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and maybe even dream a little about
an RV as you seek out and find the
campgrounds that meet your needs.
CALL CAMPGROUND OWNERS:
Don't be shy; they don't bite. Even if
you are not quite ready to make a reservation or still have some questions, a
conversation with a campground owner can be highly productive. In fact,
campground owners love to talk about
their campgrounds and the surrounding area. It also gives you the chance
to request a brochure or get a website
address so you can learn more. You'll
likely be able to get a referral to another campground if there is no availability.
OTHER REFERRALS: Whether it
comes through conversation with a
friend, through candid but helpful
strangers on review websites like Yelp
or TripAdvisor, on a blog post or over
Facebook, you'll find us at Facebook.
com/CampingInMaine. The best advice often comes from others who
have "been there and done that" and
are willing to share their experiences,
praise, cautionary tales and recommendations.

What's Your Camping Style?
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QUESTIONS & CONSIDERATIONS FOR
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CAMPSITE
Once you have honed in on your own
style of camping, there are a number
of other pertinent questions to be considered. It is here where features like
our regional grids and descriptions will
offer the most help. Here are just a few
questions that we suggest that future
campers ask themselves as they make
their plans, as every campground operates by different rules:
* Do I want to be on the coast, in the
woods or lakeside?
* What will I want to do/what activities or attractions are nearby?
* How far ahead should I make a reservation?
* Am I planning on bringing my pet(s)?
* What kind of utilities/hookup services will I need?
* Am I expecting non-camping guests
to visit during my stay?

NOW EXPLORE THE RESOURCES
AVAILABLE TO YOU
The Maine Camping Guide with its regional grids and member ads will certainly help you decide where to camp
in Maine. However, there are other
trustworthy resources that you should
consider as you make camping choices.
CampMaine.com: The website of the
Maine Campground Owners Association should be your first stop to do a
map-based or advanced keyword-driven search.

After all that, when you are making a
decision on where to camp, trust your
instincts! We think all of our members
are great, but there is one out there
that is perfect for you. So do your
homework and then just make a decision and have a great camping trip
whether it's your first or your 100th.

THE VACATIONLAND RV & CAMPING SHOW: We'd love to see you at
the annual Maine RV Show put on
by MECOA on April 4th & 5th, 2020
at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in
Auburn. But if you can't make that
one, do make time to get to an RV and
Camping show in your home state. It
will give you a real sense of the kinds
of people and communities that make
up camping. Shows also allow you to
meet campground owners, ask questions, get brochures, get travel ideas
COURTESY OF NICK STAPLES

MAINE CAMPGROUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION * CAMPMAINE.COM

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