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Southern Maine’s Finest2b01y5 the OceanOfficial State Directory Only 1/2 Mile from Maine’s Largest Beach - Pine Point/Old Orchard Beach Dedicated to Family Camping Since 1970 New Adult Pool/Spa Complex 2 Free Shuttles to the Beach 4 Heated Pools/6 Hot Tubs Rental Trailers Rental Cabins Family Activities Program Spacious 50amp Big Rig Sites Professional Entertainment On-site Kayaking 3 Playgrounds 275 Pine Point Road On-site Restaurants 3 Fishing Ponds ...and much more! Scarborough, ME 04074 Pet Friendly 207.883.6043 Open April 24th to October 18th www.bayleysresort.com
Fun Filled Days and Quiet Nights in Southern Maine! WaGFtieRarnEstElide 90 LMBeiosnussttetoshnafrnom Seasonal Sites Mid-Summer Activities Scheduled 7 Days a Week! Giant Waterslide • 2 Heated Pools with Hot Tubs • 3 Playgrounds • Mini Golf Course Wi-Fi • Arcade • Fishing Pond • Pedal Carts • Ballfield • Volleyball Courts • Horseshoes Craft Shop • Convenience Store • Snack Bar • Ice Cream Shop • Dog Park • Laundry Room Stay & Play Package INCLUDED 350 sites on 79 acres with 1 mile of river frontage. All sites include water & electric. Hookups for sewer and Cable TV are available. We accept reservations year round. 21 Flat Rock Bridge Road, Lebanon, Maine 04027 (207) 339-9465 P5Su0lilt--eaTsmhr&pus www.FlatRockBridge.com CoCndaAbitiiinrosned www.facebook.com/FlatRockBridge Maine Camping Guide • 2015 |1
Contents Maine Camping Regions © MECOA South Coast • Beaches..................................12 We Welcome You ........................................................4 Portland • Freeport.......................................30 Maine Tourism Regions...............................................6 Western Lakes & Mountains ........................36 Experiencing All That Maine Offers ............................8 Mid-Coast....................................................54 What’s Your Camping Style?......................................10 The Kennebec Valley ....................................62 Summer, Spring, or Fall, Maine Camping has it All...22 Down East & Acadia...................................68 There’s More to Maine...............................................28 Katahdin • Moosehead • Highlands .............76 Lighthouses ...............................................................34 Aroostook County........................................82 New to Camping.......................................................41 RV Dealers ...................................................86 Visitors Fees ..............................................................45 Photo Contest ...........................................................50 Published by The Maine Campground Owners Association, Reservations are Important........................................51 MECOA. All rights reserved. State Campground Associations ................................52 Produced by PJA, LLC Graphic Design & Print Management State Visitor Information Centers..............................58 Cover Photo by Glenda Sawyer Photo Contest winner Maine Wilderness Camping Takes Moxie..................66 Printed on Recycled Paper Trails, Hikes & Walks................................................72 Camping With Pets...................................................81 Like us at Firewood/Do’s and Don’ts .........................................83 facebook.com/CampingInMaine Hunting and Fishing Information .............................83 Maine Signs ..............................................................83 Cruising through Maine............................................86 Travel Along Maine’s American Byways.....................88 Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds .........93 2| Maine Campground Owners Association • CampMaine.com
FJTUOHNIEN! Only in Maine can you find a gaming experience like Oxford Casino. From our welcoming staff to our wood beam ceilings, our gaming 26 LeAwubisutronn/ experience is not to be missed. It’s all right here in the middle of 11 26 95 196 our beautiful state. Gray EXIT So when you’re looking for a good OxfordCasino.com 63 time that’s uniquely Maine, look no further than Oxford Casino. 295 It’s Wicked Good Fun! 95 Portland Persons under 21 years of age may not enter the restaurant or casino unless licensed as employees. Gambling Problem? Call 2-1-1 for help. Maine Camping Guide • 2015 |3
We Welcome You © MECOA As you begin preparations for your own the millions of acres of lakes, rivers and woodland camping trip, we want to say “ ank You” forest that carpet inland Maine; we are here to help. for selecting the Maine Campground Owners Association guide to Camping in Maine. e opportunity for adventure in Maine is limited only by your own creativity, from the timeless pleasure For well over a century, Maine has been a nature of roasting marshmallows to an all-day excursion lover’s paradise and leading destination – Vacationland to explore distinctive island communities. Hiking, – for those seeking authentic outdoor experiences. biking, paddling, moose safari, sunset ATV tours, Our 192 campground owners deliver generations of whale watching, rock climbing, sailing, museums expertise, o ering unsurpassed service to every kind and galleries, live performances of all kinds, and of camper – a history that has allowed us to create endless foodie diversions. Maine is also home to the gold standard for enjoyable and diverse camping Acadia, America’s Most Scenic National Park. experiences. Camping in Maine is truly the best. Whatever your pleasure, we are certain there is Knowing that camping can be many things to many something in Maine to delight everyone. Within people, Maine campground owners welcome everyone these pages you will nd a collection of articles, search seeking any of the available modern-day camping tools, grids and advertisements to guide you, matching experiences: Tent Camping lets the camper disconnect you with the right camping experience in a part of from a busier-than-ever world and reconnect with the state that perfectly matches your needs, or if you family and friends; RV and Resort Campgrounds prefer, call us at (207) 782-5874 or use our extensive o er outdoor bliss blended with comfort and campground search tools at CampMaine.com. convenience; also, a growing number of campers are Regardless of how you nd your way here, when you seeking out the ease that comes with a Cabin Rental get to Maine you will quickly learn why we are one – imagine nding your ideal camping spot without of our nation’s most popular vacation destinations. sacri cing anything – that’s what we’re talking about! On behalf of each one of our Maine Campground Association members, welcome to Maine. e Maine Campground Owners Association has Kathy Dyer long been the leading provider of quality resources Executive Director for Maine visitors looking to enjoy camping along Maine Campground Association every inch of our beautiful ocean coastline with its PS: For more resources on planning your trip, go to quaint harbors and historic lighthouses or among visitmaine.com & mainetourism.com 4| Maine Campground Owners Association • CampMaine.com
Oceanfront Camping in Freeport Portland • freePort Just 5 Miles from Outlet Stores & L.L. Bean! pet friendly! Oceanfront Campsites & Cottages • Kayak & Bicycle Rentals • Farm Tours & Hayrides 184 Burnett Rd • Freeport, Maine • www.freeportcamping.com • (207) 865-9307 Maine Camping Guide • 2015 | 33
lighthouses Bass Harbor Light © MECOA Portland Headlight 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. © MECOA It’s no mystery that these colorfully named lighthouses like Burnt Island (Boothbay, 1821), Dice Head (Castine, 1829), Two Lights (Cape Elizabeth, 1828), and e Cuckolds Nubble Light (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 nd yourself Down East, head to Bass Harbor Head (Tremont on Mount Desert Island, 1858) and marvel at the ever-changing sea, sky and land. © CURTIS WEEMAN Two if by sea: Monhegan Island (Monhegan Island, 1824) o ers more than its lighthouse. e renowned artists colony o ers endless adventure – ferries depart from Port Clyde, Pemaquid Lighthouse Boothbay or New Harbor. We also recommend the reservation-only tour of Wood Island Light (Biddeford Pool, 1808). Honorable Mention: Spot the kindly, but gru sea captain’s ghost at Owl’s Head (Owls 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) © CHRISTINE BLOUIN 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 AmericanLighthouseFoundation.org 34 | Maine Campground Owners Association • CampMaine.com
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