No Miss Camping in Maine

[Black_Fly]

After our shake down trip to GA, the wife and I are ready to go camping in Maine. We don’t want to do the sardine can campgrounds, therefore I’m hoping Mainers here will suggest routes and campgrounds that won’t disappoint.

Day trip paddling opportunities are welcome, but we really want to see the coastal sights, as well as the inland mountains, lakes and rivers. Trails, sightseeing and scenery are the priorities, and good local food is always welcome. We can go self-contained, don’t need showers, electric and water hookups, playgrounds, or paved roads. If you don’t want to post your suggestions publicly, you can DM me in confidence. I’ll look up suggestions and see when/if reservations are possible.

We were WAY too late to get prime spots this trip. October used to mean uncrowded camping. With a year to plan (next Fall), I’m hoping we can build the bucket list trip of a lifetime!

I’m searching previous posts for ideas also.

Thanks for your help,
Tony

 

[Erica]

Many, many years ago we were car camping and spent a night or two in a commercial campground. The proprietor came along and wanted to know if ewe wanted any lobsters. He would buy them, steam them and deliver to the campsite. That was great.

We used the Delorne maps for Maine to find hidden campsites.

Then, there is always Poland Pond. Accessible by road. One campsite, a nice one, on the island.

 

[Boatman53]

Buy a Maine gazetteer, lots of things to plan a trip.
If you are in the Rockland area let me know and we can get some lobsters.
Jim