/2012_Maine_Camping_Guide by Richard Abare

2012 Official State Directory

Maine Camping Guide

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Contents

South Coast • Beaches..............................................12 Portland • Freeport ...................................................30 Western Lakes & Mountains ......................................36 Mid-coast...................................................................54 Kennebec & Moose River Valleys ..............................62 Down East & Acadia..................................................68 Katahdin • Moosehead • Highlands..........................76 Aroostook County .....................................................82 RV Dealers .................................................................86

Camping in Maine.....................................................................4 Your Guide to the Maine Tourism Regions ...............................6 Maine’s Great Outdoors Awaits You ..........................................8 Maine’s Diversity in Camping.................................................10 Photo Contest Winner.............................................................16 Visitors Fees ............................................................................20 State Visitor Information Centers ...........................................22 Other States’ Associations.......................................................25 Summer, Spring, or Fall, Maine Camping has it All ................28 New to Camping......................................................................29 There’s More to Maine ............................................................52 Reservations are Important ....................................................53 Camping With Pets..................................................................60 National Scenic Byways...........................................................66 Firewood/Do’s and Don’ts......................................................83 Hunting and Fishing Information...........................................83 Maine Signs.............................................................................83 Touring Maine.........................................................................86 Rental Information .................................................................90 Photo Contest..........................................................................90 Lighthouses.............................................................................91 A Few of Maine’s Great Hiking Trails .....................................92 Wilderness Camping...............................................................92 Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds...............93–96

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MECOA is the premier resource for supporting campground owners and promoting camping in Maine STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AUGUSTA, MAINE

10 Falcon Road • Suite 1 • Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207) 782-5874 • fax (207) 782-4497

PAUL R. LEPAGE GOVERNOR

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Dear Campers,

DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

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 to share in all that our great state has to offer. It is an experience you will want to enjoy again and again.

PRESIDENT

David L. Berg Red Apple Campground South Coast • Beaches, page 14, 26 1ST VICE PRESIDENT

Todd Southwick Kokatosi Campground Western Lakes & Mountains, pages 38, 43 2ND VICE PRESIDENT

Lovia Koscinski Riverbend Campground Western Lakes & Mountains, pages 38, 48 TREASURER

Daniel Vincent Family & Friends Campground Western Lakes & Mountains, pages 38, 50 PAST PRESIDENT

Allen York Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park-Yonderhill Kennebec & Moose River Valley, page 64 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Enjoy your stay.

Richard Abare ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Sincerely,

Kathryn Dyer Michael Baptista Acres of Wildlife Campground Western Lakes & Mountains, pages 38, 45

Paul R. LePage Governor

Thomas Bayley Bayley’s Camping Resort South Coast • Beaches, pages 13, 14

Conrad Crepeau Naples Campground Western Lakes & Mountains, pages 38, 52

Jack Day Norway Savings Bank

John Donovan Bar Harbor Camping Resorts Down East & Acadia, pages 69, 70

Patricia Edgecomb Walnut Grove Campground South Coast • Beaches, pages 14, 23

Jim Halle Paradise Park Resort South Coast • Beaches, pages 14, 20

Mary Hastings Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort South Coast • Beaches, pages 1, 14

Patricia Kosalka Sagadahoc Bay Campground Mid Coast, pages 56, 59

Tiffany Luczko Green Valley Campground Kennebec & Moose River Valley, page 64

Damaris Smith PEMAQUID POINT • CHRISTIAN BLOUIN

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Smuggler’s Den Campground Down East & Acadia, pages 70, 75

Camping in Maine Maine o≠ers diversity in its camping facilities, o≠ering more than 22,000 campsites and extensive recreational opportunities.

he Maine Campground Owners Association would like to take

this opportunity to welcome you to the great state of Maine and its unlimited opportunities for the camping family. When planning your trip there are a number of resources available to assure you of a pleasurable and memorable vacation. In addition to the extensive information contained in this Guide, the Maine Tourism Association offers many publications and literature on numerous specific areas, activities and topics.

The Maine Camping Guide is specifically geared to provide information on 199 campgrounds who are members of the Maine Campground Owners Association. Detailed information about the eight geographic areas appears in each region. The Regional grids give you specifics about campground and recreational facilities, as well as allow you to identify their locations on the adjoining maps. Page numbers of campground’s advertisements are included, as are their phone numbers so that you may call individual campgrounds for further information or to make reservations. Physical and GPS locations and website and email addresses are also included on pages 93-96. Maine offers diversity in its camping facilities, offering over 22,000 campsites and extensive recreational opportunities. Several articles about the Maine camping experience in this Guide will further enlighten first-time visitors, and returning friends alike, on the state’s great opportunities— not only in geography but in the types of camping facilities available. In addition to campsites, many campgrounds offer on-site trailers, park models, camping cabins and cottage rentals. Visit CampMaineRentals.com for more information. Even if your family doesn’t have camping equipment, it is not difficult to locate a campground that has facilities for you.

(See page 11 for more information.) We sincerely hope your visit will be a pleasurable one and that you will return again.

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Your guide to the

Maine Tourism Regions

ÂŠ KEVIN SHIELDS

he Maine Campground Owners Association divides the state into eight Tourism Regions, each with its own major attractions, resources and geographical features. Each Region is color coded, as shown at right.

Starting with the South Coast/ Beaches region, Portland/Freeport, Mid-coast, and Down East & Acadia regions follow northeast along the coast to the Canadian border. These regions exhibit not only the beautiful sand beaches found mostly in the south and the rugged rocky shore found more often as you travel north, but also beautiful lakes and streams and pine forests found inland from the ocean. Western Lakes and Mountains, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Katahdin/Moosehead/Highlands, and Aroostook County regions claim the largest of the lakes and mountains in the northeast.

Maine is as large in area as all the other New England states put together. It is about 320 miles

This Guide is organized using the Region designations so that you can more easily find campground facilities in the

long and 210 miles wide, with a total area of

areas you choose to visit. MECOA campground members

33,215 square miles. Maine boasts 6,000 lakes and

located in the Region are listed at the beginning of each

ponds, 32,000 miles of rivers and streams, 17

Regional section. A grid of services and facilities available at

million acres of forest land, 3,478 miles of coast

each campground as well as opening and closing dates is

line and 2,000 islands.

provided. For specific information such as site fees and availability, you must contact the campground directly.

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Maine’s

Great Outdoors Awaits You

In recent years Maine has marketed itself as the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the East. It’s a bold claim, but one that is easily justiﬁed. After all, Maine stretches from the mountains to the sea and o≠ers everything from mountain climbing to sea kayaking, from whitewater rafting to wilderness canoeing adventures. And anything and everything in between.

he truth is everything about Maine invites participation in the great outdoors. There are more than 5,000 miles of coastline to explore, Acadia National Park has a mountain to climb that is higher than any point on the east coast north of Rio de Janeiro, and Baxter State Park offers more than 204,000 acres and is brimming over with a 5,267-foot-high mountain just waiting to challenge hikers.

Wildlife watching? Where would you like to start? Whalewatching, puffin watching and bird watching are at all time highs in popularity and Maine offers everything from wildlife parks to aquariums, from inland wetlands to forests teeming with moose, bear and white-tailed deer. Naturally, these are all wild animals and care must always be exercised when approaching, filming or watching these wonders of nature.

But that’s merely the beginning. Simply put, for anyone looking for an outdoor adventure, Maine has it all.

Golf? Easy. Maine has 130 courses that will test the mettle of any golfer while offering varied terrains, well-maintained fairways and greens and, best of all, shorter waits for tee times. Add plenty of natural beauty and wildlife and you’ll be anxious to tell your friends back home all about your golf experience in Maine.

Freshwater fishing? Where do you want to start? Maine has more than 6,000 lakes and ponds just waiting for you to drop a line, and knowledgeable guides ready to show you the best spots for perch, salmon, lake trout, pickerel, largemouth bass and brook trout. Licenses are available at most town offices and sporting camps. Saltwater fishing? Opportunities abound. Jig for mackerel close to shore or troll and cast for stripped bass, bluefish or bluefin tuna on a charter boat off shore. Want to try your hand at fly-fishing? No problem. Maine has hundreds, maybe thousands of spots in which you can try your luck. Truth to tell, sporting camps and fly-fishing camps have been around Maine since the Civil War and fly-fishermen and women come from all over the world to cast their lines in Maine’s waters.

Hiking? Pick a spot — any spot. There are literally thousands of quiet mountain or island trails that offer solitude and a wilderness experience that will get you away from the crowds and give you a chance to think and reflect what’s really important in life. Biking? From the western mountains and the rolling hills of north and central Maine to the coastal plains and sandy beaches of the south and Down East, Maine has all types of

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SCENIC LONG LAKE • ©KEVIN SHIELDS

Maine’s

Diversity in Camping

One of Maine’s great qualities is its diversity in general and certainly in camping opportunities. (There are 199 campgrounds listed in this Guide—and all vary.) Because of this great diversity, it is advisable that you take some time to plan your vacation and campground choices.

amping to some is a tent and to others a motorhome with all the modern conveniences of home—often requiring special facilities and hook-ups. Many camping families fall somewhere in between the two. There are campgrounds that offer what you need and desire. These vary from tiny, remote spots, to moderate sized campgrounds, to large resorts offering everything imaginable.

Campgrounds also vary widely in location and accessibility. This is significant because of trip-planning in general, along with accessibility of things you want to see and do. Consider what the campground offers and what the area offers. And finally, what facilities are offered to accommodate specific camping equipment. Campgrounds are as varied as campers. It is suggested that you are as thoughtful about your campground selection(s) as you are about your travel destinations. What expectations do you have for a campground? Do you want to be able to stay at the campground a lot—and perhaps either enjoy its amenities or have your family enjoy its recreational offerings—or are you looking more for daytrips, sightseeing, and area attractions? Does the campground host your equipment well? (Tenting, hook-ups, motorhome length and width—special hookups.)

As you consider your vacation plans, utilize the information provided in the Regional Grids of the Guide along with the display ads. Additional information is available on-line at CampMaine.com and CampMaineRentals.com which are the Maine Camping Guide web sites. Many campgrounds have brochures and their own websites. Reservations also need to be considered. Typically peak season includes July into the middle of August. Some regions vary somewhat. Reservations are generally recommended during peak season and for holiday weekends—especially for the more popular vacation destinations. Season variances are also evident statewide. Again, typically July and through mid-August are most popular vacation times. Camping season dates in Maine generally fall between the beginning of May to the end of October, varying by campground. (See Regional Grids for specific dates.) Campgrounds generally offer reduced early and late season rates, although some services and recreational features may not be offered during those periods. Another consideration is the availability of seasonal offerings in specific areas. If planning to travel in early or late season, it is recommended you inquire about your specific destination Continued on page 23

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South Coast • Beaches Maine’s South Coast is known as the “Gateway to Maine” and is best known for its 30+ miles of sandy beaches, ranging from the bustling, family friendly variety to quiet, relatively unknown coves and undisturbed places of beauty. Beaches are just one of the attractions of the region though. The South Coast of Maine is also recognized for its shopping, dining, amusements and wide range of local arts and culture. © JIM DAVIS

hopping in the Maine Beaches Region offers visitors a variety of options from the hundreds of stores that make up the Kittery Outlet Malls to the quiet downtown boutiques of Kennebunkport. It is also no wonder that the stretch of Route 1 running from York to Arundel is known as the Antique Mile with dozens of stores stock full of treasures just waiting to be discovered.

While visiting the Maine Beaches Region, guests are treated to a milieu of culinary choices. There is an abundance of traditional Maine seaside fare such as lobster in drawn butter or lobster rolls overflowing with chunks of tender meat. Diners can try international faire prepared by renowned chefs from all over the world, choose a down home meal cooked behind the counter or enjoy saltwater taffy, pizza and hand cut french fries while relaxing at the beach. Kids of all ages will love the Maine Beaches Region amusements and midways around the area. Funtown/Splashtown, USA is home to the new Wild Mouse Roller Coaster and Palace Playland Amusement Park in Old Orchard Beach is the only remaining oceanfront midway in New England. Or head over to York’s Wild Kingdom to visit animals from all over the world, including a rare White Bengal Tiger, and then take a ride on the original carousel in the amusement side of the park.

The fun doesn’t stop when the sun sets in the Maine Beaches Region either! Home to the Ogunquit Playhouse, the Maine Beaches Region boasts Broadway quality shows starring well known actors and actresses like Sally Struthers and Lorenzo Lamas. Additionally, the area has a plethora of entertainment venues showcasing acts from acoustic performances and piano bars to high energy bands keeping the dance floors packed until last call. The Maine Beaches Region is also the perfect destination to visit galleries and art associations displaying the works of local, national and international artists. As if there wasn’t enough to do, the Maine Beaches Region, because of its natural beauty and preserved seaside environment, is a wonderful place for nature enthusiasts and recreationists. Whether hiking, sailing, biking or kayaking is your thing, the area provides the idea backdrop for your outdoor activities. Other activities and points of interest in the area include: • The John Paul Jones Memorial in Kittery commemorates the site where in 1777 the U.S.S. Ranger was built and launched. • The Old York Historical Society includes seven historic buildings dating back to the 18th century, including the Old Gaol, one of the oldest public buildings in the U.S. (1719).

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See pages 93-96 for physical & GPS locations & website & email addresses. All campgrounds have a Map Location Number; see map on adjacent page for campground location. Bold names have display ads. Red names are seasonal RV sites only (call for more info) CAMPGROUND

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Western Lakes & Mountains (see grid on page 38)

Portland • Freeport

MAPS PROVIDED BY MAINE TOURISM ASSOCIATION

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Swimming Pool • Camp Store Grassy Sites Framed by Trees Full and Partial Hook-ups • Free WiFi Clean Grounds and Restrooms Free Hot Showers • Laundry

Did you know? Moose in Sandy Stream Pond Baxter State Park

Congratulations to our 2012 Photo Contest Winner!

Maine produces 99% of all the blueberries

Cynthia Curtis

in the country

of South Paris, Maine

making it the single

Cynthia snapped this photo of a young moose drinking out of Sandy Stream Pond in Baxter State Park with Mt. Katahdin in the background. Scenes like this are an example of what you could be a part of as you enjoy the sights and sounds of your camping experience. Cynthia has captured just a small part of the true essence and beauty of Maine.

largest producer of blueberries in the United States.

See page 90 for information about entering next year’s photo contest.

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terrain suited for biking. Experienced Maine cyclists have even identified 21 scenic bike tours designed for bikers of all levels. The tours range from 20 miles to just over 100 miles and all begin and end at the same location. What more could you ask? Whitewater rafting? Maine has 15 outfitters waiting to get you out on the Penobscot, Kennebec and Dead Rivers for the time of your life. Regular dam releases ensure enough water to challenge even the hardiest and most experienced of rafters. Of course, it’s not all deep drops and rushing water—there are plenty of less challenging opportunities for firsttimers and children to enjoy this popular Maine sport. Canoeing or kayaking? Certainly. Excursions for both can be arranged through outfitters or guides and there Continued on page 19

Since 1923 Directly on the Ocean in York Harbor Greater Availability of Sites Pre and Post Peak Season

Libby’s Oceanside Camp Adjacent to 1 1/2 mile Sandy Beach.

Free WiFi

Full hook-ups with 50 amp and Cable TV available. P. O. Box 40, US Route 1-A • York Harbor, ME 03911 GPS: 725 York Street, York ME 03909

207-363-4171 • libbysoceancamping.com • Open May 15 to Oct. 15 Maine Camping Guide 2012

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• The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk offers an architectural walking tour along Main Street and “Sea Captain’s Row.” Visitors will view a variety of 19th century architectural styles, both commercial and domestic. • The Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport features the largest collection of trolley cars in the United States. • The Old Orchard Beach Pier is an old fashioned boardwalk lined with shops, games, pubs and dining, and extends 1000 plus feet into the Atlantic Ocean.

You will enjoy the sandy bottom, crystal clear water of Sand Pond for swimming, canoeing, fishing, or just floating the day away on an inflatable or relax in the sparkling water of our large in ground pool. You and your children are sure to take pleasure in laughing and playing games with new friends, cooking

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• The Wells Auto Museum features more than 75 cars from 1900 to 1963, including gas, steam and electric powered vehicles. marshmallows over a crackling, campfire and experiencing the fun, freedom of the outdoors. We also welcome you to participate in our planned activities, such as, crafts, pot lucks suppers, ice cream socials, talent shows, and many other fun adult and children events. Visit our website for more details.

Camp for the weekend We know you’ll want to stay... for the season.

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Maine’s Great Outdoors continued from page 17 are spectacular canoe trips available through Maine’s great North Woods on the St. John, St. Croix or Machias Rivers. The Saco River in Southern Maine offers its own brand of canoe trips as it wends its way through marshland, inlets and through areas motorists never get to see. Of course, that’s just one possibility. Maine is crisscrossed with streams, rivers and waterways that allow for canoe trips of any length through all kinds of wilderness. Kayaking offers the same stunning opportunity for adventure and sea kayaking is becoming popular in bays and harbors up and down the Maine Coast. Naturally there are many other outdoor activities available in Maine, including parasailing, llama trekking, gold panning, mountain climbing and mountain biking. For those looking for something a bit less strenuous, activities abound. Consider exploring Maine’s Art Museum Trail, the Maine Maritime Heritage Trail, the Maine Garden and

We have large, landscaped, full hook-up, water/sewer/electric 30-50amp, level trailer sites, we can accommodate tents, trailers or 45”RV’s with ease. Along with our spacious camp sites our facilities offer, clean, modern bath house, laundry machines, playground, horseshoe pits, basketball, game room, firewood, ice, open playground field, community

dock for fishing and boating, dumping station, large, covered, pavilion for special functions, sandy beach, in-ground pool, air hockey, and many other amenities. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire pit. We are open from May 15 until October 12, weather permitting. Make your reservations now for the 2012 camping season.

Located in beautiful Southern Maine. 149 Sand Pond Road • Sanford, ME 04073 • 207.324.1752 For directions visit: www.sandpondcampground.com Or email us at: reservations@sandpondcampground.com

Landscape Trail and the KennebecChaudiere International Heritage Trail that brings history alive from the Province of Quebec south through Augusta to the coast of Maine. For motorists looking for a bit of a scenic adventure, Maine is distinguished by having four nationally designated Scenic Byways. One, the Acadia Byway through Acadia National Park is also one of only 15 All-American Roads found in the United States. The other federally Maine Camping Guide 2012

designated roadways include The Old Canada Road Scenic Byway, The Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway and the Schoodic Scenic Byway. All have spectacular views, are of historic significance and offer dramatic natural beauty. Sound inviting? You bet. If you’re looking for softadventure, for hard-adventure or for an outdoor experience second to none, think Maine. No, don’t just think Maine—visit Maine.

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Visitor Fees Most campgrounds will charge a fee when you have visitors at their properties. We ask that you consider the expense of operating a camping facility, including the cost of utilities, pools, restrooms, insurance, safety concerns and the overall added strain on the entire property when visitors are present. Most of the time pools, playgrounds and restrooms are available to visitors for only this modest visitor fee. So we hope you will understand that visitor fees are just the price of admission to the parks facilities. Thank you.

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• The Counting House Museum of South Berwick is a repository for documents, photographs and historic curiosities covering a wide spectrum of community life in and around the Berwicks, site of the first permanent settlement in Maine. • The Marginal Way Scenic Walk in Ogunquit is a 1¼ mile breathtaking path along breathtaking views of the ocean along a craggy shoreline. • Mt. Agamenticus consists of more than 10,000 acres and is located within an additional 30,000 acre expanse of conservation land in southern Maine and maintains miles of trails for hikers, bikers, equestrians and ATVs. • The Cape Neddick Lighthouse (Nubble Light) is located on a small, rocky island a short distance off the eastern point of Cape Neddick, about two miles north of the entrance to the York River and York Harbor. Illuminated for the first time in 1879, the Nubble is one of the most recognized icons located in the Maine Beaches Region. • The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1966 in cooperation with the State of Maine to protect valuable salt marshes and estuaries for migratory birds. The refuge hosts a myriad of events and activities and offers miles of trails for hiking and birding. • Fort McClary, built in the early 1700s, is a series of ocean front buildings that made up a key defense site during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Visitors are invited to explore the property and remaining buildings, which includes the original Block House. • Walker’s Point in Kennebunkport Maine is the summer home of 41st President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush. While not open to the public, Walker Point is visible from the water, and parts of the property from the road. • The East Point Sanctuary in Biddeford Pool is maintained by the Maine Audubon Society, and is considered to be one of the premier birding spots on the northeast coast.

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State Visitor Information Centers Copies of the Maine Camping Guide are available at the following locations:

Calais* 39 Union Street Tel: 207-454-2211 Fax: 207-454-7227

Fryeburg* 97 Main Street Tel: 207-935-3639 Fax: 207-935-7670

Hampden North* I-95 North Tel: 207-862-6628 Fax: 207-862-6629

Hampden South I-95 South Tel: 207-862-6638 Fax: 207-862-6626

Houlton* 28 Ludlow Road Tel: 207-532-6346 Fax: 207-532-4792

Kittery* I-95 and U.S. Rt 1 Tel: 207-439-1319 Fax: 207-439-8281

West Gardiner I-95 No. Exit 102 + So. Exit 103, I-295 Exit 51 Tel & Fax: 207-582-0160

Yarmouth* 1100 U.S. Rt 1 at I-295 Exit 17 Tel: 207-846-0833 Fax: 207-846-6919 * = Free Wi-Fi

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www.mainebeachesassociation.com www.visitmaine.com Maine’s Diversity in Camping continued from page 10 area. Many areas have lots to offer in the spring and/or fall when these communities are alive with activity. A few areas gear very heavily toward Memorial Day to Labor Day only. Many visitors enjoy coming to Maine in the spring and fall when the state is less crowded. These are great times to enjoy the bustling new excitement of the season, and in the fall to view the foliage and visit the fairs. Some campgrounds do stay open all year enabling guests to enjoy sporting, sight-seeing, shopping and other activities. All in all, “diversity” is the operative word. Between types of camping equipment and experiences, destinations, and seasonal offerings— Maine has it all!

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Spring, Summer or Fall, Maine Camping has it all. HARRY TOWNSEND

Camping in Maine during the summer months is a popular pastime for thousands of guests annually. Many campgrounds open early and close late, extending well beyond the reaches of the summer months. Why not enjoy Maine in the spring and fall? Many campgrounds and businesses alike are open for the season and anxious to welcome our state’s visitors. Numerous campgrounds offer reduced off-season rates! Popular tourist areas and attractions are less crowded. The spring months offer fresh vitality not only to nature, but to seasonal businesses and travelers alike. These beautiful weeks preceding the official start of summer offer campers an excellent opportunity to enjoy each day to its fullest. Many of our state’s guests leave for another year at the close of Labor Day weekend, missing the glorious fall months. When the crowds diminish, those who remain are at liberty to enjoy the sights and magnificent fall foliage. Barring local frosts, northern and northwestern portions of Maine are at their best during the last week in September. Eastern and central Maine follow suit during the first week in October; while the southern and coastal regions reach full color about the middle of October. Maine is also home to over twenty Agricultural Fairs, the majority of which are held during the months of August and September, winding up with the famous Fryeburg Fair the first full week of October.

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Portland • Freeport Classic Maine Coast… plus a whole lot more! The Greater Portland region offers beautiful vistas, succulent lobster, stately lighthouses, outdoor adventures, exceptional shopping, miles of unspoiled sand beaches, and a vibrant night life… everything you’ve come to expect from a Maine vacation, all within a 15 mile radius of the state’s largest metropolitan area.

ortland boasts the cultural attractions of a much larger city while retaining a friendly, small-town atmosphere. The brick and cobblestone streets of the Old Port are lined with artisans’ shops, galleries and boutiques, and fishermen still unload their catch on the working waterfront. Whether you prefer the unique boutiques of the Old Port, or easy access to Maine’s largest Mall with National stores, or a trip to Freeport to enjoy Maine’s most famous outfitter L.L. Bean, the Greater Portland region has shopping opportunities for every taste. Portland is home to spectator sports including hockey, baseball and basketball sports teams, a symphony orchestra, multiple theatre companies, and the Portland Museum of Art, one of the best art museums in New England. The city has become a foodie destination with a wide range of culinary offerings, from the renowned lobster roll to fine dining. Maine chefs have earned accolades from James Beard to Maine Lobster Chef of the Year for innovative preparation of our fresh seafood, and locally procured produce. Harvest on the Harbor, Maine’s Premier Food and Wine Experience, is the Greater Portland Convention & Visitors Bureau’s toast to Maine’s culinary arts. This three day event brings together local creative chefs, locally grown and harvested foods, and

the excellence of Maine products - a perfect opportunity to experience the flavors of Maine, all on the magnificent coast during the beautiful harvest season. Perfect for a family getaway Portland offers children an exploratory experience at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine and the Portland Observatory. Greater Portland is also home to four lighthouses, the most famous of these being the picturesque Portland Headlight and museum, commissioned in 1791 by George Washington. Enjoy a day on Casco Bay visiting islands with the Casco Bay Ferries, relax on a traditional vintage schooner or windjammer, take a whale watch cruise or try hauling lobster in a real lobster boat - all from the center of downtown Portland. • The Portland Museum of Art - Maine's largest art museum, featuring Maine works by Homer, Wyeth and Hartley. (207) 775-6148 • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine - A state of-the-art, hands-on educational facility. (207) 828-1234 • The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum Discover the unique two foot gauge trains that linked rural Maine to the rest of the world. (207) 828-0814 Continued on page 34

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Freeport/Durham 82 Big Skye Lane • Durham, ME 04222 207-688-4288 • Reservations: 888-562-5609 www.freeportkoa.com Your Hosts, Christine and Bob Lane Great people. Great camping.™

BLUEBERRY POND CAMPING 218 Poland Range Rd. • POWNAL, MAINE 04069

IDEAL TENTING AND RVing • POOL Welcome to the peaceful deep-green environment of the Maine woods, out of the reach of the ocean fog. We invite you to explore our woods, nature trails, old stone walls and above all else the fresh air, birds and the “peepers.” Grill lobster, steak, fish and clams over our fire pits. Take an easy hike to Bradbury Mountain while nibbling on blueberries and raspberries on the way.

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Tel. (207) 688-4421 • Toll Free 1-877-290-1381 www.blueberrycampground.com • fun@blueberrycampground.com

Portland • Freeport continued from page 30 • The Victoria Mansion in Portland A magnificent 1858-60 Victorian home with original furniture, carpets, chandeliers, paintings and wall decorations. (207) 772-4841 • The Wadsworth-Longfellow House (Portland) - Childhood home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. (207) 774-1822

• Freeport USA - Picturesque historical village boasting over 200 retail shops and businesses. (207) 865-1212 • Casco Bay Lines - Year round narrated cruises, private charters and island commuter service. (207) 774-7571 • Maine Foodie Tours - TASTE your way through the charming Old Port with Portland’s newest culinary tour. (207) 233-7485

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www.visitportland.com www.visitmaine.com • Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours - Narrated tours of the city and the bay. (207) 774-0808 • Odyssey Whale Watch and Charters - Fully narrated whale watching aboard a 65 ft. custom built boat. (207) 775-0727

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Western Lakes & Mountains Maine’s Western Lakes & Mountains Region is truly a four-season destination. Not only is the region close, its one hour from the Portland Jetport; it’s also family-friendly, safe and affordable.

he region is a study in contrasts, from the hustle bustle of Lewiston-Auburn to the rural Sebago Lakes area to the quiet serenity and winding back roads of quaint New England villages like Bethel, Norway, Farmington, and Rangeley. Best known for its crystal clear lakes and rugged mountain ranges, the region also offers many outdoor activities including water sports, fishing, hiking, biking, golfing and skiing. When it’s time to relax and refuel, choose from many great restaurants in the area. You might enjoy a handcrafted brew at a local pub, or a family outing to a homemade ice cream stand. If you’re looking for a unique experience, there are opportunities to enjoy llama trekking or digging in quarries for gemstones and minerals such as amethysts, tourmaline, garnet and topaz. You might even try your hand at panning for gold. The well-known Sebago Lake area is the hub for all kinds of recreational boating. Launch your own craft at several points around the lake or head to the Naples Causeway between Sebago and Long Lake to rent canoes, kayaks, wave runners, fishing boats or a large pontoon.

The hand-operated Songo Locks, the only one remaining from 27 locks built in the 1830s, makes it possible to see the entire 42-mile waterway encompassing Sebago Lake, Songo River, Brandy Pond and Long Lake. Unlike many small towns with similar histories, the buildings of Norway have remained relatively intact. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Norway’s bustling Main Street is characterized by unique, locally owned shops, restaurants, and other businesses housed in architecturally significant buildings from the early 1900s. The quintessential and historic New England town of Bethel serves as an entry to the White Mountain National Forest, Grafton Notch State Park, and two of the finest covered bridges in Maine are found in South Andover and Newry. Elsewhere, the Rangeley Lakes area is an authentic fourseason recreational community. The area includes some of the best hunting and fishing in Maine, including more than 40 trout and salmon lakes and ponds. Incredible mountain views along the Carrabassett River, and unrivaled picnic spots such as Eustis Ridge can be found nearby at the Bigelow Mountain Range.

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• The Oxford Plains Speedway is ideal for those who enjoy NASCAR racing and is home each July to the “Oxford 250.”

and arboretums in Maine. It was started in 1936 and is full of wildflowers, perennials and 98 varieties of lilac. • A wildlife viewing blind at the southern end of the White Mountain National Forest near Bethel now offers visitors an opportunity to observe a 25-acre wetland complete with wildlife. Continued on page 51

• The McLaughlin Foundation Paris is one of the most beloved gardens

Naturally, no Maine region would be complete without a good oldfashioned country fair and Maine’s Lakes and Mountains features three of the oldest and best—the Oxford County Fair in early September, the Farmington Fair in late September, and the Fryeburg Agricultural Fair in early October. While many visitors arrive in the Maine’s Lakes and Mountains with the idea of spending most of their time in, on or near water, they soon discover there is much more to do. Some of the region’s most popular activities and attractions include: • Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum, modeled after a 1900’s taxidermy shop, is where Maine’s rich outdoor sporting history, traditions and personalities come alive in Oquossoc, the heart of Maine’s fishing and hunting since the mid 1800’s. • 19th Century Willowbrook Village in Newfield offers a wonderful respite for families and a chance to experience life the way it used to be through displays, settings and handson activities. • The Stanley Museum in Kingfield celebrates F.E. and F.O. Stanley, the

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The commercial hub of the region, Lewiston-Auburn, originally came into its own in the mid-1800s when textiles and shoemaking were among the top industries of the day. Nowadays the twin cities are best known for the Great Falls Balloon Festival and several other festivals that highlight the area’s renaissance. Lewiston- Auburn is also well known for the performing arts with performances at the Public Theatre, Community Little Theatre, Maine Music Society, L/A Arts, and The Maple Room. The recently renovated Franco American Heritage Center hosts musical performances from world renowned pianists to symphony. And Museum L/A celebrates the industrial history of the area.

manufacturers of the Stanley Steamer automobiles, with displays of steam cars from 1905, 1910 and 1916. It also features the work of their sister Chansonetta, a wellknown photographer of rural Maine.

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Did you know? Chester Greenwood, a Farmington entrepreneur, has gone down in history as the inventor of earmuffs. Greenwood was 15 when he designed his first pair of ear protectors out of wire, beaver fur and cloth. Chester Greenwood modeling his invention.

He also invented the wide bottom kettle, spring steel rake, shock absorber that is an ancestor to today's airplane-landing gear, a new type of spark plug, a simple donut hook, a folding bed, and bearings to keep wheels from wrenching off.

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Annual Moxie Festival in Lisbon Falls— celebrates the mystique of the beverage with a parade and activities—early July. Mollyockett Day, held on the Bethel Common— always the third Saturday in July Casco Days, the largest festival in the Sebago Lakes Region, always the 4th week of July Kingfield Community Days—family celebration— end of July

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Bethel Harvest Fest & Chowdah Cookoff, always the third Saturday in September

Outdoor Sporting Heritage Day in Oquossoc—early August

Oxford County Fair—a great, local Maine fair—the second week in September

Blueberry Festival in Rangeley—mid August

Norlands Living History Center in Livermore Falls— autumn celebration— late September

Andover Olde Home Days—community celebration— early August

Fryeburg Fair—a top attraction in Maine features a large midway, agricultural exhibits and racing—early October

Great Falls Balloon Festival and Art Show in Lewiston— mid-August

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Norway Sidewalk Art Festival—the second Saturday in July

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• The Farm and House Museum in Wilton houses a collection of shoemaking and farm tools, an extensive bottle collection, an exhibit featuring Sylvia Hardy, Maine's Giantess and memorabilia of G.H. Bass, the originator of Bass Shoe. • The Cascades in Rangeley is an impressive natural gorge and waterfall and nearby Small Falls has a stairway built along the Sandy River for exceptional views. • Maine’s Paper & Heritage Museum in Livermore Falls teaches the history of the paper industry along the Androscoggin River and its surrounding communities, offering educational programs and events to the public. We invite you in to learn how paper is made. • The Nordica Homestead Museum in Farmington is the 1857 homestead of 19th-century opera singer Lillian Nordica and features spectacular gowns, stage jewelry, opera scores and personal items. • The Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary Lewiston is a 372-acre preserve considered one of New England’s largest bird and small-animal sanctuaries. • The Shaker Museum in the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village of New Gloucester is the last Shaker community in the country. Shaker furniture, inventions, early American tools, tin and woodenware, textiles and fancy goods are displayed.

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• Maine’s history is on display at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore. The 430-acre farm presents rural life during post-Civil War days from the perspective of those who actually lived at the time.

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Make sure to take lots of pictures on this year’s camping trip and enter our photo contest. See page 90 for details.

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• 116 Full Hookup Sites, with a choice of 20, 30 or 50-amp Electric service • • Sewer Hookups at every site • Free WiFi throughout • • Slide-outs and 44 ft. maximum length accomodated • • 3 spotlessly clean restroom buildings, each with laundry and showers •

• Heated Swimming Pool • Weekly activity schedule • Entertainment • • Horseshoes • Basketball • Camp Store with central modem hookup • LP Gas • • Coffee House • Rec Hall with video arcade • Game room with cable TV & movies • • Banquet Facility • RV Rentals • Canoe Rentals • Group area • Picnic area • • Pets welcome (please review our pet policies) •

Open May 1st to October 15th

295 Sebago Road • Route 114 • Naples, ME 04055 Call (207) 693-5267 for reservations For more information, check us out at

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Acadia National Park www.nps.gov/acad Alliance of Trail Vehicles of Maine www.atvmaine.org Baxter State Park www.baxterstateparkauthority.com Bicycle Coalition of Maine www.bikemaine.org Cruise Maine www.cruisemaineusa.com Golf Maine Association www.golfme.com Maine Association of Sea Kayaking Guides And Instructors www.maineseakayakguides.com Maine Birding www.mainebirding.net Maine Department of Agriculture www.getrealmaine.com Maine Department of Conservation Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands www.maine.gov/doc/parks Maine Department of Inland Fisheries And Wildlife www.maine.gov/ifw Maine Department of Marine Resources www.maine.gov/dmr/index.htm Maine Department of Transportation www.exploremaine.org Maine Innkeepers Association www.maineinns.com Maine Island Trail Association www.mita.org Maine Merchants Association www.mainemerchants.org Maine Office of Tourism www.visitmaine.com Maine Professional Guides Association www.maineguides.org Maine Restaurant Association www.mainerestaurant.com Maine Snowmobile Association www.mesnow.com Maine Sporting Camps Association www.mainesportingcamps.com Maine Tourism Association www.mainetourism.com Maine Windjammer Association www.sailmainecoast.com Maine Youth Camping Association www.mainecamps.org Ski Maine Association www.skimaine.com

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Reservations Are Important

Peak weeks in the summer are from the close of school until Labor Day. During this time most campgrounds encourage reservations and some have minimum requirements for holiday weekends and heavily booked vacation weeks. Although you may find a campsite available if you travel without reservations, we urge you to call ahead if you have certain dates and accommodations in mind. Be sure you understand reservation and refund policies for the campground. These are necessary so the campground can plan appropriately and facilitate other requests. We hope your visit will be pleasurable and that you will return again soon.

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Mid-coast Maine’s Mid-coast region is defined by coastal Route 1, which skirts an irregular rockbound shoreline that changes dramatically from the sandy beaches of Maine’s South Coast.

uch of Maine’s maritime history is found in this region—from the historic and well-known Maine Maritime Museum in Bath to the finely restored row of Captains’ homes along Route 1 in Searsport.

Of course, with the ocean so predominate, it’s only natural much of the recreational activities in the region center on the sea—from puffin watching to whale watching, from deep-sea fishing to lobster bakes on remote islands. Some of Maine’s most famous “clam shacks” are also found here and, of course, lobster, fresh fish and ‘chowdah’ are always on the menu. In addition, there are numerous fishing villages such as Camden, Boothbay Harbor, Five Islands, and Belfast where you can go right out on the pier and watch the lobster and the fish brought in daily. In fact, in many spots you can choose the lobster that looks just right for your evening meal. The Mid-coast is also home to Maine’s historic windjammer fleet and the schooners can be found nestled alongside lobster boats and pleasure crafts in both Rockland and Camden.

While the Mid-coast is known primarily for its rocky coast, some of the most beautiful and sandy beaches in Maine are found at Reid State Park in Georgetown and at Popham Beach. Reid State Park features nearly a mile and a half of sand beaches, dunes, marshes, ledges and ocean, plus a warm saltwater pond for swimming. Not all activities are water-related, of course. There are art galleries galore throughout the Mid-coast Region, and antique shops and small handcrafted jewelry and knick-knack stores are everywhere. There are flea markets and garage sales; there are auction barns and auction houses, and the region offers some of the most diverse, interesting and memorable art galleries in Maine. Two of Maine’s most famous festivals — Windjammer Days held each June in Boothbay Harbor, and Rockland’s Lobster Festival held each August — are found in the Mid-coast Region and there are numerous strawberry festivals, church suppers, bean hole suppers and chowder dinners to please even the most discerning of visitors. While there is plenty to see and do here, most of the fun is exploring on your own. However, here are a few opportunities to get you started: Continued on page 56

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Mid-coast continued from page 54 • The Theater Project in Brunswick is a great place to take children for a special afternoon or evening of theater. The 80- seat theater features “live” actors and plenty of fun. • The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath includes indoor and outdoor exhibitions and features paintings, ship models, carvings, boats and other marine artifacts. • Owls Head Transportation Museum includes a collection of historic aircraft, automobiles and engines. During the summer and fall, special exhibits are on display and include everything from WWI aircraft to early Corvettes.

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Mid-coast continued from page 56 • Eagle Island in South Harpswell is located about three miles off the coast. The summer home of North Pole explorer, Admiral Robert E. Peary, the island is equipped with a pier so visitation is possible for picnickers, nature enthusiasts and history buffs. • The Woolwich Historical Society Museum depicts life as it was 80 to 200 years ago displayed in a

farmhouse of the period and a post and beam barn. • The Musical Wonder House in Wiscasset — which calls itself “Maine’s Prettiest Village” — includes a collection of restored antique musical boxes, player pianos and related items displayed in fine period settings in an 1852 sea captain’s mansion.

Near the Ocean in Coastal Damariscotta Wi-Fi Available

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• The Boothbay Railroad Village is a great family spot. You can experience a steam train ride which includes a special treat known as ‘Kissing Bridge,’ and wends its way through a peaceful village and beautiful gardens. There is also an outstanding exhibit of more than 50 antique vehicles. • Colonial Pemaquid is situated on a point of land at the mouth of the Pemaquid River in Bristol. Archeological excavations have unearthed 14 foundations of 17thand 18th-century structures. Fort William Henry is adjacent to the settlement site. • The Maine State Prison Showroom in Thomaston features furniture, novelty items of a nautical nature and ship models all hand made by inmates.

Locally Owned and Opertated

Family Camping Since 1958

Quiet, Wooded Sites on Pemaquid Lake Pool • Jacuzzis • Sauna • Rec Hall • Playgrounds • Fishing Shallow Beach • Rental Boats, Canoes and Kayaks

Scheduled Summer Activities & Events

Rental Cabins and Cottages Island Camping • Rental Ocean Cottages

Large Store with Snack Bar and Lobsters • Wood • Ice • L.P. Gas 3-Way Hook-ups • Lakeside, Hillside &Wooded Sites • Insect Control

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• The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland ranks among the finest regional art museums in the nation. The collection includes many works by the Wyeth family and other major American artists from Colonial times to the present. • The Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport is a village of eight buildings, and the finest collection of marine art in Maine. • The Fort Knox State Historic Site in Stockton Springs is a splendid example of granite craftsmanship. Construction began in 1844 and continued for 25 years. The fort was built to protect the Penobscot River Valley, and the structure, including spiral staircases of granite, have remained in excellent shape for more than a century.

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• Ocean Front Tent & RV Sites • Large Seasonal Sites • Sandy Beach for Swimming • Well-Appointed Cabins • Wi-Fi Access • Dig Clams on Miles of Sand Flats at Low Tide • Rocky Ledges for Fishing • Cooked Lobster Delivered to Your Site • Boat Ramp for Launching Kayaks, Canoes or Small Motor Boats • Online Reservations

REGIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND BY VISITING

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Camping with pets We understand and appreciate that pets are often an important part of camping families. Please call ahead to be sure the campground you choose has a pet policy that works for you. Many campgrounds in Maine allow pets. Management has to be sensitive to non-pet owners comfort levels when formulating their properties rules. Here are some examples of rules you might expect: 1. Keep pets on a short leash at all times. 2. Carry proof of vaccinations. 3. If you leave, take your pet with you. 4. Pick up after your pet and properly dispose of all pet waste in trash receptacles. 5. If your pet misbehaves, it is your fault and you may be asked to leave. 6. For health and safety reasons pets are not allowed in pool and playground areas. Your cooperation and understanding will help. Thank you.

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mainesmidcoast.com 50th Annual Windjammer Days Festival, Boothbay Harbor, June 26-27. Celebrating our maritime heritage! Searsport 4th of July Celebration. Parade, Auction, Chicken BBQ and Fireworks. Maine Celtic Celebration, Belfast, July 20-22. Celebrate Maine’s rich Celtic history with this festival of Celtic music, games, food and fun. Maine Lobster Festival, Rockland, Aug 1-5. A country fair by the sea! Union Fair / Maine Wild Blueberry Festival, August. Join us at this classic event celebrating agriculture in the state of Maine. The fairgrounds are nestled among the rolling hills and beautiful farmlands in Union, Maine. There are activities and entertainment for all age groups, so bring the entire family and spend the day at the festival.

1-800-787-4284 Thomas Point Beach “Bluegrass Special Event”, Brunswick, Always Labor Day Weekend. This annuall music and camping event received the 2008 IBMA, “Event of the Year” award and is recognized internationally for its World Class entertainers, coastal site and family atmosphere. Camping is FREE with a weekend ticket. Children under 12 are FREE too! Enjoy an end-ofsummer family event “The DownEast Way!” Quite possibly the best Bluegrass Festival anywhere! www.thomaspointbeach.com/special Family Arts Festival, Brunswick, Sept. 15. Celebration of the arts for all ages. Music, hands on art, workshops and dance. Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta in Damariscotta October 1-8. A week of Pumpkin events such as the Pumpkin Drop, Parade, and Regatta. Don’t forget to visit all of the giant carved pumpkins!

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Kennebec & Moose River Valleys The Kennebec & Moose River Valley is best known for fertile farmlands, countless lakes, streams and ponds, and the historically important Kennebec River. While all types of outdoor activities abound throughout the valley, whitewater rafting on many of the beautiful rivers that flow through this region is especially important.

hile the Kennebec and Moose River Valley contain some of Maine’s largest cities — Waterville, Skowhegan and Augusta — it is best known for its rolling countryside and quiet, oldfashioned villages that define the Winthrop, China and Belgrade lakes area and other towns to the north. Families are especially attracted to this region because of the many opportunities to fish, canoe, hike or bike. Sightseeing, a major item on most people’s agenda, as well as antique hunting, shopping at the numerous vegetable stands and garage sales are found on many of the area’s back roads. State fairs are a staple of the region and one of the largest is the Skowhegan State Fair in August. It is the oldest continuously operating state fair in the country.

remind visitors of a bygone era and invite them to sample several interesting restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. In addition, a major roadway — Route 201 — follows the trail Benedict Arnold took during his march to Quebec in 1775. A beautiful ride, especially during the late summer and early fall, 201 will take you to the northern portion of this region, which is mostly owned by the paper companies that manage Maine’s huge forest industry. Once there, you’ll discover The Forks, a major outdoor and whitewater rafting area lying at the confluence of the Dead River from the west and the Kennebec River from the east. More than a dozen whitewater rafting outfits are now housed in The Forks. Route 201 then pushes north to the Canadian border at Jackman — a four-season recreational area heavily involved in whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking.

History also plays an important role in the Kennebec and Moose River Valley. For instance, Maine’s capital city — Augusta — while the second smallest in the United States (only Montpelier, Vermont, has fewer residents) — offers tours of several museums, historic homes and the oldest surviving wooden fort in New England.

There are several things to see and places to visit in this region. They include:

Speaking of history, Gardiner and Hallowell are quaint river towns now considered antique centers. Both feature brick sidewalks and turn-of-the-century lampposts that

• The Blaine House in Augusta, built in 1833, was given to the state in 1919 to be used as the Governor’s mansion. Continued on page 66

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Winthrop 377-9993 North Monmouth 933-2108 Giordano’s Camping & Recreation Winslow 873-2408 Green Valley Campground Vassalboro 923-3000 Indian Pond Campground The Forks (800) 371-7774 Jackman Landing Campground Jackman 668-3301 Johns Four Season Accommodations Jackman 668-7683 Lake St. George State Park Liberty 589-4255 Moose River Campground & Cabins Jackman 668-3341 More to Life Family Campground East Winthrop 395-4908 Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort The Forks (800) 765-7238 Skowhegan/Canaan KOA Skowhegan 474-2858 643-2324 The Evergreens Campground & Restaurant Solon The Last Resort Jackman 668-5091 Two Rivers Campground Skowhegan 474-6482 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park-Yonderhill Skowhegan 474-7353

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Katahdin • Moosehead • Highlands (see grid on page 78)

Western Lakes & Mountains (see grid on page 38)

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National Scenic Byways Maine is criss-crossed with miles and miles of scenic highways and back roads that lead from the mountains to the ocean, from quiet inlet bays to secluded wooded glens set back far into the endless forests and woodlands for which Maine is so well known. In fact, the Federal Department of Transportation through its National Scenic Byways Program has officially designated four Maine roadways as Scenic Byways and gave one—the Acadia Byway—its highest honor as an All- American Road. The four roadways, and the description given each by the National Scenic Byways Committee are as follows: The Acadia Byway accesses Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island. Captivating vistas will surround you from craggy shorelines and granite-capped mountains to crystal lakes and old growth forests. This island is perfect for exploring, with extensive carriage roads and hiking trails giving access to all areas of Acadia National Park. The Old Canada Road Scenic Byway is a snapshot in time. Tracing the route of generations Continued on page 74

Kennebec & Moose River Valleys continued from page 62 • The State House in Augusta was designed by noted Boston architect Charles Bulfinch and built in 1829. • The Maine State Museum in Augusta houses some of the most historic artifacts in Maine, especially those associated with the Native Americans who lived in the area. A small admission fee is required. No cost to students and educational groups. • Old Fort Western in Augusta is New England’s oldest surviving wooden fort. Costumed museum teachers interpret 18th-century military, settlement, trade and family life in the original main house built in 1754. • The L.C. Bates Museum in Hinkley is known for its exhibits of natural history housed in a 1903 school building. Collections include natural history, Americana, art, archeology and ethnology. Continued on page 67

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Located on Rt. 2 • Skowhegan, ME

207-474-6482 Waterfront sites Free cable TV • Free Wi-Fi Pet friendly • Pool Laundry facilities Clean bath houses Boat docking available Drive thru sites (when available) 1300' of waterfront for boating, swimming, and fishing

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Annual Whatever Family Festival on the Kennebec River from Augusta to Gardiner—features parades, food, water sports and water races—late June.

continued from page 66 • Fort Halifax in Winslow was the oldest blockhouse in the United States before it was destroyed in an April flood in 1987. A reconstructed blockhouse — which includes many of the original timbers — now stands on the Fort’s original site. • The Pittsfield Train Depot Museum features Civil War, railroad, and Lance House Hotel memorabilia. • Arnold’s Landing in Solon is the site of Benedict Arnold’s camp. • Moxie Falls, one of Maine’s highest waterfalls (96-foot drop) located two miles north of The Forks.

Pittston Fair—agricultural fair with a midway—end of June. Old Hallowell Days—parade, crafts, music—mid-July. Central Maine Egg Festival in Pittsfield—mid-July. Richmond Days—late July. REGIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND BY VISITING

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Skowhegan Log Days—lobster bake, chicken bar-b-que, logging events, circus and more—late July. Skowhegan State Fair—top attraction— early August. Common Ground Country Fair in Unity—a true agricultural fair— September.

• The Waterville Opera House is home to local, national and international theater, music and film performances.

Local Holiday and Special Events

• Colby College Museum of Art in Water ville emphasizes American Art and collections by John Marin and Alex Katz.

Live Theater and Art Performances.

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DownEast & Acadia The DownEast & Acadia Region is extremely diverse with a beautiful and dramatic coastline as well as inland areas with rich forests, meandering rivers and sparkling lakes carved out by the receding glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age. The region boasts everything from the 1,530-foot Cadillac Mountain—the highest point on the eastern seaboard north of Rio de Janeiro— to the beauty of Passamaquoddy Bay, the first place the sun rises in the U.S. to the natural splendor of Grand Lake. We also have more lighthouses (24!) than any other region in Maine. © KEVIN SHIELDS

eafaring traditions and culture are still thriving in many of the coastal towns and villages. Whale watching, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing and fishing are all part of what make the DownEast & Acadia Region special and our history is preserved through our historic homes, museums and historical societies.

Further to the west is Ellsworth. The shops and restaurants in Ellsworth’s quaint downtown are delightful for an afternoon stroll or to have a delicious dining experience. If you enjoy theater, you may want to check out the performances at the restored Grand Theater right on Main St.

As you enter the region from the west, you will cross over the brand new Penobscot Narrows Bridge. This engineering marvel also boasts an observatory, over 400 feet high, from which you can see the entire region. Accessible from Fort Knox, you will not want to miss the view from the top. After you cross the bridge, you will enter the town of Bucksport. Folklore buffs might want to stop at the historic cemetery in town to see the grave of Jonathan Buck, with the footprint of a witch on his stone.

No Maine destination is as well known or visited as Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island. The secondmost visited national park in the United States, Acadia is an impressive 35,000 acres in area and includes 41 miles of spectacular coastline. Visitors to the park will want to experience the carriage trails, maybe including a stop for popovers and tea in the afternoon. The Park Loop Road is the link to many of the interesting sites located within the park, including Sand Beach and Thunder Hole, a tidal cavern that allows trapped water to create booming water spouts that shoot up to 40 feet in the air. Explore the entire island. Discover Bar Harbor, with its shops, museums, and restaurants, as well as quaint towns such as Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Tremont. You might also like to visit the Schoodic Point and Isle au Haut, two areas of the park not located on Mount Desert Island.

The Blue Hill Peninsula is an area rich in beauty and renowned for its artist community and its rich maritime history. The town of Castine, home to the Maine Maritime Academy, is one of Maine’s historic jewels. Nearby is a half-mile-long suspension bridge spanning Eggemoggin Reach to Deer Isle and Stonington, one of Maine’s liveliest lobster towns. You will also want to visit Blue Hill itself with its small town charm and lovely shops and galleries.

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DownEast & Acadia continued from page 68 Heading further downeast from Mount Desert Island, you will find the Schoodic Peninsula with its towns of Gouldsboro and Winter Harbor. To the east, explore Milbridge, Harrington and Columbia Falls, quaint villages with rich histories. Or visit Cherryfield’s National Register Historic District with its 52 architecturally significant buildings from the 1800s. Nature is also allowed to take center stage here as the land bears native wild blueberries (80 percent of the nation's wild blueberry crops are raised here) and virgin timber,

and the earth sustains an amazing range of wildlife, from moose and deer to eagles and puffins. Numerous quiet trails and treelined lanes often lead to unmatched ocean views, and coastal communities such as Jonesport and Jonesboro offer visitors the opportunity to visit typical fishing piers, nature preserves and even a shellfish hatchery or two. If you love lobster, Jonesport and Beal’s Island are not to be missed.

centerpiece of Washington County’s tens of thousands of acres of wild lands and celebrates the blueberry harvest each year in August. Incorporated in 1763, the village’s history goes back centuries. It was here, near Fort O'Brien, that the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War took place even before the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. Machias is also the commercial hub of Washington County and the wreath making center of Maine.

Situated between the ocean and wide, flat wild blueberry barrens to the north, Machias is the Continued on page 72

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DownEast & Acadia continued from page 70 The first place in America to see the sunrise is the Way DownEast Region. The area is ideal for bird watching and moose spotting and you won’t want to miss a visit to Quoddy Head State Park and the candystriped lighthouse on the easternmost point of the U.S. Or cross the bridge into Canada (don’t forget your passport or passport card!) and spend the day visiting FDR’s summer home and grounds on Campobello Island. Continuing along Route One, another interesting attraction is a granite monument on the road between the coastal communities of Lubec and Eastport. Placed at the site of the Reversing Falls Park by the National Geographic Society, the monument marks the 45th parallel, the exact midpoint between the equator and the North Pole. Take your picture standing in the middle of the Northern Hemisphere! Eastport is a thriving community with shops, historic sites and wonderful restaurants. It’s also a great place to take a whale watching cruise and see whales, porpoises, eagles and nature at its most pristine. Calais, the largest community in the region, was settled in 1770 and is home to the St. Croix Island International Historic Site. There, in 1604, Sieur de Mons and Samuel Champlain settled with about 80 others, making it the first permanent French settlement in the New World. Continued on page 73

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Make sure to stop en route to visit the St. Croix Island International Historic Site overlooking the site of that settlement. If you enjoy hunting and fishing you won’t want to miss a visit to Grand Lake Stream. It is world famous for excellent fly fishing and there are Registered Maine Guides who can take you to the best spots. Some Places to visit: • The Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor features Maine Native American archaeology, history and culture • The Natural History Museum at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor features dioramas depicting the plant and animal life of coastal Maine.

Heated Pool • Wooded Sites • Metered Propane • Playground • All Facilities Store • Shuttle Service • Public Beach within Walking Distance • Woodalls • Free Wi-Fi Sunday Services • AAA Approved • Honeywagon • 50-30-20 amp service available

• The Wendell Gilley Museum of Bird Carving in Southwest Harbor offers everything from miniature waterfowl to life size owls, from carving demonstrations to wildlife art exhibits. • The Mt. Desert Oceanarium is located in two locations and children and adults may enjoy the close-up views of Maine's watery "denizens" and get to know them up close in the "Touch Tank" and at the lobster hatchery. • Columbia Falls is home to the Ruggles House, an 1818 showplace, built by Judge Thomas Ruggles. • The Burnham Tavern Museum in Machias was built in 1770 and is the oldest building in eastern Maine and the only one with a Revolutionary War history. It was the meeting place for the men who gathered to fight the first naval battle of the war. • Moose-horn National Wildlife Refuge features more than 22,000 acres of hills, streams, lakes, bogs and marshes. It is open to hiking and nature watching of more than 200 species of birds and plenty of moose. Continued on page 74

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Web Site: EastportMaine.com Email: BasilPottle@yahoo.com

Your Host: Basil Pottle

Norwood Road, Eastport, ME 04631

Oceanfront Camping and Cabins Overlook Cadillac Mountain and Flanders Bay • Located on “The Quiet Side” near Schoodic Acadia National Park • Waterfront & Shaded Sites • Swimming & Kayaking • Lobster & Seafood Next Door • 1 DAY FREE w/Week • Wi-Fi • Electric, Water and Full Hookups

Mountainview Campground Route 1, Sullivan, ME 04664

207-422-6408

www.flandersbay.com

RV Sites • Tent Sites • 9 Cabins • Motel Laundromat • Showers & Rest Rooms Full Hookups (W/S/E/CTV) Wi-Fi • ATM • Fishing Dock • Boat Launching Gift Shop • Lounge • Dining Room

Did you Know? Maine is the only state in the United States whose name has one syllable.

DownEast & Acadia continued from page 73 • Lubec—the easternmost town in the United States—features West Quoddy State Park. The 485-acre site located right on Maine's bold coast offers hiking trails and picnic areas with views of Canada, Grand Manan Island, whales and sea birds. Here you will find the highly photographed, red-striped West Quoddy Head Light. • The Waponahki Museum and Resource Center in Perry features old photos of Passamaquoddy Indians, old basketry and crafts, as well as mannequins formed by individuals of the tribe. • Roque Bluffs State Park is a great picnic area featuring a fresh water pond and 900 yards of sandy beach. There is also a great playground, restrooms and pedestal grills.

Maine is the only state that shares its border with only one other state. National Scenic Byways continued from page 66 of travelers between Maine and Quebec, this segment of Route 201 is one of the most beautiful in the northeast. This scenic corridor winds right alongside the Kennebec River, Wyman Lake, the Dead River and vast working forests. Due to its remote and unspoiled character, this is a spectacular place. The Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway is composed of Route 17 and Route 4 and runs through the mountains of western Maine. The route offers fantastic vistas of the rugged mountains and cascading rivers and streams. The area has a rich history from ancient settlers to the logging industry that shapes its character today. The Schoodic Scenic Byway travels through one of the last frontiers on the eastern seaboard (along Route 1 and 186 from Sullivan to Prospect Harbor). This region has many protected and private lands that are maintained as open space and agriculture to reveal an unspoiled and “real” Maine. Pass through a working landscape of lobstering, clamming, blueberry barons and timberland.

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* In the Heart of Acadia National Park * We offer tent, water & electric and full hook-up sites or try one of our camp cabins!

Wooded sites for tents and pop-ups Water & electric service (20, 30 & 50 amp.) Picnic tables and fire rings at each site

Free Wi-Fi Free Cable TV

Large heated pool with slide and kiddy pool Full hook-up sites with shade for large RV’s Pull-thru’s and dumping station

Camp Cabins are attractively tucked into the trees (sleeps 5, elec. lights, refrigerator, and gas grill) Laundry & Clean Restrooms with Free Hot Showers Ice, Wood, Groceries, Candy, Gifts, Ice Cream, Live Lobsters & LP Gas Four-acre Recreation Field, Playground, Horseshoes, Badminton, Volleyball & Basketball Island Highlights include Hiking, Biking, Swimming, Boat Excursions, Whale Watching, Shopping and Dining Free Public Transportation throughout Mount Desert Island Visit our Web Site at: www.smugglersdencampground.com or e-mail us at: email@smugglersdencampground.com

Phone: 207-244-3944

P.O. Box 787, Route 102, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679

Wings, Waves and Woods on Deer Isle (Weekend before Memorial Day), Downeast Birding Festival in Whiting (Memorial Day Weekend) and the Acadia Birding Festival on Mount Desert Island (second weekend in June). Lupine Festival, Deer Isle / Stonington, third weekend in June. Fourth of July Celebrations—check locally for all the fun! REGIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND BY VISITING

www.downeastacadia.com www.visitmaine.com

Toll Free: 877-244-9033

International Festival, Calais, early August. Indian Day at Pleasant Point Reservation near Eastport, Early August. Wild Blueberry Festival, Third Weekend in August, Machias. Winter Harbor Lobster Festival— second Saturday in August. Blue Hill Fair—Labor Day Weekend.

Music Festivals including, Machias Bay Concert Series, Schoodic Arts Festival, Kneisel Hall Concerts, Eastport Arts Center Concert Series, Bar Harbor Music Festival, Pierre Monteux Concert Series, throughout the season. Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival, last weekend in July. Bucksport Bay Festival, last full weekend in July.

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Pirate Festival and Salmon Festival—Eastport, second weekend in September. Autumn Gold—Ellsworth, Last weekend in September. Oktoberfest and Food Festival— second Saturday in October at Smuggler’s Den Campground in Southwest Harbor.

Katahdin • Moosehead • Highlands Welcome to the Maine Highlands the natural wonder of Maine. A place where the pathways are yours to create. Where adventure is not choreographed and the wilderness of the land is not just a memory.

wo of Maine’s most spectacular natural assets are located within the scenic “The Maine Highlands” region. The 40-mile long Moosehead Lake, and the majestic and challenging mile-high Mt. Katahdin at Baxter State Park attract outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. Though it has many aspects of the great wilderness, it is in fact a working forest supplying fiber for many of the products you use on a daily basis. The Maine Highlands region offers some of the finest camping, fishing, boating, hiking and hunting anywhere. Spectacular views and impressive panoramas can be found throughout the region, but nothing is more spectacular than Baxter State Park. Left in perpetuity to the state by Gov. Percival Baxter, the 200,000-acre forest preserve is a massive tract of land traversed by remote hiking trails and dominated by Mt. Katahdin. The park is also famous for its Maine wildlife — bears, moose, eagles and deer — and the fact it marks the beginning of the 2,050- mile Appalachian Trail. Another must-see location is in nearby Brownville Junction. Gulf Hagas, as it is known, is a 3-mile gorge often called the “Grand Canyon of the East.” One of the major communities in this part of the region — Millinocket — has a rich history of papermaking and lumbering and several museums allow visitors to appreciate and understand that part of Maine’s history.

While in the Katahdin-area, you might want to visit: • The Ambejejus Boom House on Ambejejus Lake in Millinocket offers insights into the old days of papermaking. • The Lumberman’s Museum in Patten depicts the golden days of the logger and lumberjack. • The Millinocket Museum includes artifacts and collections relating to period appliances, money and Native American craftwork. • The Northern Timber Cruisers Antique Snowmobile Museum is located in Millinocket and offers the history of early snowmobiling in the Katahdin region. • Our newly designated scenic byway, on Route 11 from Grindstone (northeast of Millinocket) to Patten. If Mt. Katahdin dominates one third of this extensive region, another third of the area is dominated by Moosehead Lake. More than 40-miles long and up to 20 miles wide in some areas, the lake’s picturesque shoreline includes everything from bogs to sandy beaches. The largest lake in New England, Moosehead is dotted with islands and ringed by high mountains that offer great opportunities for picnics, scenic vistas and photographs.

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• Horseshoes,Volleyball, Badminton & Basketball • Picnic Pavilion • Hiking Trails • ATV Trails • Video Games • Lounge Area w/TV, Books & Games • MUCH MORE!

Camping & Cabins • Large Open and Wooded Sites • 30/50 Amp Electric, Sewer Sites • Free Cable TV & Free Wi-Fi • HEATED CAMPING CABINS Fully Loaded with Amenities! • Picnic Tables, Fire Rings, Dump Station

GROUPS WELCOME!

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• Large General Store • Groceries & Perishables • Camping Supplies • Souvenirs • Firewood • Ice • Propane • Snack Bar • Laundromat • Clean Restrooms • FREE Hot Showers

- Owners, Matt & Jaime Snyder

207-876-2731

112 Pond Rd., Abbot, Maine • Moosehead Lake Region (3 miles off of Rt. 15) For more info & directions, please visit:

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Millinocket 447-5803 Millinocket 723-9215 3 Balsam Woods Campground Abbot 876-2731 4 Big Moose Inn Cabins & Campground, Inc. Millinocket Lake 723-8391 5 Christies Campground & Cottages Newport (800) 688-5141 6 Frost Pond Camps Ripogenus Dam 852-4700 7 Jo-Mary Lake Campground Millinocket 723-8117 8 Katahdin Shadows Campground Medway (800) 794-5267 9 Lily Bay State Park Beaver Cove 695-2700 10 Matagamon Wilderness Patten 446-4635 11 Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park & CG Mattawamkeag(888) 724-2465 12 Moosehead Family Campground Greenville 695-2210 13 Nesowadnehunk Campground Millinocket 458-1551 14 Palmyra Golf Course and CG Newport 938-5677 15 Paul Bunyan Campground Bangor 941-1177 16 Peaks-Kenny State Park Dover-Foxcroft 564-2003 17 Penobscot New England Outdoor Center Millinocket (800) 766-7238 18 Pine Grove Campground & Cottages East Millinocket 746-5172 19 Pleasant Hill Campground Bangor 848-5127 20 Pumpkin Patch RV Resort Bangor 848-2231 21 Pushaw Lake Campground Orono 945-4200 22 Sebasticook Lake Campground Newport (800) 319-9333 23 Seboomook Wilderness CG Seboomook 280-0555 24 Shin Pond Village Campground & Cottages Patten 528-2900 25 Sleeping Bear Camping Lee 738-3148 26 Stetson Shores Campground Stetson 296-2041 2 Allagash Gateway Campsite

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Katahdin • Moosehead • Highlands continued from page 76 Greenville, nestled at the southern tip of Moosehead Lake, serves as base camp for many guide services, outfitters, canoe renters and rafting adventurers. It’s also the largest seaplane base in New England, and hundreds of seaplanes buzz into Greenville for the International Seaplane Fly-in Weekend in September. Another natural attraction at Moosehead Lake is Mt. Kineo, a 700-foot-high peninsula connected to the east shore of Moosehead, though sometimes that piece of land is covered by water. Once the home of an exclusive and stately summer resort, Mt. Kineo is another great site for picnics, exploring and

adventure. Kineo is a mountain of rhyolite that the Native Americans used to make their arrowheads. It is about a one-mile boat ride to Kineo from the west shore of Moosehead in Rockwood. Must-sees in the Greenville area include: • The Moosehead Marine Museum offers a collection of photographs and memorabilia from the lake’s steamboat history. • The S/S Katahdin, a restored 1914 steamboat ferries passengers around the lake during the summer months. • Annual Forest Heritage Days in Greenville—Early August (see

Moosehead Chamber website for description). Naturally, camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing and exploring are major components of any visit to the Moosehead Lake area. There are plenty of outdoors and wilderness adventure centers open to assist in planning family trips, and you might even consider going on a moose safari—but, remember, pack only your camera— no shooting allowed. For a wide variety of shopping, explore the twin cities of Brewer and Bangor. Of course, shopping is not all there is to do in the twin cities. For example, there are Continued on page 80

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Katahdin Shadows Campground and Cabins 25 Miles to Baxter State Park and Mt. Katahdin Near Hiking , Mtn. Bike Trails & Whitewater Rafting • Heated Pool Gameroom • Playground • Athletic Field • Free Weekend Hayrides Guest Lobby with Amenities (books, games, puzzles) Trailer Life Enclosed Pavilion w/Kitchen available for Groups 8.5/9.5/8 Store • Ice • Firewood • Picnic Tables and Fireplaces Modern Restrooms • Free Hot Showers • Laundromat Large Level RV Sites • 22 Full Hook-ups Secluded Tent Sites • Group Tenting Areas Cabins & Camping Hutniks

800-794-KAMP 207-746-9349

1.5 Mi. West of I-95 Exit 244 • PO Box 606, Medway ME 04460 www.katahdinshadows.com • E-mail: katshadcamp@midmaine.com

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Katahdin • Moosehead • Highlands continued from page 78 several unusual restaurants located on Bangor's waterfront and music often fills the air as boats make their way up and down the Penobscot River. Just across the bridge from Bangor, is the city of Brewer. Filled with unique shopping and dining experiences, the city is a mixture of historical sights and monuments. Stop by Chamberlain Freedom Park

to experience a tribute to General Chamberlain, and read his famous quotes. One of the most impressive sights in Bangor is a 31-foot, 21⁄2-ton statue of Paul Bunyan that is probably one of the most photographed monuments in Maine. You will certainly want to have your picture taken standing next to the statue. Everyone does!

Look carefully in Bangor and you might just find the 1854 Italianate Villa home of Stephen King. It’s not hard to spot, really, because an iron fence featuring eerie cutouts and figures of animals surrounds it. There are several downtown tours of Bangor available that bring the history of the city to life and that allow you to visit many of the spectacular homes built by logging barons more than 100 years ago. Just up the road from Bangor is the main campus of the University of Maine at Orono. Impressive collections are on display in the many museums located right on campus and in Downtown Bangor at the University of Maine Art Museum. Other attractions in the Bangor area include: • The Penobscot Theatre Company, a year around professional theatre located in Downtown Bangor in the Bangor Opera House. • Hollywood Slots Hotel & Raceway, Maine’s only gaming facility, located in Bangor. • Bangor City Forest and the Orono Bog Boardwalk, one of Bangor’s hidden gems. A National Natural Landmark, the bog walk is an educational opportunity for all ages. • The Cole Land Transportation Museum features 200 Maine antique land transportation vehicles. It features the nation's most complete collection of snow removal equipment and fire engines, farm equipment, a unique military collection, trains, cars, wagons, sleighs, sleds and carriages. • The Maine Forest and Logging Museum (Leonard’s Mills) is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the Maine woods in one of Maine’s oldest historical sites. • The University of Maine Museum of Art in Bangor is a fine arts museum exhibiting work by nationally and internationally known artists. The University of Maine also has collections on display at their campus in Orono. • Maine Discovery Museum located in Downtown Bangor is the largest Children’s Museum north of Boston.

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MooseMainea in Greenville—a monthlong celebration that includes a Mooseterpiece Craft Fair, Mooseantics, May and June. Moosehead Rowing Regatta begins at the Greenville Junction Wharf and follows a 4.5 mile triangular open watercourse on Moosehead Lake—early June.

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River City Cinema Outdoor Movie Series in Bangor June and July— Free! Bangor Car Show on the Waterfront in Bangor—Free! Cool Sounds Concerts and Artisans Market in Bangor June and July—Free!

Wooden Arts & Canoe Festival— Medway waterfront, mid-Augustfeatures canoe races and demonstrations by artisans and indigenous boat crafting. Trails End Festival—Downtown Millinocket, mid-September-features AT inspired lectures, independent film, entertainment, and food. Living History Days at Leonard’s Mills—at the Maine Forest & Logging Museum—first weekend after Fourth of July. Bangor State Fair—features a large midway, agricultural exhibits, racing—last week in July. American Folk Festival in Bangor— late August.

International Seaplane Fly-In in Greenville—brings thousands to Moosehead Lake—September.

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Aroostook County Northern Maine was Aroostook County made for outdoor enjoyment. Highlighted by a low rolling countryside, Aroostook County offers more than 2,000 lakes, streams and rivers, and plenty of opportunities for camping, hiking, biking, golfing and canoeing.

nown simply to Mainers as “The County,” it is larger in area than the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined and is dotted with rolling farmlands that produce more than 40 million bushels of potatoes each year. The region blends several distinct cultures including a strong Acadian Heritage, a Swedish Colony, two Native American tribes and an Amish community. On Maine’s northern border, the St.John River Valley is home to local voices that carry a Francoise lilt, and menus boast traditional offerings of ploys and pot en pol. Outdoor enthusiasts especially love “The County” because it offers unlimited opportunities for hiking, fishing, unrivaled canoe trips and whitewater rafting during spring runoff and some of the best cycling trails in the North East. While Presque Isle and Caribou are the commercial centers of “The County,” much activity is centered in smaller towns such as Fort Fairfield, which hosts the annual Potato Blossom Festival, and New Sweden which celebrates its Swedish heritage with a traditional Sommerfest each summer.

Some highlights of “The County” are: • Market Square Historic Business District — in Houlton, that includes 28 architecturally significant structures dating from 1885 to 1910. • The Oakfield Railroad Museum is located in the original railroad station in Oakfield and takes visitors back in time to the 19th century and the beginning of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad in 1891. • Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum located on Route 201 in Littleton. Pot luck suppers, annual car show and dances. • Caribou’s Nylander Museum features geological collections, and collections of local butterflies, moths, mounted birds and animals. • The 16 buildings in the Acadian Village in Van Buren are furnished with period furniture and other artifacts dating from 1790-1900. • The Fort Kent blockhouse was constructed in 1839 for the bloodless Aroostook Border War. The site was part of a more extensive fortification and contains a small museum. • The Reed Art Gallery at the University of Maine at Presque Isle features the work of Maine and Canadian artists.

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MAINE SIGNS Maine’s “Billboard Law” is intended to preserve the state’s scenic resources, but it affects the directional information available to travelers. You’ll probably need to look harder to find your way. To avoid confusion, we suggest the following:

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• Get directions before you leave. Brochures and web sites usually include directions, and campground owners will be happy to tell you how to reach them. • Be sure to carry a recent map.

Visitors have traditionally enjoyed the wealth of hunting and fishing opportunities found in Maine. Licenses can be obtained at Maine’s Statewide Information Centers and at campground stores in locations where fishing and hunting are primary activities. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife can provide answers to your questions and will provide pamphlets containing official rules and regulations as well as license fees. For more information write to:

• Use available information centers. • Signs can only indicate changes in direction. Make next available turn in direction sign arrow is pointing. • Number indicates distance from sign to destination— after turn is complete. • Sizes and layouts of signs are standardized; reflectorized signs will be blue with white lettering and standard symbols.

Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0041 207-287-8000 www.maine.gov/ifw

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Firewood Do’s and Don’ts What would camping be without a campfire? Sad… What would Maine forests be without trees? Sadder yet! The Asian Longhorned Beetle and the Emerald Ash Borer are marching across the country with their eyes on Maine’s beautiful forests and woodlands. Buying firewood where you burn it was not the brain child of the Maine Campground Owners Association and the law was not our idea but we strongly support the effort of the Maine Forest Service to protect our states natural resources. Please support our effort to protect vacationland by not moving firewood into Maine and not moving firewood within Maine more than 50 miles. If you arrive with firewood you may be asked to burn it all immediately.

This is a serious problem. 1. Don’t give bugs a free ride to their next meal. 2. Do buy wood where you burn it and be part of the solution. 3. Visit the forest service website for more information at

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Did you know? Aroostook County at 6,453 square miles covers an area greater than the combined size of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Acadian Festival in Madawaska— includes a re-enactment of the first Acadian landing in northern Maine— late June. Maine Potato Blossom Festival in Fort Fairfield—celebrates one of Maine’s most famous foods—midJuly. Annual Community Bazaar in Van Buren—is a three-day carnival—early August. REGIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND BY VISITING

Houlton Potato Feast Days— includes parade, dances, store sales, a fun run, and more -late August. Lille Classic Music Festival in Lille Village/Grand Isle—chamber music by groups from near and far—early September. Fairs, Festivals, Local Holiday and Special Events

Presque Isle State Fair—midway and agricultural exhibits—early Aug.

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acationers and visitors will discover an impressive and surprising array of activities and natural beauty in Maine. There is truly something for everyone. Maine is divided into “Regions” in the GUIDE, and each Region has its own characteristics and allure. Whether you seek a faster-paced vacation with lots of activities and attractions nearby, or a slower-paced relaxing vacation just enjoying nature and scenery—Maine has it all.

Geographical differences around the state are impressive. Maine’s 3478-mile coastline is a major attraction and a vista of sandy beaches contrasted by the rugged rockbound shoreline. Here you will discover coves and harbors and the towns and villages of coastal Maine that are as diversified as

the coast itself. Traveling Coastal U.S. Route 1 from Kittery to Eastport—with stops along the way—would be a vacation experience to remember while discovering the magnificent beauty of the coast as well as the incredible contrasts. The southern coastal regions boast miles of sandy beaches. Many attractions, great restaurants, antiquing and flea markets, artists and artisans, and countless shopping opportunities and factory outlets can be enjoyed. Among the most popularly visited towns are York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, Portland and Freeport. Maine’s Mid-coast Region is more diversified in not only its coastline, but its development and lifestyle as well. Sandy beaches— with a few exceptions near the Bath area—are generally shorter and more intermingled with the rocky coast, coves and harbors. A noticeable contrast is evident when visiting harbors; lobster and fishing boats are contrasted by harbors of beautiful privately owned power and sailboats. Commercially owned excursion boats await you. Commercial attractions are fewer, but quaint villages have an allure all their own. Diversified accommodations, dining and shopping are available. Popularly visited towns include Bath, Brunswick, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Searsport and Bucksport. The region offers an appealing mixture of natural beauty and a slower pace but plenty to see and do. Maine’s northern most coast includes many smaller, quiet communities contrasted by the hub of activity of the Continued on page 87

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Ellsworth—Bar Harbor—Acadia National Park area. The contrasts here are incredible. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are among the most popularly visited areas in the state, and with good reason because of the natural and commercial activities available. Traveling northeast along the coast, continue to discover Maine’s “Downeast” as it is popularly called. Smaller villages and scenic coves continue to contrast with a rugged, rocky coastline. There are fewer extensive facilities for visitors. However, you will find Machias, Eastport and Calais—on the Canadian border— ready and anxious to host travelers. While in this area, another popularly visited area is Lubec—home of the famous red and white striped West Quoddy lighthouse—and Campobello Island—home of President F. D. Roosevelt’s summer estate. Leaving the coastal region, U.S. Route 1 continues to travel north along the Canadian border through the eastern edge of Aroostook County. Here you have seemingly entered yet another world. “The County” for decades was world famous for its potatoes and many farms still grow countless acres of potatoes while other farmers have started growing other crops in demand. In a good part of the region, the spanses of flat open fields are impressive. These are particularly beautiful during August when all the potato blossoms are in bloom. The cities and towns of Houlton, Presque Isle, Caribou, Fort Fairfield and Fort Kent offer pleasing facilities for visitors. There are many smaller lakes and river waterways in the region. Westward and southward leads to the northern end of the famous Allagash Wilderness Waterway—a naturalist’s delight. Traveling south from Aroostook County, there are choices to be made in the Medway-Millinocket area. To the west is Maine’s “Wilderness Region” and Baxter State Park. Or continue south to the city of Bangor which offers travelers most everything they would need or want to find. The Bangor area is a central location for day trips to either popular Moosehead Lake to the west or

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Touring Maine continued from page 87 the Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park area to the east. From Bangor, traveling south will lead to central Maine— Waterville, the Capital City of Augusta and Lewiston-Auburn. Moosehead Lake—Maine’s largest lake— and the region offer another gateway to Maine’s wilderness and Baxter State Park. The communities of Greenville, Rockwood and Jackman provide facilities for travelers. Traveling southwest from Greenville and south from Jackman you will discover “The Forks” and the Kennebec River— one of the most popular whitewater rafting areas in the state along with the Millinocket area. The primary road in the region is Route 201. Moving southward and staying in the western part of Maine, will lead through the Kennebec Valley Region—home of many beautiful lakes and rivers—and continue into Maine’s Western Lakes and Mountains Region. (Primary roads are Route 2, Route 202, Route 302 and Route 26.) The region is a contrast of larger towns and tiny towns, beautiful lakes and rivers, and rugged foothills and mountains. Both geographically and commercially, the region is one of contrasts. The northern area of the Rangeley area contrasts with the western Bethel area (close to the New Hampshire boundary) and to the more southern Sebago-Long Lake area. Sebago Lake, Maine’s second largest lake, is another hub of activity. The Windham-Naples-Bridgton areas offer accommodations and facilities for the very popular Sebago-Long Lake area. In addition to many lakes, canoeing the Saco River is a major attraction. Plus the area is easily accessible from either Portland, Maine or North Conway, New Hampshire. A number of popular areas have been mentioned in providing this overview of Maine. A sense of the state’s geographical and commercial contrasts is evident. Not included are many towns and noteworthy points of interest and side trips. Wherever you may choose as a destination, you should have the vacation of a lifetime. Here you may truly get “out of the rush” if you choose, and just enjoy some quality peace and quiet.

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Owls Head Light

Lighthouses Nubble Light

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Maine has 63 lighthouses, many of which are accessible by land. Listed here are a few of the most popular ones to visit. These are arranged geographically from south to north. CURTIS WEEMAN

See www.visitmaine.com/attractions/sightseeing_tours/lighthouse Nuble Light, Cape Neddick—North end of York Beach. Located 1.1 miles off Route 1A at the end of Nubble Road. Built in 1879.

Portland Head Light

Portland Head Light, Portland—Adjacent to Fort Williams State Park. May be reached from US 1 on 1A, 77 and the Shore Road to Cape Elizabeth. Built in 1791 by direction of George Washington. Pemaquid Point Light, Pemaquid—Western side of Muscongus Bay. May be reached from US 1 on Route 130. Built in 1827.

Marshall Point Light, Port Clyde—East side of Port Clyde Harbor. May be reached from Thomaston by US Rt. 1 and 131 to Port Clyde. Built in 1832 and rebuilt in 1857. Owls Head Light, Owls Head—South of Rockland Harbor. From Rockland, follow Route 73 south. Built in 1826.

Prospect Harbor Point Light

Bass Harbor Head Light, Mt. Desert Island—Southwest point of Mt. Desert Island. May be reached from Ellsworth by following Routes 3/102 to Bass Harbor. Built in 1858. Prospect Harbor Point Light, Prospect Harbor—Schoodic Peninsula on east side of the inner harbor. Follow Route 186 to Prospect Harbor. Built in 1850 and rebuilt in 1891.

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West Quoddy Head Light, Lubec— Easternmost point in the United States. Reached by following Route 189 just south of Lubec. Built in 1807 and rebuilt in 1858. Maine Camping Guide 2012

A Few of Maine’s Great Hiking Trails

Down East & Acadia

TIM SEYMOUR

South Coast • Beaches Kennebunkport—Cape Arundel and Blowing Cave: 4 miles of shore and road walk featuring Spouing Rock and Blowing Cave. Scarborough—Scarborough Marsh Nature Center: Rt. 9. 1 mile of marsh walk. Wells—Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge: Rt. 9. 1 plus mile walk along river, through fields and woods.

Portland • Freeport Freeport—Wolf Neck Woods State Park: 2 plus miles.

Western Lakes & Mountains Brownfield—Burnt Meadows Mountain: 1.3 miles. Fryeburg—Starks Mountain: ½ mile. Lovell—Sabattus Mountain: ½ mile to top.

Rangeley & Davis Plantation— Kamankeag Pond Trail: 4 miles to old RR bed, passes pond. Mid-coast Boothbay Harbor—Appalachee Trail: outskirts of town. Georgetown—Reid State Park: 4 miles. Owls Head—Owls Head Transportation Museum and Nature Trail. Woolwich—Montsweag Preserve: 1½ mile trail, 45 acres.

Kennebec & Moose River Valleys Canaan—Chase Hill: ½ miles. The Forks and Moxie Gorge— Moxie Falls: 1½ miles round trip loop. Hike through woods and on marked trails. Winthrop—Mount Pisgah: 1 mile.

Wilderness Camping

CYNTHIA CURTIS

Wilderness camping in Maine may mean different things to different folks. To some, tenting or camping at a smaller, more remote campground may mean “roughing it.” Campfires, lanterns, campfire cooking, and the surroundings may be the ideal. Perhaps combine this with a little hiking, fishing, boating or reading—and this is enjoying life “away from it all.” An advantage to this type of camping is that generally other people, some supplies and services, and a community may be available.

Bar Harbor—Acadia National Park: Includes Cadillac Mountain and 200 miles of hiking trails. Easy walking and steep climbs included. Beddington—Maine Forest Station: extensive wilderness trails. Cherryfield—Town Park and Weald Bethel: extensive wilderness trails. Ellsworth—Birdsacre Sanctuary (Stanwood Homestead Museum): 40 acres. Franklin—Schoodic Mountain: Rt. 200 NE. Trail starts between 2 small bridges and leads to fire tower. Lubec—Quoddy Head State Park. Pembroke—Reversing Falls: 140 acres park with trails and picnic area.

Katahdin • Moosehead • Highlands Elliotsville Plantation—Barren Mountain: 3.9 miles—Boarstone Mountain: 2 miles—Big Wilson Cliffs/Little Wilson Falls: 2.4 miles. Gulf Hagas—Brownville Junction: Rugged 8 mile loop. Grand Falls Plantation— Passadumkeag Mountain: 4½ miles.

Aroostook County Castle Hill—Haystack Mtn: Rt. 163. Picnic area and trail to summit. Mars Hill—1.6 miles. Mount Chase—3.8 miles. For more information please visit www.mainetrailfinder.com

To others, wilderness camping means driving, flying, or walking into a remote destination where supplies and services are either limited or not available. A few campgrounds do border on this type of camping experience. However, planning and preparedness are advised to campers “going it on their own.” In the great North Maine Woods, thousands of acres of land are partially accessible by dirt roads used by logging trucks. The perimeters of Baxter State Park also generally abut undeveloped areas. Supplies and services are limited. Good supplies and a strong understanding of the challenges that may be encountered are mandatory. A true wilderness camping experience may be the ultimate, but only advised for the prepared. The choices are unlimited; it is strongly recommended that you match your expectations and experience with your planning. Whatever your choices, the North Maine Woods—often considered the Alaska of the east coast—is a memorable, sought after challenge and experience. Perhaps being so tough to get to has its own rewards!

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Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds Green names have display ads. Red names are seasonal RV sites only. (Call for more information.)

T2R10 Golden Rd Mile 18.5 • Millinocket, ME 04462 (207) 447-5803 • 45.835275; -68.9672 info@abolcampground.com

Acres of Wildlife Campground .........................38, 45 60 Acres of Wildlife Rd • Steep Falls, ME 04085 (207) 675-2267 • 43.818114; -70.634336 office@acresofwildlife.com • www.acresofwildlife.com

Airline Lodge & Snack Bar ...................................70 Rt 9 & Rt 193 Township 22 • Beddington, ME 04622 (207) 638-2301 • 44.828053; -68.091656 info@airlinesnackbar.com • www.airlinesnackbar.com

Allagash Gateway Campsite..................................78 Star Route 76 Box 675 • Greenville, ME 04441 (207) 723-9215 • 45.882124; -69.222635 bscanlin1@yahoo.com • www.allagashgatewaycamps.com

Apache Campground.............................................14 165 Bernier Rd • Sanford, ME 04073 (207) 324-5652 • 43.440616; -70.71053

Apple Valley Campground ....................................14 Rt 109 • Acton, ME 04001 (207) 636-2285 • 43.522307; -70.886103

Arndt’s Aroostook River Lodge & Campground ..............84 95 Parkhurst Siding Rd • Presque Isle, ME 04769 (207) 764-8677 • 46.722811; -67.951374 clare@arndtscamp.com • www.arndtscamp.com

Aroostook State Park.............................................84 87 State Park Rd • Presque Isle, ME 04769 (207) 768-8341 • 46.615741; -68.008386 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Augusta West Resort..............................................64 183 Holmes Brook Lane • Winthrop, ME 04364 (207) 377-9993 • 44.283997; -69.966227 Augustawestkampground@fairpoint.net augustawestkampground.com

Augusta/Gardner KOA...........................................56 30 Mallard Drive • Richmond, ME 04357 (207) 582-5086 • 44.151884; -69.869853 Augustakoa@gmail.com • www.koa.com/campgrounds/augusta

Balsam Cove Campground..............................70, 72 286 Back Ridge Rd • Orland, ME 04472 (800) 469-7771 • 44.54818; -68.673573 michelle@balsamcove.com • www.balsamcove.com

Balsam Woods Campground ..........................77, 78 112 Pond Rd • Abbot, ME 04406 (207) 876-2731 • 45.211617; -69.478114 info@balsamwoods.com • www.balsamwoods.com

Bar Harbor Campground................................70, 72 409 State Hwy 3 • Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (207) 288-5185 • 44.43036; -68.264188 www.thebarharborcampground.com

Bar Harbor Camping Resorts-Mt Desert Narrows......69, 70 1219 State Hwy 3 • Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (207) 288-4782 • 44.417917; -68.337036 barharborcampingresorts@equitylifestyle.com www.barharborcampingresorts.com

Bar Harbor Camping Resorts-Narrows Too...........69, 70 1150 Bar Harbor Rd • Trenton, ME 04605 (207) 667-4300 • 44.438555; -68.369405 barharborcampingresorts@equitylifestyle.com www.barharborcampingresorts.com

Bar Harbor Camping Resorts-Patten Pond.......69, 70 1470 Bucksport Rd • Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-7600 • 44.556903; -68.564322 barharborcampingresorts@equitylifestyle.com www.barharborcampingresorts.com

Bar Harbor KOA .....................................................70 136 County Rd • Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (888) 562-5605 • 44.42135; -68.364121 barharbor@koa.net • www.barharborkoa.net

Bayley’s Camping Resort ................................13, 14 275 Pine Point Rd • Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 883-6043 • 43.547949; -70.355188 info@bayleys-camping.com • www.bayleys-camping.com

Beach Acres Campground...............................14, 28 563 Post Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-5612 • 43.29095; -70.587018 beachacres@beachacres.com • www.beachacres.com

Bears Den RV Park.................................................14 117 Bears Den Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-6220 • 43.3070063; -70.649849 bearsdenpark@gmail.com • www.bearsdenpark.com

Beaver Brook Campground ............................63, 64 RD 1 Box 1835 Wilson Pond Rd • North Monmouth, ME 04265 (207) 933-2108 • 44.288472; -70.075408 camp@beaver-brook.com • www.beaver-brook.com

Camden Hills State Park .......................................56 280 Belfast Rd • Camden, ME 04843 (207) 236-3109 • 44.230207; -69.047356 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Camp Eaton ............................................................14 750 York St Rt 1A • York Harbor, ME 03911 (207) 363-3424 • 43.145802; -70.627455 www.campeaton.com

Cape Neddick Oceanside Campground...............14 63 Shore Rd • Cape Neddick, ME 03902 (207) 363-4366 • 43.186803; -70.604805 info@capeneddick.com • www.harbourview.com/

Cedar Haven Family Campground ................32, 35 39 Baker Rd • Freeport, ME 04032 (207) 869-5026 • 43.886101; -70.090078 info@cedarhavenfamilycampground.com www.cedarhavenfamilycampground.com

Beaver Dam Campground...............................14, 22 551 School St • Berwick, ME 03901 (207) 698-2267 • 43.290219; -70.787488 camp@beaverdamcampground.com www.beaverdamcampground.com

Chewonki Campground ........................................56 235 Chewonki Neck Rd • Wiscasset, ME 04578 (207) 882-7426 • 43.95672; -69.719182 campcontact@chewonkicampground.com www.chewonkicampground.com

Bethel Outdoor Adventure & Campground........38 121 Mayville Rd US Rt 2 • Bethel, ME 04217 (800) 533-3607 • 44.418402; -70.796387 info@betheloutdooradventure.com www.betheloutdooradventure.com

Christies Campground & Cottages ......................78 83 Christies Camp Rd • Newport, ME 04953 (800) 688-5141 • 44.829245; -69.238345 www.christiescampground.com

Big Moose Inn Cabins & Campground, Inc. .......78

Cobscook Bay State Park.......................................70

Baxter State Park Rd • Millinocket Lake, ME 04462 (207) 723-8391 • 45.731908; -68.838175 info@bigmoosecabins.com • www.bigmoosecabins.com

40 South Edmunds Rd • Edmunds Township, ME 04628 (207) 726-4412 • 44.839258; -67.151396 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Birch Point Campground......................................84

Colonial Mast Campground............................38, 41

33 Birch Point Lane • Island Falls, ME 04747 (207) 463-2515 • 46.035496; -68.199533 edpoint@fairpoint.net • www.birchpointcampground.com

Black Brook Cove Campground ...........................38 291 Wilsons Mills Rd • Errol, ME 03579 (207) 486-3828 • 44.928805; -70.970275 info@blackbrookcove.com • www.blackbrookcove.com

1 Colonial Mast Rd • Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-6652 • 43.994489; -70.643893 info@colonialmast.com • www.colonialmast.com

Cupsuptic Lake Park & Campground..................38 Rt 16 960 Wilson Mills Rd • Adamstown Township, ME 04964 (207) 864-5249 • 45.012792; -70.831668 info@cupsupticcampground.com www.cupsupticcampground.com

Blueberry Pond Campground ........................32, 34 218 Poland Range Rd • Pownal, ME 04069 (207) 688-4421 • 43.909859; -70.142882 fun@blueberrycampground.com • www.blueberrycampground.com

Deer Farm Campground.......................................38 495 Tufts Pond Rd • Kingfield, ME 04947 (207) 265-4599 • 44.998099; -70.190935 deerfarmcamps@tds.net • www.deerfarmcamps.com

Bradbury Mountain State Park............................32 528 Hallowell Rd • Pownal, ME 04069 (207) 688-4712 • 43.89904; -70.179186 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Branch Lake Camping Area..................................70 180 Hanson Landing Rd • Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-5174 • 44.62988; -68.563609 bgraves@midmaine.com • www.branchlakecamping.com

Brandy Pond Park..................................................38 522 Roosevelt Trail Rt 302 • Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-3129 • 43.967924; -70.5872 brandypondpark@yahoo.com • www.brandypondpark.com

Bridgton Marina Inc..............................................38 3 Obelazy Ln • Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 647-2931 • 44.062955; -70.684789 http://mysite.verizon.net/vzevhgjd/justcamping/

Bunganut Lake Camping Area .............................14 116 Anderson Rd • Lyman, ME 04002 (207) 247-3875 • 43.505706; -70.695236 bunganut@roadrunner.com http://www.bunganutlakecampingarea.com

Dixons Coastal Maine Campground..............14, 26 1740 Rt 1 • Cape Neddick, ME 03902 (207) 363-3626 • 43.219834; -70.610868 info@dixonscampground.com www.dixonscampground.com

Dummer’s Beach Campground ...........................38 Dummers Beach Lane Fire Lane 9 • Weld, ME 04285 (207) 585-2200 • 44.6661; -70.446512 lhshreve@aol.com • www.dummersbeach.com

Durham Leisure Center (DLC) .............................32 24 Leisure Lane • Durham, ME 04222 (207) 353-5535 • 43.935424; -70.111629 dlcmaine@gmail.com • www.dlcmaine.com

Family-N-Friends Campground.....................38, 50 140 Richville Rd • Standish, ME 04084 (207) 642-2200 • 43.767866; -70.53535 info@familynfriends.com • www.familynfriends.com

Flagg’s RV Resort .............................................14, 29 68 Garrison Ave • York Beach, ME 03910 (866) 617-8464 • 43.156792; -70.625325 info@morganrvresorts.com • www.morganrvresorts.com

Camden Hills RV Resort..................................56, 61 30 Applewood Rd • Rockport, ME 04853 (866) 617-8464 • 44.182076; -69.118013 info@morganrvresorts.com • www.morganrvresorts.com

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Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort .......................1, 14 21 Flat Rock Bridge Rd • Lebanon, ME 04027 (207) 339-9465 • 43.346428; -70.964555 camping@flatrockbridge.com • www.flatrockbridge.com

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Abol Bridge Campground.....................................78

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Four Seasons Camping Area...........................38, 44

Holden Family Campground................................70

Freeport Village Campground .............................32 11 Doten Lane • Freeport, ME 04032 (207) 865-9227 • 43.870261; -70.134103

Freeport/Durham KOA ....................................32, 34 82 Big Skye Lane • Durham, ME 04222 (888) 562-5609 • 43.929195; -70.15218 freeportkoa@hotmail.com • www.freeportkoa.com

Frost Pond Camps..................................................78 Frost Pond • Ripogenus Dam, ME 04441 (207) 852-4700 • 45.901599; -69.182765 info@frostpondcamps.com • www.frostpondcamps.com

Giordano’s Camping & Recreation......................64 288 North Pond Rd • Winslow, ME 04901 (207) 873-2408 • 44.526946; -69.552546

Granger Pond Camping Area................................38 27 Kamp Lane • Denmark, ME 04022 (207) 452-2342 • 43.964742; -70.792559 cadyhouse1@verizon.net • www.grangerpond.com

Gray Homestead Oceanfront ................................56 21 Homestead Rd • Southport, ME 04576 (207) 633-4612 • 43.814305; -69.653506 grays@gwi.net • www.graysoceancamping.com

Green Valley Campground....................................64 1248 Cross Hill Rd • Vassalboro, ME 04989 (207) 923-3000 • 44.4087; -69.631613 greenvalley1@fairpoint.net • www.greenvalleycampground.us

Greenland Cove Campground ..............................84 East Grand Lake • Danforth, ME 04424 (207) 448-2863 • 45.688524; -67.858672 brenda@madiganestates.com • www.mainerec.com/gcc

Greenlaws-RV-Tenting...........................................70 Airport Rd • Stonington, ME 04681 (207) 367-5049 • 44.17099; -68.68582

108 Main Rd • Holden, ME 04429 (207) 989-0529 • 44.76339; -68.702273 holdenfamilycampground@roadrunner.com www.holdenfamilycampground.com

Homestead By The River “Family” CG..........14, 22 610 New County Rd • Biddeford/Saco, ME 04005 (207) 282-6445 • 43.54104; -70.516037 info@homesteadbytheriver.com www.homesteadbytheriver.com

Honey Run Beach & Campground.......................38 456 East Shore Rd • Peru, ME 04290 (207) 562-4913 • 44.449102; -70.406653 hrbc456@gmail.com • www.honeyruncampground.com

Indian Pond Campground....................................64 1675 Indian Pond Rd • Indian Stream TWP, ME 04985 (800) 371-7774 • 45.35372; -69.868307

Jackman Landing Campground...........................64 582 Main St • Jackman, ME 04945 (207) 668-3301 • 45.634911; -70.262456 jackmanlandingllc@yahoo.com

Jo-Mary Lake Campground ..................................78 Rt 11 • Millinocket, ME 04462 (207) 723-8117 • 45.516463; -68.924845 jomarycampground@northmainewoods.org www.northmainewoods.org

Johns Four Season Accommodations..................64 37 Johns St • Jackman, ME 04945 (207) 668-7683 • 45.619592; -70.250269 johns4se@hotmail.com • www.johnsfourseasons.com

Katahdin Shadows Campground ...................78, 80 118 Katahdin Shadows Dr • Medway, ME 04460 (800) 794-5267 • 45.616112; -68.553152 katshadcamp@midmaine.com • www.katahdinshadows.com

Keene’s Lake Family Campground......................70

Gregoire’s Campground........................................14 697 Sanford Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-3711 • 43.324083; -70.612548 camping@maine.rr.com • www.mainecoastcamping.com

Hadley’s Point Campground ..........................70, 73 33 Hadley Point Rd • Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (207) 288-4808 • 44.439242; -68.316142 www.hadleyspoint.com

Heavenlee Acres Campground........................14, 23 75 Cemetery Rd • Lebanon, ME 04027 (207) 457-1260 • 43.437003; -70.87474 heavenlee@metrocast.net • www.heavenleeacres.com

Hebron Pines RV & Golf ........................................38 400 Buckfield Rd • East Hebron, ME 04238 (207) 740-2179 • 44.213276; -70.342297

Hemlock Grove Campground .........................14, 25 1299 Portland Rd • Arundel, ME 04046 (207) 985-0398 • 43.410413; -70.521417 hemlockcg@roadrunner.com www.hemlockgrovecampground.com

70 Keene’s Lake Rd • Calais, ME 04619 (207) 454-2022 • 45.111136; -67.168488 keeneslakecampground@yahoo.com

Kokatosi Campground ....................................38, 43 635 Webbs Mills Rd • Raymond, ME 04071 (207) 627-4642 • 43.962442; -70.462329 kokatosi@pivot.net • www.kokatosicampground.com

Lake Pemaquid, Inc..........................................56, 58 100 Twin Cove Lane • Damariscotta, ME 04543 (207) 563-5202 • 44.030997; -69.461896 lakepem@tidewater.net • www.lakepemaquid.com

Lake St. George State Park ....................................64 278 Belfast Augusta Rd • Liberty, ME 04949 (207) 589-4255 • 44.397961; -69.347545 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Lakeside Pines Campground..........................38, 53 54 Lakeside Pines Rd • Bridgton, ME 04057 (207) 647-3935 • 44.087844; -70.697629 www.lakesidepinescamping.com

Lamoine State Park................................................70

Hemlocks Camping Area ......................................38 53 Larch Dr. • West Poland, ME 04291 (888) 578-9251 • 44.049786; -70.441531 info@hemlockscampground.com

23 State Park Rd • Lamoine, ME 04605 (207) 667-4778 • 44.455729; -68.298202 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Libby’s Oceanside Camp .................................14, 17

Hermit Island Campground ...........................55, 56 6 Hermit Island Rd • Phippsburg, ME 04562 (207) 443-2101 • 43.728766; -69.850443 info@hermitisland.com • www.hermitisland.com

Hid’n Pines Family Campground........inside front cover, 14, 17 8 Cascade Rd • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 934-2352 • 43.524311; -70.380769 jason@hidnpines.com • www.hidnpines.com

1741 Roosevelt Trail • Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-6797 • 43.989251; -70.649089 info@fourseasonscampingarea.com www.fourseasonscampingarea.com

725 York St • York, ME 03909 (207) 363-4171 • 43.146887; -70.626325 ndavidson@maine.rr.com • www.libbysoceancamping.com

Lily Bay State Park .................................................78 Lily Bay Rd • Beaver Cove, ME 04441 (207) 695-2700 • 45.569434; -69.564761 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Little Ossipee Lake Campground.........................14 440 Sokokis Trail • Waterboro, ME 04030 (207) 247-5875 • 43.591589; -70.712975 mbozza@comcast.net • www.southernmainecamping.com

Littlefield Beaches Campground ...................38, 46 13 Littlefield Lane • Greenwood, ME 04255 (207) 875-3290 • 44.39665; -70.681946 info@littlefieldbeaches.com • www.littlefieldbeaches.com

Lobster Buoy Campsites........................................56 280 Waterman Beach Rd • So. Thomaston, ME 04858 (207) 594-7546 • 44.02471; -69.123425 lobsterbuoycampsites@gmail.com • www.lobsterbuoycampsites.com

Loon’s Haven Family Campground ...............38, 51 RT 114 • Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-6881 • 43.95075; -70.600855 mike@loonshaven.com • www.loonshaven.com

Martin Stream Campground................................38 1 Martin Stream Rd • Turner, ME 04282 (207) 740-2240 • 44.25499; -70.29153 martinstreamcamp@aol.com • www.martinstreamcampground.com

Matagamon Wilderness ........................................78 Rte 159 T6-R8 • Patten, ME 04765 (207) 446-4635 • 46.134561; -68.792733 matagamon@hughes.net • www.matagamonwilderness.com

Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park & Campground ..........78 1553 Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park Rd Mattawamkeag, ME 04459 (888) 724-2465 • 45.509708; -68.329384 info@mwpark.com • www.mwpark.com

Meadowbrook Camping ..................................56, 59 33 Meadowbrook Rd • Phippsburg, ME 04562 (207) 443-4967 • 43.842013; -69.837136 dorr.jamie@gmail.com • www.meadowbrookme.com

Meadowledge RV Resort .......................................14 430 Rte 1 • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 934-7622 • 43.28524; -70.594179 www.meadowledge.com

Megunticook Campground by The Sea .........56, 61 620 Commercial St • Rockport, ME 04856 (866) 617-8464 • 44.158083; -69.083861 info@morganrvresorts.com • www.morganrvresorts.com

Mic Mac Cove Campground..................................56 210 Mic Mac Lane • Union, ME 04862 (207) 785-4100 • 44.205638; -69.249334 micmaccovecampground@msn.com www.micmaccampground.com

Moorings Oceanfront RV Resort....................56, 61 US Rt 1 191 Searsport Ave • Belfast, ME 04915 (207) 338-6860 • 44.429787; -68.970203 mooringscamp@yahoo.com • www.mooringscamp.com

Moose River Campground & Cabins ...................64 107 Heald Stream Rd • Jackman, ME 04945 (207) 668-3341 • 45.649375; -70.245233 mooserivercampground@gmail.com www.mooserivercampground.net

Moosehead Family Campground ........................78 312 Moosehead Lake Rd Rt 15 • Greenville, ME 04441-0307 (207) 695-2210 • 45.43648; -69.589792 mail@mooseheadcampground.com www.mooseheadcampground.com

More to Life Family Campground .......................64 533B Winthrop Ctr Rd • Winthrop, ME 04364 (207) 395-4908 • 44.299756; -69.925587 more2lifecampgrd@fairpoint.net www.moretolifecampground.com

Mount Blue State Park...........................................38 299 Center Hill RR1 Box 610 • Weld, ME 04285 (207) 585-2347 • 44.712679; -70.418192 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

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Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds Green names have display ads. Red names are seasonal RV sites only. (Call for more information.)

Paradise Park Resort .......................................14, 20

Powder Horn Family Camping Resort....back cover, 14, 17

516 Sound Drive • Mount Desert, ME 04660 (207) 244-3710 • 44.365303; -68.317961 mdcg@me.com • www.mountdesertcampground.com

50 Adelaide Rd • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 934-4633 • 43.519433; -70.382118 info@paradiseparkresort.com • www.paradiseparkresort.com

48 Cascade Rd • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 934-4733 • 43.528017; -70.387873 info@mainecampgrounds.com • www.mainecampgrounds.com

Mountainview Campground...........................70, 74

Parks Pond Campground......................................70

Pumpkin Patch RV Resort ..............................78, 81

Campground Rd • Sullivan, ME 04664 (207) 422-6408 • 44.500939; -68.148845 info@flandersbay.com • www.flandersbay.com

My Brothers Place ..................................................84 659 North St • Houlton, ME 04730 (207) 532-6739 • 46.170257; -67.840607 mybrotherspl@aol.com • www.mainerec.com/mybro.html

Nadeau’s Nest .........................................................14 244 Upper Guinea Rd • Lebanon, ME 04027 (207) 339-9593 • 43.39691; -70.912609 ehartford@PNGUSA.net

Naples Campground ........................................38, 52 295 Sebago Rd Rt 114/11 • Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-5267 • 43.949845; -70.600215 info@naplescampground.com • www.naplescampground.com

Nere Beach Family Campground ...................14, 16 38 Saco Ave • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 934-7614 • 43.515051; -70.380374 Imaineco@maine.rr.com • www.nerebeach.com

Nesowadnehunk Campground.............................78 Turnpike Rd • Millinocket, ME 04462 (207) 458-1551 • 45.019968; -69.070839 info@nesowadnehunk.com • www.nesowadnehunk.com

Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort...........64, 66 Old Canada Rd Nat.Scenic Byway 1771 Rt 201 The Forks, ME 04985 (800) 765-7238 • 45.265671; -69.994801 info@northernoutdoors.com • www.NorthernOutdoors.com

Northport Travel Park Campground...................56 14 Chelsea Lane • Northport, ME 04849 (207) 338-2077 • 44.351036; -68.969488 www.northportcampground.com

Ocean View Park Inc ..............................................56 817 Popham Rd Popham Bch • Phippsburg, ME 04562 (207) 389-2564 • 43.741835; -69.79094 www.oceanviewparkpophammaine.com

Old Mill Marina Campground..............................84 88 Old Main St • Eagle Lake, ME 04739 (207) 444-7529 • 47.040935; -68.586347 atheriault@eaglelakesportingcamps.com www.oldmillmarina.com

Old Orchard Beach Campground...................14, 16 27 Ocean Park Rd • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 934-4477 • 43.507978; -70.41403 relax@gocamping.com • www.gocamping.com

Old Quarry Ocean Adventures, Inc. .....................70 130 Settlement Rd • Stonington, ME 04681 (207) 367-8977 • 44.173916; -68.641368 info@oldquarry.com • www.oldquarry.com

Orr’s Island Campground.....................................56 44 Bond Point Rd • Orr’s Island, ME 04066 (207) 833-5595 • 43.77227; -69.969863 camping@orrsisland.com • www.orrsisland.com

Outdoor World - Moody Beach Resort ................14 266 Post Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-4586 • 43.279656; -70.595274 mbmgr@equitylifestyle.com • www.thousandtrails.com

Palmyra Golf Course and Campground........77, 78 147 Lang Hill Rd • Palmyra, ME 04965 (207) 938-5677 • 44.854378; -69.350962 briancayer@relaxinmaine.com • www.relaxinmaine.com

Papoose Pond Resort & Campground...........38, 42 700 Norway Rd • Waterford, ME 04088 (207) 583-4470 • 44.229527; -70.707475 willy@papoosepondresort.com • www.papoosepondresort.com

827 Airline Rd • Clifton, ME 04428 (207) 843-7267 • 44.79846; -68.594594 parkspond@gmail.com • www.parkspondcampground.com

Paul Bunyan Campground..............................78, 81 1862 Union St • Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 941-1177 • 44.831165; -68.883957 www.paulbunyancampground.com

Peaks-Kenny State Park ........................................78 401 State Park Rd • Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 (207) 564-2003 • 45.258264; -69.261412 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Pejepscook Campground ......................................38 569 Main St • Dixfield, ME 04224 (207) 364-6700 • 44.53081; -70.45474 info@pejepscook.com www.pejepscookcampground.com

Penobscot New England Outdoor Center............78 Baxter State Park Rd • Millinocket, ME 04462 (800) 766-7238 • 45.727811; -68.833331 info@neoc.com • www.neoc.com

Pine Grove Campground & Cottages...................78 HCR 86 Box 107 • Medway, ME 04460 (207) 746-5172 • 45.665062; -68.562483 jefflong2463@live.com www.pinegrovecampgroundandcottages.com

Pinederosa Campground ................................14, 21 128 North Village Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-2492 • 43.268762; -70.624425 info@pinederosa.com • www.pinederosa.com

Pleasant Hill Campground ...................................78 45 Mansell Rd • Hermon, ME 04401 (207) 848-5127 • 44.848177; -68.877478 info@pleasanthillcampground.com www.pleasanthillcampground.com

Pleasant Lake Camping Area................................70 371 Davis Rd • Alexander, ME 04694 (207) 454-7467 • 45.061214; -67.491967 kdavis@ccpwireless.com

Pleasant Mountain Camping Area.......................38 Mountain Rd Fire Lane 53 • Denmark, ME 04022 (207) 452-2170 • 43.963292; -70.756373 pleasantmtcamp@yahoo.com www.pleasantmountaincamping.com

Pleasant River Campground...........................38, 51 800 West Bethel Rd • West Bethel, ME 04286 (207) 836-2000 • 44.398487; -70.866555 pleasantriver@roadrunner.com www.pleasantrivercampground.com

Pleasant River RV Park .........................................70 11 West Side Rd • Addison, ME 04606 (207) 483-4083 • 44.60129; -67.737447 hperry1953@gmail.com

Point Sebago Resort.........................................38, 47 261 Point Sebago Rd • Casco, ME 04015 (800) 655-1232 • 43.930054; -70.543113 dtoms@pointsebago.com • www.pointsebago.com

Poland Spring Campground...........................37, 38 128 Connor Lane • Poland Spring, ME 04274 (207) 998-2151 • 44.043931; -70.374917 dhwight@polandspringcamp.com www.polandspringcamp.com/

Potter’s Place Adult Park.......................................14 89 Baker’s Grant Rd • Lebanon, ME 04027 (207) 457-1341 • 43.440877; -70.879258 potterspl@metrocast.net www.pottersplacecampground.com

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149 Billings Rd • Hermon, ME 04401 (207) 848-2231 • 44.816464; -68.902249 rvoffice@pumpkinpatchrv.com • www.pumpkinpatchrv.com

Pushaw Lake Campground .............................78, 80 110 Villa Vaughn Rd • Orono, ME 04473 (207) 945-4200 • 44.896399; -68.759171 pushawlakecampground@yahoo.com www.pushawlakecampground.net

Range Pond Campground...............................38, 50 94 Plains Rd • Poland, ME 04274 (207) 998-2624 • 44.042712; -70.345425 rpcg88@aol.com • www.rangepondcamp.com

Rangeley Lake State Park......................................38 HC 32 Box 5000 • Rangeley, ME 04357 (207) 864-3858 • 44.932421; -70.709917 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Recompence Shore Campsites........................32, 33 134 Burnett Rd • Freeport, ME 04032 (207) 865-9307 • 43.83111; -70.066599 info@freeportcamping.com • www.freeportcamping.com

Red Apple Campground ..................................14, 26 111 Sinnott Rd • Kennebunkport, ME 04046 (207) 967-4927 • 43.390762; -70.492956 redapple@roadrunner.com • www.redapplecampground.com

Red Barn Campground .........................................70 602 Main Rd • Holden, ME 04429 (207) 843-6011 • 44.75452; -68.659954 info@redbarnmaine.com • www.redbarnmaine.com

River Run Canoe & Camp .....................................38 191 Denmark Rd • Brownfield, ME 04010 (207) 452-2500 • 43.956953; -70.881131 theparkers@fairpoint.net • www.riverruncanoe.com

Riverbend Campground..................................38, 48 1540 Route 106 • Leeds, ME 04263 (207) 524-5711 • 44.320078; -70.121524 inquiries@riverbendcampgroundmaine.com www.riverbendcampgroundmaine.com

Riverside Park Campground ................................14 2295 Post Rd US 1 • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-3145 • 43.34339; -70.562164 info@riversidefamilycamping.com www.riversidefamilycamping.com

Saco/Old Orchard Beach KOA.........................14, 20 814 Portland Rd • Saco, ME 04072 (800) 562-1886 • 43.534268; -70.427023 sacokoa@aol.com • www.sacokoa.com

Sagadahoc Bay Campground..........................56, 59 9 Molly Pt Lane • Georgetown, ME 04548 (207) 371-2014 • 43.772525; -69.758645 pat@sagbaycamping.com • www.sagbaycamping.com

Saltwater Farm Campground...............................56 47 Kalloch Lane • Cushing, ME 04563 (207) 354-6735 • 44.061653; -69.197927 sfc@midcoast.com • www.saltwaterfarmcampground.com

Salty Acres Campground ......................................14 277 Mills Rd • Kennebunkport, ME 04046 (207) 967-2483 • 43.401865; -70.432322 info@saltyacrescampground.com • www.saltyacrescampground.com

Sand Pond Campground .................................14, 19 149 Sand Pond Rd • Sanford, ME 04073 (207) 324-1752 • 43.391264; -70.75763 donna@sandpondcampground.com www.sandpondcampground.com

ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF MEMBER CAMPGROUNDS

Mount Desert Campground..................................70

Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds Green names have display ads. Red names are seasonal RV sites only. (Call for more information.)

Scott’s Cove Camping Area .............................14, 28 356 Brock Rd • Alfred, ME 04002 (207) 324-6594 • 43.516302; -70.698844 scottscove@roadrunner.com • www.scottscovecamping.com

Sea-Vu Campground........................................14, 27 1733 Post Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-7732 • 43.327037; -70.576989 seavu@maine.rr.com • www.sea-vucampground.com

Sea-Vu West.............................................................14 23 College Drive • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-0785 • 43.311338; -70.593041 talevi@sea-vuwest.com • www.sea-vuwest.com

Searsport Shores Ocean Camping .......................56 216 West Main St • Searsport, ME 04974 (207) 548-6059 • 44.443022; -68.935941 relax@campocean.com • www.campocean.com

Seaview Campground & Cabins .....................70, 74 16 Norwood Rd • Eastport, ME 04631 (207) 853-4471 • 44.917731; -67.003807 basilpottle@yahoo.com • www.eastportmaine.com

Sebago Lake Family Campground.......................38

Silver Springs Campground & Lodging..............14 705 Portland Rd US RT1 • Saco, ME 04072 (207) 283-3880 • 43.518865; -70.427409 Silver-springs@earthlink.net www.silverspringscampgroundandcottages.com

Skowhegan/Canaan KOA.................................64, 67 Rt 2 • Canaan, ME 04924 (207) 474-2858 • 44.769739; -69.543882 skowkoa@kynd.net • www.smorefuncampground.com

Sleeping Bear Camping.........................................78 346 Arab Rd • Lee, ME 04455 (207) 738-3148 • 45.340189; -68.30921 tproctor2003@yahoo.com • www.sleepingbearcamping.com

Smugglers Den Campground .........................70, 75 20 Main St Route 102 • Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 (207) 244-3944 • 44.300948; -68.329295 info@smugglersdencampground.com www.smugglersdencampground.com

South Arm Campground.................................38, 49 62 Kennett Drive • Andover, ME 04216 (207) 364-5155 • 44.745301; -70.838634 camp@southarm.com • www.southarm.com

1550 Richville Rd • Standish, ME 04084 (207) 787-3671 • 43.839754; -70.617885 rcox@roadrunner.com • www.sebagolakecamping.com

St. Froid Lake Camps and Campground .............84

Sebago Lake State Park .........................................38

Stadig Campground...............................................14

11 Park Access Rd • Casco, ME 04055 (207) 693-6613 • 43.916246; -70.590109 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

146 Bypass Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-2298 • 43.346401; -70.561911 stadig@gwi.net • www.stadig.com

Sebago’s Crooked River Campground ................38 45 Crooked River Lane • South Casco, ME 04077 (207) 655-5383 • 43.941878; -70.556023 loribeckner@yahoo.com

Sebasticook Lake Campground ...........................78 52 Tent Village Rd • Newport, ME 04953 (800) 319-9333 • 44.826401; -69.233118 info@mainervpark.com • www.mainervpark.com

Seboomook Wilderness Campground ..........78, 81 2538 Seboomook Rd • Seboomook, ME 04478 (207) 280-0555 • 45.882323; -69.729593 seboomook@hughes.net www.seboomookwildernesscampground.us

Sennebec Lake Campground................................56 100 Lodge Lane • Appleton, ME 04862 (207) 785-4250 • 44.257659; -69.275196 sennebeclake@aol.com • www.sennebeclake.com

Shady Oaks Campground & Cabins...............70, 73 32 Leaches Point • Orland, ME 04472 (207) 469-7739 • 44.569796; -68.752766 cuatsorvpk@aol.com • www.shadyoakscampground.com

Shamrock RV Park Inc. ...................................14, 21 391 West St • Biddeford, ME 04005 (207) 284-4282 • 43.443613; -70.411359 welliott@maine.rr.com • www.shamrockrvpark.com

Shannons Saco River Sanctuary ..........................38 379 Denmark Rd • Brownfield, ME 04010 (207) 452-2274 • 43.964981; -70.873977 info@shannonscamping.com • www.shannonscamping.com

Sherwood Forest Campsite ...................................56 9 Campground Circle • New Harbor, ME 04554 (800) 274-1593 • 43.871442; -69.51614 robinhood@sherwoodforestcampsite.com www.sherwoodforestcampsite.com

Shin Pond Village Campground & Cottages.......78 1489 Shin Pond Rd • Mt. Chase, ME 04765 (207) 528-2900 • 46.106506; -68.559516 shinpondvillage@fairpoint.net • www.shinpond.com

Shore Hills Campground.................................56, 60 553 Wiscasset Rd • Boothbay, ME 04537 (207) 633-4782 • 43.904924; -69.619713 camping@shorehills.com • www.shorehills.com

134 Lake View Drive • Winterville, ME 04739 (207) 205-2121 • 47.002917; -68.606398 stfroidcamps@fairpoint.net

Stetson Shores Campground ................................78 304 Lakins Rd • Stetson, ME 04488 (207) 296-2041 • 44.872995; -69.132366 stetson@gwi.net • www.stetsonshores.com

Stony Brook Recreation ........................................38 Route 2 42 Powell Place • Hanover, ME 04237 (207) 824-2836 • 44.490937; -70.774226 camping@stonybrookrec.com • www.stonybrookrec.com

Sunset Point Campground....................................70 24 Sunset Point Rd • Harrington, ME 04643 (207) 483-4412 • 44.589511; -67.784934 kurt0347@aol.com • www.sunsetpointcampground.com

The Evergreens Campground & Restaurant ........64, 67 202 Ferry St • Solon, ME 04979 (207) 643-2324 • 44.93816; -69.867373 info@evergreenscampground.com www.evergreenscampground.com

The Last Resort ......................................................64 11 Last Resort Lane • Jackman, ME 04945 (207) 668-5091 • 45.643582; -70.161217 info@lastresortmaine.com

Thomas Point Beach Park & Campground.........56 29 Meadow Rd • Brunswick, ME 04011 (877) 872-4321 • 43.89673; -69.897944 summer@thomaspointbeach.com www.thomaspointbeach.com

Timberland Acres RV Park..............................70, 72 57 Bar Harbor Rd • Trenton, ME 04605 (207) 667-3600 • 44.50717; -68.388916 info@timberlandacresrvpark.com www.timberlandacresrvpark.com

Townline Camping LLC .........................................56 225 Townline Rd • Nobleboro, ME 04555 (207) 832-7055 • 44.160144; -69.470142 www.townlinecamping.com

Troll Valley Campground ......................................38 283 Red School House Rd • Farmington, ME 04938 (207) 778-3656 • 44.63402; -70.170627 trollval@gwi.net • www.trollcampground.com

Two Lakes Camping Area ................................38, 48 215 Campground Lane • Oxford, ME 04270 (207) 539-4851 • 44.117809; -70.465886 twolakes@megalink.net • www.twolakescamping.com

Two Rivers Campground.................................64, 67 327 Canaan Rd • Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 474-6482 • 44.771516; -69.676481 info@tworvrs.com • www.tworvrs.com

Vacationland Campground.............................38, 46 233 Vacationland Rd • Harrison, ME 04040 (207) 583-4953 • 44.138545; -70.676534 info@vacationlandcampground.com www.vacationlandcampground.com

Vicki-Lin Camping Area .......................................38 70 Weymouth Rd • Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 647-2630 • 44.029547; -70.662178 vicki-lin@roadrunner.com

Wagon Wheel RV Resort & Campground......14, 29 3 Old Orchard Rd • Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (866) 617-8464 • 43.507072; -70.409219 info@wagonwheelrvresort.com www.morganrvresorts.com

Walnut Grove Campground ............................14, 23 599 Gore Rd • Alfred, ME 04002 (207) 324-1207 • 43.517945; -70.764894 walnutgrove@roadrunner.com www.walnutgrovecampground.net

Wanderin Moose Campground............................70 69 Leisure Way • Orland, ME 04472 (207) 469-6131 • 44.525844; -68.652569

Warren Island State Park ......................................56 Warren Island • Lincolnville, ME 04849 (207) 941-4014 • 44.271678; -68.943813 www.maine.gov/doc/parks

Wassamki Springs Campground....................31, 32 56 Saco St • Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 839-4276 • 43.64665; -70.398288 wassamkisprings@aol.com • www.wassamkisprings.com

Wayside Trailer Park..............................................14 41 Long Beach Ave • York Beach, ME 03910 (207) 363-3846 • 43.169069; -70.612008

Wells Beach Resort...........................................14, 24 1000 Post Rd • Wells, ME 04090 (800) 640-2267 • 43.303609; -70.5858 www.wellsbeach.com

Where The Heck R We? Campground..................38 261 Davenport Hill Rd • Jay, ME 04239 (207) 645-4595 • 44.530684; -70.272501 where-the-heck-r-we@verizon.net www.wheretheheckrwe.com

Wild Acres Family Camping Resort...............14, 29 179 Saco Ave • Old Orchrd Beach, ME 04064 (866) 617-8464 • 43.512596; -70.391873 info@morganrvresorts.com www.wildacresrvresort.com

Wild Duck Adult Campground.......................14, 25 39 Dunstan Landing Rd • Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 883-4432 • 43.566118; -70.380216 info@wildduckcampground.com www.wildduckcampground.com

Woodland Acres Camp N Canoe.....................38, 50 33 Woodland Acres Drive • Brownfield, ME 04010 (207) 935-2529 • 43.955462; -70.884374 info@woodlandacres.com • www.woodlandacres.com

Yellowstone Park - ME ...........................................14 2245 Main St • Sanford, ME 04073 (207) 324-7782 • 43.380766; -70.686878

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park-Yonderhill..........64, 64 221 Lakewood Rd • Madison, ME 04950 (207) 474-7353 • 44.798519; -69.749977 camping@yonderhill.com • www.yonderhilljellystone.com

York Beach Camper Park ......................................14 11 Cappy’s Lane • York Beach, ME 03910 (207) 363-1343 • 43.180012; -70.611092 www.yorkbeachcampingpark.com©KEVIN SHIELDS

Maine Campground Owners Association • CampMaine.com

See page 83 for Firewood/Do’s and Don’ts

Maine Camping Guide 2012