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Hiking & Camping in Maine
The Saunterer, in the good sense, is no more vagrant than the meandering river, which is all the while, sedulously seeking the shortest course to the sea.
- Henry D. Thoreau, 1862
Maine Campsites
- Smuggler’s Den Campground – Located adjacent to Acadia National Park, just south of Echo Lake Beach. There are 100 sites for tents, campers and RV’s, as well as water, electric and full hookups, rental cabins, wood, ice, groceries, laundry room and hot showers.
- Gray Homestead Ocean Front in Boothbay offers cabins and campground as well as kayak rentals where you can kick back and relax on the beach.
- Sagadahoc Bay Campground on Georgetown Island offers ocean front campsites where you can go swimming, clamming, fishing and other water activities.
- Katahdin Shadows Campgrounds and cabins- Located just 25 miles from Mt. Katahdin; you will find 22 full hookups, log cabins, shelters, large level RV sites and private tent sites. The Shadows also has 2 Recreation rooms, playground, heated pool hot showers, free hayrides on the weekend and themed weekends.
- Hadley Point Campground in Bar Harbor has everything you need for the perfect camping get away. Convenient to Acadia National Park and the ferry to Nova Scotia, Hadley’s Point is the ideal location. Amenities include heated pool, laundry, hot showers, propane, general store, picnic areas, modem access, and Sunday church services.
Maine Hiking Trails
- The eastern promenade trail (Portland) is a 21 mile trek which circles Munjoy Mountain. It connects with a 3.5 mile path to Back Cove Trail.
- Salt Bay Preserve Heritage Trail (New Castle) – A Simple three mile loop trail around Glidden point. As you amble along be on the lookout for eagles, osprey, herons, otters and other animals that make the area home.
- Ship Harbor Nature Trail (Acadia) -- A simple 1.3 mile trail especially enjoyed by birdwatchers; nearby is the 1.4 mile wonderland trail.
- Beech Mountain (Acadia) – A moderately difficult trail that leads to the peak of Beech Mountain along the 1.2 mile trail you may see a variety of wildlife such as hawks and other raptors.
- Beehive Trail / Precipice Trail (Acadia)- Two of Acadia’s Most Challenging hikes, check with a park ranger to find out if the trails are open. A slightly less difficult hike is the Beachcraft Trail. The 2.2 mile loop is known for its 1,500 granite steps. The Beachcraft intersects with 4.4 mile Beaver Brook Trail on Champlain Mountain.
- Schoodic Mountain – Hike the easy to moderate trail to its summit. The 5 hour hike peaks at the east coast’s third highest mountain. Walk the historic AppalachianTrail as it passes through the pleasant and Bald Mountains in Forks, passes waterfalls assorted mountains, and travels the northern terminus at Mt. Katahdin in Monson.
Photo Credits: Hiking in Acadia by Jay Woodworth; Hiking Trail in Maine by Woodley Wonderworks |
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