With the stars overhead, a breeze stirring the trees, you toss another log on the campfire.  You stretch out on your campsite lounge chair, relax and recount the fun you had today on the first day of your camping vacation in Maine.

This is an often repeated scene at many of the more than 275 campgrounds throughout the state. You’ll find some campgrounds offer a “back-to-nature” approach with little more than a clearing under a patch of trees deep in the forest where you pitch your tent. Others are moderate in size with swimming pools, outdoor sports, game rooms, convenience stores and bathing facilities.   Some are more lavish with refined amenities, entertainment and services.

You’ll find some campgrounds offer a “back-to-nature” approach with little more than a clearing under a patch of trees deep in the forest where you pitch your tent.  Others are moderate in size with swimming pools, outdoor sports, game rooms, convenience stores and bathing facilities.  Some are more lavish with refined amenities, entertainment and services.

The camp’s location will also add to the fun of your vacation.  Do you want the quiet solitude away from the maddening crowd or do you want to experience the excitement of visiting tourist areas, shops and historical places?  Will you be making stopovers at local attractions or will your campsite be the base for more adventurous travels throughout the state?

You have so many choices. To help you select the campground that best suits your vacation plans contact the Maine Campground Owners Association at (207) 852-4700 or check their website.

Many of Maine’s state parks also provide campground facilities. You can get details about these locations and make reservations by contacting the Bureau of Parks and Lands in the Augusta office at (207) 287-3821 or their website.

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