Best camping near Machias
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-08-04 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Machias, 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 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lower Riffles
Fair
6.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Lower Riffles is a free, no-reservation tent campground operated by the State of Maine near Bangor. The facility welcomes leashed dogs and offers backcountry camping…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
South Bay
Fair
7.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 80°F
South Bay is a free, no-reservation campground operated by the State of Maine near Bangor. It accommodates both tent and RV camping with leashed dogs welcome. The campground…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
West Beach
Fair
7.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 80°F
West Beach is a free, no-reservation tent campground operated by the State of Maine near Bangor. The facility welcomes leashed dogs and offers backcountry camping options. Located…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Eagle Ledge
Fair
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Eagle Ledge is a free, no-reservation backcountry campground operated by the State of Maine near Bangor. The site accommodates tent camping and allows leashed dogs. Located in…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Loose Rock Lean-To
Fair
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Loose Rock Lean-To is a free, no-reservation tent campground operated by the State of Maine near Bangor. The facility welcomes leashed dogs and offers primitive camping in a…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Rocky Lake Island
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Rocky Lake Island is a free, no-reservation backcountry campground operated by the State of Maine near Bangor. The site welcomes tent camping and allows leashed dogs. Located in…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Mud Landing
Fair
8.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Mud Landing is a no-fee, state-operated campground near Bangor, Maine, offering tent camping without reservation requirements. Leashed dogs are welcome at this backcountry-free…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Pine Point
Fair
8.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 80°F
Pine Point is a free, state-operated campground in Maine near Bangor that welcomes tent campers and allows leashed dogs. The facility operates on a first-come, first-served basis…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Sunset Point Campground
Fair
16.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 70°F
I don't have detailed information about Sunset Point Campground's specific amenities, site count, or fee structure beyond its location near Bangor, Maine. To write an accurate…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Fairy Head 3
Fair
19.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Fairy Head 3 is a backcountry campground operated by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, located near Bangor in central Maine. This site offers…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Fairy Head 2
Fair
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Fairy Head 2 is a backcountry campground operated by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, located near Bangor in central Maine. This site offers…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Fairy Head 1
Fair
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Fairy Head 1 is a backcountry campground operated by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, located near Bangor in central Maine. This primitive camping…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Long Point
Fair
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Long Point is a backcountry campground operated by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, located near Bangor in central Maine. The facility supports…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Cobscook Bay State Park Campground
Fair
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Cobscook Bay State Park in Maine offers stunning views of the bay and surrounding forests. The campground has 106 sites, including 5 yurts and 3 cabins. Campers can enjoy hiking…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Black Point Cove
Fair
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Black Point Cove is a backcountry campground operated by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, located near Bangor in central Maine. The site offers…
Why 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Machias
The Machias area has 17 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 near Machias
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.