Camping in Camden Hills State Park, ME

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True Serendipity Homestead

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10 sites · RVs, Tents · Hancock, ME
NOTE: GOOSE PARADISE, FROG NOOK, RABBIT RUN, and DUCK HILL (Parking is available on these four sites) NOTE: BEAR HOLLOW, SQUIRREL HIDEAWAY, AND BOBCAT ISLAND (You will need to transport your camping gear to these three sites). This homestead operates solely on solar power and is completely off-grid, featuring chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Guests can savor fresh eggs, as well as vegetables from the greenhouse and garden, which they are welcome to pick themselves. Additionally, there is a natural spring-fed pond spanning 2 acres, where guests can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, rowing, and pedal boating with all equipment, including paddles and life jackets, provided on site. All sites are within walking distance of a very clean restroom, which is equipped with a flush toilet, a sink with running water, and a solar-powered light that turns on automatically. Additionally, there is an ample supply of toilet tissue and paper towels, and it also smells good too! NOTE: NO SHOWER AVAILABLE Each tent site features a fire pit and a picnic table. Guests can take pleasure in the hiking trails or venture into the woods to discover the natural beauty of this 25-acre homestead. Relax by the pond and watch for beavers, raccoons, blue herons, and even eagles. Enjoy the sound of the natural spring well as its ice-cold water is pumped to the homestead using solar power. Searching for and eating blueberries, wild strawberries, and blackberries can be a delightful activity. Savor the cool evenings by stargazing, observing fireflies, and listening to the chorus of frogs and owls. Conveniently located just minutes away are Home Depot, Walmart, various restaurants, shopping centers, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, antique stores, the historic Downtown Ellsworth, and the ocean!!
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Wild Soul Serenity Campground

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13 sites · Lodging, Tents · Waltham, ME
Founded in 2024, Wild Soul Serenity (WSS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping others heal, reconnect, and thrive through the restorative power of nature and holistic wellness. Our mission is to create a sustainable sanctuary for Veterans, First Responders, creatives, and the broader community to experience mental, emotional, and spiritual renewal. WSS was born from a desire to serve and support others while building a sustainable, passive residual income model that reinvests into the land and the people it serves. Nestled in the wilderness near Acadia National Park, our off-the-grid campground merges rustic camping on a lake. Guests can unplug, realign, and reconnect with nature and themselves and receive services such as yoga, energy work, and bodywork in three ways: 1. When campers request private sessions during their stay. 2. When wellness professionals host ongoing services onsite. 3. During WSS-hosted events that feature healing arts practitioners. Our event space will be available for rental and collaboration with local businesses, nonprofits, and community groups—so long as their purpose aligns with our values: promoting wellness, building connection, and supporting mental health through holistic means and nature's natural tranquility. Each year we will build on this wilderness campground to make this a place for many. For 2025 we have just a few campsites, some have platforms, some without. Each campsite has a buffer of vegetation with the lake as a view, a fire pit and space to have more than one tent. There will be a camp style toilet; currently we are in motion to have a wooden privy built. There's no running water, not much cell service, no electricity. Park at the main road and pull/carry your camping items into the woods. Your site will be labeled. Trash in, trash out. Feel free to use available firewood, camp owned canoe, and walk the beach (if low levels). Dog friendly: must be friendly, on a leash and please be mindful of dogs digging. Here we value the land, it's sanctuary and soil erosion prevention along the shoreline. There's a hangout at the entrance. Friends and Family Market on rte 1A is the closest resupply.
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The Anchorage Cabins

7 sites · Lodging, RVs · Lincolnville, ME
The Anchorage is a 4-acre cabins and motel property located approximately 0.5 miles south of Lincolnville, ME. This historic property has been operating for over 100 years. Recently purchased by my wife and me, it is currently undergoing a rebranding and remodel. At present, there are 4 small cottages available to rent, along with plenty of parking space for smaller RVs and vans. Cyclists passing through are welcome to reach out—we’re happy to accommodate tent camping as well. Services such as showers are limited at this time. Cottages include air conditioning, heat, and Keurig coffee makers. RV and van campers will have access to water for filling tanks, and we can accommodate 15A connections at this time. The property itself is gorgeous, offering incredible night-sky views. From the parking area, you can see Penobscot Bay in the distance. A small creek also runs through the land, attracting birds and other wildlife. The Anchorage is located just 0.5 miles from Lincolnville Beach, a popular spot for swimming, relaxing, and launching kayaks. Nearby attractions include: Cellar Door Winery - 4.5 mi Camden - 5 mi Belfast - 12 mi Acadia National Park - 65 mi
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Rustic Retreat

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3 sites · RVs, Tents · Boothbay Harbor, ME
🏕 Welcome to a Rustic Retreat Along the Maine Coast Tucked into the quiet woods just 5 minutes from lake access, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and Back River—and only 10 minutes from downtown Boothbay Harbor—this land offers a peaceful place to rest, reconnect, and recharge. Whether you’re staying for one night or a few, you’ll enjoy open skies, forest walks, and cozy campfires. The land includes a mix of open field edges and forested nooks, each site offering a simple, no-frills setup for tent campers, vans, and small RVs. ✨ This space is best suited to guests who enjoy calm mornings, mellow evenings, and a peaceful, nature-forward experience. 📶 Reliable cell service is available if you need to check in—or want to stay offline and unplug entirely. ⸻ 🌿 A Note on Accessibility and Stewardship I truly believe everyone deserves a chance to rest and reconnect with nature. If cost is ever a barrier, feel free to reach out—I’m open to discussing alternatives when possible. Funds from bookings help support ongoing efforts to restore native habitat, build regenerative systems, and sustainably care for the land. Your stay helps make that possible. 🌱 ⸻ 🚐 Vehicle Note The entrance gate is about 12.3 feet wide. Please double-check your vehicle width if you’re traveling in a larger rig or trailer. ⸻ 🌱 For Return Guests or Longer Visits Occasionally, I’m able to offer extended stay options or simple volunteer exchanges for folks looking to spend more time in nature. Feel free to message me directly if that’s something you’re curious about.
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The Point

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8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents · Gouldsboro, ME
The Point is located in Gouldsboro, in Downeast Maine on the Schoodic Peninsula near the Schoodic portion of Acadia National Park on occupied Wabanaki land. The point is our home, offered to guests as a place for seekers of peace and solace to gain a better relationship and appreciation with nature in a world that has forgotten the importance and connection we all have with the planet that sustains us. A priority here for me is keeping this land pristine and respected. Our mission to save and protect our natural environment and keep it natural and wild can only be accomplished with the active mindfulness of you. We aim to prove that hipcamp can be a magical experience for private landowners and campers alike, to provide a means of temporal community and beneficial alternative to traditional campgrounds; one that does not degrade the environment and break the peace that small towns still contain. Please be mindful of the trash you generate and mindful of the noise you are making— we aim to provide seekers of peace a *quiet* time in nature. Together we are here to be an example to others of what mindful camping can look like in this changing world. Thanks for caring to come, see, explore, learn and being apart of the solution! <3 We hope to hear from you <3
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$81
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Four Acre Woods Campground

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14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents · Deer Isle, ME
A beautiful island campground thickly forested with spruce, fir, and birch, Four Acre Woods was created over 60 years ago on Sunshine Island, Maine. Under the name Sunshine Campground, it hosted people from all over the world and delivered the spirit and essence of this ancient, abundant land that so many ancestors had roamed and celebrated before. It was open to the public through to the 90s, but then sat alone for 15 years, waiting for someone to revive it and bring it back to the world. Then one day, Caleb and Wolf met on a bus, heading south from Down East Maine, where they instantly connected and joined forces. They worked together redressing a home in Stonington for visitors to experience and became brothers while doing so. Eventually, the presence and opportunity of the campground caught their attention and after working out the technicalities, they worked together to bring this beautiful land and campground back to the people under its new life and name, Four Acre Woods. After opening on July 1st 2020, the land is finally back to sharing all of her beauty and spirit with the people. So, Welcome Home. Sincerely, - Four Acre Woods Caretakers
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Camping With Wolves, Acadia Area

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14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents · Trenton, ME
Call for information.Required and Important: Read all of the info, rules and requirements which change seasonally. When you submit a request be sure to check your hipcamp messages for our questions and acceptance confirmation info. Submitting a request does not finalize or guarantee a reservation, Which requires approval from the property. Before you make a reservation read the description of each site. . Read all of the info, and when you submit your request please include/verify the following info: Is everyone in your group at least 21?/No kids or pets with you.? What sort or camping unit.? Tent/RoofTent/RV/Hammock/Trailer./Van./ Bus etc? Calling, directly by telephone in advance of reserving is STRONGLY advised and it is mandatory to arrange your arrival appointment.. Clarity with your request is necessary. At check out look at the “extras” section to include any pre purchases or rentals. For those flying in or wanting to travel light, you can select “The Works” which includes a tent, bedding , firewood , towels a cooler and numerous camping supplies including coffee and cups. Great for spontaneous adventures and we will have the tent site ready for you to just show up. Easy! The sounds of the night are magical. Unleash your imagination and camp here away from the masses The Biker’s Bunkhouse is ideal for motorcycle travelers as it shelters both the guest and the Bike/s. Always call, we can answer all questions to get you into the right site for your style of adventuring. With each listing be sure to READ all the information and the rules. If you are interested in a spontaneous camping adventure, if your luggage got lost or if you just don’t want to deal with transporting camping gear we have a variety of rental equipment. Last minute reservation requests may not work via the reservation site but we may very likely have a space. Any questions, call two zero seven six six seven three two four four, calling is the only way to be certain we ( at the physical property) receive your communications and it is important that you also check back to your to see if they ( hipcamp) have sent you communication pertinent to your reservation. Our Educational tours are NOT part of your camping reservation and must be done directly with the facility. Call.
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Tucker N.’s land

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2 sites · Lodging, Tents · Alna, ME
Our cabin is an off grid post and beam structure that we built 8 years ago. It's has a full kitchen, wood stove, and screened porch. There are jugs provided for doing dishes etc and a large (150 gallon) tank outside for refills. There are a generous supply of lanterns (both battery and inflatable solar) flashlights and string lights for lighting. This is a small two story timber frame cabin off grid and secluded deep in the woods. It has a separate outhouse as well as shower stall to use the solar shower bags in. The cabin has a king sized bed in the loft with a child size fold down bunk above it; there is also a pull out couch on the first floor. As well as a kitchen, screened in porch and fire pit. Linen, dishes and utensils are not included please bring all that you need. There is a propane 4 burner stove with oven and solar shower bags. Trash and campfire wood is included. We are very busy with kids and work, we try our best to clean and re-supply between guests but it is not always possible, please let us know if something needs attention!
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Camping in Camden Hills State Park, ME guide

Overview

About

Rolling hills, rocky mountains, quaint New England villages, and the picturesque harbors of the Atlantic Ocean. Camden Hills State Park is in the heart of it all. Set up camp at the award-winning campground and let the good times roll. First order of business? Hiking up Mount Bettie. It’s a pretty easy climb, and you’ll just start to break a sweat when you get to the top, where the whole of Penobscot Bay and Camden Village is presented before you. Speaking of Camden Village, this charming New England fishing village is just a few miles from the park. Here you’ll find boutique shopping, a working harbor, whale-watching excursions, and some of the best seafood you’ll ever taste. Get yourself a taste of the mountains and the shore at Camden Hills State Park.

Notable campgrounds

  • Family Camping: Enjoy a night under the stars with your loved ones, surrounded by the serene beauty of Camden Hills.
  • Group Camping: Perfect for larger gatherings, these sites offer a chance to bond amid Maine's natural splendor.
  • RVs and Campers: Offering convenience and comfort, these sites cater to those who bring their home on the road.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early to secure your spot, especially during peak seasons when the park's popularity soars.
  • Consider mid-week stays for better availability and a quieter camping experience.
  • Keep an eye on cancellation policies for last-minute openings that can be your ticket to adventure.
  • Explore nearby camping options if the park is fully booked, ensuring you don't miss out on the region's charm.

When to go

The best time to visit Camden Hills State Park is during the fall for the spectacular foliage display. However, the park's beauty is year-round, with each season offering its unique charm. Summer provides warm weather perfect for hiking and camping, while winter's snow offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities.

Know before you go

  • Check the Bureau's Safety page before your visit for important updates and park conditions.
  • Be aware of the Browntail Moth Alert and take necessary precautions.
  • Park entry fees are charged year-round, with self-service stations available when staffed booths are closed.
  • For accessibility information, refer to the ADA Visitor Accessibility section to plan your visit.
  • Stay connected with park updates by subscribing to Camden Hill's Park & Trail Condition Alerts.
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