Camping near Castine, Maine
The Castine area offers everything from private outdoor hideaways to family-friendly campgrounds.
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Camps of the Pioneers
11 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents7 acres · Ellsworth, Hancock
Our 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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Hidden Valley Nature Center
8 sites · Lodging, Tents1000 acres · Newcastle, Lincoln
HIDDEN VALLEY NATURE CENTER IS 1,000 ACRES OF PROTECTED LAND IN JEFFERSON, MAINE - RICH WITH A VARIETY OF HABITAT AND TERRAIN INCLUDING OVER A MILE OF SHORE FRONT ON LITTLE DYER POND. Miles of multi-use trails great for hiking and biking, rolled and groomed XC ski trails, and several rustic huts and tent sites are waiting for you. Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) is your forest. HVNC is part of Midcoast Conservancy, and a portion of the booking fees goes to support our mission to protect and restore vital lands and waters on a scale that matters. Midcoast Conservancy members receive a 40% discount. Not a member? Visit the Midcoast Conservancy website and join through the "donate" button at the top right of the home page. Your membership confirmation email will include your discount code. Thank you!
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Sublime Coastal Respite
2 sites · RVs6 acres · Castine, Hancock
The property is 6 acres and is located 2 miles from the beach and 2.5 miles from downtown. We offer two wooded sites. Local activities include the beach, kayaking, hiking, biking, golf and historical site seeing. Restaurants include waterfront dining, the locals bar and grill and two historic inns offering fine dining.
*If your traveling with several RV'ers contact us as we may be able to accomodate a large group of motor homes and travel trailers.
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Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss
12 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Hancock
Come explore real Maine away from the crowds of Mount Desert Island/Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor at our sites at Wildberry Farm (Penobscot), Blueberry Fields Forever (Blue Hill) or Quiet Cove (Stonington)!
Ask the host for tons of local recommendations, including best places to swim, hike, eat, or even have a super local experience and hop the Mail Boat out to Isle au Haut (out of nearby Stonington Harbor) and explore the beautiful trails and beaches of an even more remote island off the Maine coast!
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Wolves and Sounds of the Night
9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Trenton, Hancock
Before you make a reservation read the description of each site. Read all of the info. Our camping section is located on the property of Kisma Preserve. Home to black bear, local mammals , and our favorite, wolves. We live here full time and have been here in one way or another for over 30 years. The sounds of the night are magical. Unleash your imagination and camp here away from the crowds you may find within the local Acadia National Park area. Close to basic necessities, and a step away from the masses. We do educational tours daily by reservation. We may allow camping in Winter months but if it is between November and May it is very important to call and find out. The shower will be unavailable in freezing months and some sites inaccessible. CALL and speak with a staff member before reserving. Self contained Adventure Vans and tent campers with Winter Gear can be accommodated. If you want to have a solid roof , screens and a fabulous view ask about reserving our Cadillac Mountain View Loft or if the idea of being naked under the stars is appealing opt for our Raw and Rough site.! Pulling in late, and leaving early for a typical Sunrise reservation.? We can also accommodate that if we know that is all you want. Traveling with your horse.? Talk to us about an Equine site. The Biker’s Bunkhouse is ideal for motorcycle travelers as it shelters both the guest and the Bike/s. Always call, we can answer all questions to get you into the right site for your style of adventuring. With each listing be sure to read all the information. If you are interested in a spontaneous camping adventure, if your luggage got lost or if you just don’t want to deal with transporting camping gear we can connect you with a local gear renter who can supply you with a basic box of necessities including a tent. Questions.? Call.
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The Peach Pit
1 site · Lodging2 acres · Belfast, Waldo
Get away from it all in this off-the-grid jewel. Our cozy 2-person Tiny cabin is located in downtown Belfast, on a quiet wooded cul-de-sac homestead. Park your vehicle here and walk to the harbor, restaurants, groceries, art galleries, theaters and parks in just 10 minutes through residential neighborhoods.
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Ellie's RV spot
2 sites · RVs1 acre · Ellsworth, Hancock
This spot has been in the family since 1935. Apple trees and wildlife abound year round.
Ellie's is a new (May 2019) single RV site designed for use by all Class A thru C motorized
or towable style recreational vehicles including conversion vans or off grid vehicles. 50 or 30 amp electric, water, sewer and wifi are provided.
Should you choose to book this site and use a vehicle that doesn't have a shower and toilet on board, you will not have access to a bathroom on site.
You must provide your own porta potty. The RV's pictured belong to past guests and are not available for rent.
Ellie's is located to allow easy access to both the Mount Desert Island section of Acadia and the Schoodic Peninsula section. August 2021 update: You can purchase your park pass online and print it before you arrive. Reservations for Cadillac Mtn are now requireddue to overcrowding.
All rigs including off grid and pop-ups, please set up on GRAVEL PAD only.
Stay off grass area to prevent damage to the private septic system.
**Tenting is not an option on this site, sorry.**
Campfires are allowed on this site when winds are under 10 mph. Check local weather first. We continue to provide free, locally grown, organic firewood in order to combat inflation and help you stretch your vacation dollar.
While Ellie's doesn't have direct water access, there are many shoreline points of access close by.
Beaches and water access are everywhere. Wide open space does exist. Come explore the Maine coast.
Commuter traffic can be seen and heard from Ellie's RV spot. In 2019 over 3.5 million people visited the Acadia area.
2022 has been jammed with visitors, more than ever before, be patient.
We have one security camera located on the main fence. This is for your protection as well as ours. Unit is powered 24/7
For winter RVing, please send a request before booking. We have 30 or 50 amp
electric and sewer only from Nov 1 ~April 30. Water, wifi and trash removal are suspended for the winter.
Snow might prevent access during some weeks, others it will not. Request first please.
Questions? Please ask I'm very responsive.
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Four Acre Woods Campground
14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Deer Isle, Hancock
A beautiful island campground, thickly forested with spruce, fir, and birch, was created over 60 years ago, on Sunshine Island in Maine.
Under the name, Sunshine Campground, it hosted people from all over the world and delivered the spirit and essence of this ancient, abundant
land - that so many ancestors had roamed and celebrated before.
As far as through the 90’s, it was open to the public, but then sat, alone, for 15 years, waiting for someone to revive it and bring it back to the world.
Then one day, Caleb and Wolf met on a bus, heading south from Down East Maine, and instantly connected and joined forces. They worked together, redressing a home, in Stonington, for visitors to experience and became brothers.
Eventually, the presence and opportunity of the campground caught their attention and after working out the technicalities, they worked together to bring this beautiful land and campground back to the people under its new life and name, Four Acre Woods.
After opening on July 1st 2020, the land is finally back to sharing all of her beauty and spirit with the people.
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Welcome Home.
Sincerely,
- Four Acre Woods Caretakers
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The Point
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · Gouldsboro, Hancock
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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Deering Acres Campground
12 sites · RVs, Tents150 acres · Belfast, Waldo
George Deering owned these acres and worked as a farmer in the early to mid 1900's, my parent's acquired the property in 1991 and it has since been passed on to me.
Learn more about this land:
Pitch your tent in the field or near the wood line with a beautiful view; quiet and peaceful but close to amenities, a half mile away in the Town of Brooks.
There is some availability for campers; although no hook-ups!
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The Howling Woods
2 sites · Tents16 acres · Tremont, Hancock
A wooded campsite surrounded by moss and Cedars. A small duck pond just 100 feet away. Acadia trails, swim spots and boat launches as close as 2 miles from property. Bar Harbor and Acadia 20-30 minute drive.
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Cabin Creek Farm
9 sites · Tents10 acres · Cranberry Island, Hancock
Welcome 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 (BOAT) (sorry can't bring vehicles) out to Great Cranberry Island, Maine from:
Northeast Harbor, (search: Beal and Bunker Ferry) Exact schedules shown in individual camp site descriptions.
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Manset/Southwest Harbor. (search: Cranberry Cove Ferry) Exact schedules shown in individual camp site descriptions.
(Note: Ferry reservations are NOT needed just get aboard and you pay once underway. You can view exact ferry departure times on individual camp descriptions.)
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.
NEW! We just added a shared use golf cart for our guests to get to and from camp!
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 fall 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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