Best camping in Maine

300 campgrounds · 426 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season

Explore the best camping in Maine — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 300 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Acadia Wilderness Lodge
#1 Acadia Wilderness Lodge Fair
· Mild night · low 57°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 71°F
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Why 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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Avery Lean-to
#2 Avery Lean-to Fair
· Mild night · low 54°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Avery Lean-To camping area in Maine is a beautiful destination for nature lovers seeking a peaceful camping experience. Situated in a scenic location, this campground offers a…
Why 100: 44 things to do within 15 mi
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Baldface Shelter
#3 Baldface Shelter Marginal
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Baldface Shelter camping area, located in the state of Maine, offers a tranquil and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This primitive campground is ideal for…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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Balsam Cove Campground
#4 Balsam Cove Campground Fair
· Mild night · low 60°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Balsam Cove Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Maine. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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Basin Pond Campground
#5 Basin Pond Campground Marginal
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Basin Pond Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Maine. Situated in a scenic and peaceful environment, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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Bayley's Camping Resort
#6 Bayley's Camping Resort Fair
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Bayley's Camping Resort, located in the state of Maine, offers a fantastic camping experience with a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The resort features spacious…
Why 100: 119 things to do within 15 mi
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Big Eddy
#7 Big Eddy Fair
· Mild night · low 54°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Big Eddy is a tent campground located near Waterville in central Maine. The facility accommodates tent camping only and does not allow RVs or backcountry camping. Leashed dogs are…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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Bigelow Col Campsite
#8 Bigelow Col Campsite Fair
· Mild night · low 54°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Bigelow Col Campsite is a free, backcountry camping area located in Maine near Waterville. The site offers basic amenities including toilets and welcomes leashed dogs. As a…
Why 100: 44 things to do within 15 mi
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Bigelow East Shore North
#9 Bigelow East Shore North Fair
· Mild night · low 54°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Bigelow East Shore North is a state-operated tent camping area located near Waterville, Maine. The campground accepts tents and backcountry camping but does not accommodate…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
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Blackwoods - Acadia National Park
#10 Blackwoods - Acadia National Park Fair
· Mild night · low 55°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Mild day · high 66°F
Blackwoods Campground in Acadia National Park, Maine, offers stunning views of the surrounding woods and ocean. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, swimming, and exploring…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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Blue Brook Tentsite
#11 Blue Brook Tentsite Marginal
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Blue Brook Tentsite Camping Area in Maine is a serene and secluded campground with 11 primitive campsites on the bank of the lovely Blue Brook. The surrounding views consist of…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Boom Shack
#12 Boom Shack Fair
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Mild day · high 69°F
Boom Shack is a state-operated campground near Waterville, Maine, offering tent camping and backcountry opportunities. The facility welcomes leashed dogs and operates on a…
Why 100: 41 things to do within 15 mi
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BSA Camp Bomazeen
#13 BSA Camp Bomazeen Fair
· Mild night · low 60°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 79°F
BSA Camp Bomazeen is a Boy Scouts of America campground located near Waterville in central Maine. The facility serves as a traditional scout camping destination in a forested…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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Bull Run Campsite
#14 Bull Run Campsite Fair
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Bull Run Campsite is a free, backcountry campground operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club near Auburn, Maine. This primitive site accommodates up to two campers and offers…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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Camden Hills State Park
#15 Camden Hills State Park Fair
· Mild night · low 60°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Camden Hills State Park camping area is a scenic location with breathtaking views of the coast and mountains. The park is open year-round and offers activities such as hiking…
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping in Maine

Maine has 426 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping in Maine

How are these campgrounds ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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