Camden Hills State Park

birdwatching; picnicing; boating camping cross-country skiing hiking (trails) horseback riding hunting off-road biking snowmobiling snowshoeing walking (roads and paths) watching wildlife campground group picnic shelter picnic area RV dumping station RV hookup (electric and water) showers wireless internet access

Description

Camden Hills State Park signature location is the scenic vista high atop Mt. Battie where sweeping views of Camden, Penobscot Bay, and surrounding islands await. On a clear day, visitors can see Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park. Mt. Megunticook, the highest of the Camden Hills - and highest peak on the mainland - is a moderate climb by foot trail. Other hiking opportunities abound and are well-mapped. Download a trail map.

The park is located a few minutes north of Camden, a quintessential New England town featuring shops that are within walking distance to the working harbor. Harbor cruises, whale and puffin watches are available daily.

Summer nights spent under the stars is a recipe for family fun. Campers who stay at the park's campground enjoy the comfort stations that are equipped with hot showers. A popular fall activity for hundreds of visiting "leaf peepers" is to drive up the Mt. Battie Auto Road and view the surrounding hillside of fall foliage color.

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Activities

• birdwatching; picnicing; boating
• camping
• cross-country skiing
• hiking (trails)
• horseback riding
• hunting
• off-road biking
• snowmobiling
• snowshoeing
• walking (roads and paths)
• watching wildlife

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Rules

• See Rules for State Parks and Historic Sites

Consider lending a hand. Contact us if you would like to help with stewardship or maintenance work.

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Services and Facilities

• campground
• group picnic shelter
• picnic area
• RV dumping station
• RV hookup (electric and water)
• showers
• wireless internet access
• See Visitor Accessibility

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Special Considerations

Moving firewood can transport exotic insects & diseases that pose a serious threat to our forests. Don't transport firewood, buy it from a local source. Burn It Where You Buy It

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