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Steve_B_
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Jan 25, 2014

Favorite Maine Campgrounds

I'm looking for recommendations for Maine campgrounds for a trip I'm planning in September. I'll head to Scarborough night 1 (Wild Duck) then to Camden (state park) then on to Bar Harbor (Blackwoods). I'll be heading north after that, visiting friends in Addison. Then, I need help - north to Calais then along 1 to Presque Isle. Will return down Rt. 11 and all of that is unknown territory for me. Eventually back through NH to visit friends and then back to NYS. I love quiet, wooded campgrounds, scenic, no need for activities or kid friendly setups. I like to have electric hookup but can go without for a few days at a time. I imagine anyplace will be quiet in September anyway. First trip in retirement, can't wait to get on the road! Thanks for any suggestions!
  • Steve_B_'s avatar
    Steve_B_
    Explorer
    Jan 26, 2014
    I stayed at Sunset Point on my last trip up there. Loved it. My favorite place, Ocean Wood, is gone now. Won't be another like it. I really got to like the Schoodic area.
  • JohnnyT's avatar
    JohnnyT
    Explorer II
    Jan 26, 2014
    Our favorite in the Bar Harbor area is Smugglers Den In Southeast Harbor...

    There are miles of wooded trails adjacent to the campground.. Southeast harbor is about 15 minutes from Bar Harbor... There are some amazing scenic opportunities...

    If you are into beer and Barbeque visit the Atlanta Brewing Company

    JohnnyT
  • tegu69's avatar
    tegu69
    Explorer
    Jan 26, 2014
    Sunset Point campground, GS park in Harrington. We would definitely stay there again.
    We left our fw there for a day trip into Canada last year. After coming out of Acadia np.
  • Big_Katuna's avatar
    Big_Katuna
    Explorer II
    Jan 26, 2014
    We really liked Wild Duck. Stay away from Bayley's in Scarbourough.

    We liked Libby$. We stayed at Mt. Desert Narrows near BH. Nice off season, probably would not like it during high season.
  • bfacklam's avatar
    bfacklam
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2014
    We spent two summers camp hosting at Cobscook Bay State Park in Maine on hwy 1, near the Canada border. About an hour south of Calais. It is a wooded park, with several sites on Cobscook Bay. A good place to watch tides. No electric sites, but a shower house with hot showers. Lots of sites.

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