Campers planning a vacation in Maine are lucky to have a wide choice of beautiful locations. The legendary Maine coastline is dotted with picture-perfect beaches and towns and a camping holiday is one of the best ways to enjoy them. Choose what style of camping suits you best - if you enjoy getting back-to-nature with limited frills you can set up camp in one of the many campgrounds which offer semi-primitive camping. At the other end of the scale there are several campgrounds which can accommodate literally any size of RV or trailer and supply home comforts like electric, water, sewer and cable hook-up as well as many on-site activities.
Acadia National Park
Protecting and showcasing the beautiful rocky headlands of Mount Desert Island on the northern Atlantic Coastline, Acadia National Park is one of the most popular in the US. One of the best ways to explore the park is to bring your tent or RV to one of the 14 campgrounds located close to the park and visit for a while.
Balsam Woods Campground
Located 20 miles south of Moosehead Lake, the Balsam Woods Campground is ideally located to use as your base for exploring Baxter State Park, Mount Katahdin and Moosehead Lake.
Bar Harbor Campground
Perfectly located close to the town of Bar Harbor and the fabulous Arcadia National Park, Bar Harbor Campground invites visitors to come and experience the joys of family camping in a beautiful coastal environment.
Bayley’s Camping Resort
Offering so much more than a regular campground, Bayley’s Camping Resort will surprise you with a wide array of on-site resort facilities. Once you have set up camp in one of the serviced or basic campsites you can set off to explore all the campground has to offer.
Camden Hills State Park
Located just two miles north of the quaint New England town of Camden, Camden Hills State Park is a popular vacation area for outdoor enthusiasts.
Canal Bridge Campground
Located on the Saco River in Fryeburg, the Canal Bridge Campground is an excellent location for your next family camping vacation.
Lamoine State Park
Beautifully positioned on Frenchman’s Bay, just 8 miles from Ellsworth, Lamoine State Park is an ideal place to spend your summer sea-side vacation.
Lily Bay State Park
Lily Bay State Park covers over 900 acres of public recreational land along the east shore of Moosehead Lake near the town of Greenville.
Mount Blue State Park
Offering wonderful views of Webb Lake and its surrounding mountains, the campground at Mount Blue State Park is a very fine place to spend a few days getting back to nature in Maine’s largest State Park.
Mount Desert Narrows Camping Resort
Offering campers a choice of 258 campsites which are available from May to October, the Mount Desert Narrows Camping Resort is a favorite with families wanting to explore the Bar Harbor area.
Oceanfront Camping at Reach Knolls
If your idea of camping heaven is to pitch your tent in a rustic but beautifully situated sea-side campsite then Reach Knolls is for you. Located on the shores of Eggemoggin Reach, Oceanfront Camping at Reach Knolls is small and intimate, offering around 40 campsites for RV’s and tents.
Peaks-Kenny State Park
Covering over 800 acres along the south shore of Sebec Lake, the Peaks-Kenny State Park is a great option for a back-to-nature camping vacation.
Red Apple Campground
Offering campers a comfortable spot to kick back and relax, Red Apple Campground in Kennebunkport has 140 spacious and (mostly) shaded campsites where you can pitch your tent or park your RV.
Sagadahoc Campground
Open from May through October, Sagadahoc Campground offers great ocean-front camping on Georgetown Island. The campground is ideal for boating enthusiasts – some of the waterfront sites even have their own direct access to the water and your boat can be moored right beside your campsite.
Sandy Pines Campground
Tucked away in a secluded forest and bordered by a beautiful beach and a salt marsh, the Sandy Pines Campground is an ideal family ocean-side campground near Kennebunkport.
Searsport Shores Ocean Camping
When it comes to choosing the ideal destination for your family camping vacation along the outstanding Maine coastline, Searsport Shores Ocean Camping is hard to beat.
Sebago Lake State Park Campground
Open from May through October, the Sebago Lake State Park Campground is a firm favorite with outdoor enthusiasts.
Warren Island State Park
Located off Lincolnville in beautiful Penobscot Bay, Warren Island State Park is a delightful place to spend a few days enjoying primitive camping and water sports.
Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Campground
Offering beautiful rural and coastal vistas, theWolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Campground has been welcoming happy campers for over 50 years.
