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Maine has the most pristine pine forests in the United States, making the state a natural destination for your next camping vacation. Maine offers infinity of camping facilities, from family camping along the rugged coast, to a more wilderness experience on the clear lakes and in North Woods, some of them endorsed by the Maine Campground Owners Association.

There are 12 state parks with campsites and other facilities, but only available by reservation and paying a fee for camping through the state agency. The Bureau of Parks and Lands is part of Maine Department of Conservation, and also grants reservations to private campgrounds.

It is suggested to call ahead to campgrounds, because they usually fill up quickly on season and during peak times, such as the 4th of July or national holidays. Also, make sure to confirm your reservation because all the reservations are held until a certain hour before they give it to someone else late in the evening.

When reservations are not possible for any given reason, it is still possible to start looking for a campsite before 4 pm in the evening in order to get one of those unconfirmed reservations and to set up a camp during day light. Private campgrounds have plenty of amenities, but public campgrounds at State Parks offer hiking, boating, and even historic options to enjoy.

In the Aroostook Region, with the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, wide open spaces and no large urban centers. The most popular campgrounds are the Aroostook River Camping and Recreation in Caribou in Fort Kent, My Brothers Place in Houlton, Patten Pond Camping Resort and the Shin Pond Village in Patten. The Wilderness Island at Portage, the Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge in Presque Isle, or the Lakeview Campgrounds in Winterville.

In the Katahdin and Moosehead Region, home to Mount Katahdin in the Baxter State Park and the largest fresh water lake in Maine, the Moosehead Lake. Campgrounds are located at Balsam Woods Campground in Abbot Village, Casey's Spencer Bay Camps and Moosehead Family Campground, Northern Pride Lodge and Campground, and South Inlet Campground in Greenville, Lakeside Camping in Lincoln.

In this same region, you can also find the Katahdin Shadows Campground in Medway, The Big Moose Inn Restaurant Cabins and Campground, the Jo-Mary Lake Campground, Northern Outdoors, the Pine Grove Campground, and the Hidden Spring Campground in Millinocket, or the Wildwood Shores Campground in Monson.

The Downeast Region of Maine has lakes for fishing, coastal villages and the area is home to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and Bangor. Campgrounds include Paul Bunyan Campground, Pleasant Hill Campground in Bangor, Bar Harbor Campground, Hadley Point Campground, Mount Desert Narrows Camping Resort, Narrows Too Camping Resort, and Spruce Valley Campground in Bar Harbor.

Other camping facilities are the Bass Harbor Campground in Bass Harbor, the Ocean Wood Campground in Birch Harbor, the Flying Dutchman Pool and Spa, Masterhead Family Campground, and Shady Oaks Campground in Bucksport. Also the Keenes Lake Camping Grounds in Calais, the Camden Hills RV Resort in Camden, among many others at Carmel, Danforth, Deer Isle, East Eddington, East Holden, East Orland, Eastbrook, Eddington, Ellsworth, Gouldsboro, Howland, Lubec, Mount Desert, New Harbor, Newport, and Southwest Harbor

In the Kennebec, Moose River Valley Region, camping includes Moose watching, hiking, whitewater rafting and the attractiveness of the state capital, Augusta nearby, with the Great Pond Campground in Belgrade Lakes, Augusta-Gardiner KOA in Gardiner.

The list also include Moose Pond Campground in Harmony, Jackman Landing Campground, John's Four Seasons Campground, Loon Echo Campground, and Moose River Campground in Jackman, as well as those in Litchfield, Madison, Mount Vernon, Norridgewock, North Monmouth, Rockwood, The Forks, Waterville and Winthrop.

Maine's Mid Coast Region has shipyard history and coastal villages, including popular destinations like Camden and Boothbay Harbor, and campgrounds such as Hermit Island Campgrounds in Bath, Searsport Shores Camping Resort in Belfast, Campers Cove and Little Pondersosa Camping in Boothbay.

Other points on this region include Thomas Point Beach and White's Beach and Campground in Brunswick, the Sennebec Lake Campground in Camden, and many others at Damariscotta, Jefferson, Liberty, Lincolnville, Medomak, Nobleboro, Orrs Island, Phippsburg, Rockport, Warren, West Rockport, West Southport and Wiscasset.

Camping in the Western Lakes and Mountains is the best way to approach summer hiking or winter skiing and campgrounds. Among these we can name, the Woodland Acres Campground in Brownfield, Littlefield Beaches in Bryant Pond, Granger Pond Camping Area in Denmark, Big Sky Acres Campground in Durham, Nor-40 Campground and Twin Pond Motel in Farmington.

Besides the ones above, you may consider those at Freeport, Fryeburg, Gray, Greene, Hanover, Harrison, Hebron, Kingfield, Leeds, Lewiston, Livermore Falls, Lovell, Naples, North Bridgton, North Fryeburg, North Sebago, North Turner, North Waterford, Oquossoc, Oxford, Peru, Poland, Pownal, Roxbury, Scarborough, Waterford, Weld and Windham.

South Coast is the region with the major urban centers, ideal for family camping and coastal vacation getaways with camping facilities at Apple Valley Campground in Acton, Bunganut Lake Camping Area, Scott's Cove Camping Area, and Walnut Grove Campground in Alfred.

Beaver Dam Campground in Berwick, as well as the campgrounds located at Cape Neddick, East Lebanon, East Parsonfield, East Waterboro, Eliot, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, New Portland, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Wells, York Beach and York Harbor.

The Official State of Maine Campground Owners Association offers free camping guides to help you choose your region of interest. Camping in Maine during the summer months is the most popular pastime for thousands of visitors every year, and most campgrounds offer reduced off-season rates!

Campers can enjoy popular tourist areas and attractions, which are less crowded in spring and a few weeks preceding the official start of summer. Maine is also home to over 20 different Agricultural Fairs held during the months of August and September, and also the famous Fryeburg Fair, celebrated the first full week of October every year.

Northern and northwestern regions offer the best camping during the last week in September, while the rest of the state, are great on any date after winter and before middle of October, including the eastern, central, rivers and coastal regions.

Youth Camps

Bangor YMCA for children is only one of the large numbers of summer programs offered in Maine through a variety of youth camps. At the YMCA, children can live an exciting experience getting involved in a number of sports activities and fun activities in the frame of a non-competitive environment, activities for kids, young adults, and adults alike.

Bangor YMCA’s mission is it strengthens the values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility through family programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. This way, memberships for all the family include health, fitness and martial arts, arts and humanities, aquatics, sports, special events, youth camps and childcare or after school programs.

In Maine, we can easily say that there is almost a youth camp per every different activity you can name, whether it be swimming, camping, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, skating, climbing, learning crafts or even just making friends as part of those memories that young people keep for a lifetime.

Many different institution, organizations and services across Maine, offer diverse activities in the relaxed environment of a youth camp, ranging from the Boy Scouts to the Young at Heart, providing an encompassed setting to develop all the necessary life skills your sons should develop.

Maine High Adventure Program offers a challenging outdoor summer experience offered under the guidance of the Boy Scouts of America. Literally hundreds of Scouts, Explorers, and Varsity Scouts enjoy exciting wilderness experiences throughout northern Maine.

Traditionally for over 20 years, Hidden Valley Camps in the woods of coastal Maine are synonymous of excitement, self-expression, peace, acceptance, and happiness. Children ages 8-13 from around the world come here for fun and challenges.

Hidden Valley Camps programs and course include Arts and Crafts, Waterfront and Pool, Riding, Ropes Course, Performing Arts, Sports, Outdoor Adventures, Music, Llama and Animal Care, Communication Arts, Programs For Teens, and many others.

In fact, not only children but also many adults go for the employment opportunities at the camps, becoming a member of the actual one hundred instructional staff and member counseling in charge of offering a rounded community experience for children.

Closer to the amazing Baxter State Park, the Katahdin Area Council BSA, youth camps are lead from the sea’s crashing surf along the rocky coast to the high elevation of Mount Katahdin, the point where the Appalachian Trail begins for the visitor or ends for hikers coming from Georgia. Katahdin Area Council is comprised in these six northern counties.

Another popular youth camp is located at Northeastern Sports and Union River Guide Service, offering fishing, hunting, and overall outdoor education. All of their plans include lodging, guiding, and summer outdoor education programs, with over 20 years of wilderness and guiding experience.

During 1998, the Maine Department of Marine Resources acquired the Light Station in Burnt Island, as part of the Maine Lights Program. Today, the Living Lighthouse Program focuses on Maine’s maritime heritage with topics such as marine fisheries, coastal environment, and conservation in an exceptional outdoor school for both students and teachers.

From spring to fall, children discover the different life species found around the sand beach, meadow, rocky shore, and maritime forest as they explore the area participating in learning activities. A typical program for children from the middle school level, which includes 3 days and 2 nights tenting out.

There are a few directories with broadening information about Youth Camps, Boys Camps, Girls Camps, Co-Ed Camps and Sports Camps. The Maine Department of Human Services, Division of Health Engineering, inspects every camp before their services can be authorized to receive a license, in order to ensure that substantial safety and health regulations are met.