2018 Official Maine Camping Guide - 2

MECOA is the premier resource for
supporting campground owners and
promoting camping in Maine.

STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR AUGUSTA, MAINE
Dear Campers,
PAUL R. LEPAGE
GOVERNOR

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

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

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.

DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

Maine's natural beauty is unsurpassed and the hospitality of our people is unmatched.
As Governor of Maine, I invite you to plan a camping trip in Maine and share in all that
our great state has to offer. It is an experience you will want to enjoy again and again.

PRESIDENT

Todd Southwick

Kokatosi Campground
Western Lakes & Mountains

1ST VICE PRESIDENT

Jim Wakefield

Hemlock Grove Campground
South Coast * Beaches

Enjoy your stay.
Sincerely,
Paul R. LePage

2ND VICE PRESIDENT

MAINE CAMPING REGIONS

Riverbend Campground
Western Lakes & Mountains

South Coast * Beaches ...................................................12
Portland * Freeport ........................................................30
Western Lakes & Mountains...........................................36
Maine's MidCoast & Islands ...........................................52
Kennebec Valley .............................................................60
DownEast & Acadia ........................................................66
Katahdin * Moosehead * Highlands ...............................74
Aroostook County...........................................................80
RV Dealers ......................................................................87

Lovia Koscinski
TREASURER

Daniel Vincent
Family & Friends Campground
Western Lakes & Mountains

PAST PRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kathryn Dyer

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Laura Koscinski
Bruce Edgecomb

Walnut Grove CG
South Coast * Beaches

Conrad Crepeau

Naples KOA
Western Lakes & Mountains

Heather Thompson Ring

South Arm CG
Western Lakes & Mountains

Jack Day

Norway Savings Bank

Michael Baptista

Acres of Wildlife CG
Western Lakes & Mountains

Rain Holbrook

Smugglers Den CG
Down East & Acadia

Sally Waterhouse

Bangor/Holden KOA
Katahdin/Moosehead/Highlands

Ted Beckner

John Donovan

Sebago's Crooked River CG
Western Lakes & Mountains

John Hastings

Green Valley CG
The Kennebec Valley

Bar Harbor Camping Resorts
Down East & Acadia

Tiffany Luczko

Flat Rock Bridge Family Camping
South Coast * Beaches

Published by The Maine Campground
Owners Association, MECOA
All rights reserved.
Produced by Pam Ashby
Cover Photo: ©Chris Lawrence, Portland Headlight
Mainephotography.com
Printed on Recycled Paper
facebook.com/CampingInMaine

CONTENTS

David L. Berg

Red Apple Campground
South Coast * Beaches

We Welcome You ...................................................................... 4
Maine Tourism Regions ............................................................. 6
Experiencing All That Maine Offers ........................................... 8
What's Your Camping Style? .................................................... 10
Summer, Spring, or Fall, Maine Camping has it all .................. 16
Firewood Do's and Don'ts ....................................................... 25
Photo Contest .......................................................................... 28
Visitors Fees............................................................................. 42
The New Hotel Room .............................................................. 46
New to Camping ...................................................................... 49
Reservations are Important ..................................................... 50
State Campground Associations .............................................. 50
There's More to Maine ............................................................ 56
Maine Signs ............................................................................. 59
Hunting and Fishing Information ............................................. 62
Trails, Hikes, & Walks ............................................................... 64
Lighthouses ............................................................................. 70
Maine Wilderness Camping Takes Moxie ................................ 72
Clam Digging............................................................................ 73
Camping With Pets .................................................................. 75
Statewide Information............................................................. 84
Cruising through Maine ........................................................... 86
Travel Along Maine's American Byways................................... 88
Alphabetical Listing of Member Campgrounds ....................... 93

MAINE CAMPGROUND
OWNERSOWNERS
ASSOCIATION
* CAMPMAINE.COM
MAINE CAMPGROUND
ASSOCIATION
* CAMPMAINE.COM

http://www.CampMaine.com http://www.Mainephotography.com http://www.facebook.com/CampingInMaine http://www.CAMPMAINE.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of 2018 Official Maine Camping Guide