Camping in Maine
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Camping in Maine
With its rocky shores, sandy beaches, and forested mountains, Vacationland is made for campers.
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Egypt acres
7 sites · RVs, Tents51 acres · Franklin, ME51 acres , center of property has the 280 mile Down east sunrise recreational trail running through it . Egypt stream flows around one side . Rough Canoe /kayak unloading area to stream . Wooded camp sites along stream . Rock picking on location, Radio control truck running areas , kite flying in huge open area . Star gazing in open areas , listen to stream flow into . Might see eagles , bears , moose coyotes howl every night , huge beavers hut near camp sites , deer are abundant , trail atv access to down east scenic railroad excursion ride. U Can hear train horns blowing in the distance . Bring you own tent. Fire ring, portolet toilet on site . Trash can is suppled also.
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Cabin Creek Farm
9 sites · Tents10 acres · Cranberry Island, MEWelcome to Cabin Creek Farm!
The beauty and tranquility of our offshore Maine island are what many visitors hope to experience but few actually do. If you're hoping to exhale and slow down while being surrounded by nature, and quiet, we're your perfect spot!
We are located just offshore from Mount Desert Island home to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and other nearby towns.
Catch a passenger ferry out to Great Cranberry Island, Maine from:
Northeast Harbor, (search: Beal & Bunker Ferry)
OR FROM
Manset/Southwest Harbor. (search: Cranberry Cove Ferry)
(Note: Ferry reservations are NOT needed just get aboard and you pay once underway.)
Our camp is located on a quaint pristine, offshore Maine island. We are an easy 1 mile walk from the ferry landing once you arrive, OR there is a shuttle golf cart that meets boats that will bring you right to us, ask to go to Cabin Creek Farm on Heliker Rd.
More information and number to call for pickup when departing our camp.
gcihs.org/visit/transportation/
Great Cranberry Island is a beautiful peaceful place where the pace of life slows, nature abounds and the stars are bright.
There is a small well stocked general store. NOTE: currently being rebuilt after a disastrous fire. (due to open August 2023), a museum & cafe and miles of pristine trails and rocky beaches to explore. Bicycles can be brought on the passenger ferries and are a great way to get around and further explore the island.
Our camp is on the site of our former organic farm called Cabin Creek Farm overlooking the ocean (a tidal estuary called the pool), where we grew flowers, herbs and veggies.
You can even kayak directly to us at high tide.
The sites are a combo of a mixed manicured deciduous and conifer forest and open spaces with ocean views.
"Once you have slept on an island, you'll never be quite the same!"
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Lovedy's Land at Nubbin Corner.
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Limington, MEFamily owned property obtained through the barter system. You shingle my barn and I'll give you that property. My Pappy's land. 11 acres. Recently cleared for its timber. With some landscaping it became clear that some beautiful campsites were forming. My father is 78 years old. The last thing he ever thought he would be doing with his retirement is jumping back on his excavator. Can't keep a good man down. Now here we are. Father and daughter. One day my children. 3 large tent sites and two camper sites. Future cabin and seasonal RV sites. A brook runs through the property but dries up after June. There is a small pond with rock stairs. Deer and turkey are frequently seen. Peace and serenity. This property does not offer complete seclusion. You will see other campers if all 3 sites are occupied. There is spacious distance. What this location offers is that it is centrally located to mountains, oceans, lakes,concert venues, restaurants, nightlife, shopping and antiquing. Traveling to NH and Massachusetts is a day trip. A few hours and your in central Maine. Cross the border into Canada. So much to explore or just relax. Stay a few nights or stay the season.
2023 is off to a great camping season. Already meeting new campers. Hopefully I'll see some familiar faces from 2022. A few upgrades. There is an outlet, a shower...hot and a privacy fence. Possibly some hanging herbs if the deer leave them alone. Goats. Yes goats. Not until fall though. Come visit.
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Graham Cracker Cabin and Campsites
7 sites · Lodging, Tents9 acres · Ellsworth, ME35 minutes to Acadia National Park, 10 minutes to Ellsworth, 40 minutes to Bangor.
A very sweet and rustic Hemlock cabin, along with secluded 17' and 14" bell tents, plus 3 private campsites sit along beautiful Webb Brook. Walk through the large open field, away from everything, to this storybook setting. All you can hear is the waters of the brook rushing and sounds of nature all around. Graham Lake is just a stone's throw away. Great for kayaking, fishing, and swimming. This magical place is just beyond our farm where we you can buy fresh chicken and duck eggs daily at the house.
In the cabin, upstairs, a lofted queen bed accessed by a sturdy wooden ladder. Downstairs, a wood stove with dining area, and living space with full sized convertible bed. No electricity, no plumbing, no wifi. Good cell service. Composting toilet and water tank for use inside cabin. Gas grill and firepit with tripod grate outside for cooking options. Two large picnic tables for outdoor dining. Truly a magical place.
The 3 campsites and secluded 2 bell tent sites are hidden away along Webb Brook, sitting among the pines and hardwoods. A port-a-potty available for all guests' use. Almost 9 acres of land to explore and discover, as well as Graham Lake just a walk away.
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The Point
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · Gouldsboro, METhe 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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Soul Retrieve-Hill LLC
10 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · Sebec, MEMy husband and I bought this property in January of 2020. The main house was just a shell but, we had a vision for it. We were so excited about the history of the home and land.
Bill Irwin, his family, and his dog “Orient” owned the property and stayed in the “camp house” located below while building the main house. Bill was legally blind and Orient was his guide dog. Bill and orient hiked the Appalachian trail and received awards as well as a book written called "Blind Courage.” Bill passed away before he could finish the home.
We felt it would be nice to fix up the house below and make it a tribute to Bill and Orient being we had been left quite a few artifacts of theirs. Unfortunately after looking into fixing it up, it was suggested to tear it down. Then we made the decision to clean up the land for campers. We hope people can come enjoy the peacefulness that we have so much enjoyed for the past 3 years.
We have fiber wifi access throughout the property and a full community kitchen, shower room, and sitting area that is close to all of our cabins and tent sites.
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Camps of the Pioneers
11 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents7 acres · Ellsworth, MEOur property has a history detailed in the arrowheads and other Wabanaki artifacts found around the property. European settlers have also left clues behind of the shipbuilding industry and 1700's culture.Experience a bit of natural immersion and enjoy the endless opportunities for outdoor recreation while camping in the northern forests of Downeast Maine! We use our 6 acre property to focus on producing organically grown herbs, fruit, vegetables for local markets. We're finally making available the properties scenic brooks, forests and meadows to folks seeking to experience a truly unforgettable, countryside retreat.We’re just off the beaten path in an agricultural and fishing community on the Union River, 20 minutes drive from Acadia National Park and Mt. Desert Island. See what our other guests have had to say about their stays-“It’s an experience I would repeat with pleasure. Difficult to be short about my highlights: hearing the loon at night certainly, waking up with the quarter moon over my head, seeing the progression in changing colors of the leaves,the views from Mount Cadillac, and Beech Wood trail, Jordan Pond and the Bubbles,so many things really.” - Christine from Montpelier, France, Sept 2021."We were so at peace when we got here we just spent the rest of the day hanging at the yurt enjoying the peace and quiet today we are heading to the ocean!"- Jody from New Hampshire, July 2021."We could not have found a more idyllic place, plus it was our first experience in a yurt. We found your notes about Acadia super helpful and the yurt was just so beautiful and cozy. Having a hot bath and a little fire in the wood stove after a day of biking the Carriage Roads and swimming at Sand Beach could not have been more perfect. So glad we were at the yurt to enjoy the area and Acadia. We had an incredible stay and are hoping to come back next summer."- Jenn & Neil, August 2020.
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Carter's XC Ski Center
4 sites · Lodging200 acres · Bethel, MECarter's Cross Country Ski Center and Shop has been a family owned
business since 1984. The land on which the trails have been built on has been in the Carter family since the late 1700's. The first Carter that came to Bethel was the first Doctor in the area that helped Mollyocket, a Native American medicine woman.
All the different generations that came along after were either farmers or loggers or both. Carter's XC Ski Center is located on the banks of the Big Androscoggin River, and meanders through the Maine woods all the way up to Farwell Mountain, overlooking Sunday River Ski, the Presidential and Mahousic Mountain Ranges and Mt Washington. Nearby is Middle Intervale Farm, owned by John Carter, who produces his own milk, vegetables, and meat.
Guests can enjoy the property's views and amenities, such as hiking, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing, biking, bird watching, and relaxing. Enjoy the peacefulness and tranquility of our cabin in the Maine woods.
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Denise M.’s Land
5 sites · Lodging376 acres · Canaan, ME
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Amy L.’s Land
4 sites · Lodging, RVs1 acre · Rockwood, ME
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Yurty Expectations Conga Camp Maine
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Parsonsfield, MELearn more about this land:
Very quiet and relaxing adventure surrounds you. Miles of trails, local sites hilltop views, warm white sand lakes to swim. Bikes, a few kayaks lots of trails. Wood heated Yurt , snow shoes, ice cleats ,Wood-fired hot tub with four or more in your group and at least 2 nights stay .
Just some add on extras available on request ahead of your stay.
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field, surrounded by vast woods
7 sites · RVs, Tents64 acres · Fayette, MELearn more about this land:
Large pool, free showers/bathrooms, all games in wreckhall are free [pool table, air hockey, head to head basketball, large screen TV, Wi-fi, cornhole, our Mini Golf] Awesome views, and free firewood [for now]. Great starting point to other Maine attractions! IN THE FALL THERE IS GREAT FOLIAGE TO SEE
Due to requirements by the State of Maine, all dogs must have proof of vaccination to be on our Property. Please message Host for details.
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All camping options
There's much more to Maine than lighthouses, lobster shacks, and sandy beaches. The northernmost state in New England packs in surprising variety, from the rocky islands and seaside resorts of the Atlantic shore to the forests and mountains of the Appalachian Mountains. Campers can take their pick of 32 state parks and one epic national park, filled with lakes, woodlands, and beaches to hike, bike, climb, and kayak. "Vacationland" pulls in the summer crowds, especially along the coast, but our pick is fall, when the northern highlands are ablaze with foliage.
Where to Go
Aroostook & the Highlands
Maine’s mountainous north is the stuff that hiker’s bucket lists are made of. The sprawling wilderness of Baxter State Park is the starting point of the epic Appalachian Trail and home to Maine’s highest peak—the 5,267-foot Mount Katahdin. Miles of hiking trails run through the highlands, along with some of the state’s best snowmobiling and cross-country skiing trails. To get on the water, head to Moosehead Lake, or try paddling and backcountry tent camping along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
Maine Lakes & Mountains
The hills and valleys of western Maine are peppered with high peaks and hundreds of glacial lakes, affording plenty of opportunities for a back-to-nature camping experience. Drive the High Peaks Scenic Byway for some of the most spectacular views, enjoy family camping at Sebago Lake State Park, or check into an RV park near Bethel, Naples, or Lewiston. In winter, rent a cozy ski chalet and hit the ski resorts of Sugar Loaf, Shawnee Peak, and Sunday River.
Southern Maine Coast
When summer temperatures soar, some of the most popular Maine campgrounds and beaches are found along the southwest shore. Head to the beach towns of Kennebunkport, Freeport, and Portland for old-fashioned seaside fun; go boating or kayaking around Casco Bay; then snag an RV site or cabin rental at the oceanfront campground in Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park.
Downeast & Acadia
Maine’s only national park, Acadia National Park, is the headline act of DownEast, the state’s rugged and rocky southeastern coast. Opt to stay on the mainland at Bar Harbor and head over to admire the park’s historic lighthouses and ocean views, or choose from multiple camping areas on the islands. Further north, the 15 coastal parklands of Cobscook Shores have picnic tables, boat launches, and backcountry camping sites.
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