Camping in Howland, ME, US: 12 Best Campgrounds 2024

United States
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Maine
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Howland

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12 top campgrounds near Howland

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Egypt Acres

10 sites · Tents40 acres · Ellsworth, ME

Access to sunrise recreational trail for ATV / UTV . Walking , Hiking , Biking , access right from your campsite . Plenty to do enjoy. Eagle soaring overhead sometimes . fishing look for colorful rocks on property. Plenty of acres to explore quiet and peaceful. . Egypt stream flows around half the property .Gated for your security. A lot of nature . Peaceful and Quiet! Close to a few parks and Acadia national park. Bar harbor also . Campfires are ok no bonfires tho. NOTE: Please do 15 MPH on gravel road occasionally farm animals and baby chicken sometime wander up on road . NOTE: EGYPT LANE IS THE ONLY ACCESS ROAD ! NO MATTER IF GPS MAP REDIRECTS YOU ! Thank you

Graham Cracker Cabin and Campsites

7 sites · Lodging, Tents9 acres · Ellsworth, ME

35 minutes to Acadia National Park, 10 minutes to Ellsworth, 40 minutes to Bangor. A very sweet and rustic Hemlock cabin, along with secluded 17' and 14" bell tents, plus 2 private campsites sit along beautiful Webb Brook. Walk through the large open field, away from everything, to this storybook setting. All you can hear is the waters of the brook rushing and sounds of nature all around. Graham Lake is just a stone's throw away. Great for kayaking, fishing, and swimming. This magical place is just beyond our farm where we you can buy fresh chicken and duck eggs daily at the house. In the cabin, upstairs, a lofted queen bed accessed by a sturdy wooden ladder. Downstairs, a wood stove with dining area, and living space with full sized convertible bed. No electricity, no plumbing, no wifi. Good cell service. Composting toilet and water tank for use inside cabin. Gas grill and firepit with tripod grate outside for cooking options. Two large picnic tables for outdoor dining. Truly a magical place. The campsites and secluded 2 bell tent sites are hidden away along Webb Brook, sitting among the pines and hardwoods. A port-a-potty available for all guests' use. Almost 9 acres of land to explore and discover, as well as Graham Lake just a walk away.

Lilac Firefly

8 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Orrington, ME

*Please read full description before booking. Please be aware, this is rustic camping in the yard. This is not a campground or upscale facility. Welcome to Lilac Firefly! This is a residential 7 acre property in a quiet and safe neighborhood. We are right off the main road for easy access. It is very peaceful and calm here. We live in the 5 bedroom older farmhouse where you can use the bathroom if needed. You will receive a code for the electronic door lock. We have a new and developing veggie garden. There is a small stream and community fireplace by the 4 campsites and another fireplace closer to the garden. The designated campsites are at the rear of the property and are first come, first serve. A tent can be set up anywhere on the 7 acres and does not need to be in the designated campsite area. Car camping, van life, and RVs also welcome! There are some lightly wooded areas, apple trees, a pear tree, and an open field. We are pet friendly and there animals that live here that won't bother you. I also travel a lot as a DJ and audio tech and might not be here, but have a self check in process and video I will send. Also, roommates are generally here. Maine Savings Amphitheatre is 15 min away (concerts in Bangor). Acadia National Park is just over 1 hour away. Bangor and Bucksport are both about 15 min away. Fort Knox is about 20 min away. From the campsites, the road and house are not visible. We have flowers when in season, deer, turkey, birds, and friendly creatures that visit. Please be ready to be self sufficient and sustainable in any weather. Well water is available and passes all tests - pure and safe for drinking. RVs can park in the driveway and we can likely only host one at a time. For RVs, Electric hook up is 20amp and an extra $10/day. Water hook up is $5/day. Chopped, split, and dried wood (pine) for outdoor fires is $10/day and is on the honor system. You can burn what you need for the day/night. Thank you. We have hosted up to 20 people at once, and as few as 1. Sometimes we get campers who are going to a concert in Bangor, which is awesome. Any hours coming and going are fine! Feel free to reach out with any questions. Enjoy a peaceful stay. 🙏

Piscataquis Point

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Howland, ME

Welcome to Piscataquis Point Campsites, a multi-use, off grid camp spot located in Medford Maine. Situated in central Maine on the Piscataquis river, this is a beautiful spot to unplug, relax and enjoy the area while still being close enough to in-town amenities. There are several off grid tent pads that can accommodate large groups and ample parking for a camper and vehicles if you desire some extra comforts. A common sitting area, firepit with cooking grate and picnic table are provided for your convenience as well as a beautifully constructed outhouse for when nature calls. Minutes to I-95, family and pet friendly, ATV trail access and lakes nearby, if you're looking to get away Piscataquis Point may be just the place!

Spacious Skies Balsam Woods

126 sites · Lodging, RVs, TentsGuilford, ME

Spacious Skies Balsam Woods is a hidden paradise of a campground located right in the heart of Maine, just a half hour south of Moosehead Lake, the largest lake in Maine, and 60 miles as the crow flies from the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, Mt. Katahdin, in Baxter State Park. We offer both wooded and open sites that can accommodate most rigs. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, water, 30 or 50-amp electrical service, and most offer sewer. Groups and tent campers are welcome. Balsam Woods campground is less than a minute’s drive from Piper Pond, a 2-mile-long lake with public boat launch and beach access. Onsite, we have a camp store and snack bar stocked with necessities, treats, and goodies for the whole family. There is no shortage of fun activities with our heated pool, classic rec hall, playground, a new jumping pillow, and gem mining! We have three cozy rustic cabins as well as three deluxe cabins for those wanting to experience the beauty of the great outdoors but who may not be ready for the tenter or RV life!

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Soul Retrieve-Hill

12 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · Sebec, ME

Hello! Thank you for looking at our listing! You will not be disappointed in this small campground with only 4 primitive tent sites and 2 tiny cabins. It's so peaceful and the tranquility will not take long to make you so relaxed, you will not want to leave. The sound of song birds in the morning with your cup of coffee is exactly what we need along with the sound of the water from the creek and/or pond. You can plug in with our free WIFI or unplug and enjoy the surroundings. Sebec Lake is a 5 minute walk from the campground and there are pontoon rentals at the bottom of the hill. There is a yoga instructor on the lake that will do paddle board yoga in groups of at least 5. We offer several board games, as well as outdoor games. We have been working on creating a playground for the young kids. There is 1 Kayak for rent here and working on more. We offer hammocks for use and have already put the hangers in the trees. We recently added hot showers and flushing toilets (although we still keep some portable potties around in case the bathroom is occupied).

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Penobscot River Camp, Argyle, Maine

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Argyle Township, ME

The River Camp is nestled, privately on 20 acres of woods along the Penobscot River. Enjoy privacy, a view of and fishing in the Penobscot River and staying in nature with wildlife. A 70 minute drive to Bar Harbor or Baxter State Park. Come see the solar eclipse. Some of the best small mouth bass fishing. Perfect for Solar Eclipse!

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Stony Ridge

4 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · Dover Foxcroft, ME

Our property is 70 acres of peaceful woods and fields with trails to enjoy. Just 15 minutes from Sebec Lake and Peaks Kenny State Park, where you can enjoy swimming, boating and fishing. Venture a little farther and you’ll be at Moosehead Lake in about 45 minutes. Outhouse on site and showers available seasonally.

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Cole's Moosehorn Cabins

2 sites · Lodging17 acres · Millinocket, ME

We are located on the shores of Northwest Pond part of the larger Seboies Lake in T4R9, Maine. We are about 18 miles south of Millinocket and about 10 miles north of Brownville Junction. Located just east, and with easy access to, the KI-Jo-Mary Forest & the 100-mile wilderness, we are within the Maine Public Reserve Seboies Lake Unit. We are a set of historic sporting camps originally built in the late 1800's. These Lake front, off-grid log cabins are the only cabins on Northwest Pond and offer a real slice of the Maine woods experience. Bring your ATV or gravel road bike because we are located on a multi-use trail with miles to explore.

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Maine Guide Company

4 sites · Lodging10 acres · Carmel, ME

Welcome to Maine Guide Company. Our cozy A-frame cabins and Tent Sites are nestled on our homestead in the small town of Carmel in the southern Maine Highlands, this unique accommodation is the perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful experience a short distance from Maines premier Rivers, Mountains, Coastal towns, and the Bangor Maine concert series.

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Private Campsite w Lake option

1 site · RV, Tent4 acres · Dedham, ME

Two Adults maximum(21 years and older), a Minimum $45 per night (without lake access) and a minimum of $85 per day (with lake access and 2 kayaks, life jackets and paddles). A private one campsite only, on a 3.5 acre forested lot. that is located across the camp road from the host's camp on beautiful, deep, spring fed Phillips/Lucerne Lake..The campsite is 30 minutes from Acadia National Park, 20 minutes from the Bangor Waterfront Concert Venue. (option) - lake access with two 17ft kayaks w/paddles and life jackets. The camp site can host tenting; or one small RV. (option) - a large 15' X 15 ' tent is available to rent with a queen size and single air mattress) . or the campsite can host one RV: the site does not have water or electrical hook up. But the host's camp has (option)an outdoor electrical box for use and an outdoor water faucet for use. There is a 20 gallon water barrel on the campsite and fire pit, outdoor table and chairs, and large trash barrel. Options- (option) - a basic small portable toilet is an available. The site is very private with a partial lakeview. The footpath from the campsite to the host's camp is about 150ft. and 75 more feet to lake access. There is a full service grocery store w/Dunkins and Amato's, Subway and Gas just seven minutes from campsite. (Option) - the host's camp has walk in lower level that has a queen size bed , refrigerator and living space w/television for rental time period options.

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Howling Goat Farm and Grange

3 sites · RVs, Tents35 acres · Palmyra, ME

Come visit a converted Grange hall that was MOVED to its current location 10 years ago! Nestled on 35 beautiful acres, it gives you the chance to choose meadow or forest camping along with meeting some new animal friends!Learn more about this land:Come join us on Howling Goat Farm where you can pitch a tent on our field site for a front row seat of the night sky and a spectacular view of the Milky Way. OR we have a secluded site in our wooded area that you are more than welcome to stay in for a more private experience! We are a non-conventional camping area where we don't want anyone to think that they are sardines stuffed into a tiny lot. We keep our bookings to a minimum so more often than not you'll have a whole field to yourselves with more privacy than any other campground. We hope you'll join us for a few days of farm life and the simplicity that we can provide. We are within 4 miles of 95 and centrally located between Rangeley, Baxter, Moosehead and Acadia National Park.

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