12 Best Private Campsites Near Howland, ME, US 2025

Looking to go camping near Howland, Maine? Hipcamp has over 50 private sites available in this location, with options as low as $15 per night. Check out top campsites like The Point (326 reviews), Tucker N.'s land (51 reviews), and Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary (30 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like toilets, trash facilities, and pet-friendly spaces. You can also enjoy activities such as climbing, boating, and fishing. Experience the great outdoors with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Howland, Maine? Hipcamp has over 50 private sites available in this location, with options as low as $15 per night. Check out top campsites like The Point (326 reviews), Tucker N.'s land (51 reviews), and Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary (30 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like toilets, trash facilities, and pet-friendly spaces. You can also enjoy activities such as climbing, boating, and fishing. Experience the great outdoors with Hipcamp!

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1. Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

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48mi from Howland · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging · Palmyra, ME

Black Owned. Female Owned. Queer Friendly. Cannabis Friendly. Animal Friendly. Child Friendly. Earth Friendly. Restore inner peace as you immerse your senses in our tranquil 170 acre landscape of Central Maine woods and waterways, located directly off the ITS 84 Rec Trail– 5 min from I95 (exit 150). Once home to a thriving primitive campground, Nature’s Way, nestled along a private half-mile on Douglas Pond, we take pride in retaining that original camp charm while supplying upgrades and necessities to ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable! Local trails provide great opportunities for hikers, bikers and snowmobilers to get out and play. Easy access to I95 provides a home base for your other Maine adventures and events. We are proud to be stewards of this land, recognized as the Wabanaki Territory in origin. Our sacred space is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including songbirds, rare native bird species, deer, and unique and distinct fish populations. We are additionally proud to be cannabis caregivers here in Maine, devoted to living soil-grown, rare genetics and terpene-rich strains that express the medicinal power of the plants, particularly pertaining to the endocannabinoid system’s function within the human body. Outpost: Our outpost is located ½ way to the cabin/campsite area and across from the event field. Offerings rotate seasonally to include in-house-made goods and services. We are also happy to offer cannabis caregiver services on site with a diverse selection of small batch flower and other THC/CBD products to enjoy while finding your Peace Of Maine. We occasionally host unique events and services that will be announced on our social media pages and may be requested for small groups with prior arrangements made. These options include, but are not limited to, healing sessions incorporating massage, natural aesthetics and energy work, customized ritual and ceremony, and multimodal movement and meditation offerings. WE DO NOT allow hunting or foraging on the property. WE DO allow fishing.

2. Cole's Moosehorn Cabins

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19mi from Howland · 2 sites · Lodging · Millinocket, ME

We are located on the shores of Northwest Pond part of the larger Seboies Lake in T4R9, Maine. We are about 18 miles south of Millinocket and about 10 miles north of Brownville Junction. Located just east, and with easy access to, the KI-Jo-Mary Forest & the 100-mile wilderness, we are within the Maine Public Reserve Seboies Lake Unit. We are a set of historic sporting camps originally built in the late 1800's. These Lake front, off-grid log cabins are the only cabins on Northwest Pond and offer a real slice of the Maine woods experience. Bring your ATV or gravel road bike because we are located on a multi-use trail with miles to explore.

3. Maine Christmas Tree Farm

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45mi from Howland · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Newburgh, ME

Our home is a winter wonderland that can be enjoyed in all seasons. Almost 200 acres of mild to adventurous hiking in heavy wooded forest, but if you prefer an easy walk there are 30 acres of Balsam fir Christmas trees with a great view from any angle. This is a working tree farm that dates back to the 60s. Park your camper or pop a tent at the top of our fields for a view of the Belfast Bay on a clear day. Or tuck into the trees beyond it for seclusion and shade. Anywhere you camp is a great place to take in the fall colors of the Maples, Poplar, Oak and Birch in the surrounding woodlands. 20 minutes from Bangor - shopping, restaurants, venues, etc. 30 minutes to Belfast - small coastal town w/ shops, great food, ocean views. 15 minutes to Monroe Country Store for homemade pizza, baked goods and bevvies. 15 minutes to Tattooed Dad Brewery in Jackson w/ live music.

4. Maine Guide Company

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36mi from Howland · 4 sites · Lodging · Carmel, ME

Welcome to Maine Guide Company. Our cozy A-frame cabins and Tent Sites are nestled on our homestead in the small town of Carmel in the southern Maine Highlands, this unique accommodation is the perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful experience a short distance from Maines premier Rivers, Mountains, Coastal towns, and the Bangor Maine concert series.

5. Schlafman's Hollow Camping Cabins

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11mi from Howland · 3 sites · Lodging · Lincoln, ME

Our cute off-grid 12x10 Cabins and our Extra Tiny Caboose replica are in a quiet woodland setting in Lincoln, Maine! 2 Adults Max / 420 Friendly / NO kids / Not Mobility friendly. We include queen bed and bedding (full in the caboose), towels, USB ports, 500 watt inverter, mosquito nets, communal areas include firepit, outdoor kitchen, event Outhouse with RV flush toilet and Little Buddy propane Heaters (May / Oct only). We ask that you provide drinking water, pack out your trash and bring your own firewood. Pets require a pet cleaning fee of $25, choose as an "extra" now at check-out as we don't process cards on-site. No dangerous breeds, aggressive or barking dogs. Animals like goats, turkey and cats in fairly close proximity, leash required, cannot be left on-site alone. Dog Park, Swimming and Gift shops very close!

6. Katahdin Region Basecamp

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43mi from Howland · 2 sites · Tents · East Millinocket, ME

85 acres of woodlands, fields, and wetlands located in the shadow of Mount Katahdin, and conveniently just 2 miles off Route 95, along the Katahdin Woods and Waters Scenic Byway. We call our special spot Siberia Crossing, a nod to the workers who laid the Bangor and Aroostook RR tracks in the late 1800s, and dubbed the place "colder than Siberia!" Go for a paddle in a small bog adjacent to our property (kayaks provided) and look for beavers and moose, take a leisurely stroll through the forest, get out your binoculars and Merlin App and see what you can find for birds, or just sit on the deck and enjoy the stunning sunsets over the entire Katahdin Range. And another thing - the STARS! You can either take in the nationally acclaimed dark skies right from the tent deck, or grab a blanket and head down to the field where you will be rewarded with 360-degree dark sky views! And don't pass up the regional foliage season, which is always spectacular with amazing foliage views both on the property and over Katahdin in the Fall. This private gated property is within close proximity to numerous outdoor recreational opportunities and hundreds of thousands of acres of conserved lands, including Baxter State Park, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, and Penobscot River Trails. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, birding, hunting, fishing, trail riding or simply relaxing in the great Maine outdoors, you are sure to find our property a suitable basecamp for your North Woods adventures.

Stories from the community

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Adam

November 2025

2 nights at Cole's Moosehorn Cabins

Remote, beautiful spot on Northwest Pond/Seboeis Lake. Cabin was cozy and comfortable. Saw a moose on the morning of the drive out.

Dianne

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Katahdin Region Basecamp

Steve's campsite was wonderful! There are three tents on site, and the largest one has a beautiful porch looking out over Mt. Katahdin and other mountains in Baxter State Park. The kitchen was equipped for everything and we had everything we needed, including solar-powered phone chargers. We were prepared for chilly nights (mid+October), and were toasty in the tents with the woodstove. We hope to return again and do more exploring in the area.

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Soheila

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

Leketa is a great host. When we arrive she took time to drive to our cabin and make sure we have everything we need. She was very responsive throughout our stay. The cabin itself was lovely and the lake was so peaceful.

Will

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Katahdin Region Basecamp

Travelers is hands down one of the most exceptional glamping experiences I’ve ever had. No detail or amenity has been left out to make the stay as comfortable as possible and you can tell that the host, Steve, truly cares about making the experience special to share with others. We enjoyed some of the local hiking trails and canoeing and were so excited to come back at the end of the day and watch the sunset over Katahdin, which could be seen from every spot on the property. Some of our favorite parts were: -The kitchen which well equipped and had everything required to cook proper meals in the outdoors. -Instant hot water for washing dishes and showering! -A small woodstove in the tent making for one of the coziest camping experiences we’ve had. -The sitting area with comfy couches and gas fireplace for relaxing after a long day outside. I certainly will be recommending Travelers to my friends and family as the best way to experience the Katahdin region.

Alexander

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

I only stayed one night, but it was absolutely terrific. The spot is beautiful, peaceful, and really well cared for. You can tell Leketa and Hillary put a lot of thought into the small touches — it made all the difference. I’m so happy I got to experience it, even briefly, and I’ll definitely make the time to come back someday.

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Rob

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Katahdin Region Basecamp

My dog and I spent 3 nights at the Travelers campsite and it was great. The quarter mile gravel road from the main road to the site was easy to navigate and we'll maintained. The camp was very well built, private and comfortable. Nice tent with fireplace facing the sunset over Mt. Katahdin. The gazebo had a propane grill set up, solar usb power, propane fire pit table and hot water. No problems with cell phone signal. Look forward to staying again next year.

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Alicia

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Katahdin Region Basecamp

Our list of places to see in the Katahdin region was long, but Westerly was so amazing with good biking, kayaks at the bog and dog friendly fields that we prioritized time at camp. The view of the mountain from the deck was better than any other place we could have gone. It was easy to make great meals since the kitchen was stocked with quality equipment (have you ever had a rental with sharp knives and high quality pans?!?). The site had good lighting, plenty of water, clean shower & toilet. And the benefits of living outside 24/7! Steve was super attentive to my question about the water faucet and we donated an orange vest and hat to be safe on the land during hunting season. Wished we’d booked more than two nights. I miss it already, the dogs do too.

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shipkens

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Katahdin Region Basecamp

We just returned from a weekend at the Traveler's campsite in Staceyville. It was so beautiful!! What a wonderful camp site. Gazebo decked out with full kitchen, a deck overlooking Mount Katahdin, a hammock, a large sleeping tent, an outdoor shower and a very clean outhouse. What a wonderful way to be in nature. We hiked around the property and went kayaking in the pond. We drove 11 minutes down the road and went for a beautiful bike ride on the Penobscot Trails. And we had cinnamon french toast at Brenda's Restaurant before heading home. Thank you, Steve!

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Anita

September 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Katahdin Region Basecamp

We stayed at Travellers , for 3 nights, our first time glamping, having done many car/tent camp trips. Steve was very responsive and helpful with a question we had. We arrived just as it was starting to rain, and were very glad of our big umbrella to get things loaded into the tent and the kitchen/living room gazebo. FYI, this site has easier access from car to tent and gazebo than Westerly. Excellent stock of nice pots and pans, knives (sharp!) and dinnerware. As expected, no spices other than salt and pepper. Plenty of dishwashing liquid, sponges, paper towels, dishtowels. Roomy! Very comfy sofa and 2 chairs. The 3 burner giant camp cookstove is wonderful. We did not use the grill function. It can be a bit chilly in the gazebo, and the gas open fireplace really is more for ambience than heat. The little woodstove in the tent really heated up, with just 2 logs. The fat wood provided all the kindling necessary, with just one piece of paper to get things going. Cots are decent, not sagging. With very wet raincoats we did wish for a way to hang them up to dry. Outhouse is clean, not smelly. The view! The stars too! The road in is fine, we were in a Subaru Outback. Heard the train a couple of times, as well as traffic on 11 now and then, and we think the mill on one day. We also heard barred owls, coyote, and maybe a moose. We hit fall colors ranging from just starting to near peak. Incredibly beautiful and very close to KWW. All in all wonderful.

Looking through Westerly from the entrance

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Scot

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Katahdin Region Basecamp

Westerly at Siberia Crossing was an amazing site and perfectly located for our exploration of Katahdin Woods and Waters NM. The sunset views from this site of Katahdin to North Traveler Mountain were incredible! The tents and cots were were comfortable and clean. The kitchen gazebo / communal area was very clean and in new condition and was well appointed with everything we needed to prepare meals and clean-up. We particularly enjoyed portion of the gazebo with the comfortable couch, chairs and gas fire pit and incredible views! Everything matched or exceeded the description. Directions and system operating instructions were accurate and easy to follow. Our host Steve provided great communication and was easy to reach with any questions that we had. We will definitely be back to Siberia Crossing ! Thank you Steve for building and managing this amazing glampsite!

Lane

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

This is our second time staying here and we loved it just as much as the first time. It’s so cozy and has everything you need. I guarantee we’ll be back again!

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cyrus

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

Leketa and Hillary have a lovely spot! Our second time here and we hope to return.

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cat

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Maine Christmas Tree Farm

my husband and i camped at the christmas tree farm for 2 nights while going to the common ground fair. it was convenient to be so close, and we had a lot of privacy and space. we enjoyed cooking breakfast and dinner on our little stove top at the picnic table on top of this hill with a beautiful view of the fields and mountains. the sunrises and sunsets were absolutely divine and we slept under a bright blanket of stars! jesse was incredibly accommodating and helpful, while also giving us space to relax and enjoy our stay. our only challenge was finding a flat place to camp, but by the second night we found a spot that suited us well. i'd recommend arriving before nightfall to pick out an ideal flat camping spot if you're tent camping. cheers!

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Diva

September 2025

1 night at Maine Guide Company

We stopped by Randy's on our way to Baxter State Park! A-Frame was so cozy, clean and private!! Randy came out to greet us since we were having a little trouble getting here later at night. Very friendly. The outdoor shower is very cool and everything is well thought out. Would recommend to everyone and hope for the chance to come back.

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Alexis

September 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Maine Christmas Tree Farm

Beautiful property, incredible view. We loved our stay.

Mike

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

We absolutely loved our stay here! The cabin was cozy with everything we needed for cooking right on hand. Super easy to get to, which made the trip more relaxing. The location was prime, about 100 yards of waterfront to enjoy, with sunny mornings and shady afternoons that were perfect for hanging out. Our two dogs had the best time. We’d absolutely come back!

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Bryan

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Katahdin Region Basecamp

Amazing campsite! We had an amazing time, perfect spot to unwind and relax after a day exploring the Katahdin area. Great views and amazing layout, definitely a one of a kind site. Appreciate the clear instructions all all the ins and outs of the site. Will definitely be back!

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Dlo

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

Beautiful site with great views & close to the water. Leketa was exceptional and such a wonderful host! Would absolutely recommend this site to anyone looking for a great time and getaway :)

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Bob

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Katahdin Region Basecamp

It was perfect!! Very clean and vey private!! Great host highly recommend

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Kyle

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Katahdin Region Basecamp

Steve has outdone himself with his hipcamp at Siberia Crossing. Everything was super convenient and thought out. The access to hot water and electricity is a huge plus. The yurt/tent was super nice and not a single mosquito made it’s way inside. the view from the site is awe inspiring. My girlfriend and I have been to 20+ hipcamps, and this one is surely atop the list. We both highly recommend booking a stay here!