Maine Camping Guide 2017 - 2

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STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR AUGUSTA, MAINE
Dear Campers,

PAUL R. LEPAGE

GOVERNOR

10 Falcon Road * Suite 1 * Lewiston, Maine 04240
(207) 782-5874 * fax (207) 782-4497
CampMaine.com * info@CampMaine.com

DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
PRESIDENT

Maine welcomes you. Whether you seek the rocky coast, the
magnificent mountains, or the beautiful inland lakes and rivers,
Maine has it all!

Like our geography, Maine has camping experiences available to fit every interest. From
wilderness campgrounds to up-scale camping resorts, the campgrounds in this directory will provide you with Maine memories to last a lifetime.
Maine's natural beauty is unsurpassed and the hospitality of our people is unmatched.
As Governor of Maine, I invite you to plan a camping trip in Maine and share in all that
our great state has to offer. It is an experience you will want to enjoy again and again.
Enjoy your stay.

Todd Southwick

Kokatosi Campground
Western Lakes & Mountains

Sincerely,

1ST VICE PRESIDENT

Jim Wakefield

Paul R. LePage

Hemlock Grove Campground
South Coast * Beaches

MAINE CAMPING REGIONS

2ND VICE PRESIDENT

Lovia Koscinski

Riverbend Campground
Western Lakes & Mountains

TREASURER

Daniel Vincent
Family & Friends Campground
Western Lakes & Mountains

PAST PRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kathryn Dyer

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Laura Koscinski
Mary Hastings

Michael Baptista

Acres of Wildlife CG
Western Lakes & Mountains

Flat Rock Bridge Family Camping
South Coast * Beaches

Tiffany Luczko

Ted Beckner

Sebago's Crooked River CG
Western Lakes & Mountains

Green Valley CG
The Kennebec Valley

Conrad Crepeau

Heather Thompson Ring

Naples KOA CG
Western Lakes & Mountains

John Donovan

Damaris Smith

Bar Harbor Camping Resorts
Down East & Acadia

Bruce Edgecomb

Walnut Grove CG
South Coast * Beaches

South Arm CG
Western Lakes & Mountains
Smugglers Den CG
Down East & Acadia

Jack Day

Norway Savings Bank

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CONTENTS

David L. Berg

Red Apple Campground
South Coast * Beaches

South Coast * Beaches....................................................12
Portland * Freeport.........................................................30
Western Lakes & Mountains...........................................36
Maine's MidCoast & Islands............................................52
Kennebec Valley..............................................................60
DownEast & Acadia........................................................66
Katahdin * Moosehead * Highlands................................74
Aroostook County............................................................80
RV Dealers.......................................................................87
We Welcome You....................................................................... 4
Maine Tourism Regions.............................................................. 6
Experiencing All That Maine Offers............................................ 8
What's Your Camping Style?..................................................... 10
Summer, Spring, or Fall, Maine Camping has it all................... 16
Photo Contest........................................................................... 28
Lighthouses.............................................................................. 34
Visitors Fees............................................................................. 44
New to Camping....................................................................... 45
The New Hotel Room............................................................... 46
Reservations are Important...................................................... 50
State Campground Associations............................................... 50
There's More to Maine............................................................. 56
Trails, Hikes, & Walks................................................................ 70
Maine Wilderness Camping Takes Moxie................................. 72
Clam Digging............................................................................. 73
Camping With Pets................................................................... 75
Firewood/Do's and Don'ts........................................................ 81
Hunting and Fishing Information.............................................. 82
Maine Signs.............................................................................. 82
Statewide Information.............................................................. 84
Cruising through Maine............................................................ 86
Travel Along Maine's American Byways.................................... 88
Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds........................ 93

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