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Maine Camping Guide

2020 Official State Directory

Detailed Area Maps Local Events & Activities Glamping, RV & Cabin Rentals

Southern Maine’s Finest by the Ocean Only 1/2 Mile from Maine’s Largest Beach - Pine Point/Old Orchard Beach Dedicated to Family Camping Since 1970

Adult Pool/Spa Complex

2 Free Shuttles to the Beach

Rental Trailers

207.883.6043

4 Heated Pools/6 Hot Tubs

Rental Cabins

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275 Pine Point Road Scarborough, ME 04074

Family Activities Program Professional Entertainment 3 Playgrounds 3 Fishing Ponds Spacious 50amp Big Rig Sites On-site Kayaking On-site Restaurants ...and much more! Pet Friendly Open April 24th to October 18th

KOKATOSI CAMPGROUND FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE!

Family Camping on Crescent Lake in the Sebago Lake Region Theme Weekends, Scheduled Activities, Fire Truck and Wagon Rides, Game Room, Boating, Fishing

2 Playgrounds Basketball Court Volleyball Court

Sports Field Bocce Ball Horseshoes Camp Store, Snack Bar, Rec Hall, Beach House, Boat Rentals, 2 Laundromats, Modern Restrooms, Dumping Station, Pumping Service

On-Site Rentals Near the Lake, 3-Way Hook-ups, Wi-Fi Hotspots, Lakefront Canopy Sites ~ Waterfront, Waterview and Wooded Sites

635 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond, Maine 04071

207-627-4642

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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 Dear Campers, I could not be more honored to welcome you to our beautiful state. JANET MILLS GOVERNOR

Here in Maine, you will also find everything you need: untouched wilderness camping in Baxter State Park and Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, along with several amazing state parks for whatever experience you’re looking to have.

229 Center St. • Unit 5 • Auburn, Maine 04210 782-5874 • Fax 782-4497 CampMaine.com • info@CampMaine.com

We hope you join us camping this year, and I am confident that after one visit you will want to return for more. We wish you the best, and I hope to run into you while I’m out hiking or fly fishing.

DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

Enjoy your stay.

PRESIDENT

Sincerely,

Todd Southwick

Kokatosi Campground Western Lakes & Mountains

Janet T. Mills

1ST VICE PRESIDENT

MAINE CAMPING REGIONS

Jim Wakefield

Hemlock Grove Campground South Coast • Beaches

2ND VICE PRESIDENT

Lovia Koscinski

Riverbend Campground Western Lakes & Mountains

TREASURER

Rick Clifford

David L. Berg

Red Apple Campground South Coast • Beaches

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kathryn Dyer

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Laura Koscinski

Michael Baptista

Acres of Wildlife Campground Western Lakes & Mountains

Ted Beckner

Sebago’s Crooked River CG Western Lakes & Mountains

Conrad Crepeau

John Donovan

Bar Harbor Camping Resorts Down East & Acadia

Rain Holbrook

Smugglers Den Campground Down East & Acadia

Michelle Burgess

Naples KOA Campground Western Lakes & Mountains

Beaver Dam Campground South Coast • Beaches

Kitty Winship

Christian Leslie

Papoose Pond Family CG & Cabins Western Lakes & Mountains

Sea-Vu West South Coast • Beaches

Mandi Cote

Richard Lord

Old Orchard Beach Campground South Coast • Beaches

RDL Appraisal

CONTENTS

Two Lakes Camping Area Western Lakes & Mountains

PAST PRESIDENT

Published by The Maine Campground Owners Association, MECOA All rights reserved. Produced by Pam Ashby Cover Photo: Cover Photo: Kyle Haley Photography, KHaleyPhoto.com - Rangeley Lake Printed on Recycled Paper facebook.com/CampingInMaine

From the mountains of western Maine to our rolling inland hills to our iconic rocky coasts, you will find there is a good reason why we’re known as Vacationland.

South Coast • Beaches ...................................................12 Portland • Freeport ........................................................28 Western Lakes & Mountains...........................................36 Maine’s MidCoast & Islands ...........................................52 Kennebec Valley .............................................................60 DownEast & Acadia ........................................................66 Katahdin • Moosehead • Highlands ...............................74 Aroostook County...........................................................80 RV Dealers ......................................................................87 We Welcome You ...................................................................... 4 Maine Tourism Regions ............................................................. 6 Experiencing All That Maine Offers ........................................... 8 What’s Your Camping Style? .................................................... 10 Summer, Spring, or Fall, Maine Camping has it all .................. 16 Photo Contest .......................................................................... 20 New to Camping? .................................................................... 32 Lighthouses ............................................................................. 34 Vacationland RV & Camping Show .......................................... 35 Visitors Fees............................................................................. 42 Reservations are Important ..................................................... 44 Maine Wildlife ......................................................................... 46 Glamping ................................................................................. 48 State Campground Associations .............................................. 51 There’s More to Maine ............................................................ 56 Trails, Hikes, & Walks ............................................................... 64 Maine’s National Treasure ....................................................... 70 Maine Wilderness Camping Takes Moxie ................................ 72 Clam Digging............................................................................ 73 Camping With Pets .................................................................. 75 Maine Signs ............................................................................. 78 Firewood Do’s and Don’ts ....................................................... 81 Statewide Information............................................................. 84 Cruising through Maine ........................................................... 86 Travel Along Maine’s American Byways................................... 88 Social Area: For Your Dog! ....................................................... 92 Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds ....................... 93

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MAINE CAMPING GUIDE • 2020

We Welcome You

s you begin preparations for your own camping trip, we want to say “Thank You” for selecting the Maine Campground Owners Association guide to Camping in Maine. For well over a century, Maine has been a nature lover’s paradise and leading destination – Vacationland – for those seeking authentic outdoor experiences. Our 188 campground owners deliver generations of expertise, offering unsurpassed service to every kind of camper – a history that has allowed us to create the gold standard for enjoyable and diverse camping experiences. Camping in Maine is truly the best. Knowing that camping can be many things to many people, Maine campground owners welcome everyone seeking any of the available modern-day camping experiences: Tent Camping lets the camper disconnect from a busier-than-ever world and reconnect with family and friends; RV and Resort Campgrounds offer outdoor bliss blended with comfort and convenience; also, a growing number of campers are seeking out the ease that comes with a Cabin Rental – imagine finding your ideal camping spot without sacrificing anything – that’s what we’re talking about! The Maine Campground Owners Association has long been the leading provider of quality resources for Maine visitors looking to enjoy camping along every inch of our beautiful ocean coastline with its quaint harbors and historic lighthouses or among the millions of acres of lakes, rivers and woodland forest that carpet inland Maine; we are here to help.

The opportunity for adventure in Maine is limited only by your own creativity, from the timeless pleasure of roasting marshmallows to an all-day excursion to explore distinctive island communities. Hiking, biking, paddling, moose safari, sunset ATV tours, whale watching, rock climbing, sailing, museums and galleries, live performances of all kinds, and endless foodie diversions. Maine is also home to Acadia, America’s Most Scenic National Park. Whatever your pleasure, we are certain there is something in Maine to delight everyone. Within these pages you will find a collection of articles, search tools, grids and advertisements to guide you, matching you with the right camping experience in a part of the state that perfectly matches your needs, or if you prefer, call us at 782-5874 or use our extensive campground search tools at CampMaine.com. Regardless of how you find your way here, when you get to Maine you will quickly learn why we are one of our nation’s most popular vacation destinations. On behalf of each one of our Maine Campground Owners Association members, welcome to Maine. Kathy Dyer Executive Director Maine Campground Owners Association PS: For more resources on planning your trip, go to visitmaine.com & mainetourism.com

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Maine Tourism Regions

our Maine camping experience may take you to just one part of our state or through many. In total, Maine is divided into eight major tourism regions, each representing the various geographic and cultural features we have to offer. Within the CampMaine Guide, a color key differentiates regions of the state. We also include an extensive description for each of the eight regions.

JUST THE FACTS Maine is the largest of the New England states, so large in fact that the combined area of all of the rest of the New England states is smaller than the total area of Maine (35,385 sq. mi.). From bottom to top, the state is 320 miles (around the distance from New York City to Richmond, Virginia) and 210 miles at its widest (though there’s no road between the two points). Island hoppers have 3,000 or more offshore islands to pick from. As the crow flies, our famous coastline is just about 230 miles, but stretch Maine out end-toend for a 3,478-mile ride. (That’s a cross-country trip in some places.) Maine offers more than 28,000 bodies of water – 6,000 ponds and lakes over an acre in size and 22,000 pools and ponds, totaling 2,270 sq. mi. of inland water. And this doesn’t include the large number of vernal pools that we see each spring. Maine has more than 32,000 miles of flowing water for fishing and paddling as well, and though we can’t tell you exactly how many we have, we can point you in the direction of some of our state’s best and most beautiful

waterfalls (page 64). Inland Maine is one of the last remaining East Coast wilderness areas (the Allagash Wilderness Watershed), an ideal place to go where no one will find you. Home to the Great North Woods – with 3.5 million of the total 17 million thickly wooded acres of Maine and limited passable roads, it is considered one of the least populated places – and perhaps most serene – in the whole USA.

REGIONS OF MAINE Moving counterclockwise from the state line in the south, the eight regions of Maine include South Coast Beaches (page 12), Portland • Freeport (page 28), Western Lakes & Mountains (page 36), Maine’s MidCoast & Islands (page 52), Kennebec Valley (page 60), DownEast & Acadia (page 66), Katahdin • Moosehead • Highlands (page 74), and Aroostook County (page 80).

FINDING YOUR OWN WAY The CampMaine Guide is divided into these eight regional designations to make it easy for you to find the activities and campgrounds that will best accommodate your camping style. Grids will indicate the services that are available at each of the CampMaine member locations as well as information on when member sites are open. Site availability information and fees are available directly from our members.

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See pages 93-96 for an alphabetical listing of member campgrounds.

Fort Kent

AROOSTOOK COUNTY

Caribou

PAGE 80

Presque Isle

Houlton

Millinocket

Greenville

KATAHDIN • MOOSEHEAD • HIGHLANDS

KENNEBEC VALLEY

PAGE 74

PAGE 60

WESTERN LAKES & MOUNTAINS

Bangor

Skowhegan

PAGE 36

Calais

DOWNEAST & ACADIA Eastport PAGE 66

Farmington Rumford Belfast Augusta

Auburn

Lewiston

MAINE’S MIDCOAST & ISLANDS PAGE 52

Ellsworth Bar Harbor

Rockland

For Regional Information Please Visit: South Coast/Beaches

www.themainebeaches.com

Portland/Freeport

www.visitportland.com Boothbay Harbor

Freeport

Maine’s MidCoast & Islands

Portland

PORTLAND • FREEPORT

Old Orchard Beach

Western Lakes & Mountains

www.mainelakesandmountains.com

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www.mainesmidcoast.com

Kennebec Valley

www.kennebecvalley.org

DownEast & Acadia

www.downeastacadia.com

Kennebunkport

Katahdin/Moosehead/Highlands

Ogunquit Kittery

SOUTH COAST • BEACHES PAGE 12

www.themainehighlands.com

Aroostook

www.visitaroostook.com Maps provided by Maine Tourism Association

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Experiencing All That Maine Offers

aine has welcomed seasonal visitors for more than 10,000 years. Just look at the spectacular petroglyphs along the Kennebec River or the ancient shell middens found Down East or along the MidCoast. Was it the natural attraction man has always had to places near the sea that brought these first tourists? It might have been something else. Thousands of years later rusticators came to Maine’s summer enclave of Bar Harbor from large American coastal cities in pursuit of our beautiful vistas, briny breezes and warm summer days. Similarly, many adventure-some folk took to the wild and wooly northern Maine woods to explore their special charms – today the woods remain some of the most remote and physically demanding places in the world. Amazingly, visitors can still enjoy this kind of Maine; but as you will see, there is quite a bit more to do here. With no simple way to categorize this dizzying number of activities, we have tried to gather them up into like groups.

HIKING AND WALKING Maine offers the finest hiking and walking terrain in the country. Whether you walk along a coastal path or through the woods echoing with gently babbling brooks and the twitter of birds in the air, there is no good reason not to get out (see page 64). An excellent way to discover some of the best walking spots is through the Maine State Park Passport program. Perhaps you want to add something more to your hiking experience? Look into the ex-

citement of geocaching (who doesn’t love treasure?). Or learn about orienteering. Each of these can add a layer of fun to the simple joy that comes with a walk or hike.

CULTURAL & HISTORICAL ACTIVITIES Learn a little bit about Maine’s rich coastal and maritime history or sip a bit of fun along the Maine Beer Trail. Both will show you a very much active and real part of Maine. Our state is also home to a wide collection of cultural institutions and museums along the Maine Art Museum Trail. You can experience Maine’s finest works with visits to The Farnsworth in Rockland, the Portland Museum of Art, or The Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Our colleges and universities have also amassed collections that rival many major American museum holdings. SEASONAL FUN For some people who return to Maine year after year, the miles of beaches, whether sugar-sand or gravelly, offer an unforgettable experience. From footprints in the sand and acrobatic seagulls to the pleasure of finding a perfect (and perfectly free) keepsake sand dollar at Popham Beach State Park, Maine beaches deliver bliss by the sandy bucketful. Another way to savor our magnificent vistas is at the end of a driver on any of the 100 or more golf courses here – many found along The Maine Golf Trail. Pedal your way to pleasure along our back roads and thoroughfares on the saddle of your bike. Maine has created an innovative and envied collection of New England’s finest bike tours. continued on page 22

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What’s Your Camping Style?

t is with unabashed pride that for 80 years Maine – with its celebrated coastline and a ginormous (yes, it’s a word) interior dotted and striped with lakes and rivers – has been able to call itself “Vacationland.” A quick look will show that the best of the outdoors is offered here, and no matter the reason or the season, there will never be a shortage of outdoors to enjoy in Maine. This reputation and unfettered access to the outdoors allow our collection of Maine campgrounds to offer every style of camping available today. And there are several. It simply depends on one thing: you and what you are looking to get out of your Maine camping experience. When beginning your search, it may be smart to start with a quick review of camping styles to see which suits your specific needs (or that of the group you are traveling with).

TENT CAMPING It is rare to find a person who’s camping experience does not include at least one or more nights in a tent. As a style of camping, it’s all in the name: tent – a portable shelter made of cloth, supported by one or more poles and stretched tight by cords attached to pegs driven into the ground. Beyond the definition, the experience is up to the camper – from the simple functionality of tarp and rope setup to “glamping” (glamorous camping on page 48) with four-star amenities. Available options here range somewhere in the middle from wilderness camping (which we discuss on page 72) to the more common and highly popular car camping where you stuff everything you need for the trip into or onto your vehicle. Tent camping is an affordable, fun and uncomplicated way to enjoy all that camping has to offer. Nearly 170 MECOA members from all the Maine tourism regions offer tent camping.

FULL-SERVICE FAMILY CAMPGROUNDS & RV RESORTS Looking for a campground that offers more options and amenities? This may be the style you are seeking. With more focus on the facilities and amenities of a camping trip, a full-service family campground or RV resort appeals to the camper who is interested in roughing-it, but with style. Here you’ll find campers who bring their tent, popup campers, or hardtops. Resorts like this are quite popular with owners of larger recreational vehicles (RVs) and fifth wheels. This is a superb option for those who like to bring lots of gear or a fishing boat along on the trip. Full-service campgrounds are a great option for families because they often offer extra amenities such as a pool, game room, nighttime entertainment and other fee-based services. It is this kind of camping experience that is the primary focus of all our members. CABIN, COTTAGE, ON-SITE RV RENTALS OR GLAMPING Increasingly popular are cabin, cottage, on-site RV rentals, or glamping. This solution is ideal for the camper who has outgrown a tent, does not own an RV but still loves the great fun and camaraderie and sense of adventure that comes with camping and being outdoors. As a camper all you need to do is show up and unpack in your own personal vacation home. Typically, these accommodations require a little more lead-time when planning. Reservations are highly recommended. If you are interested in renting, it may even be wise to check out next year’s offerings while camping this year. Over half of MECOA members from all the Maine tourism regions offer Cabin, Cottage, On-site RV Rental camping, or glamping. Campgrounds in Maine are no stranger to the Glamping experience. The word glamping is new along with the trend. We have long embraced rental units that do not involve sleeping in a tent on the ground or owning an RV. For more information on Glamping, turn to page 48. continued on page 26

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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. PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIC STORM - OLD ORCHARD BEACH

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. 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: Camping Season Events in the Region: June • La Kermesse Franco-American Festival, Biddeford + Saco July • Independence Day Festivities: Fireworks, Waterski Show & Concerts, Sanford • Summerfest & Fireworks, The Kennebunks • Harbor-Fest, Wells • Nubble Lighting for Christmas in July, York August • Annual Illumination Night, Old Orchard Beach September • Capriccio Festival of the Arts and Kite Festival, Ogunquit October • Sanford International Film Festival continued on page 18

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

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 off-season 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. 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 Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells (1966) protects valuable shoreline habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. Visitors are welcome to enjoy excellent birding along the miles of trails through the marshes and many annual events, • Explore Fort McClary in Kittery, which began as a simple 17th century military outpost grew to include many other structures including the Block House. • Maine Audubon Society invites birders to visit the East Point Sanctuary in Biddeford Pool, which is perhaps New England’s premier birding spot.

Swimming Pool • Camp Store • Grassy sites framed by trees Full & Partial hook-ups • Free WiFi • Clean Grounds & Restrooms Free Hot Showers • Laundry

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Attractions and Highlights of the Region: • Maine’s most photographed lighthouse, The Nubble—officially The Cape Neddick Lighthouse—sits on a small, rocky island about two miles north of the York River and York Harbor. #TheNubbleLighthouse. • The Old Orchard Beach Pier is a lively boardwalk that extends 500 feet into the ocean filled with all kinds of shopping, eating and entertainment venues. • Ogunquit’s Marginal Way is a breathtaking, not-to-be-missed 1.25 scenic mile walk along a quintessential Maine rocky.

• Walker’s Point in Kennebunkport is the summer home of former U.S. President, George H. W. Bush. While not open to the public, the property is visible from both the shore and by boat. • The Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport features the largest collection of public transportation vehicles in the U.S. • Berwick was Maine’s first permanent settlement, today The Counting House Museum of South Berwick holds an archive of the ephemera, photographs, and historic curiosities from this early Maine community. • At 692 ft. (211 m) Mt. Agamenticus is not tall, but on a clear day you’ll spot Boon Island to the east and Mt. Washington to the north. Also, enjoy the parks miles of shared trails over a total of 40,000 acres.

• 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) • 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 the 19th century architectural styles, both commercial and domestic. • Goodall Park in Sanford, is home to the Sanford Mainers of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The park opened in 1915 and has a seating capacity of 950. It is also home to a number of events including Sanford on Tap, a food truck and brew fest held each August. For More Information Please Visit: www.themainebeaches.com

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Our Facilities • Well-Stocked Store • TengoInternet • Fitness Center • Heated Restroom • • Poolside Laundry • RV Friendly - No Low Branches • Carpeted Patios • • Level Sites • 50/30/20 Amp Electric • Paved Roads • Drive-Thru Sites • • Easy In / Easy Out • Tent Sites with or without Water & Electric •

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Photo Contest!

Be a part of next year’s Camping Guide... Submit your photo that captures the true essence and beauty of Maine, and your photo could be used in the 2021 Maine Camping Guide! Your photo could appear on the cover or inside pages! Winners will receive two nights of Maine camping. Rules: 1. Entries must be received by July 31st, 2020. 2. All entries must be sent with the entry form. 3. All entries must have been taken in Maine by you, but not necessarily this year. 4. Must also submit color prints or slides. 5. Clearly mark each with specific location of photo, your name and address. 6. We reserve the right to reproduce, with credit to photographers, all submissions to contest. All photos become the sole possession and property of the Maine Campground Owners Association, to be used and displayed in any manner the Maine Campground Owners Association wishes. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRI DEGONE

Submit photos and entry form to: MECOA Photo Contest, 229 Center St. Unit 5 Auburn, Maine 04210

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WILDLIFE WATCHING Maine sits in one of the most advantageous places on the East Coast for those who love to spot and keep track of wildlife, especially birders: Our northern forests welcome a great many kinds of rare arboreal species, and the Atlantic Flyway for migrating waterfowl intersects in a wide swath across the state. Then there are the bears, beavers, fox, and the beloved Maine moose. A wildlife safari led by

a registered professional Maine Guide can offer lasting memories (and great photos, too). Those traveling to the coast are welcome to go whale watching or take a cruise to one of the few remaining coastal puffin colonies.

NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS In 2014, Acadia National Park, the jewel of Mount Desert Island, was voted our nation’s most popular national park, and what a treasure! At over 100 years old (the park was founded in July 1916), it continues to dazzle visitors with unlimited opportunities for

outdoor recreation: hiking, climbing, biking, beach-combing, equestrian sports, photography, wildlife spotting, paddling, carriage rides, and of course camping. Not far away amid our immense and legendary forests sits Baxter State Park – home to hundreds of miles of trails, unmatched paddling and the extraordinarily historic and popular Mount Katahdin. From coast to mountain and from border to border, Maine’s Department of Parks and Lands has collected opportunities for the adventure-hungry visitor.

SIGHT SEEING No less impressive are all the other ways to experience the views and vistas across Maine. Whether you like to experience the beauty and majesty of Maine from your vehicle or on foot, we are sincere in saying that your options are limitless. For the touring set, take a ride along our four National Scenic Byways (see page 88) or explore our extensive State Scenic Byway system. Take a trip to spot our many covered bridges and waterfalls. Visit some of Maine’s historic lighthouses that line our shores (see page 34) and enjoy the view from where the raging sea meets the permanence of Maine’s granite coast. Looking for more: Cast off in style aboard a windjammer for a different view of our coastal harbors and islands. Pull on some yellow oilskins and climb aboard a lobster boat for a first mate’s view of the Maine lobsterman’s life. For the more adventurous traveler, there are ways to see the state where the sky is, quite literally, the limit. From the gondola of a hot air balloon over the Androscoggin River or high above an Aroostook potato field, Maine takes on a completely different feel. Take a floatplane into the northern Maine woods where lakes become brilliant islands of blue in a vibrant sea of dark green.

HUNTING & FISHING Looking for action? Join the long-standing tradition of the hunt in Maine. continued on page 24

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The campfire’s crackle mingled with the sound of waves crashing on the beach. Days filled with sunny, blue skies are spent on the beach or exploring new favorite spots. These are the experiences that have brought campers back to Vacationland for generations. Choose from over 40 campgrounds offering everything from full-service family RV resorts and parks to private off-the-grid tenting, woodsy glamping, and cozy cabin sites.

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Secluded from it all, but only minutes from stunning Goose Rocks Beach, Sandy Pines hosts camp sites, glamping tents, family cottages, unique retreats, and so much more. Open 277 Mills Road mid-May to mid-October, Sandy Pines has all the Kennebunkport, ME 207.967.2483 amenities you need to make your stay fun, sandypinescamping.com comfortable and picture-perfect.

Experiencing All That Maine Offers continued from page 22

We have excellent seasons for bear, upland birds, wild turkey, moose and white-tailed deer. Sure, many finest “secret” spots are passed down in families. But luckily we have the world’s finest professional guides and sporting camps if you are looking to put together a hunting party. The same might be said of fishing in Maine; happily though, fishing is mostly a year-round affair. Try spring fly-fishing along the lakes and streams that caress our western mountains around Rangeley, or test the waters of the northern Kennebec River valley. Make the pilgrimage to legendary places like Grand Lake Stream, or simply charter a summer drift boat trip for smallmouth bass on one of our broad cool lakes. Maybe a day of salty surf casting for mackerel or stripers along the MidCoast region sounds appealing, or a charter boat bound for the glory of sport fishing along the edge of Casco Bay might be what you need.

OUT ON THE WATER Since we’ve been talking so much about being out on the water, let’s spend some more time there. With so much water to enjoy in Maine, there isn’t a water sport you can’t try. Combine camping and kayaking out along the Maine Island Trail; it runs the entire length of the state. Cut through Penobscot Bay aboard a chartered yacht – many world-class sailors regard these waters as some of the world’s best. For those who love freshwater there is no lack of opportunity for you either. Give stand-up paddleboarding a try – it’s a great way to explore the peaceful calm of a crystal-clear pond at dawn. Looking for bigger water? Sebago or the lakes around Monmouth or Belgrade might work, or maybe Moosehead (the state’s biggest lake is a prime watercraft destination). Maine has numerous places to put in for a day of fun on the water. Just use your head and follow the rules, and you’ll always be welcomed back. Finally, for those looking for a more traditional paddling experience, we offer

the sublime thrill of canoeing or kayaking. Look at the Northern Forest Canoe Trail for ideas, or paddle the “Moose River Bow Trip” or the Allagash River waterway (some say it’s the last great wild river in America).

ACTIVITIES FOR THRILL SEEKERS We’ve saved the best for last, well maybe. For those seeking the thrill of a lifetime, we have you covered. Start with white-water rafting on a choice of three rivers, each delivering daylong pulse-elevating rides from the controlled release of water from Maine’s hydroelectric dams. Plan your schedule right, and you’ll be rafting during a highwater turbine test where the thrills are doubled or tripled. The Kennebec (Class II-IV) and the Dead River (Class II-IV) offer a thrill that is just wild enough for almost any paddler, while the more technical Penobscot (Class III-V) is recommended for the slightly more experienced paddler. Once you are back on dry land, head off into the sunset atop an ATV. Maine offers thousands of miles of interconnected trails throughout the continued on page 27

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Visit hannaford.com/togo for more locations and to place your order today! Available at your Maine vacation Hannaford Supermarket.

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and maybe even dream a little about an RV as you seek out and find the campgrounds that meet your needs. CALL CAMPGROUND OWNERS: Don’t be shy; they don’t bite. Even if you are not quite ready to make a reservation or still have some questions, a conversation with a campground owner can be highly productive. In fact, campground owners love to talk about their campgrounds and the surrounding area. It also gives you the chance to request a brochure or get a website address so you can learn more. You’ll likely be able to get a referral to another campground if there is no availability. OTHER REFERRALS: Whether it comes through conversation with a friend, through candid but helpful strangers on review websites like Yelp or TripAdvisor, on a blog post or over Facebook, you’ll find us at Facebook. com/CampingInMaine. The best advice often comes from others who have “been there and done that” and are willing to share their experiences, praise, cautionary tales and recommendations.

What’s Your Camping Style? continued from page 10

QUESTIONS & CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT CAMPSITE Once you have honed in on your own style of camping, there are a number of other pertinent questions to be considered. It is here where features like our regional grids and descriptions will offer the most help. Here are just a few questions that we suggest that future campers ask themselves as they make their plans, as every campground operates by different rules: • Do I want to be on the coast, in the woods or lakeside? • What will I want to do/what activities or attractions are nearby? • How far ahead should I make a reservation? • Am I planning on bringing my pet(s)? • What kind of utilities/hookup services will I need? • Am I expecting non-camping guests to visit during my stay?

NOW EXPLORE THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU The Maine Camping Guide with its regional grids and member ads will certainly help you decide where to camp in Maine. However, there are other trustworthy resources that you should consider as you make camping choices. CampMaine.com: The website of the Maine Campground Owners Association should be your first stop to do a map-based or advanced keyword-driven search.

After all that, when you are making a decision on where to camp, trust your instincts! We think all of our members are great, but there is one out there that is perfect for you. So do your homework and then just make a decision and have a great camping trip whether it’s your first or your 100th.

THE VACATIONLAND RV & CAMPING SHOW: We’d love to see you at the annual Maine RV Show put on by MECOA on April 4th & 5th, 2020 at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn. But if you can’t make that one, do make time to get to an RV and Camping show in your home state. It will give you a real sense of the kinds of people and communities that make up camping. Shows also allow you to meet campground owners, ask questions, get brochures, get travel ideas COURTESY OF NICK STAPLES

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state, allowing you to head out on the trail, maybe even for days at a time. We’ve also been building a head of steam with our skydiving here. Many companies now work in tandem with other adventure outfitters to offer affordable multi-sport packages for true adrenaline junkies. Yippee! So there you have it! Maine has it all: from the tame to the borderline insane. And if you really want to, you can still sit in your chair enjoying the warm rays of the afternoon sun on your shoulders with an ice-cold glass of lemonade at hand. Whatever it is you want to do in Maine, there is a way and a place to enjoy our unlimited opportunities for recreation.

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Swimming Pool · Fishing Ponds Paddle Boats · Playground · Basketball Court 391 West Street Near Local Shopping & Dining, Biddeford, ME 04005 Amusement Parks, Hiking & Biking Trails, shamrockcampground.com Kennebunkport, Portland, Ogunquit

Seasonal Note: While camping runs from the warmer months between Memorial Day and Columbus Day (with some exceptions), you should come back to enjoy a Maine winter sometime.

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Portland • Freeport 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. COPYRIGHT JAMES LIEBOWITZ – HIGGINS BEACH, SCARBOROUGH

ortland boasts the cultural attractions of a much larger city while retaining a friendly, small-town atmosphere. The brick and cobblestone streets of the Old Port are lined with artisans’ shops, galleries and boutiques, and fishermen still unload their catch on the working waterfront.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• The Portland Museum of Art - Maine’s largest art museum, featuring Maine works by Homer, Wyeth and Hartley. 775-6148

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 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.

• The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine - A state ofthe-art, hands-on educational facility. 828-1234 • The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum - Discover the unique two foot gauge trains that linked rural Maine to the rest of the world. 828-0814 • The Victoria Mansion in Portland - A magnificent 185860 Victorian home with original furniture, carpets, chandeliers, paintings and wall decorations. 772-4841 • The Wadsworth-Longfellow House (Portland) - Childhood home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 774-1822 continued on page 29

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continued from page 28 • Freeport USA - Picturesque historical village boasting over 200 retail shops and businesses. 865-1212 • Casco Bay Lines - Year round narrated cruises, private charters and island commuter service. 774-7871

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

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• Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours - Narrated tours of the city and the bay. 774-0808 • Odyssey Whale Watch and Charters - Fully narrated whale watching aboard a 65 ft. custom built boat. 775-0727 COURTESY OF NICK STAPLES

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

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Lighthouses

Ladies Delight

Since George Washington commissioned Portland Head (Cape Elizabeth, 1787), these protective shoreline beacons have guided sailors to safety and served as beloved points of interest for generations of visitors. From the Cape Neddick Nubble Light (York, 1879) to West Quoddy (Lubec, 1808) at the easternmost point in the U.S., Maine is home to 65 historic lighthouses.

Portland Headlight

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It’s no mystery that these colorfully named lighthouses like Burnt Island (Boothbay, 1821), Dice Head (Castine, 1829), Two Lights (Cape Elizabeth, 1828), and The Cuckholds (Boothbay, 1907), continue to generate lasting interest. Breakwater strolls: A brisk walk along a rocky breakwater is memorable and often breathtakingly beautiful. Spring Point Ledge (South Portland, 1897), Rockland Harbor Light (Rockland, 1902) and the tiny Bug Light (South Portland, 1875) are picturesque and iconic symbols of their place. COASTAL BEAUTIES: Pemaquid Point (Bristol, 1835) graces the Maine state quarter, presiding over a time-worn spit of granite tumbling towards the Atlantic; bring a picnic and visit the museum and art gallery. If you find yourself Down East, head to Bass Harbor Head (Tremont on Mount Desert Island, 1858) and marvel at the ever-changing sea, sky and land. TWO IF BY SEA: Monhegan Island (Monhegan Island, 1824) offers more than its lighthouse. The renowned artists colony offers endless adventure - ferries depart from Port Clyde, Boothbay or New Harbor. We also recommend the reservation-only tour of Wood Island Light (Biddeford Pool, 1808).

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West Quoddy

HONORABLE MENTION: Spot the kindly, but gruff sea captain’s ghost at Owl’s Head (Owl’s Head, 1826) Visit Inland lighthouse Ladies Delight on Lake Cobbosseecontee (Winthrop, 1908) Enjoy sleeping over at Goose Rocks (Biddeford, 1890) “Sparkplug Light” Listen for the haunting player piano at Seguin Island Light (Georgetown, 1795) Walk the rustic wooden gangplank leading to Marshall Point (Port Clyde, 1832) OPEN LIGHTHOUSE DAY: On September’s Second Saturday, dozens of our beautifully maintained historic lighthouses are open to the public in celebration of the legacy of these coastal sentries. For more information on this event, and all of Maine’s historic lighthouses, visit LighthouseFoundation.org

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PORTLAND • FREEPORT 16th Annual Vacationland RV & Camping Show Hosted at

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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. COPYRIGHT JAMES LIEBOWITZ - SEBAGO LAKE

he region is a study in contrasts, from the hustle bustle of Lewiston-Auburn 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 a movie at the old time Bridgton Twin Drive-In Theatre 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. 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 fourseason 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. The commercial hub of the region, Lewiston-Auburn, originally came into its own in the mid-1800s when textiles and shoemaking were among the top industries of the day. Nowadays the twin cities are best known for 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, and L/A Arts.

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Franco Center for Heritage and Performing Arts hosts musical performances from world renowned pianists to symphony. And Museum L/A celebrates the industrial history of the area. Naturally, no Maine region would be complete without a good old- fashioned 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 Fair, Maine’s largest 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. • The Oxford Plains Speedway is ideal for those who enjoy NASCAR racing and is home each July to the “Oxford 250.” continued on page 49

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Visitors 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!

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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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75 RV AND TENT SITES • YEAR ROUND CABIN RENTALS HIKING • ATVING • GOLD PANNING • SWIMMING CALL: (207) 364 3880 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.COOSCANYONCAMPING.COM EMAIL: COOSCANYONCAMPING@GMAIL.COM

Whether you are a Maine Native, or here just for a visit, you are more than likely aware that Maine has a wide variety of wildlife throughout the state. Here in the Pine Tree state, we are notorious for our wildlife, with over 55 species of wild mammals living among us - not including the fisheries or domestic mammals. Maine’s unique geographic location allows it to house a wide variety of animals. It has one of the highest moose and black bear populations throughout the “lower 48” states. Factor in the white-tailed deer population, and you have some of the top desired viewing and hunting mammals all in one place. The mammals can either gravitate towards a slightly colder climate towards Northern Maine, or to a slightly warmer climate towards Southern Maine. Maine also boasts an abundance of sea-life and is a well-known fishing destination! The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife strives to enhance, preserve, and protect, the sea-life while also maintaining diverse and sustainable fishery for all to enjoy. Information courtesy of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife – Visit them online at Maine.Gov/IFW/

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Littlefield Beaches 13 Littlefield Lane Greenwood Maine 04255

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Minutes from Sunday River Mountain Resort 2,000 ft. of beautiful sandy beach 3 interconnected lakes with over 500 acres of water and miles of shoreline to explore ■ Excellent bass, trout and salmon fishing We offer: mini-golf, horseshoes, playground, canoe/kayak rentals, bait, general store, rec hall, laundry, weekly cottage rental, pop-up rental, trailer rental, seasonal sites & more. Nearby: Oxford Speedway, river excursions, quarries for rockhounding, gold panning, hiking and biking trails, golf and fine dining.

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G L A M PI N G

Nature Meets Glamour Do you want to get outside into nature while maintaining modern amenities? Glamping may be just the experience for you. Glamping is widely available across the state of Maine in many different forms. Is glamping too glamorous a word for you? No worries, Maine offers many rental units in a campground setting. The word glamping was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2016. Defined as a noun: A form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping. Campgrounds in Maine are no stranger to the glamping experience. Traditionally we have offered rental units of varying types. The word glamping is new along with the trend. We have long embraced rental units that do not involve sleeping in a tent on the ground or owning an RV. Each year demand for rentals is increasing, allowing the industry to provide a quality environment for the family to enjoy the outdoors. Families are realizing the value these rentals have and how they enhance the outdoor experience. It is also becoming popular for the individual that has to be away on business for a few days and wishes for an alternative to the motel experience. Campgrounds in Maine offer a variety of rentals including camper trailers onsite, tents on platforms, deluxe cabins and park models of varying sizes, lakeside houses, basic cabins and yurts. There is a type of rental for everyone at our campgrounds in Maine. When is the last time you checked into a motel, had a nice campfire, cooked marshmallows and looked up to see the twinkling stars in our vast sky before retiring for the evening? Campgrounds in Maine offer it all, come relax and enjoy our variety of rentals available. Jump on the internet and head to www.CampMaine.com to explore your alternatives to a hotel room and partake in the camping experience.

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Camp Store, ICE, Firewood, Propane, WIFI, Ice Cream, Weekend Activities, Playground, Horseshoes, Pool, Gameroom, Coin Laundry, FREE Showers and RV Repairs On-Site

Large Spacious Sites for any size Camper. We have Open Grassy Sites, Waterfront Sites, and Shaded Sites. Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Seasonal Sites available.

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• 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 postCivil 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.

• Wilton Farm and Home Museum 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. • 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. MAINE CAMPING GUIDE • 2020

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• The Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary in Lewiston is a 372-acre preserve considered one of New England’s largest bird and small-animal sanctuaries. • Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester is home to the only active Shaker Community in the world today. 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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Maine’s MidCoast & Islands

Maine’s MidCoast & Islands region is defined by coastal Route 1, which skirts an irregular rockbound shoreline that changes dramatically from the sandy beaches of Maine’s South Coast. COPYRIGHT JAMES LIBEOWITZ – REID STATE PARK

uch of Maine’s maritime history is found in this region—from the historic and well-known Maine Maritime Museum in Bath to the finely restored row of Captains’ homes along Route 1 in Searsport. 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. Maine’s MidCoast & Islands 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. While Maine’s MidCoast 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 MidCoast 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 MidCoast 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: • 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.

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OCEANFRONT CAMPING

Hermit Island C A M P G R O U N D 255 acres • family-oriented • 270 rustic sites for tents and pop-up trailers

Three miles of woods, shoreline,

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Welcoming RVs and tenters, and offering cozy, rustic cabins May 15–October 15. Enjoy well-maintained facilities in a quiet wooded setting on Penobscot Bay, nestled among the quintessential New England harbors of Camden, Rockport, and Rockland. U.S. Route One, Rockport, Maine • Reservations Encouraged megunticookcampgrounds.com • 207-594-2428 Visit our sister campground, Camden Hills Community Campground, also in Rockport, at camdenhillscampgrounds.com

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• 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. • 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 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.

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• 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 Maine State Prison Showroom in Thomaston features furniture, novelty items of a nautical nature and ship models all hand made by inmates. • 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 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. For more information please visit: www.mainesmidcoast.com

Annual Windjammer Days Festival, Boothbay Harbor, June. Celebrating out maritime hertage!

There are activities and entertainment for all age groups, so bring the entire family and spend the day at the festival.

Searsport 4th of July Celebration — Parade, Auction, Chicken BBQ and Fireworks.

Thomas Point Beach “Bluegrass Special Event” Brunswick, Always Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy an end-of summer family event. “The DownEast Way!” Quite possibly the best Bluegrass Festival anywhere!

Maine Celtic Celebration, Belfast, July. Celebrate Maine’s rich Celtic history with this festival of Celtic music, games, food and fun. Maine Lobster Festival, Rockland, August. A country fair by the sea!

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

Union Fair / Maine Wild Blueberry Festival, August. Join us at this classic event celebrating agriculture in the state of Maine. The fairgrounds are nestled among the rolling hills and beautiful farmlands in Union, Maine.

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

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Kennebec Valley

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

hile the Kennebec Valley contains some of Maine’s largest cities — Waterville, Skowhegan and Augusta — it is best known for its rolling countryside and quiet, old-fashioned villages that define the Winthrop, China and Belgrade lakes area and other towns to the north.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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: Camping Season Events in the Region: June • Greater Gardiner River Festival, Gardiner • Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival, Litchfield • Whatever Family Festival, Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner July • 4th of July Family Fun Day, Jackman • Central Maine Egg Festival, Pittsfield August • Skowhegan River Fest, Skowhegan

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Kennebec Valley

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CITY WALKS Back Cove Trail Portland, easy 4.2mi loop. The skyline of Portland serves as a spectacular backdrop for this easy and mostly paved loop around the city’s tidal Back Cove and its surrounding neighborhoods. Perfect for a sunset stroll or early morning pickme-up walk. COPYRIGHT CAIT FITZGERALD OF MAINE’S MIDCOAST & ISLANDS

By name of its sheer size and geographic variation, Maine offers an unlimited supply of short walks, trails and day hikes, many more than could be explored in a lifetime. Assembled here is a collection of nearly 30 of Maine’s best, most accessible trails and walks categorized by a range of interests. Many are certain to be located only a short distance from your campground. We encourage Maine hikers to “Be Prepared” for our rapidly changing weather and the possibilities of biting insects and poisonivy along the way. Please abide by the “Leave No Trace” philosophy, and plan to bring water and a snack. To read more about these hikes or find others, we enthusiastically recommend MaineTrailfinder.com. Key: Each listed excursion provides the name of the nearest city or town and arange of difficulty. All distances are listed in miles, and when available, distances are labeled as oneway (ow), round-trip (rt), loop, or as total combined distance for a network of trails.

COASTAL AND SHORELINE HIKES Marginal Way Ogunquit, easy, 1.25 mi: One of Maine’s most popular coastline walks, Marginal Way offers unmatched sea and land views at every turn. Take a rest and enjoy the views from the many beaches, or bring a picnic and make a day of it. The Bold Coast Cutler, easy to moderate 5.8mi Beech Hill Preserve Rockport, easy, 2.2mi The Parsons Way Kennebunkport, easy, 2.0 mi

OTHER CITY WALKS Vaughan Woods (aka Hobbitland) Hallowell, easy, 3.0 mi network Bangor City Forest Bangor, easy to moderate, 9.0 mi network Lewiston-Auburn Riverwalk, easy, 2.0 mi, network WATERFALL HIKES Moxie Falls The Forks, easy, 1.2 mi, rte: This smooth and beautiful walk form a well-marked trailhead takes you to Maine’s tallest single-drop waterfall. Look for swimming and fishing holes 100ft further downstream. A great add-on excursion to white-water rafting, ATV adventure or moose safari. OTHER WATERFALL HIKES Jewell Falls Portland, easy to moderate 2.0 mi network Angel Falls Township D, easy to moderate 1.4 mi Rattlesnake Flume and Pool Stoneham, easy to moderate, 2.2 mi WILDLIFE TRAILS Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Caribou, easy, 5.7 mi, network. These well-maintained trails provide hikers with ideal conditions for spotting diverse species including moose, bear, beaver and migratory birds. OTHER WILDLIFE TRAILS Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge Wells, easy, 1.8 mi, loop NATIONAL & STATE PARK WALKS Acadia National Park, easy, 4.0 mi, rte. Once you have explored the bald summit of Caddilac Mountain, make time to walk the Ocean Path from Sand Beach past Thunder Hole and on to Otter Point; the dramatic coastline offers many of Maine’s most recognizable vistas.

OTHER MAINE STATE PARK WALKS: Wolfe’s Neck State Park Freeport, easy to moderate, 4.4 mi, network Ferry Beach State Park Saco, easy, 1.4 mi, network APPALACHIAN TRAIL HIKES Grafton Notch Loop Trail at Baldpate Mountain Newry, advanced, 8.0 mi. A well-marked and popular two-summit hike offering a strenuous full day’s hike. OTHER APPALACHIAN TRAIL HIKES The Hunt Trail to Katahdin’s Summit Millinocket, moderate to advanced, 9.3 mi, rte. Pleasant Pond Mountain Caratunk, moderate to advanced, 3.2 mi, rte. MOUNTAIN HIKES Mount Kineo Mossehead Lake, moderate to advanced, 4.0 mi, rte. Take the short boat ride for a small fee from Rockwood and then head out and enjoy the grand vistas from this historically significant glacial formation. Considered the most challenging, Indian Trail offers the finest views along an open ledge. OTHER MOUNTAIN HIKES Bradbury Mountain State Park Freeport, 21.5 mi, network Borestone Mountain Elliotsville Twp, moderate to advanced, 3.6 mi, ow Tumbledown Mountain Weld, moderate to advanced, 10.6 mi, network Douglas Mountain Sebago, moderate to advanced, 2.8 mi, network HISTORIC HIKES Popham Beach State Park Phippsburg, easy, 2.5 mi, rte. An absolute must for visiting history buffs and beach walkers alike. Fort Popham, Fort Baldwin and Fort St. George (the last of which is the known archeological site of the 1607 colony) are all easily accessed on myriad trails or along the beach. Fort Baldwin offers stunning views, and Fort Popham begs exploration of its forbidding granite facade. OTHER HISTORIC HIKES: Sebago Lake State Park Naples, easy to moderate, 5.8 mi Fort Williams Cape Elizabeth easy, 0.04 mi Bethel Village History Walk Bethel, easy, 1.9 mi

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• Taste of Waterville, Waterville • Loon Calling Contest, Belgrade Lakes • Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival, Litchfield • Country Fest, Litchfield • Anson-Madison Days, Madison • Skowhegan Craft Brew Fest, Skowhegan Attractions & Highlights of the Region: • The Maine State Museum in Augusta houses the “story” of Maine as told by it’s historic artifacts and art. The museum, a cache of Native American artwork and great repository of Maine’s industrial past also houses a working three-story watermill transported to and rebuilt inside the museum. • With a single drop of nearly 100 feet (one of Maine’s largest) Moxie Falls in The Forks is a must visit Kennebec Valley attraction. The easy round-trip hike to the falls is just over a mile on a wide and well-kept trail located two miles east of US 201 in The Forks. • Catch a matinee at Lakewood Theatre, America’s longest running “sum-

merstock” program in Madison since 1901. Each summer comes with a new slate of performances including special performances for children. The region is also home to Maine’s Official Shakespeare Theater at the Theater at Monmouth. • Old Fort Western in Augusta is New England’s oldest surviving wooden fort and block house. Interpretive educators tell the story of this 18th century military, settlement, trade and family life in the original main house built in 1754. • As you pass through Skowhegan, stop in and check out the towns collection of artist Bernhard Langlais’ work including the artist’s late 1960’s gift to the town a 62-foot tall sculpture of a native American atop a 20-foot concrete base. Recently restored, the Skowhegan Indian is the world’s tallest, and a celebration of the important contributions of native American culture in the region given by the artist on the 150th Anniversary of Maine’s statehood. • Keep your eyes peeled for this evergrowing collection of colorful and somewhat mysterious birdhouses located on MAINE CAMPING GUIDE • 2020

the east side of the Old Canada Scenic Byway as you head north above Wyman Lake in Moscow. • Arnold’s Landing in Solon is the site of one of the Kennebec River encampments of the failed march on Quebec led by revolutionary war hero turned traitor Benedict Arnold’s troops. • The amazingly restored theater at the Waterville Opera House welcomes local and national and international touring acts to the stage. It is also one of the key venues for the Maine International Film Festival. • The Alfond-Lunder Pavilion at Colby College Museum of Art in Waterville added over 10,000 square feet of gallery space to the museum when it opened in 2013, a fitting home to the world’s foremost collection of American art spanning three centuries. • The State House in Augusta was designed by noted Boston architect Charles Bulfinch and built in 1829. For More Information Please Visit: www.kennebecvalley.org

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.

eafaring traditions and culture are still thriving in many of the coastal towns and villages. Whale watching, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing and 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. 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. 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. Nearby is a half-mile-long suspension bridge spanning Eggemoggin Reach to Deer Isle and Stonington, one of Maine’s liveliest lobster towns. You will also want to visit Blue Hill itself with its small town charm and lovely shops and galleries. Further to the west is Ellsworth. The shops and restaurants in Ellsworth’s quaint downtown are delightful for an afternoon stroll or to have a delicious dining experience. If you enjoy theater, you may want to check out the performances at the restored Grand Theater right on Main Street.

No Maine destination is as well known or visited as Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island. The second most 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. 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 range of wildlife, from moose and deer to eagles and puffins. Numerous quiet trails and treelined lanes often lead to unmatched ocean continued on page 68

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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 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.

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.

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Maine’s National Treasure Most know that Maine is referred to as “Vacationland”, but did you also know that it is home to what is referred to as a “National Treasure”? Yep, you guessed it. Acadia National Park, located in the DownEast & Acadia region, is the second most visited national park in the United States. Acadia National Park boasts multiple locations that draw in a wide variety of visitors throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall months. From campers, hikers, photographers, beach goers, and your everyday tourists, there truly is something for everyone in the DownEast & Acadia region. Many visit the little, but popular, Sand Beach. At 290 yards long, it is accessed through Park Loop Road – a common stop for Photographers. The beach is nestled between the headland called Great Head, and the treacherously known “Beehive Trail”. Other widely known mountains that provide hiking trails of all types are Cadillac Mountain, Jordan Pond Loop, Ocean Road Path, and South Bubble Mountain. Bar Harbor, home of Acadia National Park, has numerous campgrounds where campers, like yourself, are guaranteed to find one that suits all types of preferences. Visit CampMaine.com to find your campground now, and DownEastAcadia.com for more information on the beautiful, Acadia National Park.

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Step out of your tent or RV and hike, bike, paddle, or swim. Explore the rocky tidal shoreline and the tiny marine worlds found in every tidepool. When night falls, look skyward to learn why it’s called “the Milky Way.” From camp to glamp, there are myriad opportunities for campers of every kind and in every price range —state and local parks, RV resorts, yurts, treehouses, tipis, and equestrian campgrounds. Glamp on a goat farm, or get off-the-grid on a remote paddle- or hike-in site. Camping in DownEast Acadia defines your TRUE MAINE experience.

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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. Camping Season Events in the Region: June • Bay of Fundy International Marathon, Lubec & Campobello Island • Lupine Festival, Deer Isle

July • Bar Harbor Music Festival, Bar Harbor • Schoodic Arts Festival, Winter Harbor (August, too) • Puckerbrush Primitive Gathering, Columbia • Bucksport Bay Festival, Bucksport August • Indian Day, Pleasant Point Reservation near Eastport • International Festival, Calais • Winter Harbor Lobster Festival • Wild Blueberry Festival, Machias • Folk Art Festival, Grand Lake Stream • Bar Harbor Jazz Festival, Bar Harbor September • Maine Open Lighthouse Day, Regionwide • Blue Hill Fair, Blue Hill • Salmon & Seafood Festival, Eastport • Pirate Festival, Eastport • Acadia Night Sky Festival, Mount Desert Island • Autumn Gold Days, Ellsworth MAINE CAMPING GUIDE • 2020

Attractions and Highlights of the Region: • The Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor features Maine Native American archaeology, history, and culture. • Whimsical and amazing examples of Maine wildlife taxidermy completed by College of the Atlantic students are on display on campus at the Natural History Museum. • Visit the Wendell Gilley Museum of Bird Carving in Southwest Harbor to see beautifully carved examples of waterfowl in miniature, life-size owls, and quite a bit more. • The Mt. Desert Oceanarium allows a close-up view of coastal Maine below the surface, plus a hands-on “Touch Tank” and a lobster hatchery. • Machias’ Burnham Tavern, now a museum, was built in 1770, making it the oldest building in eastern Maine; in addition, the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War was planned in the community watering hole. continued on page 72

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• At over 22,000 acres, the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge encourages its visitors to explore and discover its more than 200 bird species. Yes, and moose. • The red and white striped West Quoddy Head Light is a DownEast icon in Lubec—the easternmost town in the United States. Hike and explore this Bold Coast park with magnificent views of Canada, Grand Manan Island, whales, and seabirds. • Stop by the Waponahki Museum and Resource Center in Perry. It is a cultural storehouse featuring basketry, archives, craftwork, and photography of the Passamaquoddy Indians collected over time. • Roque Bluffs State Park offers nearly a half-mile sandy beach and a great picnic area with many amenities. • Columbia Falls is home to the Ruggles House, an 1818 showplace, built by Judge Thomas Ruggles. For More Information Please Visit: www.downeastacadia.com

Maine Wilderness Camping Takes Moxie In its purest form, a wilderness camping expedition will take you into a wild, uncultivated place uninhabited by humans. With over 200,000 acres in Baxter State Park, nearly 600,000 acres of Public Reserved Lands and over 3.5 million acres in our North Maine Woods, there are a great number of places that make the cut when it comes to that description. The Allagash Wilderness Waterway, a densely forested and deeply beautiful part of our Maine woods that cuts through the central swath of our state, is considered by many to be one of the last remaining wilderness places in the East. Then there are the Mahoosucs, the Bigelow Range, and the unforgettable 100-Mile-Wilderness. These are the places that require grit and determination simply just to get to – that and a lot of dry socks, too – quiet and beautiful places that show the night sky painted in a broad-speckled swath of thousands of stars of all colors, with some nights sharing the eerie hues of the Northern Lights. Some Tips: A few simple tips for those both willing and brave enough to make an adventure into the wilderness would include: Never travel alone and, if possible, travel with someone experienced in backwoods camp-

ing. Be prepared (which includes traveling with a selfrescue kit), remember to keep your food out of reach of forest critters at night, travel light and carry out what you carry in. Resources: Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry offers an excellent resource for anyone looking to take advantage of Maine’s Public Reserved Lands for back country hiking, paddling, and camping: bit.ly/Maine_BackcountryCamping North Maine Woods is an organization that oversees the management and access to Maine’s most remote place: NorthMaineWoods.org Baxter State Park is the crown jewel of our state park system, home to Mt. Katahdin and the eastern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. BaxterStatePark.org These seemingly faraway places are filled with abundance reflective of our state’s vast natural resources with each trail another reason to return. Those who are interested should put aside the tablet computer and shut down the phone, because a journey into Maine backcountry allows you to connect in an entirely different way.

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DIGGING CLAMS in Downeast Maine – By Crystal Hitchings

I love mud between my toes on a summer day, at the edge of the sea, pants rolled above the knees, up to the elbows and ankles in mud. Clams for supper! Imagine stoking coals at a beachside fire, seaweed wrapped around fresh-dug clams, steaming up a scent of toasted ocean as a rising tide slowly swallows your footprints in the mud flats. Most people wear rubber gloves and boots and dig clams with a 4-tined rake called a hoe. My father used one of these, and a wooden slatted basket called a roller. Digging clams was his main income during good weather, along with raking blueberries. We ate a lot of clams in the 1970’s, when they were a lot more plentiful. Clam landings drastically declined across Maine in the 1980’s, especially along the Bold Coast. Today, the clamming industry is kept alive by the careful management of coastal Maine communities, including the seeding of clams to enhance wild stocks. The Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research & Education, located on Beal’s Island, raises between three and five million seed clams annually for 60 Maine communities. The Downeast Institute offers guided tours of their shellfish nursery. More information is available at www.downeastinstitute.org. Clams are a longtime staple to the Downeast region’s peoples. Shell heaps from native settlements are scattered along the coast, including at Machias, Passamaquoddy, Cobscook, and Frenchman Bays, and at Bar Harbor (in Wabanaki, the “clamgathering place.”) The Massachusetts Colonial Ordinance of 16411647 granted every household “free fishing and fowling as far as the tide

doth ebb and flow.” Maine retained this law when it became a state in 1820. To learn more about clam digging past and present, check out the Downeast Fisheries Trail at www.downeastfisheriestrail.org. Contact Tours of Lubec and Cobscook, for a family-friendly, touchable-tour, try digging at Cobscook Bay State Park, where campers may dig up to a peck of clams per person. Check with park staff for details, or ask a local if they will take you! To experience eating clams while on your visit to Downeast Maine (even if you want to skip the mud and just eat them at a restaurant!) contact an area Chamber of Commerce. Knowledgeable chamber staff will help you discover your fresh-harvested seafood supper experience of a lifetime.

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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. COURTESY OF BRIANNA DEGONE - MILLINOCKET, MAINE

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.” 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 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 continued on page 76

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

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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. Your pet’s behavior is your responsibility, if it misbehaves, 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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See pages 93-96 for physical locations, websites & email addresses. All campgrounds have a Map Location Number; see map on adjacent page for campground location. Bold names have display ads.

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seaplane base in New England, and hundreds of seaplanes buzz into Greenville for the International Seaplane Fly-in Weekend in September.

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. continued on page 78

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MAINE SIGNS Maine’s “Billboard Law” is intended to preserve the state’s scenic resources, but it affects the directional information available to travelers. You’ll probably need to look harder to find your way. To avoid confusion, we suggest the following: •

Get directions before you leave. Brochures and web sites usually include directions, and campground owners will be happy to tell you how to reach them.

•

Be sure to carry a recent map.

•

Use available information centers.

•

Signs can only indicate changes in direction. Make next available turn in direction sign arrow is pointing.

•

Number indicates distance from sign to destination— after turn is complete.

•

Sizes and layouts of signs are standardized; reflectorized signs will be blue with white lettering and standard symbols.

CYNTHIA CURTIS

Visitors have traditionally enjoyed the wealth of hunting and fishing opportunities found in Maine. Licenses can be obtained at Maine’s Statewide Information Centers and at campground stores in locations where fishing and hunting are primary activities. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife can provide answers to your questions and will provide pamphlets containing official rules and regulations as well as license fees. For more information write to:

Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0041 207-287-8000 www.maine.gov/ifw

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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.

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.

Firewood Do’s and Don’ts

Must-sees in the Greenville area include:

Just up the road from Bangor is the main campus of the University of • The Moosehead Marine Museum ofMaine at Orono. Impressive collecfers a collection of photographs and Just across the bridge from Bangor, is tions are on display in the many mumemorabilia from the lake’s steam- the city of Brewer. Filled with unique seums located right on campus and in shopping and dining experiences, the boat The history. Downtown Bangor at the University of Asian Longhorned Beetle and the Emerald Ash This is a serious problem. citytheir is aeyes mixture of historical sights Maine Art Museum. Borer are marching across the country with on beautiful forests and woodlands. Buying monuments. Stop by Chamberlain • TheMaine’s S/S Katahdin, a restored 1914 and firewood where you burn it was not the brain child of the 1. Don’t give bugs a free ride to their next meal. Freedom Park steamboat ferries passengers around Other attractions in the Bangor area Maine Campground Owners Association and the law wasto experience a tribute not during our ideathe butsummer we strongly support thetoeffort of theChamberlain, General andbuy read hiswhere the lake months. include: 2. Do wood you burn it and be part of Maine Forest Service to protect our states natural the solution. famous quotes. resources. One of the most impressive sights in • Thewebsite • Annual Forest Heritage Days in Penobscot Theatre Company, a 3. Visit the forest service for more Please— support our effort protect vacationland Bangor isbyanot 31-foot, 21⁄2-ton statue Greenville Early August (seetoMoosehyear around professional theatre loinformation at moving firewood into Maine and not moving firewood Paulwith Bunyan that is probably one of cated in Downtown Bangor in the Banead Chamber website forthan description). within Maine more 50 miles. If you of arrive firewood you may be asked to burn it allthe immediately. most photographed monuments in gor Opera House. www.maine.gov/firewood Naturally, camping, fishing, hiking, ca- Maine. You will certainly want to have noeing,Thank rock climbing and exploring your picture taken standing next to the • Hollywood Slotsvacations. Hotel & Raceway, you for your understanding, and for keeping VACATIONLAND safe for your future are major components of any visit to statue. Everyone does! located in Bangor. the Moosehead Lake area. There are plenty of outdoors and wilderness ad- Look carefully in Bangor and you might • Bangor City Forest and the Orono Camping Guide 2012 find the 1854 Italianate Villa home Bog Boardwalk, one of Bangor’s 83 venture centers open to assist in plan- justMaine hidning family trips, and you might even of Stephen King. It’s not hard to spot, den gems. A National Natural Landconsider going on a moose safari— really, because an iron fence featuring mark, the bog walk is an educational but, remember, pack only your cam- eerie cutouts and figures of animals opportunity for all ages. surrounds it. era— no shooting allowed.

What would camping be without a campfire? Sad… What would Maine forests be without trees? Sadder yet!

For a wide variety of shopping, explore the twin cities of Brewer and Bangor.

There are several downtown tours of Bangor available that bring the history

• The Cole Land Transportation Museum features 200 Maine antique continued on page 79

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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. For More Information Please Visit: www.themainehighlands.com

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Aroostook County

Northern Maine was made for outdoor enjoyment. Highlighted by a low rolling countryside, Aroostook County offers more than 2,000 lakes, streams and rivers, and plenty of opportunities for camping, hiking, biking golfing and canoeing. COPYRIGHT PAUL CYR PHOTOGRAPHY - EAGLE LAKE

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. 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. 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. 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. Some highlights of “The County” are:

• 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. • Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum located on US Route 1 in Littleton. Pot luck suppers, annual car show and dances. • Caribou’s Nylander Museum features geological collections, and collections of local butterflies, moths, mounted birds and animals. • The 16 buildings in the Acadian Village in Van Buren are furnished with period furniture and other artifacts dating from 1790-1900. • 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. For More Information Please Visit: www.visitaroostook.com

• Market Square Historic Business District — in Houlton, that includes 28 architecturally significant structures dating from 1885 to 1910.

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The Pine Tree State

Information

Maine’s “Billboard Law” is intended to preserve the state’s scenic resources, but it affects the directional information available to travelers. You’ll probably need to look harder to find your way. To avoid confusion, we suggest the following:

FLOWER

White Pine Cone and Tassel

ANIMAL

CYNTHIA CURTIS

• Be sure to carry a recent map.

Visitors have traditionally enjoyed the wealth of hunting and fishing opportunities found in Maine. Licenses can be obtained at Maine’s Statewide Information Centers and at campground stores in locations where fishing and hunting are primary activities. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife can provide answers to your questions and Moose will provide pamphlets containing official rules and regulations as well as license fees. For more informationBIRD write to:

Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0041 207-287-8000 www.maine.gov/ifw

Chickadee

• Get directions before you leave. Brochures and web sites usually include directions, and campground owners will be happy to tell you how to reach them. • Use available information centers. • Signs can only indicate changes in direction. Make next available turn in direction sign arrow is pointing.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY AROOSTOOK COUNTY

• Number indicates distance from sign to destination— after turn is complete. • Sizes and layouts of signs are standardized; reflectorized signs will be blue with white lettering and standard symbols. Standard Layout

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Did You Know?

Maine has over 32,000 miles of rivers and streams.

Firewood Do’s and Don’ts What would camping be without a campfire? Sad… What would Maine forests be without trees? Sadder yet! The Asian Longhorned Beetle and the Emerald Ash Borer are marching across the country with their eyes on Maine’s beautiful forests and woodlands. Buying firewood where you burn it was not the brain child of the Maine Campground Owners Association and the law was not our idea but we strongly support the effort of the Maine Forest Service to protect our states natural resources. Please support our effort to protect vacationland by not moving firewood into Maine and not moving firewood within Maine more than 50 miles. If you arrive with firewood you may be asked to burn it all immediately.

This is a serious problem. 1. Don’t give bugs a free ride to their next meal. 2. Do buy wood where you burn it and be part of the solution. 3. Visit the forest service website for more information at

www.maine.gov/firewood

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

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See pages 93-96 for physical locations, websites & email addresses. All campgrounds have a Map Location Number; see map on adjacent page for campground location. Bold names have display ads.

1 Arndt’s Aroostook River Lodge & CG * Presque Isle 764-8677 D8 82 • 50 • • • • • • • • • • • C • A • • • •

SEASON DATES

May 15-Oct 15

2 Aroostook State Park

Presque Isle 768-8341 E7

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3 Grand Isle Campground*

Grand Isle

227-1177 B7

• 30 • • C

4 Greenland Cove Campground Danforth

448-2863 J8

• 50

• 40 • • • •

May 15-Sep 30

5 My Brothers Place*

Houlton

532-6739 G8

• 50 • • • • • C • • • • • C • A • • • •

May 10-Oct 15

• 50 • • C • • C C C C • • C • A • • • • • 45

Year Round

6 Neil E. Michaud Campground* Presque Isle 769-1951 E7 7 Wilderness Pines Campground* Monticello A=Any

538-4500 G8

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MD=Memorial Day

LD=Labor Day

MD-LD CD=Columbus Day

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOANNA GAMMEL

Annual Community Bazaar in Van Buren—is a three-day carnival—early August.

Regional Information May Be Found By Visiting www.visitaroostook.com www.visitmaine.com Acadian Festival in Madawaska — includes a re-enactment of the first Acadian landing in northern Maine — late June. Maine Potato Blossom Festival in Fort Fairfield—celebrates one of Maine’s most famous foods —mid - July.

Presque Isle State Fair— midway and agricultural exhibits — early August. Houlton Potato Feast Days— parade, dances, store sales, a fun run, & more - late August. Lille Classic Music Festival in Lille Village/Grand Isle— chamber music by groups from near and far—early September. Haystack Cave is on Haystack Mountain in the Haystack Public Lot maintained by the community of Castle Hill.

The Deboullie Caves - Located in the Deboullie Public Reserved Lands, which is seventy miles north of Baxter State Park. It is a remote and isolated area that is biologically diverse containing over twenty-two deep spring fed ponds, which are over 1000 feet in elevation and four rugged mountains with sheer cliffs, talus fields and ice caves. These intrusions are rare in northern Maine so when the glacier made its mark on the region the harder rock had remained to formed many sheer cliffs and at least a dozen large talus fields.

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STATEWIDE INFORMATION CAR RENTALS

CAR RENTALS

Alamo: 844-366-2658

Avis: 768-6761, 800-633-3469

www.alamo.com

www.avis.com

change. For the most current information

Avis: 947-8383, 800-633-3469

Budget: 764-1397, 800-218-7992

when planning your Maine vacation, call

www.avis.com

www.budget.com

Budget: 945-9429, 800-218-7992

ROCKLAND

www.budget.com

Knox County Regional Airport (RKD):

Area code in Maine is (207). The following information was correct as of October 22, 2019, but is subject to

the numbers listed or go to: www.visitmaine.com, www.mainetourism.com www.exploremaine.org

Enterprise: 942-3772, 800-261-7331

AIRPORTS AND CAR RENTALS

www.enterprise.com (off-site, pick up service available)

594-4131 www.knoxcountymaine.gov

CAR RENTALS Budget: 594-0822, 800-218-7992 www.budget.com

Hertz: 942-5519, 800-654-3131 Airlines providing direct or affiliate service

www.hertz.com

Car rental companies listed provide

to or within Maine:

National: 800-227-7368, 947-0158

on-site rentals.

Allegiant Air: 702-505-8888

www.nationalcar.com

www.allegiantair.com

BAR HARBOR

American Airlines: 800-433-7300

Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB):

www.aa.com

667-7329

Cape Air: 800-227-3247 www.capeair.com

CAR RENTALS

Belfast, Bowdoin College (when school is

www.delta.com

261-7331

JetBlue: 800-538-2583 www.jetblue.com

Searsport, Waldoboro, Waterville

www.hertz.com

www.penair.com

774-7301

Avis: 874-7500, 800-633-3469 www.avis.com Budget: 874-7500, 800-218-7992 www.budget.com

Enterprise: 623-1855, 800-261-7331 www.enterprise.com (off-site, pick up service available) Hertz: 621-8116, 800-654-3131 www.hertz.com

BANGOR Bangor International Airport (BGR): (866) FLY BANGOR, 207-992-4600 www.flybangor.com

SERVICE TO: Augusta, Bangor, Bates College, Bath, Belfast, Biddeford,

Scarborough, Searsport, Waldoboro,

www.alamo.com

CAR RENTALS

www.greyhound.com

CAR RENTALS

www.united.com

www.augustaairport.org

Greyhound Lines: 800-231-2222

Brunswick, Camden, Damariscotta,

Alamo: 844-370-3979

Augusta State Airport (AUG): 626-2306

school is in session), Portland, Rockland,

www.portlandjetport.org

United Airlines: 800-864-8331

AUGUSTA

Colby College (when school is in session),

Hertz: 667-5017, 800-654-3131

Portland International Jetport (PWM):

www.southwest.com

in session), Brunswick, Camden/Rockport, Damariscotta, Lincolnville, Orono (when

PORTLAND

800-435-9792

SERVICE TO: Augusta, Bangor, Bath,

www.enterprise.com

Pen Air: 800-448-4226

Southwest Airlines:

800-639-3317 www.concordcoachlines.com

Enterprise: 664-2662 (seasonal), 800-

www.eliteairways.net

Concord Coach Lines:

www.bhbairport.com

Delta Air Lines: 800-221-1212

Elite Airways: 877-393-2510

BUS SERVICES

Enterprise: 615-0030, 800-261-7331 www.enterprise.com

Lewiston, Portland, Rockland, Saco, Waterville, Wells, Wiscasset LIMITED STOPS TO: Bangor (Hollywood Casino), Bridgewater, Caribou, Houlton, Lincolnville, Mars Hill, Medway, Monticello, Oakfield, Presque Isle, Sherman

FERRY SERVICES Casco Bay Lines: 774-7871 www.cascobaylines.com

Hertz: 774-6391, 800-654-3131

Service from Portland to Peaks

www.hertz.com

Island, Little Diamond Island, Great Dia-

National: 877-222-9058

mond Island, Diamond Cove, Long Island,

www.nationalcar.com

Great Chebeague Island, Cliff Island.

PRESQUE ISLE

able in summer.

Service from Portland to Bailey Island avail-

Northern Maine Regional Airport (PQI): 764-2550 www.flypresqueisle.com

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Downeast Scenic Railroad:

506-747-2159

www.downeastscenicrail.org

MAINE STATE VISITORS CENTERS

866-449-7245 (seasonal)

www.eastcoastferriesltd.com Deer Island, New Brunswick–Eastport

Maine State Ferry Service: General Information: 800-491-4883 www.maine.gov/mdot/ferry Rockland–Vinalhaven: 596-5400, 596-5450

CALAIS*

OTHER TRAVEL CONTACTS

39 Union Street tel 454-2211

Maine Turnpike Authority:

FRYEBURG*

877-682-9433

97 Main Street, U.S. Rte. 302

www.maineturnpike.com

tel 935-3639

Maine State Police:

HAMPDEN NORTH*

In Maine only: 800-452-4664

I-95 North Mile Marker 175

(911 cellular, for emergencies only)

tel 862-6628

Rockland–North Haven:

U.S.-Canada Border Crossings: 800-461-

596-5400, 867-4441

9999 (within Canada);

HAMPDEN SOUTH

Rockland–Matinicus: 596-5400

204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064

I-95 South Mile Marker 179

(outside Canada); www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/

tel 862-6638

menu-eng.html

HOULTON*

(one day per month, more often in summer) Lincolnville–Isleboro: 789-5611, 734-6935

28 Ludlow Road, I-95 Exit 302

Road conditions and traffic information:

tel 532-6346

Bass Harbor–Swans Island:

866-282-7578; 511 from any phone

244-3254, 526-4273

www.511maine.gov

KITTERY*

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

tel 439-1319

Bass Harbor–Frenchboro: 244-3254

Monhegan Boat Line: 372-8848 www.monheganboat.com Port Clyde–Monhegan Island (Cars cannot be taken to Monhegan Island) LIMOUSINE SERVICES

Black Diamond Coach: 207-824-2221 www.blackdiamondcoach.com

Custom Coach & Limousine: 800-585-3589 www.customcoachandlimo.com

Maine Limousine Service: 800-646-0068, 207-883-0222 www.mainelimo.com

Northeast Charter & Tour Co: 207-784-3159 www.northeastchartertour.com

TRAIN SERVICES Downeaster Passenger Rail

WEST GARDINER* I-95 No. Exit 102 + So. Exit 103; I-295 Exit 51 tel 588-0021

passengers wear seatbelts.

YARMOUTH*

Sales tax is 5.5%; meals tax is 8%; and

1100 U.S. Rte. 1 at I-295 Exit 17

lodging tax is 9%.

tel 846-0833

A person may not transport or cause to be

*Free Wi-Fi

transported malt liquor or wine into the State in a quantity greater than 3 gallons for malt liquor or 4 quarts for wine, unless it was legally purchased in the State. An individual may transport into the State and may transport from place to place within the State spirits for the individual’s personal use in a quantity not greater than 4 quarts. Smoking is not permitted in restaurants or in common areas in state parks and historic sites. Smoking is prohibited in a motor vehicle by the operator or a passenger when a person under

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16 years of age is present. The fine is $50.

Association is a

The use of phones and handheld devices while driving is prohibited in Maine. The

non-profit organization

fine will be no less than $250 for a first offense and a minimum 30-day license suspension for repeat

780-1000, 800-USA-RAIL

offenders.

Variety of destinations, from

I-95 and U.S. Rte. 1

Maine law requires that drivers and all

Service, operated by Amtrak: www.amtrakdowneaster.com

STATEWIDE INFORMATION

East Coast Ferries: (seasonal)

dedicated to increasing the awareness of tourism businesses in and out of the State of Maine

Boston to Brunswick and points in-between.

mainetourism.com

MAINE CAMPING GUIDE • 2020

Cruising Through Maine: You Can (Really) Get There From Here

merica begins its day in Maine. It’s a statement denoting that ours is the first state to see the sun – the state motto Dirigo translates as “I Lead.” Spend a little time here though, and you might just spy the myriad small ways that put us ahead of other places, ways that have kept generations past – and will keep generations to come – enthralled with the almost indescribable beauty and broad diversity of experiences to be had in our magnificent state. So no matter where you choose to watch the sun’s rays peak over the horizon: from a rocky Down East outcropping up near West Quoddy (yes Down East is “up”), atop Mount Katahdin at the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, or marveling its quiet spectacle while collecting shells along the tide line at York Beach, your days spent in Maine will leave you yearning to return for many, many more. The Maine Beaches Our Maine Beaches are a most welcome way to enter the state known as Vacationland since 1935. Miles and miles of sugary sand punctuated by small cities and towns that balloon with visitors looking to capture a few days or maybe a week or two of perfect summertime bliss. From Kittery to Old Orchard Beach, the beaches have long been mainstays of the ideal Maine vacation. Just follow US-1 from the state line up through some of the nation’s oldest communities, visit cultural enclaves like Ogunquit and the “Kennebunks” rife with the trappings of any major American city: museums, cafés, brewpubs and boutiques. Spend a little time at Old Orchard Beach under the dazzling lights of our oceanfront amusement park. Each step you take here, whether through the history of York, the natural beauty of the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge, the cool wooded splendor of Sanford, shopping at Kittery or

spending a little time along the main streets of Saco and Biddeford, will have you curious about what more there is to see here in Maine. Cities & Towns: Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, Biddeford, Saco and Sanford Roads & Highways: I-95, US1 & 1A, Rt. 9, Rt. 202, Rt. 11, Rt. 4, Rt. 103 Notable Features: The Nubble Light, Ogunquit Playhouse, Funtown/Splashtown,Palace Playland, York Wild Kingdom, Saco Drive-in, sunset cruises and whale watching Greater Portland & Casco Bay Wandering north along US1, I-295 or on Rt. 202 from interior parts of the state will bring you into the “big city scene” of Portland. Set high upon a peninsula overlooking the southern corner of Casco Bay, Portland’s urbane but friendly inhabitants may sometimes seem a little too relaxed, but they are just a part of the scene. It’s these touches that add character and make this welcoming city worthy of deeper exploration. Morning, noon or night, there is something happening along its cobbled side streets, broad avenues and salty old wharves. Shoppers, foodies and people watchers alike should start in the Old Port or up along Congress Street to find the keys to the delights of this fun and funky town. Looking for the offbeat? Visit Munjoy Hill or the Arts District and make sure to set aside time to savor the collection at the Portland Museum of Art or any of the city’s many galleries. When night falls, you can just as easily catch any of a dozen performances as you would a fly ball at the game – from chamber music at Merrill Auditorium to a touring act at The State Theater or Seadogs baseball at Hadlock Field.Got a little time on your hands? Explore the islands of Casco Bay by ferry or take a drive through the many welcoming communities that surround the city. Just to the south seek out continued on page 87

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the Portland Head Light on the grounds of Ft. Williams or track down the “best Lobster Roll ever.” No matter where you wind up, it will be delicious – this is the heart of lobster central. Looking for more retail therapy? Head north on Rt. 1 or I-95 to Freeport, the home of L.L. Bean and more than a hundred retail stores, restaurants and outlets in this cheerful village. Cities & Towns: Portland, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Freeport, Gorham, Pownal, Scarborough, Westbrook and Yarmouth Roads & Highways: I-95 & 295, Rt. 302, Rts. 25 & 26, US-1 & 1-A, Rt. 77, Rt. 100, Rt. 9 Notable Features: The Old Port (on foot); Sea Dogs, Red Claws, and Pirates, Casco Bay Lines, Eartha, Scarborough Downs, Longfellow House, Audubon’s Gilsland Farm, The Victoria Mansion Maine’s MidCoast While just a short drive up the coast (along US-1 or I-295) from Portland, Maine’s MidCoast is a sparkling string of pearls connecting visitors to our coastal, maritime and seafaring past. This region is peppered with some of Maine’s most visited and adored towns, beaches and harbors. At about 100 miles from stem-to-stern (following the region’s main artery US-1 from Brunswick to the Penobscot Bridge Observatory) but constituting over 1,500 miles of rough and beautiful coastline, the MidCoast offers untold activities for tourists and families alike, including the dozens of side trips ‘down the point’ and those with countless adventures they offer. This is the classic American tourist ride – you might wander all day and not travel far. Maine’s MidCoast gives meaning to the journey being an important part of the trip. Take heed: In summer US-1 can sometimes slow up travelers’ pace in spots. Drivers without a destination in mind should consider taking the trip along any of the nearly dozen fingers of land that stretch out to the sea, and make

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Travel Along Maine’s American Byways

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Each curvy twist and turn along the highways, cross routes and riverside drives throughout Maine will get you from here to there – wherever here and there are! But there are four very special routes that belong in the pantheon of our nation’s most important roads: America’s Byways® by our Federal Highway Administration. What’s in the name? Across the country, nearly 150 roads have been selected, judged and officially designated for their contribution to the American experience in one or more of these six areas: archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities. Roads possessing just one of these designations take on the moniker “National Scenic Byway,” whereas those special roadways adding something truly unique – and two or more of the six named contributions – get elevated in status to “All-American Road.”

While relatively small, Maine’s family of American Byways represents an excellent cross-section of our great state from the high-mountain and far-off lake vistas dotted with quintessential and quaint New England towns along the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway to the unspoiled, rugged shoreline beauty presented along the Down East coastal route that makes up the Schoodic National Scenic Byway. The Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway is a time machine that traces a historic trail along the Kennebec River, one cut by generations of French Canadians who poured into Maine in pursuit of a new life. Our most beloved byway is a singular beauty. The Acadia All-American Road takes travelers through the enjoyable, but often frenzied, summer enclave of Bar Harbor into the deep contrast of Acadia – our nation’s most popular National Park. We have yet to find anything that compares to dawn from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, the heritage and mystique of Jordan Pond, the saddled rage of the sea at Thunder Hole, and the miles of carriage roads that wend their way through this magnificent park, an absolute gift to the world. Acadia All-American Road Designated: National Scenic Byway1996, All-American Road 2002 Region: Down East Acadia Length: 40 mi / 64 km Travel Time: 3 hours (without stops) Featuring: Cadillac Mountain, Echo Lake, Jordan Pond House, Sand Beach, Abbe Museum, Sieur de Monts Spring, Otter Cliffs, and Thunder Hole Schoodic National Scenic Byway Designated: June 2000 Region: Down East Acadia Length: 29 mi / 47 km Travel Time: 1.5 hours (without stops) Featuring: Gouldsboro Village Library (National Historic Register), Prospect Harbor Light (National Historic Register), Flanders Bay, Old Sullivan Stone Store (National Historic Register) and Tunk Mountain

Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway Designated: June 2002 Region: The Kennebec Valley Length: 78 mi / 125 km Travel Time: 3 hours (without stops) Featuring: Moxie Falls, white-water rafting, South Solon Meeting House, Wyman Lake, the Appalachian Trail, and Lakewood Theater Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway Designated: June 2000 Region: Maine’s Lakes & Mountains Length: 52 mi / 84 km Travel Time: 2.5 hours (without stops) Featuring: Angel Falls, Bethel, Byron School House, Coos Canyon, Oquossoc Village, Rangeley Lakes State Park, Rangeley Logging Museum and Wilhelm Reich Museum

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certain not to miss all the opportunities set at the head and heart of each of the harbors and cozy ports along the way. And if the land cannot hold you, explore the Gulf of Maine and Penobscot Bay by Windjammer, a different take on the many ways to see and experience this richly jewel-encrusted coastline. Cities & Towns: Brunswick, Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Damariscotta, Rockland, Rockport, Camden, Belfast and Searsport Roads & Highways: US-1, I-295, Rt. 17, and Rt. 3 Coastal Excursion Routes: Harpswell (Rt. 123); Bailey & Orr’s Islands (Rt. 124); Phippsburg and Popham Beach (Rt. 209); Georgetown and Reid State Park (Rt. 127), Westport (Rt. 144); Boothbay Harbor (Rt. 27); Christmas Cove (Rt. 129); Pemaquid and New Harbor (Rt. 130); Round Pond (Rt. 32); Friendship (Rt. 220), Port Clyde and St. George (Rt. 131) Notable Features: Lobsters & Lighthouses, Reid State & Popham Beach State Park, Pemaquid Point, Monhegan Island (an hour by boat), Maine Maritime Museum, Whale Watches, The Farnsworth Museum, Camden Hills State Park, Windjammers DownEast & Acadia DownEast Maine and its several subregions offer one of Maine’s most spectacular driving tours. Drive the 100 miles from Bucksport to Lubec along US-1 and you will be transported. For first-time visitors the long list of superlatives heaped onto DownEast & Acadia is well deserved: more lighthouses on the coast – including the eight you can see by boat along the Deer Isle Lighthouse Trail; America’s most popular National Park, America’s easternmost city (Eastport) and easternmost point (Lubec), the country’s highest tides (at Calais), Maine’s largest island (Mount Desert), and the highest Atlantic coastal peak north of Rio de Janeiro (Cadillac Mountain on Mount Desert Island).

These are all very impressive, but still, they are only written superlatives. Experience the marvel as you venture along the 85-mile-long DownEast Sunrise Trail or the Schoodic Scenic Byway. Allow the region’s friendly nature to be expressed through a local shop owner in Ellsworth or Bar Harbor. Or simply pause to ponder how man and nature have worked together to construct something so indescribably beautiful as Acadia National Park. Unless you’re traveling off the beaten path, US-1 and 1A will take you most anywhere you need to get along the coast. Rt. 9, or simply “The Airline,” cuts across Hancock and Washington counties on their way to Calais. The communities of Lubec, Mars Hill, Eastport and Cadillac Mountain all bicker over who is the first to see the sun each morning, but no matter. From Grand Lake Stream’s unmatched sporting opportunities to the welcoming candy-stripes of West Quoddy Light, the Down East region is unmatched in its beauty. And don’t forget to drop in on the Roosevelt’s at Campobello. MAINE CAMPING GUIDE • 2020

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perched on the state’s eastern border with Canada there is an interesting international feel to the place. Farmland, forest, beautiful crystal clear lakes; The County is worth the drive. Spot Katahdin from Rt. 11 or from the final bits of I-95 before it ends in Houlton. US-1 allows for spectacular views (known as the Million Dollar View Scenic Byway. Daytime trips offer beauty in virtually every direction, and nights often bring the mysterious Northern Lights. Sporting types who travel here in the winter know that cruising takes on an alternate meaning with more than 1,000 miles of snowmobiling trails – doing double duty as ATV trails in warmer weather. Along the western edge, Rt. 11 skirts an endless sea of deep green that makes up the more than three million acres of working forestland of The North Maine Woods. And if you’re planning on coming, don’t forget your paddle because The County is home to the 92 miles of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, a place many believe is the last truly wild waterway in our country. Cities & Towns: Presque Isle, Caribou, Limestone, Houlton, Van Buren, Madawaska, and Fort Kent Roads & Highways: I-95, Rt. 1 & 1A, Rt. 2 & 2A, Rt. 11, Rt. 89, Rt. 163 & 164 State Scenic Byways: Million Dollar View Scenic Byway (Rt. 1), St. John Valley Scenic Byway, and the Fish River Scenic Byway (Rt. 11) Notable Features: St. Johns River, Snowmobiling, North Maine Woods,

French-Canadian & Acadian Culture, Northern Lights, Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Ice Caves Maine’s Inland Places Bangor, Greenville and the Highlands The city of Bangor was built upon the rich natural resources produced by Maine’s north woods and today it continues to serve as the cultural centerpiece of northern Maine. Any and all travelers seeking to head into northern Maine will likely come through this modern city that makes itself a welcome host to events and performances all year long. For travelers headed on to other parts, I-95, Rt. 15, Rt. 9, Rt. 1-A, and Rt. 2 all prove access to the woods, the coast and even the mountains. Those looking for memorable and scenic drives should make their way up Rt. 11 onto the Grindstone Scenic Byway – now known as the Katahdin Woods and Waters Byway – which encircles the eastern side of Baxter State Park, home to Maine’s highest peak, Mt. Katahdin (just shy of a mile high), and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. It also sits on the edge of the Allagash and parts of the Maine Woods introduced to us by Henry David Thoreau 150 years ago. Beautiful, quiet, green places along the West Branch of the Penobscot River and thundering pulsepounding places that still draw us in for the thrill of whitewater along the East Branch of the Penobscot. Rt. 11 travels southwest out of Millinocket taking you towards another of the highlands most glorious features: the picturesque resort town of Greenville on Moosehead

Lake. As Maine’s largest lake there are no end to the things you can enjoy in the outdoors here – hiking, paddling, the age old traditions of hunting and fishing, moose safari and the spectacular sights to be seen from a top Mt. Kineo perched in the center of the lake just waiting for you to explore. This is the epitome of camping bliss, beautiful stretches of uninterrupted green punctuated with deep hues of blue from the lakes and ponds and just about nothing else to get in theway. Cities & Towns: Bangor, Greenville, Lincoln, Millinocket, and Orono Roads & Highways: I-95, Rt. 11, Rt. 202, Rt. 2, Rt. 6, Rt. 15, Rt. 16, and Rt. 11State Scenic Byways: Katahdin Woods and Waters Scenic Byway (Rt. 11), Moosehead Scenic Byway (Rt. 15) Notable Features: Maine Children’s Discovery Museum, The Bangor Waterfront,Paul Bunyan Statue at the Cross Insurance Center, Baxter State Park, Mount Katahdin, Paddling the East & West Branch of the Penobscot River, Whitewater Rafting and Guided Expeditions, Moose and Wildlife Safari, Moosehead Lake & Mt. Kineo, The Golden Road Kennebec Valley What can easily be said about The Kennebec Valley is that it is a place that offers two sides of the same coin. In it’s southern towns and cities like Augusta (Maine state capital), Gardiner, Hallowell, Belgrade, and Waterville offer the civility and culture that accompany communities with architecturally beautiful and vibrant Main Streets, fine dining, museums, shopping and the performing arts. However, head north, and you’ll pass into wild country. North, above Skowhegan and Madison you arrive in some of the finest hunting and fly-fishing country our state has to offer; north, to the rollicking and pounding excitement of whitewater on the Kennebec & Dead Rivers. North to Coburn Mountain near Jackman, Maine’s highest groomed snowmobile trail. North to where Rt. 201 becomes the Old Canada Road Scenic Byway which carries you through twisting and swiftly rising roads into picturesque parts of continued on page 91

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Maine and quaint and quiet New England towns. The Kennebec Valley is a quieter side of Maine that begs to be explored in every season. Paddling, hiking, snowmobiling, fishing are all here. And don’t forget to look to explore the Kennebec Valley for its broad collection of fairs and festivals including the Nation’s Oldest State Fair at Skowhegan, the Kneading Conference and Fiber Frolic in June. Cities & Towns: Augusta, Gardiner, Hallowell, Waterville, Skowhegan, Madison,The Forks, and Belgrade Lakes Roads & Highways: I-95, Rt. 201, Rt-2, Rt. 9, Rt. 202, Rt. 100, Rt. 27, and Rt. 16 Scenic Byways: National Scenic Byways: Old Canada Road Scenic Byway; State Scenic Byways: Moosehead Scenic Byway (Rt. 15) Notable Features: The State Capital, Old Fort Western, Antiquing in Hallowell, Hobbitland at Vaughan Wood’s, The Maine State Museum, Theater at Monmouth, Belgrade’s Lakes, Waterville Opera House, LC Bates Museum, Colby College Museum of Art, The Skowhegan Indian, Lakewood Theater, Whitewater Rafting on the Kennebec and The Dead Rivers Maine’s Lake’s & Mountains Passing through the many communities that make up Maine’s Lake’s and Mountains you’ll see that you are surrounded by nearly endless access to the outdoors. From the broad and welcoming shores of Sebago Lake in the south to the deep forested areas that flank the Appalachian Trail to the north and the hundreds of miles of ski slopes on Saddleback, Sugarloaf, and Sunday River. The beauty and bounty of being this close to nature gives visitors to the region no reason whatsoever to complain that they have nothing to do. Even the many small communities spread out through the region offer something for everyone: Take the Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway - spot a moose, maybe. Visit Lewiston & Auburn’s twin cities for a taste of in-town culture, and the Sebago area delivers

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waterfalls invite you in for the plunge – the Bigelow’s, Flagstaff Lake, Kingfield, and Carrabassett Valley. Each and every one of these communities and all those across Maine are worth taking time to enjoy. Happy Driving. Cities & Towns: Lewiston & Auburn, Rangeley, Bethel, Oxford, Kingfield, Fryeburg, Jay, Livermore & Livermore Falls, Gray, and Sebago Roads & Highways: Rt. 302, Rt. 100, Rt. 4, US-2, Rt. 26 & 27, Rt. 16, Rt. 35, Rt.5 Scenic Byways: National Scenic Byways Rangeley Scenic Byway; State Scenic Byways: Grafton Notch Scenic Byway (Rt. 26), Pequawket Trail Scenic Byway (Route 113), State Route 27 Scenic Byway Notable Features: Explore the Arts in Lewiston & Auburn, Skiing on Saddleback, Sunday River or Sugarloaf, Rapid River, The Stanley Steamer Museum, Tour all the covered bridges, ride The Songo River Queen at Sebago, Fryeburg Fair & L/A Balloon Festival

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As more families with pets hit the road, campground and RV park owners are having to find ways to keep these furry campers entertained. According to David Canning, owner of Orlando, FL based DOGIPOT, a supplier of dog park products for the past 25 years, more than 80 million dogs are in the U.S., and 56 million households own a dog. “Between the Baby Boomers, who are empty nesters and want to travel everywhere with their dogs, and Millennials, who are waiting longer to have kids and are also bringing their dogs everywhere, not only has the number of campers that own dogs steadily increased over the years, but the interest in including them in our everyday lives has also increased,” Canning explained. “You have a lot of people in those two generations that if they can’t bring their dog somewhere, they are not going to go.” According to a study done in 2012 by DogTime.com, Maine is in the TOP FIVE most pet owning states at over 62%! An article published by NewsCenterMaine.com states that Maine, the Pine Tree State, ranked as #1 on the list of Most Pet Friendly states in the US! The article continued on to say that Maine has 76 dog-friendly beaches and nearly 1,000 pet friendly hotels – we would say it is only a matter of time before Maine Campgrounds with on-site dog parks is added to the list! Naturally, that has put pressure on campground and RV park owners to include amenities that will attract pet owners and entertain their furry friends. More specifically, Bob Hansen, national account and marketing manager at Eclectic, AL based Pet and Playground, said “the dog parks themselves really add value to a campground, because a camper with a dog can now feel comfortable stopping for the night.” In addition to making traveling with your family best friend easier, campgrounds with dog parks add an avenue of outdoor recreation specifically for the dog. Other dog related amenities that many Maine campgrounds

are beginning to include are waste bag dispensers and disposal containers, water bowls, and leash hooks. Gary Max, vice president of Seattle, WA based Dog-On-ItParks, says “it gets families out exercising together and it is another opportunity for them to spend time together at your park, something they may rarely get a chance to do at home.” “Dog parks have really begun to turn into social areas,” he explained. “People are bringing their dogs to the dog parks, and really getting to know each other, and it’s not just for exercising your dog.” “Dogs have a lot of energy and if they have been travelling, they need to burn that energy off,” Canning said. “Having an area where they can do that will help cut down on the barking and some of the other issues park owners have with pets at their parks. Part of it is definitely pet owners taking responsibility for their pets, but at the same time park owners can help by providing these dog friendly spaces.” The response from campers regarding dog parks at Maine campgrounds and RV parks has been overwhelmingly positive and we can’t wait for the epidemic to further grow!

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Bold names have display ads. Red names are Seasonal RV sites only. (Call for more information.) Abnaki Family Camping Center...................62 89 Abnaki Road, Madison 04950 207 474-2070 abnakicampground207@gmail.com

Bar Harbor Camping Resorts-Narrows Too ..67,68 1150 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton 04605 207 667-4300 • barharborcampingresorts@equitylifestyle.com www.BarHarborCampingResorts.com

Bridgton Marina Inc. ..................................38 3 Obelazy Lane, Bridgton 04009 207 647-2931 • justeasycamping@yahoo.com www.JustEasyCamping.com

Acadia Seashore Camping and Cabins ........68 2695 US Highway 1, Sullivan 04664 207 422-0130 • acadiaseashore@gmail.com www.AcadiaSeashoreCamping.com

Bar Harbor Camping Resorts-Patten Pond ... 67,68 1470 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth 04605 207 667-7600 • barharborcampingresorts@equitylifestyle.com www.BarHarborCampingResorts.com

Bucksport / Fort Knox KOA .........................68 32 Leaches Point, Orland 04472 207 469-7739 • bucksport@koa.com www.koa.com/campgrounds/bucksport

Acres of Wildlife Campground ............ 38,43 60 Acres of Wildlife Rd #2 Steep Falls 04085 207 675-2267 • office@acresofwildlife.com www.AcresOfWildlife.com

Bar Harbor Oceanside KOA.........................68 136 County Road, Bar Harbor 04609 207 288-3520 • barharbor@koa.net www.koa.com/campgrounds/bar-harbor-oceanside

Camden Hills Community Campground.... 54 30 Applewood Road, Rockport 04853 207 236-2498 • info@camdenhillscampgrounds.com www.CamdenHillsCampgrounds.com

Airline Lodge & Snack Bar ..........................68 Rt 9 & Rt 193 Twp 22, Beddington 04622 207 638-2301 • airline3752@gmail.com www.AirlineSnackBar.com

Bass Harbor Campground...........................68 342 Harbor Road, Bass Harbor 04653 207 244-5857 • info@bassharbor.com www.BassHarbor.com

Camden Hills State Park..............................54 280 Belfast Road, Camden 04843 207 236-3109 • campground.reservations@maine.gov www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Androscoggin Lake Campground ................38 304 Lakeshore Drive Leeds 04263 207 227-9060 • campersway@yahoo.com www.AndroscogginLakeCampground.com

Bayley’s Camping Resort.................... IFC,14 275 Pine Point Road, Scarborough 04074 207 883-6043 • info@bayleysresort.com https://BayleysResort.com

Camp Eaton ................................................14 750 York Street,York Harbor 03911 207 363-3424 • matt@campeaton.com www.CampEaton.com

Apache Campground ..................................14 165 Bernier Road, Sanford 04073 207 324-5652

Beach Acres Campground ................... 14,27 76 Eldridge Road, Wells 04090 207 646-5612 • beachacres@beachacres.com www.BeachAcres.com

Cedar Haven Family Campground ....... 30,33 39 Baker Road, Freeport 04032 207 869-5026 • info@cedarhavenllc.com www.CedarHavenFamilyCampground.com

Bear Point Marina, Cabins & Campground ...76 123 Bear Point Road, Bowerbank 04426 207 564-3135 • bearpointcamps@gmail.com www.SebecLakeVacations.com

Chewonki Big Eddy Cabins & Campground ....76 Golden Road, Mile 28, Millinocket 04462 207 882-7323 • bigeddy@chewonki.org https://bigeddy.chewonki.org

Beaver Brook Campground ................. 61,62 1 Wilson Pond Rd, North Monmouth 04265 207 933-2108 • camp@beaver-brook.com www.Beaver-Brook.com

Chewonki Campground ..............................54 235 Chewonki Neck Road, Wiscasset 04578 207 882-7426 • campcontact@chewonkicampground.com www.ChewonkiCampground.com

Beaver Dam Campground ................... 14,17 551 School Street, Berwick 03901 207 698-2267 • camp@beaverdamcampground.com www.BeaverDamCampground.com

Christies Campground & Cottages ..............76 83 Christies Camp Road, Newport 04953 800 688-5141 • christiescampground@gmail.com www.ChristiesCampground.com

Bethel Outdoor Adventure & Campground ...38 121 Mayville Rd, US Rt 2, Bethel 04217 207 824-4224 • info@betheloutdooradventure.com www.BethelOutdoorAdventure.com

Cobscook Bay State Park ............................68 40 South Edmunds Rd, Edmunds Twp 04628 207 726-4412 • campground.reservations@maine.gov www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Big Moose Inn Cabins & Campground, Inc.....76 Baxter State Park Rd, Millinocket Lake 04462 207 723-8391 • info@bigmoosecabins.com www.BigMooseCabins.com

Cold River Campground ........................... 76 211 Riverside Dr, Eddington 04428 207 922-2551 • info@coldrivercampground.com www.ColdRiverCampground.com

Birches Lakeside Campground....................62 201 Norris Point Road, Litchfield 04350 207 268-4330 • birchescamping@gmail.com www.BirchesCampground.com

Colonial Mast Campground ................ 38,40 1 Colonial Mast Road, Naples 04055 207 693-6652 • info@colonialmast.com www.ColonialMast.com

Black Brook Cove Campground ..................38 Lincoln Pond Rd, Lincoln Plantation 04964 207 486-3828 • info@blackbrookcove.com www.BlackBrookCove.com

Coos Canyon Campground & Cabins ... 38,46 445 Swift River Rd, Byron 04275 207 364-3880 • cooscanyoncamping@gmail.com www.CoosCanyonCamping.com

Blueberry Pond Campground.............. 30,32 218 Poland Range Road, Pownal 04069 207 688-4421 • FUN@BlueberryCampground.com www.BlueberryCampground.com

Cottonwood Camping and RV Park.............68 1140 US Highway Rte 1, Columbia Falls 04623 207 598-8497 • shirleyatcottonfarms@gmail.com www.CottonwoodCampingRVPark.com

Bradbury Mountain State Park ...................30 547 Hallowell Road, Pownal 04069 207 688-4712 • campground.reservations@maine.gov www.maine.gov/bradburymountain

Cupsuptic Lake Park & Campground ..........38 960 Wilson Mills Rd, Rt 16, Adamstown Twp 04964 207 864-5249 • info@cupsupticcampground.com www.CupsupticCampground.com

Branch Lake Camping Area .........................68 180 Hansons Landing Road, Ellsworth 04605 207 667-5174 • branchlakecampground@outlook.com www.BranchLakeCamping.com

Deer Farm Campground .............................38 495 Tufts Pond Road, Kingfield 04947 207 265-4599 • deerfarmcamps@tds.net www.DeerFarmCamps.com

Apple Valley Campground ..........................14 120 Apple Valley Lane, Acton 04001 207 636-2285 • applevalleycampground@gmail.com www.CampAppleValleyMaine.com Arndt’s Aroostook River Lodge & CG .........82 95 Parkhurst Siding Road, Presque Isle 04769 207 764-8677 • clare@arndtscamp.com www.ArndtsCamp.com Aroostook State Park ..................................82 87 State Park Road Presque Isle 04769 207 768-8341 • campground.reservations@maine.gov www.maine.gov/doc/parks Augusta West Resort ..................................62 183 Holmes Brook Lane, Winthrop 04364 207 377-9993 • AugustaWestKampground@gmail.com www.AugustaWestKampground.com Augusta/Gardiner KOA ...............................54 30 Mallard Drive, Richmond 04357 207 582-5086 • mainekoa@gmail.com www.KOA.com/campgrounds/Augusta Balsam Cove Campground .................. 68,72 286 Back Ridge Road, Orland 04472 207 469-7771 • info@balsamcove.com www.BalsamCove.com Balsam Woods Campground ............... 75,76 112 Pond Road, Abbot 04406 207 876-2731 • info@balsamwoods.com www.BalsamWoods.com Bangor Holden KOA ....................................76 602 Main Road, Holden 04429 207 843-6011 • bangorholdenkoa@gmail.com www.koa.com/campgrounds/bangor Bar Harbor Campground ..................... 68,72 409 State Hwy 3, Bar Harbor 04609 207 288-5185 www.TheBarHarborCampground.com Bar Harbor Camping Resorts-Mt Desert Narrows ....67,68 1219 State Hwy 3, Bar Harbor 04609 207 288-4782 • barharborcampingresorts@equitylifestyle.com www.BarHarborCampingResorts.com

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Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds Bold names have display ads. Red names are Seasonal RV sites only. (Call for more information.) Desert of Maine Campground ....................30 95 Desert Road, Freeport 04032 207 850-3025 • info@desertofmaine.com www.DesertOfMaine.com

Greenlaws Campground .............................68 Airport Road, Stonington 04681 207 367-2928 • bgreenlawsrvandtenting@gmail.com www.GreenlawsCampground.com

Lake St. George State Park..........................62 278 Belfast Augusta Road, Liberty 04949 207 589-4255 • campground.reservations@maine.gov www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Dixons Coastal Maine Campground .... 14,22 1740 US Rte 1 Cape Neddick 03902 207 363-3626 • info@dixonscampground.com www.DixonsCampground.com

Gregoire’s Campground..............................14 697 Sanford Road, Wells 04090 207 646-3711 • camping@maine.rr.com www.MaineCoastCamping.com

Lakeside Pines Campground ............... 38,45 54 Lakeside Pines Road, Bridgton 04009 207 647-3935 • lakesidepinescampground@gmail.com www.LakesidePinesCampground.com

Dummer’s Beach Campground...................38 9 Dummers Beach Lane, Weld 04285 207 585-2200 • dummersbeach@gmail.com www.DummersBeach.com

Hadley’s Point Campground................ 67,68 33 Hadley Point Road, Bar Harbor 04609 207 288-4808 • hadleyspoint@gmail.com www.HadleysPoint.com

Lamoine State Park .....................................68 23 State Park Road, Lamoine 04605 207 667-4778 • campground.reservations@maine.gov www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Durham Leisure Campground ....................30 24 Leisure Lane, Durham 04222 207 353-5535 • dlcampground@gmail.com www.DLCampground.com

Harborside RV Resort .................................54 5 Harborside Way, Stockton Springs 04981 207 567-8013 • Camp@HarborsideRV.com www.HarborsideRV.com

Lazy Frog Campground ....................... 14,22 75 Cemetery Road, Lebanon 04027 207 457-1260 • peggy@lazyfrogcampground.com www.LazyFrogCampground.com

Duvals RV Park ............................................14 22 Elmere Road, Wells 04090 (508) 561-1565 • hlduval@aol.com www.Duvals-RVPark.com

Hemlock Grove Campground .............. 13,14 1299 Portland Rd, US Rt 1, Kennebunkport 04046 207 985-0398 • info@hemlockgrovecampground.com www.HemlockGroveCampground.com

Libby’s Oceanside Camp ..................... 14,17 725 York Street, York 03909 207 363-4171 • libbyscampground@gmail.com www.LibbysOceanCamping.com

Family N Friends Campground ...................38 140 Richville Road, Rt 114, Standish 04084 207 642-2200 • info@familynfriends.com www.FamilyNFriends.com

Hermit Island Campground ................. 53,54 6 Hermit Island Road, Phippsburg 04562 207 443-2101 • info@hermitisland.com www.HermitIsland.com

Lily Bay State Park.......................................76 13 Myrles Way, Greenville 04441 207 695-2700 • campground.reservations@maine.gov www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Flood’s Cove Ocean Front Vacations...........54 77 Floods Cove Road, Friendship 04547 207 832-6237 • capnams@roadrunner.com www.FloodsCove.com

Hid’n Pines Family Campground ......... 14,21 8 Cascade Road , Old Orchard Beach 04064 207 934-2352 • hidnpines@suncommunities.com www.MaineFamilyCamping.com

Little Ossipee Lake Campground ................14 440 Sokokis Trail, Waterboro 04030 207 247-5875 • mbozza@comcast.net www.SouthernMaineCamping.com

Four Seasons Camping Area................ 38,42 Route 302/1741 Roosevelt Trail, Naples 04055 207 693-6797 • info@fourseasonscampingarea.com www.FourSeasonsCampingArea.com

Holden Family Campground .......................68 108 Main Road, Holden 04429 207 989-0529 • holdenfamilycampground@roadrunner.com www.HoldenFamilyCampground.com

Littlefield Beaches Campground ......... 38,47 13 Littlefield Lane, Greenwood 04255 207 875-3290 • admin@littlefieldbeaches.com www.LittlefieldBeaches.com

Fox Carlton Pond Camps & Campground ...38 35 Fox Carlton Pond Rd, Phillips 04966 207 639-2538 • Info@FoxCarltonPond.com www.FoxCarltonPond.com

Homestead By The River “Family” Cpgd ... 14,26 235 New County Road, Biddeford 04005 207 282-6445 • info@homesteadbytheriver.com www.HomesteadByTheRiver.com

Lobster Buoy Campsites .............................54 280 Waterman Beach Rd, S. Thomaston 04858 207 594-7546 • lobsterbuoycampsites@gmail.com lobsterbuoycampsites.wix.com/lobsterbuoycampsites

Freeport Village Campground ....................30 11 Doten Lane, Freeport 04032 207 865-9227

Honey Run Beach & Campground ..............38 456 East Shore Road, Peru 04290 207 562-4913 • hrbc456@gmail.com www.HoneyRunCampground.com

Lone Mountain River Front Camping..........38 424 S. Main Street, Andover 04216 207 392-0019 • info@LoneMountainCamping www.LoneMountainCamping.com

Huttopia Southern Maine ...........................14 149 Sand Pond Road, Sanford 04073 207 324-1752 • Southern.Maine@Huttopia.com www.Huttopia.com

Loon’s Haven Family Campground .............38 41 Loons Haven Drive, Rt 114, Naples 04055 207 693-6881 • reservations@loonshaven.com www.LoonsHaven.com

Indian Pond Campground ...........................62 1675 Indian Pond Rd, Indian Stream Twp 04985 (800) 371-7774

MainStay Cottages & RV Park .....................68 66 Sargent Street, Winter Harbor 04693 207 963-5561 • boathouse@acadia.net www.mainstaycottages-rvpark.com

Grafton Notch Campground .......................38 1472 Bear River Rd/Rte 26, Newry 04261 207 824-2292 • info@campgrafton.com www.CampGrafton.com Grand Isle Campground ..............................82 288 Main Street, Grand Isle 04746 207 227-1177 • ga.dionne@hotmail.com Granger Pond Camping Area ......................38 27 Kamp Lane, Denmark 04022 207 452-2342 • cadyhouse1@verizon.net www.GrangerPond.com Gray Homestead Oceanfront .............. 54,59 21 Homestead Road, Southport 04576 207 633-4612 • grays@gwi.net www.GraysOceanCamping.com Green Valley Campground..........................62 1248 Cross Hill Road, Vassalboro 04989 207 923-3000 • greenvalley1@fairpoint.net www.GreenValleyCampground.us Greenland Cove Campground ....................82 70 Brown Rd, East Grand Lake, Danforth 04424 207 448-2863 • brenda@madiganestates.com www.GreenlandCove.com

Katahdin Shadows Campground ......... 76,79 118 Katahdin Shadows Drive, Medway 04460 (800) 794-5267 • katshadcamp@midmaine.com www.KatahdinShadows.com Keenes Lake Family Campground ...............68 70 Keenes Lake Road, Calais 04619 207 454-2022 • keeneslakecampground@yahoo.com www.KeenesLakeCampground.com Kokatosi Campground .......................... 1,38 635 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond 04071 207 627-4642 • kokatosi@fairpoint.net www.KokatosiCampground.com Lake Pemaquid, Inc............................. 54,59 100 Twin Cove Lane, Damariscotta 04543 207 563-5202 • lakepem@tidewater.net www.LakePemaquid.com

Martin Stream Campground ............... 38,46 1 Martin Stream Road, Turner 04282 207 740-2240 • contact@martinstreamcampground.com www.MartinStreamCampground.com Meadowbrook Camping ..................... 54,57 33 Meadowbrook Road, Phippsburg 04562 207 443-4967 • mbcamp@meadowbrookme.com www.MeadowbrookME.com Meadowledge RV Resort ...........................14 430 Route 1, Wells 04090 207 646-5008 www.Meadowledge.com Megunticook Campground by The Sea ..... 54 620 Commercial Street, Rockport 04856 207 594-2428 • info@megunticookcampgrounds.com www.MegunticookCampgrounds.com

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Bold names have display ads. Red names are Seasonal RV sites only. (Call for more information.) Moody Beach RV Resort-Thousand Trails ...14 266 Post Rd, Wells 04090 207 646-4586 • moodybeach@equitylifestyle.com www.thousandtrails.com/Maine/Moody-Beach-RV-Campground/

Papoose Pond Family Campground & Cabins ....38 700 Norway Road, Waterford 04088 207 583-4470 • info@papoosepondcamping.com www.PapoosePondCamping.com

Red Apple Campground ...................... 13,14 111 Sinnott Road, Kennebunkport 04046 207 967-4927 • redapple@roadrunner.com www.RedAppleCampground.com

Moorings Oceanfront RV Resort ......... 54,58 191 Searsport Ave, US Rt 1, Belfast 04915 207 338-6860 • info@mooringscamp.com www.MooringsCamp.com

Paradise Park Resort ...................................14 50 Adelaide Road, Old Orchard Beach 04064 207 934-4633 • info@paradiseparkresort.com www.ParadiseParkResort.com

River Run Canoe & Camp ...........................38 191 Denmark Road, Brownfield 04010 207 452-2500 • theparkers@fairpoint.net www.RiverRunCanoe.com

Moosehead Family Campground ...............76 312 Moosehead Lake Rd, Rt 15, Greenville 04441-0307 207 695-2210 • mail@mooseheadcampground.com www.MooseheadCampground.com

Paul Bunyan Campground........................ 76 1858 Union Street, Bangor 04401 207 941-1177 • radhachey@gmail.com www.PaulBunyanCampground.com

Riverbend Campground ...................... 38,49 1540 Route 106, Leeds 04263 207 524-5711 • inquiries@riverbendcampgroundmaine.com www.RiverbendCampgroundMaine.com

More to Life Family Campground ...............62 533B Winthrop Ctr Road, Winthrop 04364 207 395-4908 • info@moretolifecampground.com www.MoreToLifeCampground.com

Peaks-Kenny State Park ..............................76 401 State Park Road, Dover-Foxcroft 04426 207 564-2003 • campground.reservations@maine.gov www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Riverside Park Campground .......................14 2295 Post Rd, US Rt 1, Wells 04090 207 646-3145 • info@riversidefamilycamping.com www.RiversideFamilyCamping.com

Mount Blue State Park................................38 187 Webb Beach Road, Weld 04285 207 585-2347 • campground.reservations@maine.gov www.maine.gov/mountblue

Penobscot Outdoor Center.........................76 135 Basecamp Rd, Millinocket 04462 (800) 766-7238 • vacation@neoc.com www.NEOC.com/Camping-In-Maine

Saco River Hideaway Campground .............38 392 Main Street, Cornish 04020 207 835-1998 • SacoRiverHideaway@gmail.com https://SacoRiverHideaway.com

My Brothers Place ......................................82 659 North Street, Houlton 04730 207 532-6739 • mybrotherspl@aol.com www.MyBrothersPlace.mainerec.com

Pinehirst RV Resort .....................................14 7 Oregon Ave, Old Orchard Beach 04064 207 934-5526 • pinehirst_mgr@equitylifestyle.com www.PinehirstRVResort.com/

Saco/Old Orchard Beach KOA ............. 14,21 814 Portland Road,Saco 04072 (888) 450-7812 • sacokoa@suncommunities.com www.SacoKOA.com

Nadeau’s Nest.............................................14 244 Upper Guinea Road, Lebanon 04027 207 339-9593

Pleasant Hill Campground .................. 76,79 45 Mansell Road, Hermon 04401 207 848-5127 • info@pleasanthillcampground.com www.PleasantHillCampground.com

Sagadahoc Bay Campground............... 54,59 9 Molly Pt Lane, Georgetown 04548 207 371-2014 • pat@sagbaycamping.com www.SagBayCamping.com

Pleasant River Campground................ 38,44 800 West Bethel Road, West Bethel 04286 207 836-2000 • info@pleasantrivercampground.com www.PleasantRiverCampground.com

Salmon Falls KOA ........................................14 21 Flat Rock Bridge Road, Lebanon 04027 207 339-9465 • info@salmonfallsKOA.com https://koa.com/campgrounds/salmon-falls

Pleasant River RV Park ................................68 11 West Side Road Addison 04606 207 598-6083 • hperry1953@gmail.com www.PleasantRiverRV.com

Salmon Falls River Camping Resort ............14 44 Natural High Road, Lebanon 04027 207 339-8888 • info@sfrrv.com www.sfrrv.com

Point Sebago Resort ........................... 38,41 261 Point Sebago Road Casco 04015 (800) 655-1232 • info@pointsebago.com www.PointSebago.com

Sandy Pines Campground ................... 14,24 277 Mills Rd, Kennebunkport 04046 207 967-2483 • info@sandypinescamping.com www.SandyPinesCamping.com

Poland Spring Campground ................ 37,38 128 Connor Lane, Poland 04274 207 998-2151 • info@polandspringcamp.com www.PolandSpringCamp.com

Scott’s Cove Camping Area .........................14 356 Brock Road, Alfred 04002 207 324-6594 • scottscove@roadrunner.com

Naples KOA Campground.................... 38,51 295 Sebago Rd, Rt 114/11, Naples 04055 207 693-5267 • naplesme@koa.com www.koa.com/campgrounds/naples-maine Neil E. Michaud Campground .....................82 164 Houlton Road, Presque Isle 04769 207 769-1951 • bkinney68@gmail.com www.campingfriend.com/NeilEMichaudCampground Nere Beach Family Campground ......... 14,18 38 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach 04064 207 934-7614 • info@nerebeach.com http://NereBeach.com Nesowadnehunk Campground ...................76 Turnpike Road, Millinocket 04462 207 458-1551 • info@nesowadnehunk.com www.Nesowadnehunk.com Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort........62 1771 Route 201, The Forks 04985 (800) 765-7238 • info@northernoutdoors.com www.NorthernOutdoors.com Oceanfront Camping @ Reach Knolls .........68 670 Reach Road, Brooklin 04616 207 359-5555 • oceanfrontcamping@reachknolls.com www.ReachKnolls.com Old Orchard Beach Campground......... 14,20 27 Ocean Park Rd, Old Orchard Beach 04064 207 934-4477 • reservations@gocamping.com www.GoCamping.com On the Saco Family Campground ...............38 379 Denmark Road, Brownfield 04010 207 452-2274 • onthesaco@outlook.com www.OnTheSaco.com Palmyra Golf Course & Campground ... 75,76 147 Lang Hill Road, Palmyra 04965 207 938-5677 • help@palmyra-me.com www.PalmyraGolfAndCamp.com

Potter’s Place Adult Park ............................14 115 Baker’s Grant Road, Lebanon 04027 207 457-1341 • camppottersplace@metrocast.net www.PottersPlaceAdultRVPark.com Powder Horn Family Camping Resort .. BC,14 48 Cascade Road, Old Orchard Beach 04064 207 934-4733 • info@mainecampgrounds.com www.MaineCampgrounds.com Pumpkin Patch RV Resort ................... 76,79 149 Billings Road, Hermon 04401 207 848-2231 • rvoffice@pumpkinpatchrv.com www.PumpkinPatchRV.com Range Pond Campground ...........................38 94 Plains Road, Poland 04274 207 998-2624 • rpcg88@aol.com www.RangePondCamp.com Rangeley Lake State Park ............................38 1 State Park Road, Rangeley 04970 207 864-3858 • campground.reservations@maine.gov www.maine.gov/rangeleylake

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Searsport Shores Ocean Camping ..............54 216 West Main Street, Searsport 04974 207 548-6059 • relax@campocean.com www.CampOcean.com Seaview Campground & Cottages ....... 68,72 16 Norwood Road, Eastport 04631 207 853-4471 • basilpottle@yahoo.com www.EastportMaine.com

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Sea-Vu Campground ........................... 14,17 1733 Post Road, Wells 04090 207 646-7732 • info@sea-vucampground.com www.Sea-VuCampground.com Sea-Vu West ...............................................14 23 College Drive, Wells 04090 207 646-0785 • info@sea-vuwest.com www.Sea-VuWest.com Sebago Lake Family Campground ...............38 1550 Richville Rd, Rt 114, Standish 04084 207 787-3671 • camp@sebagolakecamping.com www.SebagoLakeCamping.com

Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds Bold names have display ads. Red names are Seasonal RV sites only. (Call for more information.) Sebago Lake State Park ...............................38 3 Campground Lane, Naples 04055 207 693-6613 • campground.reservations@maine.gov www.maine.gov/sebagolake

Stony Brook Recreation ..............................38 3036 Main St, Hanover 04237 207 824-2836 • camping@stonybrookrec.com www.StonyBrookRec.com

Wells Beach Resort ............................. 14,19 1000 Post Road, Wells 04090 207 646-7570 • wellsbeachresort@maine.rr.com www.WellsBeach.com

Sebago’s Crooked River Campground .......38 45 Crooked River Lane, Casco 04015 207 655-5383 • info@crookedrivercamping.com www.CrookedRiverCamping.com

The Evergreens Campground & Restaurant....62 202 Ferry Street, Solon 04979 207 643-2324 • info@evergreenscampground.com www.EvergreensCampground.com

Wild Acres Family Camping Resort...... 14,21 179 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach 04064 877 310-7498 • wildacres@suncommunities.com www.WildAcresRVResort.com

Sebasticook Lake Campground ...................76 52 Tent Village Road, Newport 04953 207 368-5047 • info@mainervpark.com www.MaineRVPark.com

The Last Resort Cabins & Campground ......62 11 Last Resort Lane, Jackman 04945 207 668-5091 • info@lastresortmaine.com www.LastResortMaine.com

Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park ...14 39 Dunstan Landing Road, Scarborough 04074 207 883-4432 • info@wildduckcampground.com www.WildDuckCampground.com

Seboomook Wilderness Campground ........76 2538 Seboomook Road, Seboomook 04478 207 280-0555 • seboomookwilderness@gmail.com www.SeboomookWildernessCampground.com

Thomas Point Beach Park & Campground ..54 29 Meadow Road, Brunswick 04011 207 725-6009 • summer@thomaspointbeach.com www.ThomasPointBeach.com

Wilderness Edge Campground ................. 76 71 Millinocket Lake Road, Indian Twp 04462 207 447-8485 • mjlanglois@yahoo.com www.WildernessEdgeCampground.com

Shamrock Campground ...................... 14,27 391 West Street, Biddeford 04005 207 284-4282 • info@ShamrockCampground.com www.ShamrockCampground.com

Timberland Acres RV Park ..........................68 57 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton 04605 207 667-3600 • camp@timberlandacresrvpark.com www.TimberlandAcresRVPark.com

Wilderness Pines Campground...................82 83 West Conroy Lake Road, Monticello 04760 207 538-4500 • WPCResort@gmail.com www.wildernesspinescampground.com

Sherwood Forest Campsite ........................54 32 Pemaquid Trail, New Harbor 04554 207 677-3642 • robinhood@sherwoodforestcampsite.com www.SherwoodForestCampsite.com

Town Line Camping LLC....................... 54,58 225 Townline Road, Nobleboro 04555 207 832-7055 • townlinecamping@gmail.com www.TownLineCamping.com/home.html

Windsong Campground ..............................14 547 Pendexter Rd, Parsonsfield 04047 207 570-9426 • windsongcamp@aol.com www.WindsongCampground.com

Shin Pond Village Campground & Cottages.....76 1489 Shin Pond Road, Mt Chase 04765 207 528-2900 • shinpondvillage@fairpoint.net www.ShinPond.com

Troll Valley Campground.............................38 283 Red Schoolhouse Rd, Farmington 04938 207 778-3656 • trollvalley@myfairpoint.net www.TrollCampground.com

Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Camping ...... 30,32 134 Burnett Road, Freeport 04032 207 865-9307 • info@freeportcamping.com www.FreeportCamping.com

Shore Hills Campground ..................... 54,56 553 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay 04537 207 633-4782 • camping@shorehills.com www.ShoreHills.com

Two Lakes Camping Area .................... 38,51 215 Campground Lane, Oxford 04270 207 539-4851 • twolakes@megalink.net www.TwoLakesCamping.com

Woodland Acres Campground on the Saco River .38,44 33 Woodland Acres Drive, Brownfield 04010 207 935-2529 • info@woodlandacres.com www.WoodlandAcres.com

Skowhegan/Kennebec Valley KOA ..............62 18 Cabin Road, Rt 2, Canaan • 04924 207 474-2858 • skowkoa@yahoo.com www.SkowKOA.com

Two Rivers Campground .............................62 327 Canaan Road, Skowhegan 04976 207 474-6482 • info@tworvrs.com www.TwoRvrs.com

Yankeeland RV Resort LLC ..........................14 1 Robinson Way, Kennebunk 04043 207 985-7576 • info@YankeelandRVResort.com www.YankeelandCampground.com

Sleeping Bear Campground & Cabins .........76 346 Arab Road, Lee 04455 207 399-3030 • sleepingbearcampground@yahoo.com www.SleepingBearCampground.com

Vacationland Campground .........................38 233 Vacationland Road, Harrison 04040 207 583-4953 • info@vacationlandcampground.com www.VacationlandCampground.com

Yellowstone Park - ME ................................14 2245 Main Street, Sanford 04073 207 324-7782 • yellowstonecampground.me@gmail.com www.YellowstoneME.com

Smugglers Den Campground............... 68,73 20 Main St, Rt 102, Southwest Harbor 04679 207 244-3944 • info@smugglersdencampground.com www.SmugglersDenCampground.com

Vicki-Lin Camping Area ...............................38 70 Weymouth Road, Bridgton 04009 207 647-2630 • vicki-lin@roadrunner.com

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park-Yonderhill .........62 221 Lakewood Road, Madison 04950 207 474-7353 • camping@yonderhill.com www.Yonderhill.com

Somes Sound View Campground ...............68 5 Spinnaker Way, Mount Desert 04660 207 244-3890 • SSVC@ssvc.info www.SSVC.info South Arm Campground ..................... 38,47 62 Kennett Drive, Andover 04216 207 364-5155 • camp@southarm.com www.SouthArm.com Stadig Campground ....................................14 146 Bypass Road, Wells 04090 207 646-2298 • stadig@gwi.net www.Stadig.com Stephen Phillips Wilderness Camping ........38 377 Stephens Rd, Oquossoc 04964 207 864-2003 www.StephenPhillipsWildernessCamping.com Stetson Shores Campground ......................76 304 Lakins Road, Stetson 04488 207 296-2041 • stetson@gwi.net www.StetsonShores.com

Wagon Wheel RV Resort & Campground .... 14,21 3 Old Orchard Road, Old Orchard Beach 04064 877 299-4056 • wagonwheel@suncommunities.com www.WagonWheelRVResort.com Walnut Grove Campground ........................14 599 Gore Road, Alfred 04002 207 324-1207 • info@walnutgrovecampground.net www.WalnutGroveCampground.net

York Beach Camper Park.............................14 11 Cappys Lane, York Beach 03910 207 363-1343 www.YorkBeachCamperPark.com

Wanderin Moose Campground ..................68 69 Leisure Way, Orland 04472 207 469-6131 www.WanderinMooseCampground.com Warren Island State Park ............................54 Warren Island, Lincolnville 04849 207 446-7090 • campground.reservations@maine.gov www.maine.gov/doc/parks Wassamki Springs Campground .......... 30,31 56 Saco Street, Scarborough 04074 207 839-4276 • wassamkisprings@gmail.com www.WassamkiSprings.com COPYRIGHT MECOA

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