includes many of the original timbers — now stands on the Fort’s original site.

• The Pittsfield Train Depot Museum features Civil War, railroad, and Lance House Hotel memorabilia.

• Arnold’s Landing in Solon is the site of Benedict Arnold’s camp.

• Moxie Falls, one of Maine’s highest waterfalls (96-foot drop) located two miles north of The Forks.

• The Waterville Opera House is home to local, national and international theater, music and film performances.

• Colby College Museum of Art in Waterville emphasizes American Art and collections by John Marin and Alex Katz.

Regional Information May Be Found By Visiting www.kennebecvalley.org www.visitmaine.com Local Holiday and Special Events Live Theater and Art Performances

Annual Whatever Family Festival on the Kennebec River

from Augusta to Gardiner— features parades, food, water sports and water races—late June.

Pittston Fair—agricultural fair with a midway—end of June. Old Hallowell Days—parade, crafts, music—mid-July.

Central Maine Egg Festival in

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Days—late July.

Richmond

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bake, chicken bar-b-que, logging events, circus and more—late July.

Skowhegan State Fair—top attraction— early August.

Common Ground Country Fair in Unity—a true agricultural

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DownEast & Acadia The DownEast & Acadia Region is extremely diverse with a beautiful and dramatic coastline as well as inland areas with rich forests, meandering rivers and sparkling lakes carved out by the receding glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age. The region boasts everything from the 1,530-foot Cadillac Mountain—the highest point on the eastern seaboard north of Rio de Janeiro— to the beauty of Passamaquoddy Bay, the first place the sun rises in the U.S. to the natural splendor of Grand Lake. We also have more lighthouses (24!) than any other region in Maine.

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eafaring traditions and culture are still thriving in many of the coastal towns and villages. Whale watching, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing and

to visit Blue Hill itself with its small town charm and lovely shops and galleries.

As you enter the region from the west, you will cross over the brand new Penobscot Narrows Bridge. This engineering marvel also boasts an observatory, over 400 feet high, from which you can see the entire region. Accessible from Fort Knox, you will not want to miss the view from the top. After you cross the bridge, you will enter the town of Bucksport. Folklore buffs might want to stop at the historic cemetery in town to see the grave of Jonathan Buck, with the footprint of a witch on his stone.

No Maine destination is as well known or visited as Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island. The secondmost visited national park in the United States, Acadia is an impressive 35,000 acres in area and includes 41 miles of spectacular coastline. Visitors to the park will want to experience the carriage trails, maybe including a stop for popovers and tea in the afternoon. The Park Loop Road is the link to many of the interesting sites located within the park, including Sand Beach and Thunder Hole, a tidal cavern that allows trapped water to create booming water spouts that shoot up to 40 feet in the air. Explore the entire island. Discover Bar Harbor, with its shops, museums, and restaurants, as well as quaint towns such as Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Tremont. You might also like to visit the Schoodic Point and Isle au Haut, two areas of the park not located on Mount Desert Island.

fishing are all part of what make the DownEast & Acadia Region special and our history is preserved through our historic homes, museums and historical societies.

The Blue Hill Peninsula is an area rich in beauty and renowned for its artist community and its rich maritime history. The town of Castine, home to the Maine Maritime Academy, is one of Maine’s historic jewels.

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1219 State Highway 3

1150 Bar Harbor Rd

1470 Bucksport Rd

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Heading further downeast from Mount Desert Island, you will find the Schoodic Peninsula with its towns of Gouldsboro and Winter Harbor.

To the east, explore Milbridge, Harrington and Columbia Falls, quaint villages with rich histories.

Or visit Cherryfield’s National Register Historic District with its 52 architecturally significant buildings from the 1800s.

Nature is also allowed to take center stage here as the land bears native wild blueberries (80 percent of the nation’s wild blueberry crops are raised here) and virgin timber, and the earth sustains an amazing

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range of wildlife, from moose and deer to eagles and puffins.

Numerous quiet trails and treelined lanes often lead to unmatched ocean views, and coastal communities such as Jonesport and Jonesboro offer visitors the opportunity to visit typical fishing piers, nature preserves and even a shellfish hatchery or two. If you love lobster, Jonesport and Beal’s Island are not to be missed.

Situated between the ocean and wide, flat wild blueberry barrens to the north, Machias is the centerpiece of Washington County’s tens of thousands of acres of wild lands and celebrates the blueberry harvest each year in August. Incorporated in 1763, the village’s history goes

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back centuries. It was here, near Fort O’Brien, that the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War took place even before the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. Machias is also the commercial hub of Washington County and the wreath making center of Maine.

The first place in America to see the sunrise is the Way DownEast Region.

The area is ideal for bird watching and moose spotting and you won’t want to miss a visit to Quoddy Head State Park and the candystriped lighthouse on the easternmost point of the U.S. Or cross the bridge into Canada (don’t forget your passport or passport card!) and spend the day visiting FDR’s summer home and grounds on Campobello Island.

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Continuing along Route One, another interesting attraction is a granite monument on the road between the coastal communities of Lubec and Eastport. Placed at the site of the Reversing Falls Park by the National Geographic Society, the monument marks the 45th parallel, the exact midpoint between the equator and the North Pole. Take your picture standing in the middle of the Northern Hemisphere!

Eastport is a thriving community with shops, historic sites and wonderful restaurants. It’s also a great place to take a whale watching cruise and see whales, porpoises, eagles and nature at its most pristine.

Calais, the largest community in the region, was settled in 1770 and is home to the St. Croix Island International Historic Site. There, in 1604, Sieur de Mons and Samuel Champlain settled with about 80 others, making it the first permanent French settlement in the New World.

Make sure to stop en route to visit the St. Croix Island International Historic Site overlooking the site of that settlement.

If you enjoy hunting and fishing you won’t want to miss a visit to Grand Lake Stream. It is world famous for excellent fly fishing and there are Registered Maine Guides who can take you to the best spots.

Some Places to visit: • The Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor features Maine Native American archaeology, history and culture.

• The Natural History Museum at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor features dioramas depicting the plant and animal life of coastal Maine.

Heated Pool • Wooded Sites • Metered Propane • Playground • All Facilities Store • Shuttle Service • Public Beach within Walking Distance • Woodalls • Free Wi-Fi Sunday Services • AAA Approved • Honeywagon • 50-30-20 amp service available

• The Wendell Gilley Museum of Bird Carving in Southwest Harbor offers everything from miniature waterfowl to life size owls, from carving demonstrations to wildlife art exhibits. continued on page 74

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57 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, ME 04605 Full Hookups • 50 Amps • Laundry • Wifi Propane • Pool • Shuttle Weekly • Monthly • Seasonal Rates Groups & Big Rigs Welcome

© MECOA

We understand and appreciate that pets are often an important part of camping families.

Please call ahead to be sure the campground you choose has a pet policy that works for you.

207-667-3600 • Owners Jim & Liz Awalt

info@timberlandacresrvpark.com www.timberlandacresrvpark.com

Many campgrounds in Maine allow pets. Management has to be sensitive to non-pet owners comfort levels when formulating their properties rules.

Here are some examples of rules you might expect: 1. Keep pets on a short leash at all times.

2. Carry proof of vaccinations.

3. If you leave, take your pet with you.

4. Pick up after your pet and properly dispose of all pet waste in trash receptacles.

5. If your pet misbehaves, it is your fault and you may be asked to leave.

6. For health and safety reasons pets are not allowed in pool and playground areas.

Your cooperation and understanding will help.

Thank you.

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Oceanfront Camping and Cabins Overlook Cadillac Mountain and Flanders Bay

• Located on “The Quiet Side” near Schoodic Acadia National Park • Waterfront & Shaded Sites • Swimming & Kayaking • Lobster & Seafood Next Door • 1 DAY FREE w/Week • Wi-Fi • Electric, Water and Full Hookups

Mountainview Campground

2695 Hwy Route 1, Sullivan, ME 04664

207-422-6408

www.flandersbay.com

207-853-4471

Cottages

Web Site: EastportMaine.com Email: BasilPottle@yahoo.com

Your Host: Basil Pottle

16 Norwood Road, Eastport, ME 04631

RV Sites • Tent Sites • 9 Cottages • Motel Laundromat • Showers & Rest Rooms Full Hookups (W/S/E/CTV) Wi- Fi • Fishing Dock • Boat Launching Gift Shop • Lounge • Dining Room

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Wings, Waves and Woods on Deer Isle (Weekend before Memorial Day), Downeast Birding Festival in Whiting (Memorial Day Weekend) and the Acadia Birding Festival on Mount Desert Island (2nd weekend in June).

Lupine Festival, Deer

Isle / Stonington, 3rd weekend in June.

Music Festivals visit

www.downeastacadia.com

Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival, last weekend in July.

Bucksport Bay Festival, last full

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International Festival, Calais,

early August.

Wild Blueberry Festival, 3rd Weekend in August, Machias.

Blue Hill Fair—Labor Day Weekend.

Pirate Festival —Eastport, 2nd weekend in September.

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Regional Information May Be Found By Visiting www.downeastacadia.com www.visitmaine.com

Day at Pleasant Point Reservation near Eastport, Early August.

There’s only one part of Maine that is home to Acadia National Park, Roosevelt Campobello International Park, an island mountain that looks over the sea, more than 25 lighthouses, a coastline dotted with charming towns and villages, an outdoor recreation playground filled with sweet smelling fir and spruce and what seems like a million ponds, lakes and streams. Historic sites, state parks, shops galleries, museums and kid’s attractions await in what many say is the most scenic and authentic part of Maine. Learn more at www.downeastacadia.com or 1-888-622-3602

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200 species of birds and plenty of moose.

• The Mt. Desert Oceanarium is located in two locations and children and adults may enjoy the close-up views of Maine’s watery “denizens” and get to know them up close in the “Touch Tank” and at the lobster hatchery.

• Lubec—the easternmost town in the United States—features West Quoddy State Park. The 485-acre site located right on Maine’s bold coast offers hiking trails and picnic areas with views of Canada, Grand Manan Island, whales and sea birds. Here you will find the highly photographed, red-striped West Quoddy Head Light.

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• Columbia Falls is home to the Ruggles House, an 1818 showplace, built by Judge Thomas Ruggles.

• The Burnham Tavern Museum in Machias was built in 1770 and is the oldest building in eastern Maine and the only one with a Revolutionary War history. It was the meeting place for the men who gathered to fight the first naval battle of the war.

• Moose-horn National Wildlife Refuge features more than 22,000 acres of hills, streams, lakes, bogs and marshes. It is open to hiking and nature watching of more than

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• The Waponahki Museum and Resource Center in Perry features old photos of Passamaquoddy Indians, old basketry and crafts, as well as mannequins formed by individuals of the tribe.

• Roque Bluffs State Park is a great picnic area featuring a fresh water pond and 900 yards of sandy beach. There is also a great playground, restrooms and pedestal grills.

... you CAN get there from here!

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Balsam Cove Campground • 286 Back Ridge Rd. Orland, ME 04472 mailing address: PO Box C • East Orland, ME 04431 Easy Access off Rte 1 • Open May 15 - Sept. • MC, Visa, & Discover 207-469-7771 • 1-800-469-7771 • www.balsamcove.com

* In the Heart of Acadia National Park * We offer tent, water & electric and full hook-up sites or try one of our camp cabins!

Wooded sites for tents and pop-ups Water & electric service (20, 30 & 50 amp.)

Picnic tables and fire rings at each site

Free Wi-Fi Free Cable TV

Large heated pool with slide and kiddy pool Full hook-up sites with shade for large RV’s Pull-thru’s and dumping station

Camp Cabins are attractively tucked into the trees

(sleeps 5, elec. lights, refrigerator, and gas grill) Laundry & Clean Restrooms with Free Hot Showers Ice, Wood, Groceries, Candy, Gifts, Ice Cream, Live Lobsters & LP Gas Four-acre Recreation Field, Playground, Horseshoes, Badminton, Volleyball & Basketball Island Highlights include Hiking, Biking, Swimming, Boat Excursions, Whale Watching, Shopping and Dining Free Public Transportation throughout Mount Desert Island Visit our Web Site at: www.smugglersdencampground.com or e-mail us at: email@smugglersdencampground.com

Phone: 207-244-3944

P.O. Box 787, Route 102, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679

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Katahdin • Moosehead • Highlands Welcome to the Maine Highlands the natural wonder of Maine. A place where the pathways are yours to create. Where adventure is not choreographed and the wilderness of the land is not just a memory.

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wo of Maine’s most spectacular natural assets are located within the scenic “The Maine Highlands” region. The 40-mile long Moosehead Lake, and the majestic and challenging mile-high Mt. Katahdin at Baxter State Park attract outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

Though it has many aspects of the great wilderness, it is in fact a working forest supplying fiber for many of the products you use on a daily basis. The Maine Highlands region offers some of the finest camping, fishing, boating, hiking and hunting anywhere.

Spectacular views and impressive panoramas can be found throughout the region, but nothing is more spectacular than Baxter State Park. Left in perpetuity to the state by Gov. Percival Baxter, the 200,000-acre forest preserve is a massive tract of land traversed by remote hiking trails and dominated by Mt. Katahdin.

The park is also famous for its Maine wildlife — bears, moose, eagles and deer — and the fact it marks the beginning of the 2,050- mile Appalachian Trail.

Another must-see location is in nearby Brownville Junction. Gulf Hagas, as it is known, is a 3-mile gorge often called the “Grand Canyon of the East.”

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One of the major communities in this part of the region — Millinocket — has a rich history of papermaking and lumbering and several museums allow visitors to appreciate and understand that part of Maine’s history.

While in the Katahdin-area, you might want to visit: • The Ambejejus Boom House on Ambejejus Lake in Millinocket offers insights into the old days of papermaking.

• The Lumberman’s Museum in Patten depicts the golden days of the logger and lumberjack.

• The Millinocket Museum includes artifacts and collections relating to period appliances, money and Native American craftwork.

• The Northern Timber Cruisers Antique Snowmobile Museum is located in Millinocket and offers the history of early snowmobiling in the Katahdin region.

• Our newly designated scenic byway, on Route 11 from Grindstone (northeast of Millinocket) to Patten.

If Mt. Katahdin dominates one third of this extensive region, another third of the area is dominated by Moosehead Lake. More than 40-miles long and up continued on page 78

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Regional Information May Be Found By Calling 800-91-MOOSE or visit www.themainehighlands.com www.visitmaine.com MooseMainea in Greenville—a monthlong celebration that includes a Mooseterpiece Craft Fair, Mooseantics, May and June.

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Cool Sounds Concerts and Artisans Market in Bangor June and July—Free!

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Living History Days at Leonard’s Mills—at the Maine Forest & Logging Museum—first weekend after Fourth of July.

Bangor State Fair—features a large

midway, agricultural exhibits, racing— last week in July.

American Folk Festival in Bangor — late August.

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8 Katahdin Shadows Campground Medway 9 Lily Bay State Park

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to 20 miles wide in some areas, the lake’s picturesque shoreline includes everything from bogs to sandy beaches. The largest lake in New England, Moosehead is dotted with islands and ringed by high mountains that offer great opportunities for picnics, scenic vistas and photographs.

Greenville, nestled at the southern tip of Moosehead Lake, serves as base camp for many guide services, outfitters, canoe renters and rafting adventurers. It’s also the largest seaplane base in New England, and hundreds of seaplanes buzz into Greenville for the International Seaplane Fly-in Weekend in September.

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Another natural attraction at Moosehead Lake is Mt. Kineo, a 700-foot-high peninsula connected to the east shore of Moosehead, though sometimes that piece of land is covered by water. Once the home of an exclusive and stately summer resort, Mt. Kineo is another great site for picnics, exploring and adventure. Kineo is a mountain of rhyolite that the Native Americans used to make their arrowheads. It is about a one-mile boat ride to Kineo from the west shore of Moosehead in Rockwood.

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• Annual Forest Heritage Days in Greenville—Early August (see Moosehead Chamber website for description).

Naturally, camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing and exploring are major components of any visit to the Moosehead Lake area. There are plenty of outdoors and wilderness adventure centers open to assist in planning family trips, and you might even consider going on a moose safari—but, remember, pack only your camera— no shooting allowed.

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For a wide variety of shopping, explore the twin cities of Brewer and Bangor. Of course, shopping is not all there is to do in the twin cities. For example, there are several unusual restaurants located on Bangor’s waterfront and music often fills the air as boats make their way up and down the Penobscot River.

Just across the bridge from Bangor, is the city of Brewer. Filled with unique shopping and dining experiences, the city is a mixture of historical sights and monuments.

Stop by Chamberlain Freedom Park to experience a tribute to General Chamberlain, and read his famous quotes.

One of the most impressive sights in Bangor is a 31-foot, 21⁄2ton statue of Paul Bunyan that is probably one of the most photographed monuments in Maine. You will certainly want to have your picture taken standing

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next to the statue. Everyone does!

Look carefully in Bangor and you might just find the 1854 Italianate Villa home of Stephen King. It’s not hard to spot, really, because an iron fence featuring eerie cutouts and figures of animals surrounds it.

There are several downtown tours of Bangor available that bring the history of the city to life and that allow you to visit many of the spectacular homes built by logging barons more than 100 years ago.

• Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway, located in Bangor.

• Bangor City Forest and the Orono Bog Boardwalk, one of Bangor’s hidden gems. A National Natural Landmark, the bog walk is an educational opportunity for all ages.

• The Cole Land Transportation Museum features 200 Maine antique land transportation vehicles. It features the nation’s most complete collection of snow removal equipment and fire engines, farm equipment, a unique military collection, trains, cars, wagons, sleighs, sleds and carriages.

• The Maine Forest and Logging Museum (Leonard’s Mills) is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the Maine woods in one of Maine’s oldest historical sites.

• The University of Maine Museum of Art in Bangor is a fine arts museum exhibiting work by nationally and internationally known artists. The University of Maine also has collections on display at their campus in Orono.

• Maine Discovery Museum located in Downtown Bangor is the largest Children’s Museum north of Boston.

Just up the road from Bangor is the main campus of the University of Maine at Orono. Impressive collections are on display in the many museums located right on campus and in Downtown Bangor at the University of Maine Art Museum.

Other attractions in the Bangor area include:

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Near Hiking , Mtn. Bike Trails & Whitewater Rafting • Heated Pool Gameroom • Playground • Athletic Field • Free Weekend Hayrides Guest Lobby with Amenities (books, games, puzzles) Trailer Life Enclosed Pavilion w/Kitchen available for Groups 8.5/9.5/8 Store • Ice • Firewood • Picnic Tables and Fireplaces Modern Restrooms • Free Hot Showers • Laundromat Large Level RV Sites • 22 Full Hook-ups Secluded Tent Sites • Group Tenting Areas Cabins & Camping Hutniks

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nown simply to Mainers as “The County,” it is larger in area than the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined and is dotted with rolling farmlands that produce more than 40 million bushels of potatoes each year.

Some highlights of “The County” are: • Market Square Historic Business District — in Houlton, that includes 28 architecturally significant structures dating from 1885 to 1910.

• The Oakfield Railroad Museum is located in the original railroad station in Oakfield and takes visitors back in time to the 19th century and the beginning of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad in 1891.

The region blends several distinct cultures including a strong Acadian Heritage, a Swedish Colony, two Native American tribes and an Amish community.

On Maine’s northern border, the St.John River Valley is home to local voices that carry a Francoise lilt, and menus boast traditional offerings of ploys and pot en pol.

• Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum located on US Route 1 in Littleton. Pot luck suppers, annual car show and dances.

Outdoor enthusiasts especially love “The County” because it offers unlimited opportunities for hiking, fishing, unrivaled canoe trips and whitewater rafting during spring runoff and some of the best cycling trails in the North East.

• The 16 buildings in the Acadian Village in Van Buren are furnished with period furniture and other artifacts dating from 1790-1900.

While Presque Isle and Caribou are the commercial centers of “The County,” much activity is centered in smaller towns such as Fort Fairfield, which hosts the annual Potato Blossom Festival, and New Sweden which celebrates its Swedish heritage with a traditional Sommerfest each summer.

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• Caribou’s Nylander Museum features geological collections, and collections of local butterflies, moths, mounted birds and animals.

• The Fort Kent blockhouse was constructed in 1839 for the bloodless Aroostook Border War. The site was part of a more extensive fortification and contains a small museum.

• The Reed Art Gallery at the University of Maine at Presque Isle features the work of Maine and Canadian artists.

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MAINE SIGNS SIGNS MAINE Maine’s “Billboard Law” is Maine’s “Billboard Law” is intended to preserve the intended to preserve the state’s scenic resources, but it state’s scenic resources, but it affects the directional affects the directional information available to travelers. You’ll probably information available to travelers. You’ll probably need to look harder to find your way. To avoid need to look harder to find your way. To avoid confusion, we suggest the following: confusion, we suggest the following: • Get directions before you leave. Brochures and web • Get beforedirections, you leave.and Brochures and web sitesdirections usually include campground sites usually include directions, and campground owners will be happy to tell you how to reach them. owners will be happy to tell you how to reach them.

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• Be sure to carry a recent map.

• Use available information centers.

• Use available information centers.

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Thank you for your understanding, and for keeping VACATIONLAND safe for your future vacations.

Thank you for your understanding, and for keeping VACATIONLAND safe for your future vacations.

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Houlton Potato Feast Days— includes parade, dances, store sales, a fun run, and more -late August.

Lille Classic Music Festival in Lille Village/Grand Isle—chamber music by groups from near and far—early September.

Fairs, Festivals, Local Holiday and Special Events

Presque Isle State Fair— midway and agricultural exhibits—early Aug.

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acationers and visitors will discover an impressive and surprising array of activities and natural beauty in Maine. There is truly something for everyone. Maine is divided into “Regions” in the GUIDE, and each Region has its own characteristics and allure. Whether you seek a faster-paced vacation with lots of activities and attractions nearby, or a slower-paced relaxing vacation just enjoying nature and scenery—Maine has it all.

Geographical differences around the state are impressive. Maine’s 3478-mile coastline is a major attraction and a vista of sandy beaches contrasted by the rugged rockbound shoreline. Here you will discover coves and harbors and the towns and villages of coastal Maine that are as diversified as the coast itself. Traveling Coastal U.S. Route 1 from Kittery to Eastport—with stops along the way—would be a vacation experience to remember while discovering the magnificent beauty of the coast as well as the incredible contrasts. The southern coastal regions boast miles of sandy beaches.

Many attractions, great restaurants, antiquing and flea markets, artists and artisans, and countless shopping opportunities and factory outlets can be enjoyed.

Among the most popularly visited towns are York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, Portland and Freeport.

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Maine’s Mid-coast Region is more diversified in not only its coastline, but its development and lifestyle as well.

Sandy beaches— with a few exceptions near the Bath area—are generally shorter and more intermingled with the rocky coast, coves and harbors. A noticeable contrast is evident when visiting harbors; lobster and fishing boats are contrasted by harbors of beautiful privately owned power and sailboats. Commercially owned excursion boats await you. Commercial attractions are fewer, but quaint villages have an allure all their own. Diversified accommodations, dining and shopping are available. Popularly visited towns include Bath, Brunswick, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Searsport and Bucksport.

The region offers an appealing mixture of natural beauty and a slower pace but plenty to see and do.

Maine’s northern most coast includes many smaller, quiet communities contrasted by the hub of activity of the Ellsworth—Bar Harbor—Acadia National Park area. The contrasts here are incredible. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are among the most popularly visited areas in the state, and with good reason because of the natural and commercial activities available.

Traveling northeast along the coast, continue to discover Maine’s “Downeast” as it is popularly called.

Smaller villages and scenic coves continue to contrast with a rugged, rocky coastline. There are fewer extensive facilities for visitors. However, you will find Machias, Eastport and Calais—on the Canadian border—

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ready and anxious to host travelers.

While in this area, another popularly visited area is Lubec— home of the famous red and white striped West Quoddy lighthouse— and Campobello Island—home of President F. D. Roosevelt’s summer estate.

Leaving the coastal region, U.S. Route 1 continues to travel north along the Canadian border through the eastern edge of Aroostook County. Here you have seemingly entered yet another world. “The County” for decades was world famous for its potatoes and many farms still grow countless acres of potatoes while other farmers have started growing other crops in demand. In a good part of the region, the spanses of flat open fields are impressive. These are particularly beautiful during August when all the potato blossoms are in bloom. The cities and towns of Houlton, Presque Isle, Caribou, Fort Fairfield and Fort Kent offer pleasing facilities for visitors. There are many smaller lakes and river waterways in the region. Westward and southward leads to the northern end of the famous Allagash Wilderness Waterway—a naturalist’s delight.

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Traveling southwest from Greenville and south from Jackman you will discover “The Forks” and the Kennebec River— one of the most popular whitewater rafting areas in the state along with the Millinocket area. The primary road in the region is Route 201.

Moving southward and staying in the western part of Maine, will lead through the Kennebec Valley continued on page 89

Traveling south from Aroostook County, there are choices to be made in the Medway-Millinocket area.

To the west is Maine’s “Wilderness Region” and Baxter State Park.

Or continue south to the city of Bangor which offers travelers most everything they would need or want to find. The Bangor area is a central location for day trips to either popular Moosehead Lake to the west or the Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park area to the east. From Bangor, traveling south will lead to central Maine— Waterville, the Capital City of Augusta and Lewiston-Auburn.

Moosehead Lake—Maine’s largest lake— and the region offer another gateway to Maine’s wilderness and Baxter State Park. The communities of Greenville, Rockwood and Jackman provide facilities for travelers.

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National Scenic Byways Maine is criss-crossed with miles and miles of scenic highways and back roads that lead from the mountains to the ocean, from quiet inlet bays to secluded wooded glens set back far into the endless forests and woodlands for which Maine is so well known. In fact, the Federal Department of Transportation through its National Scenic Byways Program has officially designated four Maine roadways as Scenic Byways and gave one—the Acadia Byway—its highest honor as an All- American Road. The four roadways, and the description given each by the National Scenic Byways Committee are as follows:

The Acadia Byway accesses Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island. Captivating vistas will surround you from craggy shorelines and granite-capped mountains to crystal lakes and old growth forests. This island is perfect for exploring, with extensive carriage roads and hiking trails giving access to all areas of Acadia National Park.

The Old Canada Road Scenic Byway is a snapshot in time. Tracing the route of generations of travelers between Maine and Quebec, this segment of Route 201 is one of the most beautiful in the northeast. This scenic corridor winds right alongside the Kennebec River, Wyman Lake, the Dead River and vast working forests. Due to its remote and unspoiled character, this is a spectacular place.

The Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway is composed of Route 17 and Route 4 and runs through the mountains of western Maine. The route offers fantastic vistas of the rugged mountains and cascading rivers and streams. The area has a rich history from ancient settlers to the logging industry that shapes its character today.

The Schoodic Scenic Byway travels through one of the last frontiers on the eastern seaboard (along Route 1 and 186 from Sullivan to Prospect Harbor). This region has many protected and private lands that are maintained as open space and agriculture to reveal an unspoiled and “real” Maine. Pass through a working landscape of lobstering, clamming, blueberry barons and timberland.

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Region—home of many beautiful lakes and rivers—and continue into Maine’s Western Lakes and Mountains Region. (Primary roads are Route 2, Route 202, Route 302 and Route 26.) The region is a contrast of larger towns and tiny towns, beautiful lakes and rivers, and rugged foothills and mountains. Both geographically and commercially, the region is one of contrasts. The northern area of the Rangeley area contrasts with the western Bethel area (close to the New Hampshire boundary) and to the more southern Sebago-Long Lake area.

Sebago Lake, Maine’s second largest lake, is another hub of activity. The Windham-Naples-Bridgton areas offer accommodations and facilities for the very popular Sebago-Long Lake area.

In addition to many lakes, canoeing the Saco River is a major attraction.

Plus the area is easily accessible from either Portland, Maine or North Conway, New Hampshire.

A number of popular areas have been mentioned in providing this overview of Maine. A sense of the state’s geographical and commercial contrasts is evident. Not included are many towns and noteworthy points of interest and side trips. Wherever you may choose as a destination, you should have the vacation of a lifetime.

Here you may truly get “out of the rush” if you choose, and just enjoy some quality peace and quiet.

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Maine has 63 lighthouses, many of which are accessible by land.

Listed here are a few of the most popular ones to visit. These are arranged geographically from south to north.

CURTIS WEEMAN

See www.visitmaine.com/attractions/sightseeing_tours/lighthouse Nuble Light, Cape Neddick—North end of York Beach. Located 1.1 miles off Route 1A at the end of Nubble Road. Built in 1879.

Portland Head Light

Portland Head Light, Portland—Adjacent to Fort Williams State Park.

May be reached from US 1 on 1A, 77 and the Shore Road to Cape Elizabeth.

Built in 1791 by direction of George Washington.

Pemaquid Point Light, Pemaquid—Western side of Muscongus Bay. May be reached from US 1 on Route 130. Built in 1827.

Marshall Point Light, Port Clyde—East side of Port Clyde Harbor. May be reached from Thomaston by US Rt. 1 and 131 to Port Clyde. Built in 1832 and rebuilt in 1857.

© BRIAN F. SWARTZ

Owls Head Light, Owls Head—South of Rockland Harbor. From Rockland, follow Route 73 south. Built in 1826.

Prospect Harbor Point Light

Bass Harbor Head Light, Mt. Desert Island—Southwest point of Mt. Desert Island. May be reached from Ellsworth by following Routes 3/102 to Bass Harbor. Built in 1858.

Prospect Harbor Point Light, Prospect Harbor—Schoodic Peninsula on east side of the inner harbor. Follow Route 186 to Prospect Harbor.

Built in 1850 and rebuilt in 1891.

West Quoddy Head Light, Lubec— Easternmost point in the United States. Reached by following Route 189 just south of Lubec. Built in 1807 and rebuilt in 1858.

CURTIS WEEMAN

Maine Camping Guide • 2013

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A Few of Maine’s Great Hiking Trails

© MECOA

South Coast • Beaches

Kennebunkport—Cape Arundel and Blowing Cave: 4 miles of shore and road walk featuring Spouing Rock and Blowing Cave.

Scarborough—Scarborough Marsh Nature Center: Rt. 9. 1 mile of marsh walk.

Wells—Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge: Rt. 9. 1 plus mile walk along river, through fields and woods.

Portland • Freeport

Freeport—Wolf Neck Woods State Park: 2 plus miles.

Western Lakes & Mountains Brownfield—Burnt Meadows Mountain: 1.3 miles.

Fryeburg—Starks Mountain: ½ mile.

Lovell—Sabattus Mountain: ½ mile to top.

Rangeley & Davis Plantation— Kamankeag Pond Trail: 4 miles to old RR bed, passes pond.

Mid-Coast

Boothbay Harbor—Appalachee Trail: outskirts of town.

Georgetown—Reid State Park: 4 miles.

Owls Head — Owls Head Transportation Museum and Nature Trail.

Woolwich—Montsweag Preserve: 1½ mile trail, 45 acres.

Kennebec Valleys

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Katahdin • Highlands

Moosehead

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Elliotsville Plantation—Barren Mountain: 3.9 miles—Boarstone Mountain: 2 miles—Big Wilson Cliffs/Little Wilson Falls: 2.4 miles.

Gulf Hagas—Brownville Junction: Rugged 8 mile loop.

Grand Falls Plantation— Passadumkeag Mountain: 4½ miles.

Aroostook County

Castle Hill—Haystack Mtn: Rt. 163. Picnic area and trail to summit. Mars Hill—1.6 miles.

Mount Chase—3.8 miles.

Down East & Acadia

Bar Harbor—Acadia National Park: Includes Cadillac Mountain and 200 miles of hiking trails. Easy walking and steep climbs included.

For more information please visit www.mainetrailfinder.com

To others, wilderness camping means driving, flying, or walking into a remote destination where supplies and services are either limited or not available. A few campgrounds do border on this type of camping experience.

© MECOA

Wilderness camping in Maine may mean different things to different folks. To some, tenting or camping at a smaller, more remote campground may mean “roughing it.” Campfires, lanterns, campfire cooking, and the surroundings may be the ideal. Perhaps combine this with a little hiking, fishing, boating or reading—and this is enjoying life “away from it all.” An advantage to this type of camping is that generally other people, some supplies and services, and a community may be available.

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River

Canaan—Chase Hill: ½ miles.

The Forks and Moxie Gorge— Moxie Falls: 1½ miles round trip loop. Hike through woods and on marked trails.

Winthrop—Mount Pisgah: 1 mile.

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Beddington—Maine Forest Station: extensive wilderness trails.

Cherryfield—Town Park and Weald Bethel: extensive wilderness trails.

Ellsworth—Birdsacre Sanctuary (Stanwood Homestead Museum): 40 acres.

Franklin—Schoodic Mountain: Rt. 200 NE. Trail starts between 2 small bridges and leads to fire tower.

Lubec—Quoddy Head State Park.

Pembroke—Reversing Falls: 140 acres park with trails and picnic area.

However, planning and preparedness are advised to campers “going it on their own.” In the great North Maine Woods, thousands of acres of land are partially accessible by dirt roads used by logging trucks. The perimeters of Baxter State Park also generally abut undeveloped areas.

Supplies and services are limited. Good supplies and a strong understanding of the challenges that may be encountered are mandatory. A true wilderness camping experience may be the ultimate, but only advised for the prepared.

The choices are unlimited; it is strongly recommended that you match your expectations and experience with your planning. Whatever your choices, the North Maine Woods—often considered the Alaska of the east coast—is a memorable, sought after challenge and experience.

Perhaps being so tough to get to has its own rewards!

Maine Campground Owners Association • CampMaine.com

Bold names have display ads. Red names are Seasonal RV sites only. (Call for more inforamtion.)

Abol Bridge Campground ......................78 T2R10 Golden Rd Mile 18.5 • Millinocket, ME 04462 (207) 447-5803 • 45.835275; -68.967200 info@abolcampground.com

Bayley’s Camping Resort .................14,19 275 Pine Point Rd • Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 883-6043 • 43.547949; -70.355188 info@bayleys-camping.com • www.bayleys-camping.com

Camp Eaton ...........................................14 750 York St Rt 1A • York Harbor, ME 03911 (207) 363-3424 • 43.145802; -70.627455 matt@campeaton.com • www.campeaton.com

Acres of Wildlife Campground........38,45 60 Acres of Wildlife Rd • Steep Falls, ME 04085 (207) 675-2267 • 43.818114; -70.634336 office@acresofwildlife.com • www.acresofwildlife.com

Beach Acres Campground ...............14,28 563 Post Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-5612 • 43.290950; -70.587018 beachacres@beachacres.com • www.beachacres.com

Cape Neddick Oceanside CG.................14 63 Shore Rd • Cape Neddick, ME 03902 (207) 363-4366 • 43.186803; -70.604805 info@capeneddick.com • www.harbourview.com/

Airline Lodge & Snack Bar .....................70 Rt 9 & Rt 193 Township 22 • Beddington, ME 04622 (207) 638-2301 • 44.828053; -68.091656 info@airlinesnackbar.com • www.airlinesnackbar.com

Bears Den RV Park .................................14 117 Bears Den Rd, Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-6220 • 43.3070063; -70.649849 bearsdenpark@gmail.com • www.bearsdenpark.com

Allagash Gateway Campsite....................78 Star Route 76 Box 675 • Greenville, ME 04441 (207) 723-9215 • 45.882124; -69.222635 bscanlin1@yahoo.com • www.allagashgatewaycamps.com

Beaver Brook Campground .............63,64 1 Wilson Pond Rd • North Monmouth, ME 04265 (207) 933-2108 • 44.288472; -70.075408 camp@beaver-brook.com • www.beaver-brook.com/

Cedar Haven Family Campground....32,35 39 Baker Rd • Freeport, ME 04032 (207) 869-5026 • 43.886101; -70.090078 info@cedarhavenfamilycampground.com www.cedarhavenfamilycampground.com

Apache Campground .............................14 165 Bernier Rd • Sanford, ME 04073 (207) 324-5652 • 43.440616; -70.710530

Beaver Dam Campground ...............14,23 551 School St • Berwick, ME 03901 (207) 698-2267 • 43.290219; -70.787488 camp@beaverdamcampground.com • www.beaverdamcampground.com

Apple Valley Campground .....................14 Rt 109 • Acton, ME 04001 (207) 636-2285 • 43.522307; -70.886103 Arndt’s Aroostook River Lodge & CG ....84 95 Parkhurst Siding Rd • Presque Isle, ME 04769 (207) 764-8677 • 46.722811; -67.951374 clare@arndtscamp.com • www.arndtscamp.com Aroostook State Park ..............................84 87 State Park Rd • Presque Isle, ME 04769 (207) 768-8341 • 46.615741; -68.008386 www.maine.gov/doc/parks Augusta West Resort...............................64 183 Holmes Brook Lane • Winthrop, ME 04364 (207) 377-9993 • 44.283997; -69.966227

Augustawestkampground@fairpoint.net • augustawestkampground.com

Augusta/Gardner KOA ...........................56 30 Mallard Drive • Richmond, ME 04357 (207) 582-5086 • 44.151884; -69.869853 Augustakoa@gmail.com • www.koa.com/campgrounds/augusta Balsam Cove Campground ..............70,75 286 Back Ridge Rd • Orland, ME 04472 (800) 469-7771 • 44.548180; -68.673573 michelle@balsamcove.com • www.balsamcove.com Balsam Woods Campground ...........78,80 112 Pond Rd • Abbot, ME 04406 (207) 876-2731 • 45.211617; -69.478114 info@balsamwoods.com • www.balsamwoods.com Bar Harbor Campground ................70,73 409 State Hwy 3 • Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (207) 288-5185 • 44.430360; -68.264188 www.thebarharborcampground.com Bar Harbor Camping Resorts-Mt Desert Narrows ..69,70 1219 State Hwy 3 • Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (207) 288-4782 • 44.417917; -68.337036 barharborcampingresorts@equitylifestyle.com www.barharborcampingresorts.com Bar Harbor Camping Resorts-Narrows Too ..69,70 1150 Bar Harbor Rd • Trenton, ME 04605 (207) 667-4300 • 44.438555; -68.369405 barharborcampingresorts@equitylifestyle.com www.barharborcampingresorts.com Bar Harbor Camping Resorts-Patten Pond ..69,70 1470 Bucksport Rd • Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-7600 • 44.556903; -68.564322 barharborcampingresorts@equitylifestyle.com www.barharborcampingresorts.com Bar Harbor KOA ....................................70 136 County Rd • Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (888) 562-5605 • 44.421350; -68.364121 barharbor@koa.net • www.barharborkoa.net

Bethel Outdoor Adventure & CG .................38 121 Mayville Rd US Rt 2 • Bethel, ME 04217 (800) 533-3607 • 44.418402; -70.796387 info@betheloutdooradventure.com • www.betheloutdooradventure.com Big Moose Inn Cabins & Campground, Inc......78 Baxter State Park Rd • Millinocket Lake, ME 04462 (207) 723-8391 • 45.731908; -68.838175 info@bigmoosecabins.com • www.bigmoosecabins.com Birch Point Campground .......................84 33 Birch Point Lane • Island Falls, ME 04747 (207) 463-2515 • 46.035496; -68.199533 edpoint@fairpoint.net • www.birchpointcampground.com Black Brook Cove Campground .............38 291 Wilsons Mills Rd • Errol, ME 03579 (207) 486-3828 • 44.928805; -70.970275 info@blackbrookcove.com • www.blackbrookcove.com Blueberry Pond Campground .........32,34 218 Poland Range Rd • Pownal, ME 04069 (207) 688-4421 • 43.909859; -70.142882 fun@blueberrycampground.com • www.blueberrycampground.com Bradbury Mountain State Park ...............32 528 Hallowell Rd • Pownal, ME 04069 (207) 688-4712 • 43.899040; -70.179186 www.maine.gov/doc/parks Branch Lake Camping Area....................70 180 Hanson Landing Rd • Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-5174 • 44.629880; -68.563609 bgraves@midmaine.com • www.branchlakecamping.com Brandy Pond Park ..................................38 522 Roosevelt Trail Rt 302 • Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-3129 • 43.967924; -70.587200 brandypondpark@yahoo.com • www.brandypondpark.com Bridgton Marina Inc. .............................38 3 Obelazy Ln • Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 647-2931 • 44.062955; -70.684789 justeasycamping@yahoo.com http://mysite.verizon.net/vzevhgjd/justcamping/ Bunganut Lake Camping Area ...............14 116 Anderson Rd • Lyman, ME 04002 (207) 247-3875 • 43.505706; -70.695236 bunganut@roadrunner.com • www.bunganutlakecampingarea.com Camden Hills RV Resort .................56,61 30 Applewood Rd • Rockport, ME 04853 (866) 617-8464 • 44.182076; -69.118013 info@morganrvresorts.com • www.morganrvresorts.com Camden Hills State Park ........................56 280 Belfast Rd • Camden, ME 04843 (207) 236-3109 • 44.230207; -69.047356 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

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Chewonki Campground.........................56 235 Chewonki Neck Rd • Wiscasset, ME 04578 (207) 882-7426 • 43.956720; -69.719182 campcontact@chewonkicampground.com www.chewonkicampground.com Christies Campground & Cottages ........78 83 Christies Camp Rd • Newport, ME 04953 (800) 688-5141 • 44.829245; -69.238345 www.christiescampground.com Cobscook Bay State Park ........................70 40 South Edmunds Rd • Edmunds Township, ME 04628 (207) 726-4412 • 44.839258; -67.151396 www.maine.gov/doc/parks Colonial Mast Campground ...........38,43 1 Colonial Mast Rd • Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-6652 • 43.994489; -70.643893 info@colonialmast.com • www.colonialmast.com Cupsuptic Lake Park & CG ...................38 Rt 16 960 Wilson Mills Rd • Adamstown Township, ME 04964 (207) 864-5249 • 45.012792; -70.831668 info@cupsupticcampground.com • www.cupsupticcampground.com Deer Farm Campground ........................38 495 Tufts Pond Rd • Kingfield, ME 04947 (207) 265-4599 • 44.998099; -70.190935 deerfarmcamps@tds.net • www.deerfarmcamps.com Desert Dunes of Maine CG....................32 95 Desert Rd • Freeport, ME 04032 (207) 865-6962 • 43.858185; -70.156735 info@desertofmaine.com • www.desertofmaine.com Dixons Coastal Maine Campground ..14,27 1740 Rt 1 • Cape Neddick, ME 03902 (207) 363-3626 • 43.219834; -70.610868 info@di•onscampground.com • www.di•onscampground.com Dummer’s Beach Campground ..............38 Dummers BeachLane Fire Lane 9 • Weld, ME 04285 (207) 585-2200 • 44.666100; -70.446512 lhshreve@aol.com • www.dummersbeach.com Durham Leisure Center (DLC) ..............32 24 Leisure Lane • Durham, ME 04222 (207) 353-5535 • 43.935424 ; -70.111629 dlcmaine@gmail.com • www.dlcmaine.com Family N Friends Campground.......38,49 140 Richville Rd • Standish, ME 04084 (207) 642-2200 • 43.767866; -70.535350 info@familynfriends.com • www.familynfriends.com Flagg’s RV Resort .............................14,25 68 Garrison Ave • York Beach, ME 03910 (866) 617-8464 • 43.156792; -70.625325 info@morganrvresorts.com • www.morganrvresorts.com Flat Rock Bridge Family Camping ....14,1 21 Flat Rock Bridge Rd • Lebanon, ME 04027 (207) 339-9465 • 43.346428; -70.964555 camping@flatrockbridge.com • www.flatrockbridge.com Floods Cove, LLC ..................................56 Ames Island • Friendship, ME 04547 (207) 832-6237 • 43.968753; -69.367159 capnames@roadrunner.com • www.floodscove.com

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ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF MEMBER CAMPGROUNDS

Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds

Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds Bold names have display ads. Red names are Seasonal RV sites only. (Call for more inforamtion.)

Forest Ridge Campground & RV Park .... 70 2 Our Way • Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 664-7070 • 44.591215; -68.36866 forestridgecampground@gmail.com www.forestridgecampground.com

Holden Family Campground .................70 108 Main Rd • Holden, ME 04429 (207) 989-0529 • 44.763390; -68.702273 holdenfamilycampground@roadrunner.com www.holdenfamilycampground.com

Four Seasons Camping Area ............38,44 1741 Roosevelt Trail • Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-6797 • 43.989251; -70.649089 info@fourseasonscampingarea.com www.fourseasonscampingarea.com

Homestead By The River “Family” CG...14,26 235 New County Rd • Biddeford/Saco, ME 04005 (207) 282-6445 • 43.541040; -70.516037 info@homesteadbytheriver.com www.homesteadbytheriver.com

Freeport Village Campground ................32 11 Doten Lane • Freeport, ME 04032 (207) 865-9227 • 43.870261; -70.134103

Honey Run Beach & Campground ........38 456 East Shore Rd • Peru, ME 04290 (207) 562-4913 • 44.449102; -70.406653 hrbc456@gmail.com • www.honeyruncampground.com

Freeport/Durham KOA ...................32,34 82 Big Skye Lane • Durham, ME 04222 (888) 562-5609 • 43.929195; -70.152180 freeportkoa@hotmail.com • www.freeportkoa.com

Indian Pond Campground......................64 1675 Indian Pond Rd • Indian Stream TWP, ME 04985 (800) 371-7774 • 45.353720; -69.868307

Frost Pond Camps ..................................78 Frost Pond • Ripogenus Dam, ME 04441 (207) 852-4700 • 45.901599; -69.182765 info@frostpondcamps.com • www.frostpondcamps.com

Jackman Landing Campground..............64 582 Main St • Jackman, ME 04945 (207) 668-3301 • 45.634911; -70.262456 jackmanlandingllc@yahoo.com

Granger Pond Camping Area .................38 27 Kamp Lane • Denmark, ME 04022 (207) 452-2342 • 43.964742; -70.792559 cadyhouse1@verizon.net • www.grangerpond.com

Johns Four Season Accommodations ......64 37 Johns St • Jackman, ME 04945 (207) 668-7683 • 45.619592; -70.250269 johns4se@hotmail.com • www.johnsfourseasons.com

Gray Homestead Oceanfront................56 21 Homestead Rd • Southport, ME 04576 (207) 633-4612 • 43.814305; -69.653506 grays@gwi.net • www.graysoceancamping.com

Jo-Mary Lake Campground....................78 RT 11 • Millinocket, ME 04462 (207) 723-8117 • 45.516; -68.924845 jomarycampground@northmainewoods.org www.northmainewoods.org

Green Valley Campground .....................64 1248 Cross Hill Rd • Vassalboro, ME 04989 (207) 923-3000 • 44.408700; -69.631613 greenvalley1@fairpoint.net • www.greenvalleycampground.us Greenland Cove Campground................84 East Grand Lake • Danforth, ME 04424 (207) 448-2863 • 45.688524; -67.858672 brenda@madiganestates.com • www.mainerec.com/gcc Greenlaws-RV-Tenting ...........................70 Airport Rd • Stonington, ME 04681 (207) 367-5049 • 44.170990; -68.685820 Gregoire’s Campground..........................14 697 Sanford Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-3711 • 43.324083; -70.612548 camping@maine.rr.com • www.mainecoastcamping.com Hadley’s Point Campground ..........70, 72 33 Hadley Point Rd • Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (207) 288-4808 • 44.439242; -68.316142 www.hadleyspoint.com Heavenlee Acres Campground ........14,18 75 Cemetery Rd • Lebanon, ME 04027 (207) 457-1260 • 43.437003; -70.874740 heavenlee@metrocast.net • www.heavenleeacres.com Hebron Pines RV & Golf .......................38 400 Buckfield Rd • East Hebron, ME 04238 (207) 740-2179 • 44.213276; -70.342297 Hemlock Grove Campground .........14,22 1299 Portland Rd • Arundel, ME 04046 (207) 985-0398 • 43.410413; -70.521417 hemlockcg@roadrunner.com www.hemlockgrovecampground.com Hermit Island Campground ............55,56 6 Hermit Island Rd • Phippsburg, ME 04562 (207) 443-2101 • 43.728766; -69.850443 info@hermitisland.com • www.hermitisland.com/ Hid’n Pines Family Campground .. BC,14, 17 8 Cascade Rd • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 934-2352 • 43.524311; -70.380769 info@hidnpines.com • www.mainefamilycamping.com

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Katahdin Shadows Campground ....78,81 118 Katahdin Shadows Dr • Medway, ME 04460 (800) 794-5267 • 45.616112; -68.553152 katshadcamp@midmaine.com • www.katahdinshadows.com Keene’s Lake Family Campground..........70 70 Keene’s Lake Rd • Calais, ME 04619 (207) 454-2022 • 45.111136; -67.168488 keeneslakecampground@yahoo.com Kokatosi Campground ....................38,41 635 Webbs Mills Rd • Raymond, ME 04071 (207) 627-4642 • 43.962442; -70.462329 kokatosi@pivot.net • www.kokatosicampground.com Lake Pemaquid, Inc. ........................56,60 100 Twin Cove Lane • Damariscotta, ME 04543 (207) 563-5202 • 44.030997; -69.461896 lakepem@tidewater.net • www.lakepemaquid.com Lake St. George State Park......................64 278 Belfast Augusta Rd • Liberty, ME 04949 (207) 589-4255 • 44.397961; -69.347545 www.maine.gov/doc/parks Lakeside Pines Campground...........38,50 54 Lakeside Pines Rd • Bridgton, ME 04057 (207) 647-3935 • 44.087844; -70.697629 www.lakesidepinescamping.com Lamoine State Park.................................70 23 State Park Rd • Lamoine, ME 04605 (207) 667-4778 • 44.455729; -68.298202 www.maine.gov/doc/parks Libby’s Oceanside Camp .................14,17 725 York St • York, ME 03909 (207) 363-4171 • 43.146887; -70.626325 ndavidson@maine.rr.com • www.libbysoceancamping.com Lily Bay State Park .................................78 Lily Bay Rd • Beaver Cove, ME 04441 (207) 695-2700 • 45.569434; -69.564761 www.maine.gov/doc/parks Little Ossipee Lake Campground ...........14 440 Sokokis Trail • Waterboro, ME 04030 (207) 247-5875 • 43.591589; -70.712975 mbozza@comcast.net • www.southernmainecamping.com

Littlefield Beaches Campground .....38,49 13 Littlefield Lane • Greenwood, ME 04255 (207) 875-3290 • 44.396650; -70.681946 info@littlefieldbeaches.com • www.littlefieldbeaches.com Lobster Buoy Campsites .........................56 280 Waterman Beach Rd • So. Thomaston, ME 04858 (207) 594-7546 • 44.024710; -69.123425 lobsterbuoycampsites@gmail.com www.lobsterbuoycampsites.com Loon’s Haven Family Campground.38,51 RT 114 • Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-6881 • 43.950750; -70.600855 reservations@loonshaven.com • www.loonshaven.com Martin Stream Campground ..................38 1 Martin Stream Rd • Turner, ME 04282 (207) 740-2240 • 44.25499; -70.291530 martinstreamcamp@aol.com www.martinstreamcampground.com Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park & CG ....................78 1553 Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park Rd Mattawamkeag, ME 04459 (888) 724-2465 • 45.509708; -68.329384 info@mwpark.com • www.mwpark.com Meadowbrook Camping ..................56,59 33 Meadowbrook Rd • Phippsburg, ME 04562 (207) 443-4967 • 43.842013; -69.837136 dorr.jamie@gmail.com • www.meadowbrookme.com Meadowledge RV Resort ........................14 430 Rte 1 • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 934-7622 • 43.285240; -70.594179 www.meadowledge.com Megunticook Campground by The Sea.... 56,61 620 Commercial St • Rockport, ME 04856 (866) 617-8464 • 44.158083, -69.083861 info@morganrvresorts.com • www.morganrvresorts.com Mic Mac Cove Campground ..................56 210 Mic Mac Lane • Union, ME 04862 (207) 785-4100 • 44.205638; -69.249334 micmaccovecampground@msn.com www.micmaccampground.com Moorings Oceanfront RV Resort..........56 US Rt 1 191 Searsport Ave • Belfast, ME 04915 (207) 338-6860 • 44.429787; -68.970203 mooringscamp@yahoo.com • www.mooringscamp.com/ Moosehead Family Campground............78 312 Moosehead Lake Rd Rt 15 • Greenville, ME 04441-0307 (207) 695-2210 • 45.436480; -69.589792 mail@mooseheadcampground.com www.mooseheadcampground.com More to Life Family Campground ..........64 533B Winthrop Ctr Rd • Winthrop, ME 04364 (207) 395-4908 • 44.299756; -69.925587 more2lifecampgrd@fairpoint.net www.moretolifecampground.com Mount Blue State Park ...........................38 299 Center Hill RR1 Box 610 • Weld, ME 04285 (207) 585-2347 • 44.712679; -70.418192 www.maine.gov/doc/parks Mount Desert Campground ...................70 516 Sound Drive • Mount Desert, ME 04660 (207) 244-3710 • 44.365303; -68.317961 mdcg@me.com • www.mountdesertcampground.com Mountainview Campground ...........70,23 2695 Hwy Rt 1 • Sullivan, ME 04664 (207) 422-6408 • 44.500939; -68.148845 info@flandersbay.com • www.flandersbay.com My Brothers Place ..................................84 659 North St • Houlton, ME 04730 (207) 532-6739 • 46.170257; -67.840607 mybrotherspl@aol.com • www.mainerec.com/mybro.html

Maine Campground Owners Association • CampMaine.com

Bold names have display ads. Red names are Seasonal RV sites only. (Call for more inforamtion.)

Nadeau’s Nest .........................................14 244 Upper Guinea Rd • Lebanon, ME 04027 (207) 339-9593 • 43.396910; -70.912609 ehartford@PNGUSA.net

Parks Pond Campground........................70 827 Airline Rd • Clifton, ME 04428 (207) 843-7267 • 44.798460; -68.594594 parkspond@gmail.com • www.parkspondcampground.com

Naples Campground ........................38,42 295 Sebago Rd Rt 114/11 • Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-5267 • 43.949845; -70.600215 info@naplescampground.com • www.naplescampground.com

Paul Bunyan Campground ..............78,81 1862 Union St • Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 941-1177 • 44.831165; -68.883957 www.paulbunyancampground.com

Natanis Point Campground....................38 19 Natanis Point Rd • Chain of Ponds Twnshp, ME 04936 (207) 297-2694 • 45.358761; -70.699071 natanispointcampground@gmail.com www.natanispointcampground.com

Peaks-Kenny State Park ..........................78 401 State Park Rd • Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 (207) 564-2003 • 45.258264; -69.261412 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Nere Beach Family Campground ....14,16 38 Saco Ave • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 934-7614 • 43.515051; -70.380374 Imaineco@maine.rr.com • www.nerebeach.com Nesowadnehunk Campground ...............78 Turnpike Rd • Millinocket, ME 04462 (207) 458-1551 • 45.019968; -69.070839 info@nesowadnehunk.com • www.nesowadnehunk.com Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort ..64,67 1771 Route 201 • The Forks, ME 04985 (800) 765-7238 • 45.265671; -69.994801 info@northernoutdoors.com www.NorthernOutdoors.com Northport Travel Park Campground.......56 14 Chelsea Lane • Northport, ME 04849 (207) 338-2077 • 44.351036; -68.969488 www.northportcampground.com Ocean View Park Inc ..............................56 817 Popham Rd Popham Bch • Phippsburg, ME 04562 (207) 389-2564 • 43.741835; -69.790940 www.oceanviewparkpophammaine.com Old Mill Marina Campground ...............84 88 Old Main St • Eagle Lake, ME 04739 (207) 444-7529 • 47.040935; -68.586347 atheriault@eaglelakesportingcamps.com • www.oldmillmarina.com Old Orchard Beach Campground ...14,20 27 Ocean Park Rd • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 934-4477 • 43.507978; -70.414030 relax@gocamping.com • www.gocamping.com Old Quarry Ocean Adventures, Inc. .......70 130 Settlement Rd • Stonington, ME 04681 (207) 367-8977 • 44.173916, -68.641368 info@oldquarry.com • www.oldquarry.com Orr’s Island Campground .......................56 44 Bond Point Rd • Orr’s Island, ME 04066 (207) 833-5595 • 43.772270; -69.969863 camping@orrsisland.com • www.orrsisland.com Outdoor World - Moody Beach Resort ........14 266 Post Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-4586 • 43.279656; -70.595274 mbmgr@equitylifestyle.com • www.thousandtrails.com Palmyra Golf Course and Campground ..78,81 147 Lang Hill Rd • Palmyra, ME 04965 (207) 938-5677 • 44.854378; -69.350962 help@palmyra-me.com • www.palmyra-me.com Papoose Pond Resort & Campground..38,40 700 Norway Rd • Waterford, ME 04088 (207) 583-4470 • 44.229527; -70.707475 willy@papoosepondresort.com www.papoosepondresort.com Paradise Park Resort ........................14,20 50 Adelaide Rd • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 934-4633 • 43.519433; -70.382118 info@paradiseparkresort.com • www.paradiseparkresort.com

Pejepscook Campground ........................38 569 Main St • Dixfield, ME 04224 (207) 364-6700 • 44.530810; -70.454740 info@pejepscook.com • www.pejepscookcampground.com Penobscot Outdoor Center Campground ..... 78 Baxter State Park Rd • Millinocket, ME 04462 (800) 766-7238 • 45.727811; -68.833331 info@neoc.com • www.neoc.com Pine Grove Campground & Cottages .....78 HCR 86 Box 107 • Medway, ME 04460 (207) 746-5172 • 45.665062; -68.562483 jefflong2463@live.com • www.pinegrovecampgroundandcottages.com Pinederosa Campground .................14,28 128 North Village Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-2492 • 43.268762; -70.624425 info@pinederosa.com • www.pinederosa.com Pleasant Hill Campground..............77,78 45 Mansell Rd • Hermon, ME 04401 (207) 848-5127 • 44.848177; -68.877478 info@pleasanthillcampground.com • www.pleasanthillcampground.com Pleasant Lake Camping Area ..................70 371 Davis Rd • Alexander, ME 04694 (207) 454-7467 • 45.061214; -67.491967 kdavis@ccpwireless.com Pleasant Mountain Camping Area ..........38 Mountain Rd Fire Lane 53 • Denmark, ME 04022 (207) 452-2170 • 43.963292; -70.756373 pleasantmtcamp@yahoo.com www.pleasantmountaincamping.com Pleasant River Campground ...........38,44 800 West Bethel Rd • West Bethel, ME 04286 (207) 836-2000 • 44.398487; -70.866555 pleasantriver@roadrunner.com • www.pleasantrivercampground.com Pleasant River RV Park ...........................70 11 West Side Rd • Addison, ME 04606 (207) 483-4083 • 44.601290; -67.737447 hperry1953@gmail.com Point Sebago Resort.........................38,47 261 Point Sebago Rd • Casco, ME 04015 (800) 655-1232 • 43.930054; -70.543113 dtoms@pointsebago.com • www.pointsebago.com/ Poland Spring Campground ...........37,38 128 Connor Lane • Poland Spring, ME 04274 (207) 998-2151 • 44.043931; -70.374917 dhwight@polandspringcamp.com • www.polandspringcamp.com Potter’s Place Adult Park .........................14 89 Baker’s Grant Rd • Lebanon, ME 04027 (207) 457-1341 • 43.440877; -70.879258 potterspl@metrocast.net • www.pottersplacecampground.com Powder Horn Family Camping Resort...IC,14,17 48 Cascade Rd • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 934-4733 • 43.528017; -70.387873 info@mainecampgrounds.com • www.mainecampgrounds.com Pumpkin Patch RV Resort...............78,81 149 Billings Rd • Hermon, ME 04401 (207) 848-2231 • 44.816464; -68.902249 rvoffice@pumpkinpatchrv.com • www.pumpkinpatchrv.com

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Pushaw Lake Campground .............77,78 110 Villa Vaughn Rd • Orono, ME 04473 (207) 945-4200 • 44.896399; -68.759171 pushawlakecampground@yahoo.com www.pushawlakecampground.net Range Pond Campground ...............38,49 94 Plains Rd • Poland, ME 04274 (207) 998-2624 • 44.042712; -70.345425 rpcg88@aol.com • www.rangepondcamp.com Rangeley Lake State Park ........................38 HC 32 Box 5000 • Rangeley, ME 04357 (207) 864-3858 • 44.932421; -70.709917 www.maine.gov/doc/parks Recompence Shore Campsites .........31,32 134 Burnett Rd • Freeport, ME 04032 (207) 865-9307 • 43.831110; -70.066599 info@freeportcamping.com • www.freeportcamping.com Red Apple Campground ..................13,14 111 Sinnott Rd • Kennebunkport, ME 04046 (207) 967-4927 • 43.390762; -70.492956 redapple@roadrunner.com www.redapplecampground.com Red Barn Campground ..........................70 602 Main Rd • Holden, ME 04429 (207) 843-6011 • 44.754520; -68.659954 info@redbarnmaine.com • www.redbarnmaine.com River Run Canoe & Camp .....................38 191 Denmark Rd • Brownfield, ME 04010 (207) 452-2500 • 43.956953; -70.881131 theparkers@fairpoint.net • www.riverruncanoe.com Riverbend Campground ..................38,42 1540 Route 106 • Leeds, ME 04263 (207) 524-5711 • 44.320078; -70.121524 inquiries@riverbendcampgroundmaine.com www.riverbendcampgroundmaine.com Riverside Park Campground ...................14 2295 Post Rd US 1 • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-3145 • 43.343390; -70.562164 info@riversidefamilycamping.com www.riversidefamilycamping.com Saco/Old Orchard Beach KOA........14,27 814 Portland Rd • Saco, ME 04072 (800) 562-1886 • 43.534268; -70.427023 sacokoa@aol.com • www.sacokoa.com Sagadahoc Bay Campground ..........56,59 9 Molly Pt Lane • Georgetown, ME 04548 (207) 371-2014 • 43.772525; -69.758645 pat@sagbaycamping.com • www.sagbaycamping.com Salmon Falls River RV Resort & CG ............. 14 44 Natural High Rd • Lebanon, ME 04027 (207) 339-8888 • 43.339214; -70.934121 info@sfrrv.com • www.sfrrv.com Saltwater Farm Campground..................56 47 Kalloch Lane • Cushing, ME 04563 (207) 354-6735 • 44.061653; -69.197927 sfc@midcoast.com • www.saltwaterfarmcampground.com Salty Acres Campground ........................14 277 Mills Rd • Kennebunkport, ME 04046 (207) 967-2483 • 43.401865; -70.432322 info@saltyacrescampground.com www.saltyacrescampground.com Sand Pond Campground .................14,26 149 Sand Pond Rd • Sanford, ME 04073 (207) 324-1752 • 43.391264; -70.757630 donna@sandpondcampground.com • www.sandpondcampground.com Scott’s Cove Camping Area ..............14,16 356 Brock Rd • Alfred, ME 04002 (207) 324-6594 • 43.516302; -70.698844 scottscove@roadrunner.com • www.scottscovecamping.com

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ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF MEMBER CAMPGROUNDS

Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds

Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds Bold names have display ads. Red names are Seasonal RV sites only. (Call for more inforamtion.)

Seacoast Resort .......................................14 1 Seacoast Lane • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 282-3511 • 43.536283; -70.374509 seacoastrv@seacoastrv.com • www.seacoastresort.com Searsport Shores Ocean Camping...........56 216 West Main St • Searsport, ME 04974 (207) 548-6059 • 44.443022; -68.935941 relax@campocean.com • www.campocean.com Seaview Campground & Cottages...70,73 16 Norwood Rd • Eastport, ME 04631 (207) 853-4471 • 44.917731; -67.003807 basilpottle@yahoo.com • www.eastportmaine.com Sea-Vu Campground........................14,29 1733 Post Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-7732 • 43.327037; -70.576989 seavu@maine.rr.com • www.sea-vucampground.com Sea-Vu West ...........................................14 23 College Drive • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-0785 • 43.311338; -70.593041 info@sea-vuwest.com www.sea-vuwest.com Sebago Lake Family Campground ..........38 1550 Richville Rd • Standish, ME 04084 (207) 787-3671 • 43.839754; -70.617885 rcox@roadrunner.com • www.sebagolakecamping.com Sebago Lake State Park ...........................38 11 Park Access Rd • Casco, ME 04055 (207) 693-6613 • 43.916246; -70.590109 www.maine.gov/doc/parks Sebago’s Crooked River Campground ....38 45 Crooked River Lane • Casco, ME 04015 (207) 655-5383 • 43.941878; -70.556023 info@crookedrivercamping.com • www.crookedrivercamping.com Sebasticook Lake Campground ..............78 52 Tent Village Rd • Newport, ME 04953 (800) 319-9333 • 44.826401; -69.233118 info@mainervpark.com • www.mainervpark.com Seboomook Wilderness Campground ..78,81 2538 Seboomook Rd • Seboomook, ME 04478 (207) 280-0555 • 45.882323; -69.729593 seboomook@hughes.net • www.seboomookwildernesscampground.us Sennebec Lake Campground ..................56 100 Lodge Lane • Appleton, ME 04862 (207) 785-4250 • 44.257659; -69.275196 sennebeclake@aol.com • www.sennebeclake.com Shady Oaks Campground & Cabins ..70,72 32 Leaches Point • Orland, ME 04472 (207) 469-7739 • 44.569796; -68.752766 cuatsorvpk@aol.com • www.shadyoakscampground.com Shamrock RV Park Inc. ...................14,18 391 West St • Biddeford, ME 04005 (207) 284-4282 • 43.443613; -70.411359 welliott@maine.rr.com • www.shamrockrvpark.com Shannons Saco River Sanctuary ..............38 379 Denmark Rd • Brownfield, ME 04010 (207) 452-2274 • 43.964981; -70.873977 info@shannonscamping.com • www.shannonscamping.com Sherwood Forest Campsite .....................56 32 Pemaquid Trail • New Harbor, ME 04554 (800) 274-1593 • 43.871442; -69.516140 robinhood@sherwoodforestcampsite.com www.sherwoodforestcampsite.com Shin Pond Village CG& Cottages .............78 1489 Shin Pond Rd • Mt. Chase, ME 04765 (207) 528-2900 • 46.106506; -68.559516 shinpondvillage@fairpoint.net • www.shinpond.com Shore Hills Campground ................56,58 553 Wiscasset Rd • Boothbay, ME 04537 (207) 633-4782 • 43.904924; -69.619713 camping@shorehills.com • www.shorehills.com

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Silver Springs Campground & Lodging ........14 705 Portland Rd US RT1 • Saco, ME 04072 (207) 283-3880 • 43.518865; -70.427409 Silver-springs@earthlink.net www.silverspringscampgroundandcottages.com Skowhegan/Canaan KOA ................64,67 Rt 2 18 Cabin Rd • Canaan, ME 04924 (207) 474-2858 • 44.769739; -69.543882 skowkoa@yahoo.com • www.smorefuncampground.com Sleeping Bear Camping ..........................78 346 Arab Rd • Lee, ME 04455 (207) 861-2385 • 45.340189; -68.309210 sleepingbearcampground@gmail.com www.sleepingbearcampground.com Smugglers Den Campground ..........70,75 20 Main St Rte 102 • Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 (207) 244-3944 • 44.300948; -68.329295 info@smugglersdencampground.com www.smugglersdencampground.com South Arm Campground .................38,48 62 Kennett Drive • Andover, ME 04216 (207) 364-5155 • 44.745301; -70.838634 camp@southarm.com • www.southarm.com Stadig Campground ...............................14 146 Bypass Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-2298 • 43.346401; -70.561911 stadig@gwi.net • www.stadig.com Stetson Shores Campground ..................78 304 Lakins Rd • Stetson, ME 04488 (207) 296-2041 • 44.872995; -69.132366 stetson@gwi.net • www.stetsonshores.com Stony Brook Recreation ..........................38 Route 2 42 Powell Place • Hanover, ME 04237 (207) 824-2836 • 44.490937; -70.774226 camping@stonybrookrec.com • www.stonybrookrec.com Sunset Point Campground .....................70 24 Sunset Point Rd • Harrington, ME 04643 (207) 483-4412 • 44.589511; -67.784934 kurt0347@aol.com • www.sunsetpointcampground.com The Birches Campground, LLC..............64 201 Norris Point Rd • Litchfield, ME 04350 (207) 268-4330 • 44.227749; -69.950430 birchescamping@gmail.com • www.thebirches.com The Evergreens Campground & Rest ...64,66 202 Ferry St • Solon, ME 04979 (207) 643-2324 • 44.938160; -69.867373 info@evergreenscampground.com • www.evergreenscampground.com The Last Resort ......................................64 11 Last Resort Lane • Jackman, ME 04945 (207) 668-5091 • 45.643582; -70.161217 info@lastresortmaine.com • www.lastresortmaine.com Thorell’s RV Park ....................................78 115 Lily Bay Rd. • Greenville, ME 04441 (603) 859-4011 dthorell@tds.net Timberland Acres RV Park ..............70,73 57 Bar Harbor Rd • Trenton, ME 04605 (207) 667-3600 • 44.507170; -68.388916 info@timberlandacresrvpark.com • www.timberlandacresrvpark.com Townline Camping LLC ........................56 225 Townline Rd • Nobleboro, ME 04555 (207) 832-7055 • 44.160144; -69.470142 www.townlinecamping.com Troll Valley Campground .......................38 283 Red School House Rd • Farmington, ME 04938 (207) 778-3656 • 44.634020; -70.170627 trollvalley@myfairpoint.net • www.trollcampground.com Two Lakes Camping Area ................38,46 215 Campground Lane • Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4851 • 44.117809; -70.465886 twolakes@megalink.net • www.twolakescamping.com

Two Rivers Campground .................64,67 327 Canaan Rd • Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 474-6482 • 44.771516; -69.676481 info@tworvrs.com • www.tworvrs.com Vacationland Campground.....................38 233 Vacationland Rd • Harrison, ME 04040 (207) 583-4953 • 44.138545; -70.676534 info@vacationlandcampground.com www.vacationlandcampground.com Vicki-Lin Camping Area ........................14 70 Weymouth Rd • Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 647-2630 • 44.029547; -70.662178 vicki-lin@roadrunner.com Wagon Wheel RV Resort & CG ......14,25 3 Old Orchard Rd • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (866) 617-8464 • 43.507072; -70.409219 info@wagonwheelrvresort.com • www.morganrvresorts.com Walnut Grove Campground ............13,14 599 Gore Rd • Alfred, ME 04002 (207) 324-1207 • 43.517945; -70.764894 walnutgrove@roadrunner.com • www.walnutgrovecampground.net Wanderin Moose Campground ..............70 69 Leisure Way • Orland, ME 04472 (207) 469-6131 • 44.525844; -68.652569 www.wanderinmoosecampground.com Warren Island State Park ........................56 Warren Island • Lincolnville, ME 04849 (207) 941-4014 • 44.271678; -68.943813 www.maine.gov/doc/parks Wassamki Springs Campground .....32,33 56 Saco St • Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 839-4276 • 43.646650; -70.398288 wassamkisprings@aol.com • www.wassamkisprings.com Wayside Trailer Park ...............................14 41 Long Beach Ave • York Beach, ME 03910 (207) 363-3846 • 43.169069; -70.612008 Wells Beach Resort ..........................14,21 1000 Post Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (800) 640-2267 • 43.303609; -70.585800 www.wellsbeach.com Wild Acres Family Camping Resort..14,25 179 Saco Ave • Old Orchrd Beach, ME 04064 (866) 617-8464 • 43.512596; -70.391873 info@morganrvresorts.com • http://www.morganrvresorts.com Wild Duck Adult Campground ......14,18 39 Dunstan Landing Rd • Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 883-4432 • 43.566118; -70.380216 info@wildduckcampground.com • www.wildduckcampground.com Wilderness Edge Campground ...............78 71 Millinocket Lake Rd • Purchase Township, ME 04460 (207) 447-8485 • 45.6513078; -68.720130 larryanna1@yahoo.com • www.wildernessedgecampground.com Woodland Acres Camp N Canoe .....38,46 33 Woodland Acres Drive • Brownfield, ME 04010 (207) 935-2529 • 43.955462; -70.884374 info@woodlandacres.com • www.woodlandacres.com Yellowstone Park - ME ...........................14 2245 Main St • Sanford, ME 04073 (207) 324-7782 • 43.380766; -70.686878 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park-Yonderhill .64 221 Lakewood Rd • Madison, ME 04950 (207) 474-7353 • 44.798519; -69.749977 camping@yonderhill.com • www.yonderhilljellystone.com York Beach Camper Park ........................14 11 Cappy’s Lane • York Beach, ME 03910 (207) 363-1343 • 43.180012; -70.611092 www.yorkbeachcampingpark.com

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