The best camping near Camden Hills State Park

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  • Wolves and Sounds of the Night
  • Wolves and Sounds of the Night
  • Wolves and Sounds of the Night
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Wolves and Sounds of the Night

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Trenton, ME
As of today 11/16/2024: Winter Camping is allowed however , there is NO shower or outdoor water access until further notice in Spring. Call for information.Required and Important: Read all of the info, rules and requirements which change seasonally. When you submit a request be sure to check your hipcamp messages for our questions and the acceptance confirmation info. Submitting a request does not finalize or guarantee a reservation, Which requires approval from the property. Before you make a reservation read the description of each site, there are 5 different names of the choices with different options. . Read all of the info, and when you submit your request please include/verify the following info: Is everyone in your group at least 21?/No kids or pets traveling with you.? What sort or camping unit.? Tent/RoofTent/RV/Hammock/Trailer./Van./ Box Truck or creative bus conversion/Cowboy Camper…? Your reservation request will not be accepted until we have those responses so including that with your reservation request is what we need to know. Several of us live/work/answer messages here. Calling, directly by telephone in advance of reserving is STRONGLY advised and it is mandatory to arrange your arrival time with the staff to be allowed entry. Clarity with your request is necessary. At check out look at the “extras” section to include any pre purchases or rentals. For those flying in or wanting to travel light, you can select “The Works” which includes a tent, bedding , firewood , towels ,chairs, a cooler and numerous camping supplies including coffee and cups. Great for spontaneous adventures and we will have the tent site ready for you to just show up. Easy! Our camping section is located on the property of Kisma Preserve. Home to abundant local wildlife and our own resident animals , Including domestic and non domestic and our favorite, Wolves. . Most of the staff live here full time all year. The sounds of the night are magical. Unleash your imagination and camp here away from the crowds that exist within the local Acadia National Park area which begins about 5 minutes away at Thompson’s Island and the bridge to Mt Desert Island. We are close to basic necessities, and a step away from the masses. We do educational tours daily and if interested these tours are arranged by reservation too by phone or in person only. 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 accessibility as weather impacts everything. The shower will likely be unavailable in freezing months and some sites are closed. CALL and speak with a staff member before reserving. Self contained Adventure Vans and tent campers with Winter Gear and Rooftop Tents can be accommodated. Or 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 and the rules. 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 have a variety of rental equipment. Last minute reservation requests may not work via the reservation site but we may very likely have a space. Any questions, call two zero seven six six seven three two four four, calling is the only way to be certain we ( at the physical property) receive your communications and it is important that you also check back to your hipcamp site regularly to see if they ( hipcamp) have sent you communication pertinent to your reservation.
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  • The Lonely Loon
  • The Lonely Loon
  • The Lonely Loon
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The Lonely Loon

1 site · Tent2 acres · Belfast, ME
Learn more about this land: I live on a private lake...stunning nature...listen to owls loons and nature, quiet secluded, peaceful, rustic surrounded by 200 hundred acres...2 kayaks available for use ..free firewood, 420 friendly ..if you are looking for a private place to camp and see untouched Maine..this is it....I’m 10 minutes to beautiful Belfast Maine Penobscot bay......Stunning Camden Maine near by...lots of walking and biking trails nearby...City point nearby.... I HAVE A CARRY IN CARRY OUT POLICY…..Thank you for cleaning the camp before leaving …And thank you for booking the Lonely Loon……Ginger Cazan ….……….Please be aware….I have a 3 day cancellation policy…giving you plenty of time to cancel your stay and for me to book another camper…Im so sorry but NO ReFunds after 3 days ……Thank you!
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  • Lilac Firefly
  • Lilac Firefly
  • Lilac Firefly
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Lilac Firefly

8 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Orrington, ME
*Please read full description before booking. Please be aware, this is rustic camping in the yard. This is not a campground or upscale facility. Welcome to Lilac Firefly! This is a residential 7 acre property in a quiet and safe neighborhood. We are right off the main road for easy access. It is very peaceful and calm here. We live in the 5 bedroom older farmhouse where you can use the bathroom if needed. You will receive a code for the electronic door lock. We have a new and developing veggie garden. There is a small stream and community fireplace by the 4 campsites and another fireplace closer to the garden. The designated campsites are at the rear of the property and are first come, first serve. A tent can be set up anywhere on the 7 acres and does not need to be in the designated campsite area. Car camping, van life, and RVs also welcome! There are some lightly wooded areas, apple trees, a pear tree, and an open field. We are pet friendly and there animals that live here that won't bother you. I also travel a lot as a DJ and audio tech and might not be here, but have a self check in process and video I will send. Also, roommates are generally here. Maine Savings Amphitheatre is 15 min away (concerts in Bangor). Acadia National Park is just over 1 hour away. Bangor and Bucksport are both about 15 min away. Fort Knox is about 20 min away. From the campsites, the road and house are not visible. We have flowers when in season, deer, turkey, birds, and friendly creatures that visit. Please be ready to be self sufficient and sustainable in any weather. Well water is available and passes all tests - pure and safe for drinking. RVs can park in the driveway and we can likely only host one at a time. For RVs, Electric hook up is 20amp and an extra $10/day. Water hook up is $5/day. Chopped, split, and dried wood (pine) for outdoor fires is $10/day and is on the honor system. You can burn what you need for the day/night. Thank you. We have hosted up to 20 people at once, and as few as 1. Sometimes we get campers who are going to a concert in Bangor, which is awesome. Any hours coming and going are fine! Feel free to reach out with any questions. Enjoy a peaceful stay. 🙏
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  • Outback is a solar shower.
  • Inside is spacious and has a very comfy day bed.
  • Outback is a solar shower.
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Stone Retreat

1 site · Lodging200 acres · Alna, ME
This is a secluded quiet property off the main road by a mile and tucked in the woods at the end of a dead-end road.This property gives visitors access to 100 plus acres of woods, which includes a brook, swale, and some fields, including a blueberry field. Although this property affords privacy and quiet it is close enough to the coast and popular destinations that visitors can still have a gourmet meal, enjoy boating, swimming, and fishing, on the ocean or nearby pond and lake, and hike throughout local preserves. There is a day bed that transforms into a queen size bed with a memory foam mattress and two single camp cots. A mattress pad and pillows are provided, please bring your own sheets, pillow cases, blankets/ sleeping bag, and towels.
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  • Lisa P.’s Land
  • Lisa P.’s Land
  • Lisa P.’s Land
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Lisa P.’s Land

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Woolwich, ME
My step Dad Bob ‘discovered’ the island in the 1970’s when he was escaping the rat race and looking to get ‘back to the land’. Over the course of three years he built the island house by floating cedar logs across the bay, using a come-along to bring the up to the land, debarked and prepped them for building and set about constructing his off-grid, solar powered home. All without power tools. Both my Mom and Bob were ardent environmentalists and peace advocates. For 20 years they lived year-round on the island and only left when their ages made it difficult to continue cutting/splitting/moving/burning wood and just the ordeal of living so remotely. Most visitors to the island agree the peaceful vibe continues and that is important to us.
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  • Hidden Valley Nature Center
  • Hidden Valley Nature Center
  • Hidden Valley Nature Center
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Hidden Valley Nature Center

8 sites · Lodging, Tents1000 acres · Newcastle, ME
UPDATE: April 2025 Thank you for your interest in staying at Midcoast Conservancy's Hidden Valley Nature Center - we know this is a cherished way for people to experience and enjoy nature. Reservations are currently paused as we are performing a comprehensive facilities assessment and working to improve our organization's ability to connect people to nature. We appreciate your patience during this process and your continued support of Midcoast Conservancy's conservation efforts invite you to visit HVNC or any of our midcoast Maine preserves for day use. FMI: https://www.midcoastconservancy.org/preserves Thank you! 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, birding, and biking. You can even explore our rolled and groomed XC ski trails in the winter. 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. NOTE: ALL of the cabins and campsites are WALK-IN ONLY. No pop-up campers or vehicles of any kind are permitted within the preserve or in the parking lot.
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  • Away from everyone. Peace and solitude.
  • Graham Cracker Cabin and Campsites
  • Away from everyone. Peace and solitude.
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Graham Cracker Cabin and Campsites

7 sites · Lodging, Tents9 acres · Waltham, ME
35 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 2 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 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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  • nice spot for a tent or a van
  • entrance into the campsite
  • nice spot for a tent or a van
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Sublime Coastal Respite

2 sites · RVs6 acres · Castine, ME
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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Public campgrounds in the park

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Camden Hills Campground
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Camden Hills Campground

107 sites · RVs, Tents In Camden Hills State Park

Top-rated campgrounds near Camden Hills State Park

  • One of the canvas tent sites available at 4 acres.
  • Our site for the night. Each site had a nice wooden sign with a unique driftwood sculpture.
  • One of the canvas tent sites available at 4 acres.
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Four Acre Woods Campground

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Deer Isle, ME
A beautiful island campground thickly forested with spruce, fir, and birch, Four Acre Woods was created over 60 years ago on Sunshine Island, 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. It was open to the public through to the 90s, 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, where they instantly connected and joined forces. They worked together redressing a home in Stonington for visitors to experience and became brothers while doing so. 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. So, Welcome Home. Sincerely, - Four Acre Woods Caretakers
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  • HTR Acadia
  • HTR Acadia
  • HTR Acadia
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HTR Acadia

28 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Mount Desert, ME
Located on Mount Desert Island, HTR Acadia is an idyllic, peaceful retreat on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. HTR Acadia is known for attracting adventurous, nature-loving campers who appreciate spending their days next to the ocean surrounded by gorgeous woods. Our park is only a short drive from Downtown Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, so there is always something new to explore!
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  • Fall foliage at The Howling Woods
  • The Howling Woods
  • Fall foliage at The Howling Woods
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The Howling Woods

3 sites · Tents7 acres · Tremont, ME
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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  • True Serendipity Homestead
  • True Serendipity Homestead
  • True Serendipity Homestead
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True Serendipity Homestead

10 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Hancock, ME
NOTE: GOOSE PARADISE, FROG NOOK, RABBIT RUN, and DUCK HILL (Parking is available on these four sites) NOTE: BEAR HOLLOW, SQUIRREL HIDEAWAY, AND BOBCAT ISLAND (You will need to transport your camping gear to these three sites). This homestead operates solely on solar power and is completely off-grid, featuring chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Guests can savor fresh eggs, as well as vegetables from the greenhouse and garden, which they are welcome to pick themselves. Additionally, there is a natural spring-fed pond spanning 2 acres, where guests can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, rowing, and pedal boating with all equipment, including paddles and life jackets, provided on site. All sites are within walking distance of a very clean restroom, which is equipped with a flush toilet, a sink with running water, and a solar-powered light that turns on automatically. Additionally, there is an ample supply of toilet tissue and paper towels, and it also smells good too! NOTE: NO SHOWER AVAILABLE Each tent site features a fire pit and a picnic table. Guests can take pleasure in the hiking trails or venture into the woods to discover the natural beauty of this 25-acre homestead. Relax by the pond and watch for beavers, raccoons, blue herons, and even eagles. Enjoy the sound of the natural spring well as its ice-cold water is pumped to the homestead using solar power. Searching for and eating blueberries, wild strawberries, and blackberries can be a delightful activity. Savor the cool evenings by stargazing, observing fireflies, and listening to the chorus of frogs and owls. Witness the workings of an operational sawmill. Additionally, we provide blacksmithing demos and workshops, art (painting) lessons, and nature photography courses. Classes are available for a nominal fee. Conveniently located just minutes away are Home Depot, Walmart, various restaurants, shopping centers, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, antique stores, the historic Downtown Ellsworth, and the ocean!!
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  • Taft Point Preserve and the Frenchman Bay Conservancy trails.
  • Nestled into our campsite.
  • Taft Point Preserve and the Frenchman Bay Conservancy trails.
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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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  • Tucker N.’s land
  • the lounge area and kitchen in the tiny house; view from the main entrance
  • Tucker N.’s land
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Tucker N.’s land

2 sites · Lodging, Tents105 acres · Alna, ME
Our cabin is an off grid post and beam structure that we built 8 years ago. It's has a full kitchen, wood stove, and screened porch. There are jugs provided for doing dishes etc and a large (150 gallon) tank outside for refills. There are a generous supply of lanterns (both battery and inflatable solar) flashlights and string lights for lighting. This is a small two story timber frame cabin off grid and secluded deep in the woods. It has a separate outhouse as well as shower stall to use the solar shower bags in. The cabin has a king sized bed in the loft with a child size fold down bunk above it; there is also a pull out couch on the first floor. As well as a kitchen, screened in porch and fire pit. Linen, dishes and utensils are not included please bring all that you need. There is a propane 4 burner stove with oven and solar shower bags. Trash and campfire wood is included. We are very busy with kids and work, we try our best to clean and re-supply between guests but it is not always possible, please let us know if something needs attention!
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  • Dinner al fresco
  • We went out on our packraft to enjoy the bay
  • Dinner al fresco
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Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss

12 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Penobscot, ME
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 Stonington Harbor 30+min drive) and explore the beautiful trails and beaches of an even more remote island off the Maine coast!
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  • Camp Nepenthe
  • Camp Nepenthe
  • Camp Nepenthe
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Camp Nepenthe

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · East Boothbay, ME
A gracefully designed switchback driveway leads you to a cleared level landing. The spot is elevated nestled in among hardwood trees where you can pitch a tent or park a self-contained RV (No larger than 24'). Due to the switchback design of the driveway, a combination car/truck and towed camper configuration will not work. East Boothbay is quiet, relaxing, and beautiful. Be sure to stop by East Boothbay General Store for delicious house made sandwiches, salads, pizza, a selection of beers and wine; eat in on the small porch or take away for a picnic. Take a short walk along the narrow quiet road to the ocean where waves are crashing on the rocks. Don't miss the gorgeous sunsets-simply spectacular. Or just relax at the site and enjoy the beauty of the nature that surrounds you. It's a short 10 minute drive to Boothbay Harbor for whale and puffin watches, great restaurants, sunset and reggae cruises, and sailing trips. The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is another must see-as it is New England's largest botanical garden.
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  • Rustic Retreat
  • Rustic Retreat
  • Rustic Retreat
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Rustic Retreat

8 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Boothbay Harbor, ME
Enjoy a rustic retreat nestled in the quiet woods on the coast of Maine, conveniently located 5 minutes from the Back River and 10 minutes to the heart of downtown Boothbay Harbor. Amenities include an outhouse and potable water. Available at an additional cost: cooler, ice packs, camp stove, beach chairs, XL cots (2)
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  • Cabin Creek Farm
  • Cabin Creek Farm
  • Cabin Creek Farm
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Cabin Creek Farm

9 sites · Tents10 acres · Cranberry Isles, ME
Welcome to Cabin Creek Farm located on Great Cranberry Island Maine. 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. OR FROM 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,, 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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  • Hillside Gateway to Acadia/Schoodic
  • Hillside Gateway to Acadia/Schoodic
  • Hillside Gateway to Acadia/Schoodic
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Hillside Gateway to Acadia/Schoodic

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Sullivan, ME
Learn about the Gateway to Acadia: Some space and privacy! 3 acres to yourself, sweeping views including a glimpse of Cadillac Mountain from across the Bay. 12x18 cozy shelter! No electricity in the Timber, but there are power outlets on the electric pole at the beginning of the driveway. There is no water on site.  Feel free to bring your tent or stay in the cabin or both.  Room for 4 and a few more on the floor of the Timber Tent.   There is a small futon inside. This site is 10 miles from Acadia National Park (Schoodic side) where there are mountain bike and hiking trails. Want to swim and kayak in freshwater? Jones Pond is just a few miles away and has a public beach.  Take a ferry to Bar Harbor and then retreat to the quiet side of the Bay.  Hike Schoodic Mountain and take a swim at the end on Donnell Pond.  Restaurants and shops are ready for you in Winter Harbor.  Enjoy the sunrise trail for 4 wheelers only a few miles from the campsite. With 3 acres of clearing and 60 acres on the property to explore, you can Enjoy all that DownEast has to offer. The site is accessible by car, has a picnic table and camp grill on the premises.
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  • Birdseye view of cabin.
  • Hazelbrook Cabin at Full Plate Farm
  • Birdseye view of cabin.
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Hazelbrook Cabin at Full Plate Farm

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Round Pond, ME
Raising our food and building community here in Midcoast Maine.
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The best camping near Camden Hills State Park guide

Overview

About

Rolling hills, rocky mountains, quaint New England villages, and the picturesque harbors of the Atlantic Ocean. Camden Hills State Park is in the heart of it all. Set up camp at the award-winning campground and let the good times roll. First order of business? Hiking up Mount Bettie. It’s a pretty easy climb, and you’ll just start to break a sweat when you get to the top, where the whole of Penobscot Bay and Camden Village is presented before you. Speaking of Camden Village, this charming New England fishing village is just a few miles from the park. Here you’ll find boutique shopping, a working harbor, whale-watching excursions, and some of the best seafood you’ll ever taste. Get yourself a taste of the mountains and the shore at Camden Hills State Park.

Notable campgrounds

  • Family Camping: Enjoy a night under the stars with your loved ones, surrounded by the serene beauty of Camden Hills.
  • Group Camping: Perfect for larger gatherings, these sites offer a chance to bond amid Maine's natural splendor.
  • RVs and Campers: Offering convenience and comfort, these sites cater to those who bring their home on the road.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early to secure your spot, especially during peak seasons when the park's popularity soars.
  • Consider mid-week stays for better availability and a quieter camping experience.
  • Keep an eye on cancellation policies for last-minute openings that can be your ticket to adventure.
  • Explore nearby camping options if the park is fully booked, ensuring you don't miss out on the region's charm.

When to go

The best time to visit Camden Hills State Park is during the fall for the spectacular foliage display. However, the park's beauty is year-round, with each season offering its unique charm. Summer provides warm weather perfect for hiking and camping, while winter's snow offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities.

Know before you go

  • Check the Bureau's Safety page before your visit for important updates and park conditions.
  • Be aware of the Browntail Moth Alert and take necessary precautions.
  • Park entry fees are charged year-round, with self-service stations available when staffed booths are closed.
  • For accessibility information, refer to the ADA Visitor Accessibility section to plan your visit.
  • Stay connected with park updates by subscribing to Camden Hill's Park & Trail Condition Alerts.
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· May 2017
Some sites can be close together but the bathrooms are decent and the showers are nice and warm.
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Molly L.
7 years on Hipcamp
June 2015
It's an easy hike up Mount Bettie for an awesome view of the bay. Autumn is the best time to hike, but don't forget your camera.
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