maine camping

The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands are taking reservations starting today for all of the State Parks across the State of Maine.

Some call it glamping but, hey, if you don't have to travel with a camper trailing behind you or if you don't have that option, then staying in a yurt is the way to feel like your camping without dealing with all the extra stuff like hitches or tent poles.

From the Rangeley Lakes to Machias to the Katahdin areas and beyond, here are 7 camping areas where you are most likely not to be camping around children and enjoy a truly relaxing and back-to-nature Maine camping experience.

The exception for June camping during continuation of the Executive Order for non-residents will require a 14 day self-quarantining period prior to camping at a Maine State Campground.

Here are some tips to ensure your trip is a safer one with some great safe food suggestions for the menu, storage tips and cooking advice for your adventure.

In Maine, we have quite a few campgrounds to choose from but if you are a dog owner and plan on bringing the pooch along for the adventure be aware that there is one Maine State Campground where your dog is not welcomed.

The trek starts at Pine Grove Lodge in Pleasant Ridge Plantation and expect a remote trip that will include class I and II rapids.

The Maine camping season has begun for some and a reminder goes out to those bringing wood in from outside of the state.