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Maine Camping

229 Center Street, Unit 5 · Auburn, ME

Why you should go…

The Maine Campground Owners Association (MCOA) represents nearly 180 of Maine's 275-plus campgrounds and promotes camping statewide from its office in Auburn. It publishes the 140,000-copy Maine Camping Guide and runs campmaine.com, distributing brochures at welcome centers, RV shows, and state maps throughout New England. The association also produces the annual Vacationland RV and Camping Show and advocates for campground owners at the state and national level.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Maine Camping, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Freeport

    Free

    Coastal Maine outlet-shopping town anchored by the L.L.Bean flagship.

    8.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Maine's Lakes & Mountains

    Free

    Regional tourism council promoting the lakes and mountains of western Maine, including Sebago Lake, Bridgton and Rangeley.

    8.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Theatre & Events
    Local Gem

    Maine State Music Theatre

    $25–$50

    Professional summer musical theatre on the Bowdoin College campus in Brunswick.

    12 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Portland, Maine

    Free

    Maine's largest city, known for its Old Port district and food scene.

    20 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Portland Schooner Co.

    $50+

    Windjammer sails on Casco Bay aboard classic Maine schooners.

    21 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    The Holy Donut

    Under $25

    A Portland, Maine bakery famous for dense, made-from-scratch potato doughnuts in inventive flavors.

    21 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink