Hey all, found this great article about camping and campgrounds in Maine. I am a big fan of getting to Maine whenever I can since i’m big into fishing. Maine isnt only about Old Orchand Beach, you need to get out into the entire state!
The state of Maine is an excellent place for a vacation, certainly one of my favorite places of all. The coast is rugged and there are pinewoods and clear lakes to explore. Getting close to nature is the best way of seeing everything and campgrounds in Maine offer different kinds of accommodation and space for tents and RVs. I have spent alot of time touring Maine in my pickup truck during the summer and fall months as well.
Nahmakanta Lake Camp
There is a real feel for living in the wilderness at Angel and Don’s Nahmakanta Lake Camp in Millinocket. Cabins by the lake offer a great vantage point to see wildlife and birds and there are good quality hiking trails. The lake is stocked with wild brook trout and salmon for fishing enthusiasts. Add to that, the famous Appalachian Trail is just around the corner. In winter, visitors can enjoy cross country skiing and dogsled tours. Austin Cabins in Guerette has lakefront cabins on Cross Lake. Of all the campgrounds in Maine, this is definately one of the most historic, most of the cabins were built in the late 19th century and are chock full of antiques in the rooms!
Wilson Pond Camps
The Wilson Pond Camps in Greenville are located in an absolutely beautiful spot and are completely surrounded by mountains on every side. Lower and Upper Wilson Pond have cabins for vacationers who have access to seven miles of water. Eagles, hawks, and all sorts of other animal critters are frequent visitors and salmon, lake trout and brook trout live in the ponds and keep the fishermen busy. Boats, kayaks and canoes are available for hire. Hunting and moose safaris are another activity for the adventurous on campgrounds in Maine. The cottages have electricity supplied and the kitchens are fully equipped and fairly modern.
Patten Pond
Patten Pond has cottages and sites for tents and RVs. The nearly 70 acre lake is there for boating, canoeing, swimming or fishing for bass and trout and there is a secluded, private beach. The wooded areas also provide accommodation, in the form of cabins and lodges. It’s one of the best campgrounds in Maine for families with young children as there are a lot of organized activities, such as magic shows, volleyball contests and pancake breakfasts. It’s a good base for touring the surrounding area and is close to Acadia National Park and excursions are available to see the famous Maine lighthouses. If you are concerned about you children not having fun or being bored, Patten Pond is one of the best places to try if you have kids.
Paul Bunyan Campground
Paul Bunyan Campground at Bangor is close to Bangor International Airport and the Hermon Meadow Golf Course. The site caters for all sizes of tents and motorhomes and pets are also permitted if they are kept on a leash. This is a nice touch since so many people tour with their pets, and some places are not always so pet friendly. There is a nice heated bathhouse and there are some different organized activities on summer weekends, like many other places offer. The quite city of Bangor has a salmon pool, waterfront, shopping mall and a stock car racetrack, making the city itself often the main attraction. Definately another place that you should consider for your Maine camping and vacationing plans!
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