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Elmer's Cove

9 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Edmunds Township, ME

450 feet of cove frontage next to Cobscook Bay State Park. Paved boat launch next door, with a dock, thick stand of trees along the road, and a clearing inside. People marvel at the property and relax. Hand carry launch very close to the campsites. This area of coastal Maine is a stop on your journey. #Next to Cobscook Bay State Park!# #Voted - 2021 Top 10 Best Campsites in Maine# 4 Sites - 2 for Tents and 2 for RVs Good clearance on driveway - no 4WD needed. Tent/sm. veh. sites (tent area 9x14): 1 and 5 best for tents; 3 and 7 for RVs. All sites generally levelled w/fire pits. (firewood included) Book a specific site, or ask me which. Open interior land, privacy from road, - clothing-optional inquiries welcomed. Dark nights for star gazing, 20-foot tidal range - strong currents, be careful kayaking and boating, mid-tide and higher it's good swimming here, also a small spring fed pond to cool off in. Carry in here, or launch for free next door. Good cell signal, (Verizon, AT & T) tower 1.2 miles away. Smart phone hot-spot works for me. GPS: 285 South Edmunds Road, Dennysville, ME. Video - YouTube: "Elmer's cove"

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Lake cathance camping

1 site · RV, Tent4 acres · Woodland, ME

Directly on cathance lake. One of the cleanest lakes in Maine located in Washington county. Cooper Maine. Lake is Full of salmon and bass. Enjoy the private Cove great for swimming. Floating dock. Bring your own tent or park a small trailer on our pad. Enjoy this beautiful lake and nature at its best listen for the family of Loons. We are just opening up and this will be a future glamping business Right now we have two beautiful camping sites and also space to bring your travel trailers or camper vans. Electric will be installed within the next 3 weeks. Arriving please message the host to get directions

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Birch Point Farm

3 sites · Lodging, Tents4 acres · Machiasport, ME

We welcome campers to the beautiful land where we live, a wooded 4 acres on "Birch Point" which juts into the lively salt-water Machias Bay. Your hosts, Lucy and Tyler, are homesteading musicians, currently developing a biodynamic community farm and garden project, with our off-grid house still in construction. Please be aware that you will be entering a *working farm*, full of life! Your stay with us is bound to be social and lively at times. There are places on the land that offer privacy, yet overall it is a cozy and intimate setting. We greatly welcome feedback for being the best homesteader-hosts we can be. ----------------------------------------------------------------- *2024 SUMMER SEASON INFO* - We have a hand-pump on our well that you can use for your fresh water supply 💦 There is no shower or bath option at this time (other than a fresh dip in the bay!) - Our state-of-the-primitive-art out house is available for your use 🌙 tucked into the woods along the path to the overlook and bay beach. - At this time we do *not* have firewood available for sale. If you plan to make a fire in the fire pit (which is 100% welcome!) please bring wood and kindling with you 🔥 - The walk down to the flat rock beach is erosion-prone. Please be aware of your steps and tread lightly to help us keep the natural moss and ground cover in tact! 🌱 --------------------------------------------------------------- Mostly wooded with small clearings, this land is a comfortable camping environment. There is a common fire pit in view of the ocean, glinting through the trees. Wild animals, like deer and foxes, and many bird species abound, filling the land with life and song. We’re so grateful to live on this piece of paradise, and wish to share the beauty and magic of the land with you! On the bold coast of Downeast Maine, we offer (a) tent sites in a grove of young maple trees, and (b) a canvas bell tent atop a wooden platform with a double-mattress. Both of these options are easily accessible from the parking area. A short saunter through the woods will bring you to an open water vista, overlooking a tidal bay fed by the Machias River. These are very refreshing (chilly!) and strong tidal waters. There are also beautiful (warmer) lakes and many hiking trails nearby, notably the Cutler Bold Coast Trail with epic seaside cliffs. Expect the area to be relatively buggy in summer months, and prepare to do head-to-toe tick checks! We’re about a 10 minute drive from the town of Machias where you can fill up on supply and provisioning needs. We're about 30 minutes from Lubec and 50 minutes from Eastport, two lovely seaside towns with art galleries, cafés, restaurants, and abundant coastal view points. We look forward to welcoming you and your close ones soon for a visit on Birch Point :-)

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Blueberry Land Tent Platforms

11 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Eastport, ME

We have four raised platforms, accessible by car, each with a canvas-covered A-frame, and each with a canvas/sawdust queen size futon bed in it. Each platform is nested in their own private setting around the edges of our 12-acre organic blueberry barren. Three of the platforms are fully screened-in, with stylish canvas-covered timberframes and circular red doors. One is fully covered but does not have screens. Blueberry Land is part of Smithereen Farm. Surrounded by woodlands, the barrens is on Youngs Cove Road, near Reversing Falls. This is an off grid, rustic site with only a port-a-potty. If you need to use any other amenities, you are welcome to use the WIFI, fill your water bottles, charge your electric vehicle and buy supplies at the Smithereen Farm Store (12 Little Falls Road, Pembroke). That's also where you can jump into the Pennamaquan River to cool off after exploring the town by bike. There are beautiful walking, biking and canoeing opportunities in every direction—check out Cobscook Shores, Downeast Coastal Conservancy trail by Reversing falls, Maine Coast Heritage trails on the bold coast and at Sipps Bay. Blueberry bushes are low, native, fruit-growing, covered in flowers in spring and then berries in summer, turning bright bright red in the fall when kissed by frost. Our blueberries are certified organic by MOFGA and surrounded by birch, fir, spruce and flowering perennial beds to improve insect habitat. We ask that you NOT DRIVE ON THE BERRIES! Park in the parking lot, three sites are immediately visible, the fourth site is a further drive down the road, past the port o potty, in the back field to the left. Low hung vehicles beware, if in doubt park in parking lot. Upon booking, we will send you a PDF welcome packet filled with helpful information about the farm, local sites to see, and a comprehensive list of our recommendations. Remember to prepare for MOSQUITOES in summer! We really recommend you approach Washington County as an opportunity to picnic, so bring a pocketknife, a frying pan, a big cooler for butter and milk, a big water jug, a thermos, a camp stove/kettle, warm socks, and a sense of adventure! We wish you a pleasant stay all the way DOWNEAST!

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The Point

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · Gouldsboro, ME

The Point is located in Gouldsboro, in Downeast Maine on the Schoodic Peninsula near the Schoodic portion of Acadia National Park on occupied Wabanaki land. The point is our home, offered to guests as a place for seekers of peace and solace to gain a better relationship and appreciation with nature in a world that has forgotten the importance and connection we all have with the planet that sustains us. A priority here for me is keeping this land pristine and respected. Our mission to save and protect our natural environment and keep it natural and wild can only be accomplished with the active mindfulness of you. We aim to prove that hipcamp can be a magical experience for private landowners and campers alike, to provide a means of temporal community and beneficial alternative to traditional campgrounds; one that does not degrade the environment and break the peace that small towns still contain. Please be mindful of the trash you generate and mindful of the noise you are making— we aim to provide seekers of peace a *quiet* time in nature. Together we are here to be an example to others of what mindful camping can look like in this changing world. Thanks for caring to come, see, explore, learn and being apart of the solution! <3 We hope to hear from you <3

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Downeast Retreat Campsite

1 site · RV1 acre · East Machias, ME

This property has a big red building with hookups for RV as well as a dump site. Bring your whole family, we are extremely pet friendly. Located less than a mile away from the Downeast Sunrise Trail, you can drive your ATVs into town on the trail system and grab a bite to eat. An outdoor grill and patio area is located on the other side of the building. A laundry room is also provided for your convenience.

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Happy Dwelling

5 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · East Machias, ME

Happy Dwelling rests on 8 acres of land. Woods create a private and peaceful stay. You may enjoy starry night skies and soft orange sunrises. Just a short walk, is the lovely Sunrise Trail, a converted old train line, for biking, walking, four-wheeling, and horseback riding. Lakes are close by for swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Learn more about this land: Open green space surrounded by pine trees. The sites are nestled in spaces surrounded by trees for a sense of peace and privacy. Firepits are at each site. Also on-site, chair and table massage by appointment (I am the Massage Therapist!). We built a new outhouse! It's beautiful! Potable water is available by hose from my house. There are lots of hiking trails in the area. If you're interested in touring some of the towns nearby, Lubec, Eastport, Machias, and Campobello Island are all good choices. And, they all have a hiking trail or two, and I place to have lunch

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Downeast Retreat Tent Site

1 site · Tent1 acre · East Machias, ME

This tent site offers a nice outside dining area, grill, and laundry room. If you would like to use the outlet or string lights provided on the tent platform, plug in the yellow extension cord located by the door closest to your site on the red building (there is a light under the outlet for you to see it at night). With plenty of parking space for your ATVs and easy access to the Down East Sunrise Trail, this is a perfect destination for anyone looking to find adventure. I hope to host you soon!

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SPECTACULAR SEASIDE YURT

1 site · RV, Tent4 acres · Dennysville, ME

Once owned by a locally self proclaimed pirate our beautiful seaside yurt will give you everything your looking for in a nature getaway. Our property is right next to the internationally famous Cobscook Bay State park. Within a stones throw, you can find a boat launch and the most breathtaking views. Not only is the spectacular seaside yurt on south Edmunds road gorgeous it is private. You will be able to listen to loons while tucked into the gentle field of wildflowers or hear the waves lap up against the rocks as you roast marshmallows on the firepit. Alex and I are avid conservationists and stewards of the land. We hope one day to make this place our forever homestead with our growing young family. We are more than happy to have you come, stay and enjoy the magic of the yurt.Learn more about this land:Join us on the beautiful coast of Maine. Our campsite is located less than a mile from the famous Cobscook National Park, 15 minutes to gorgeous Lubec and only an hour and a half drive to Acadia national park. Be the first to see the sun rise at Quoddy head or go sea kayaking from the public boat launch .5 miles away. Your peaceful campsite sits on the bay with 200’ of shoreline and 2 acres of dreamy meadow. The secluded site includes an outdoor seating area on the water, fire pit, free parking and a one of a kind luxury yurt with a big comfy bed. Enjoy watching the wildlife from the seaside oasis under wise old pines or picking wildflowers in your own private field. Less than a 15 min drive away to gas, restaurants and whale watching tours you are guaranteed to experience the best Maine has to offer.

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Off Grid Nomad Wanderlust Homestead

19 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Machias, ME

Nestled on 10 acres, plenty of spots to set up a tent, or bring a van or camper and make a parking spot for long term stays.. Heavily wooded, creek runs through property, access to nearby lakes, and the sound of nature. Available conveniences such as fire wood, bbqs, snacks and much more. Thank you!

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Eagle View Coastal Campground

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Sullivan, ME

Come relax on this private 5 acre waterfront escape. A long driveway will open up into a cleared lot. The end of the driveway is a large crushed gravel parking pad which should easily accommodate any RV or trailer (make sure you back in, there's no room to turn around). The pad is mostly flat, but minor leveling on RV's is probably still needed. Site overlooks Flanders Bay which feeds into Mount Desert Narrows. Watch the family of 5 eagles fly back and forth across the cove and bring binoculars to watch them as they perch in nearby trees. The cove is filled with a variety of seabirds and the occasional harbor seal. You will have complete quiet as you listen to the sounds of forest and coastal life.Property is located 11 miles from Schoodic Peninsula of Acadia National park and a quick 35 miles from Bar Harbor. From May through mid November, site includes access to a HOT outdoor shower, well water, a working sink with hot water. Water is turned off after November 15th until late spring, weather dependent. There is an electric outlet for small electronics like laptops/phones/coffee pot NOTE-there is NO 30 amp hookup - site includes a campfire area, lots of open spaces to pitch a tent, and an outhouse. (Yurt access NOT included- private residence)

G’s at Mowry Beach

1 site · RV1 acre · Lubec, ME

Simple, gravel site IN TOWN Lubec, the easternmost point in the US just one door down and 100' from mile-long Mowry Beach. From this location it is an easy 5 minute walk to Stockford Park, a delicious NJ pizzeria, the International bridge to Campobello Island, the easternmost brewery, seasonal Saturday Farmers' Market, shops, eateries, the library, grocery store, and post office, and the historic McCurdy Smokehouse. This is a rare gem location. There is electricity, water, and sewer hookup for an RV. Please treat the property like you would a campsite and leave no trace. Please take your trash with you and dispose of it off property as there are NO trash barrels. This is a no smoking or vaping property. Please clean up after your pets. This is IMPORTANT and APPRECIATED.

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The best camping near Rocky Lake Public Reserved Land guide

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If loads of laughs go hand in hand with your adventuring, we’re positive you’re gonna have a good time at Rocky Lake Public Reserved Land. The park is an off roader’s dream, with roads for snowmobiling and ATVs. There’s also only two very small hiking path at Rock Lake, so what’s a hiker to do? Get out on the water, of course! With gigantic Rocky Lake and smaller Second and Patrick Lakes at your fingertips it’s time hop in your watercraft and explore the shores! Fish for bass, sunfish and perch. Watch for loons and bald eagles that frequent the piney tree tops and coyotes, bobcats and moose down below. There’s waterfront (and boat in) camping, so those who are wanting long floats down the East Machias River and it’s thrilling rapids, can stop off and enjoy the tranquility of Rocky Lake. Come for the scenery, stay for the adventure, Rocky Lake is sure to leave you with a smile on your face!

Notable campgrounds

Mud Landing: Offers a trailered boat launch and campsite by Northern Inlet, perfect for anglers and boaters.
South Bay: Lakeside campsites with hand-carry boat launch access, ideal for a serene camping experience.
Second Lake: Remote campsites accessible by water, a haven for canoeists and those seeking solitude.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Arrive early to secure a spot, as campsites are first-come, first-served and can fill up quickly during peak seasons.
Prepare for a rustic experience, as these are primitive sites—pack in all essentials and be ready to pack out trash.
Keep an eye on the weather forecast and water levels, especially if planning to access campsites by water.
Explore nearby camping options in case Rocky Lake's sites are full, ensuring you have a backup plan.

When to go

The prime time to visit Rocky Lake Public Reserved Land is during May and June, when water levels are ideal for fishing and the landscape is lush. However, be prepared for the black fly season. Winter offers a serene, snowy escape for ice fishing and snowmobiling, though access roads are not plowed.

Know before you go

Check for access updates before your trip to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit.
Remember, no reservations or fees are required for camping, but stays are limited to 14 days within any 45-day period.
For safety, keep pets under control and on a leash at campsites, and be aware of hunting zones and regulations.
Be mindful of the natural environment—carry out all trash, and avoid moving firewood to prevent the spread of pests.
Cell phone coverage can be spotty; plan accordingly and do not rely on your phone for emergencies.