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Group Camping at Maine State Parks

Group Camping at Maine State Parks

About Group Camping  Allagash Waterway and the STATE Penobscot River Corridor group camp- ing is STRICTLY LIMITED and handled  Group can be reserved for GROUP CAMPING parties of more than six individuals separately. For more information, and a sharing camping and cooking equip- complete list of rules and regulations for ment. Although group campsites are these remote areas, please contact us at designed for use by group organiza- 207-941-4014. tions, larger family trips and events such as overnight family reunions can be  rules are posted and enforced at all held on group campsites. state park group campgrounds. In some areas precautions will be necessary to avoid conflicts with wildlife. In some areas  Each group site is different, and provides a unique camping experience. campers will have to remove all trash at the end of their camping experience.  Many group campsites are restricted to camping only Again, planning is important to avoid (no campers or RVs), and inconvenient or unpleasant surprises.

 Only some group sites provide access to hot showers, flush  Please feel free to call us, year round, toilets, and amenities such as with any questions you might have. Parks Adirondack shelters. and phone numbers are listed on the reverse side of this brochure.  Each has a rated capacity, but in many areas group campsites can be combined to accommodate larg- er groups. It’s always best to call or visit a park before planning a group camping trip.

 Reservations open on the first business day of February each year. Call the park directly to make a group campsite reservation. Park listing and phone numbers are inside this brochure.

Ver: 5/2018 www.parksandlands.com Group Camping : Two group campsites State Park: Four group sites are Maine State Parks provide an ideal setting for are available for tent camping only. The first has available; 3 tent camping only, 1 RV site. your group's next overnight excursion. Our a capacity of 25 campers. The second site is Two lakeside sites and one at the base of Mt. group campsites are designed for use by or- more remote, can accommodate 50 campers Blue each with its own Adirondack shelter can ganizations and larger family and multi-family and features an Adirondack shelter. Tent camp- accommodate groups up to 40 campers ( camping trips. There are plenty of opportunities ing only. Call: 207-768-8341. only). Sites are in proximity to the nature cen- to build camping trips around ter, boat launch and Mt. Blue. Call: 207-585- Bradbury Mountain State Park: One secluded , bike treks, 2261 (Oct-April); 207-585-2347 (May-Sept.). group site with a capacity of 50 campers. Tent or just some time away from it all and create camping only. Call: 207-668-4712. Peaks-Kenny State Park: One group lasting memories of the great outdoors. campsite is available for tent camping only. Ca- Hold your next overnight group event or family : Five group pacity is 25 campers. Includes water access; reunion at a Maine State Park Group Campsite. campsites, each with a capacity of 35 campers, easy bathroom access. Call: 207-941-4014

are located on the ocean side of the park. Bath- (Nov-March); 207-564-2003 (April -October). Group Camping Fees rooms feature hot showers. Call: 207-236-0849

Reservation Fee (Feb– April); 207-236-3109 (May–Oct). State Park: Three wooded $50.00 (Non-refundable) group campsites; tent camping only. Two walk- State Park: Two secluded on- in lakeside sites for up to 35 campers (1 is Campsite Fee the-water group tent only campsites are availa- $50.00 per night minimum fee. walk-in only). One site for up to 35 campers Covers up to 10 people ble. The first is a small group site for 12 or fewer has an Adirondack shelter (not on lake). campers; the second is a large group site for up Additional Person Fee Call: 207-585-2261 (Feb-March); 207-864- $5. per person/night for each additional camper to 30 campers. Call: 207-726-4412. 3858 (April-Oct).

beyond 10. : Two tent only group sites State Park: A popular, location Maine Lodging Tax = 9% can be combined to accommodate groups up to for group camping, EXAMPLE: 60 campers. Group campsite A has a 24x40- provides tent camping opportunities at 14 13 people camping 3 nights would cost... foot shelter. Group campsite B has a $150. Group Campsite Fee (3 nights x $50.) 10x16-foot Adirondack shelter. Call: 207-941- Amenities include water access, swimming $45. Additional Person Fee 4014 (Feb–March); 207-667-4778 (April–Oct). beaches, drinking water, hiking trails, picnic (3 people x 3 nights x $5) tables and rings. Hot showers and Lily Bay, Mud Brook: A private peninsula on = $195. + 9 % tax flush toilets are available. Some sites have Adi- Moosehead Lake, Mud Brook is one of the most = $212.55 rondack shelters. Groups of more than 100 sought after group sites in the state of Maine. + $50. Reservation Fee campers may be accommodated. Camping This site is equipped with a large fire ring, hand = $262.55 Total trailers up to 20' may be permitted on a case pump for water, several picnic tables, an Adi- by case basis - call park. Call: 207-693-6231. Reservations open on the first business day rondack shelter, and outhouse. Tent camping of February each year. Call the park directly to only. Groups limited to a maximum of 50, per : Nestled in the make a group campsite reservation. night. Call: 207-695-2700. center of Warren Island’s 55 acres are 3 large

Got a really big group? We might be able to help you! Park managers work with or- ganizations, youth groups, and other event organ- izers to stage camporees, annual meetings, and other special events. Planning is essential, timing Please note that this is a water ac- is critical, and special activity cess park in . Call: 207-941- riders). Call the park 4014 (Feb-April); 207-446-7090 (May-Sept). directly for more information.