The best lakeside camping near Dexter

In Dexter, lakeside camping means pitching your tent just steps from the water, surrounded by woods where the calls of loons echo in the evening. With over 40 campsites set right near the lake, you can wake up to mist on the shoreline and spend your days hiking, spotting deer, or watching eagles cruise over the water. Pets are welcome at most sites, and you’ll find fire rings ready for campfire cooking. Basic toilets keep things practical. If you want a spot that puts you close to the trails and right on the lake, start here—Dexter’s lakeside campsites give you a front-row seat to the best of Maine’s wild country.