Maine is huge, larger than all the other New England states put together. It's about 90% covered with trees, it has almost 3,500 miles of coastline, and it has more than 30,000 miles of rivers and streams. Home to the loon, the moose, the lynx, the Bald eagle, and the bobcat (among thousands of other species), this state draws millions of visitors each year. A lot of them enjoy camping in Maine.
You can really rough it in a tent or head north in a fully-equipped RV and plug it in at one of the many RV parks with amenities galore and activities for all ages. You can stay in a romantic cabin on an isolated lake, where you can be comfortable while learning the art of living off grid. Camp near a beach or at the foot of a mile-high peak. There are sites near fertile farms and others in deep forests that show little trace of man.
Maine is so big that it is divided into eight regions, each with their own flavor. Some have sandy beaches with spectacular sunsets, while others have the rocky coastlines that many associate with this far-north state. You can find rolling hills crowned with woods or patch-worked with farmland. You can also find pristine forests with rushing rivers and hidden lakes. You can camp near a fishing town or at the foot of a mile-high mountain.
If camping is not enough on its own, there's no lack of things to see and do. Watch fisherman bring their catch into Portland harbor, climb a mountain, hike through glorious woods and fields, bike along winding roads or mountain trails, or ride a raft down rivers with world-class whitewater. Visit a lighthouse, an amusement park, or a golf course. Take a cruise or a pleasure boat out to see Maine from the water.
Canoeing and kyacking on placid waters is very popular, but so is whitewater rafting. The rivers offer all levels of rafting, with experienced guides ready to help the whole family enjoy the experience. The western mountain and lake district and the Kennebec Valley are renowned areas for rafters. The rivers go through majestic gorges or through rolling farmland, depending on the route.
One premier family resort town is Old Orchard Beach, ME. Campers can find an inexpensive site within walking distance of the beautiful sandy beach or go inland; there are thousands of campsites here. Visitors will find activities for the kids, shopping for all, great restaurants, and enough recreational opportunities to last a whole vacation.
Camping has been a Maine tradition for generations, and residents of the Pine Tree State want to help make it fun. The choice of how and where to stay is so vast you'll have trouble making a choice. Read the reviews posted by those who've already been there, and you'll want to go even more.
Camp near the mountain you'll climb, the hike you'll take, the beach you'll sit on, the river you'll ride, or the fish you'll catch. Spend a week or more far from the daily routine back home, making memories and getting to know this great region. Go online for tourist guides and maps to campgrounds all over the state. You'll find reviews that will make you want to go even more, posted by those who have experienced the wonders of the far north.
You can really rough it in a tent or head north in a fully-equipped RV and plug it in at one of the many RV parks with amenities galore and activities for all ages. You can stay in a romantic cabin on an isolated lake, where you can be comfortable while learning the art of living off grid. Camp near a beach or at the foot of a mile-high peak. There are sites near fertile farms and others in deep forests that show little trace of man.
Maine is so big that it is divided into eight regions, each with their own flavor. Some have sandy beaches with spectacular sunsets, while others have the rocky coastlines that many associate with this far-north state. You can find rolling hills crowned with woods or patch-worked with farmland. You can also find pristine forests with rushing rivers and hidden lakes. You can camp near a fishing town or at the foot of a mile-high mountain.
If camping is not enough on its own, there's no lack of things to see and do. Watch fisherman bring their catch into Portland harbor, climb a mountain, hike through glorious woods and fields, bike along winding roads or mountain trails, or ride a raft down rivers with world-class whitewater. Visit a lighthouse, an amusement park, or a golf course. Take a cruise or a pleasure boat out to see Maine from the water.
Canoeing and kyacking on placid waters is very popular, but so is whitewater rafting. The rivers offer all levels of rafting, with experienced guides ready to help the whole family enjoy the experience. The western mountain and lake district and the Kennebec Valley are renowned areas for rafters. The rivers go through majestic gorges or through rolling farmland, depending on the route.
One premier family resort town is Old Orchard Beach, ME. Campers can find an inexpensive site within walking distance of the beautiful sandy beach or go inland; there are thousands of campsites here. Visitors will find activities for the kids, shopping for all, great restaurants, and enough recreational opportunities to last a whole vacation.
Camping has been a Maine tradition for generations, and residents of the Pine Tree State want to help make it fun. The choice of how and where to stay is so vast you'll have trouble making a choice. Read the reviews posted by those who've already been there, and you'll want to go even more.
Camp near the mountain you'll climb, the hike you'll take, the beach you'll sit on, the river you'll ride, or the fish you'll catch. Spend a week or more far from the daily routine back home, making memories and getting to know this great region. Go online for tourist guides and maps to campgrounds all over the state. You'll find reviews that will make you want to go even more, posted by those who have experienced the wonders of the far north.
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