Maine State Park Campground Reservations to Open Feb. 2 for Sebago Lake State Park, for all State Parks Feb. 9

January 28, 2015

For more information contact: John Bott at: 207-287-3156

AUGUSTA, Maine ? The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry?s Bureau of Maine State Parks and Lands announced that campground reservations for the 2015 season will open for Sebago State Park on February 2, and for all other state parks February 9.

?Maine State Parks provide many year-round opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends,? said Governor Paul R. LePage. ?In addition to making reservations for the upcoming camping season, I encourage people to check out Winter Family Fun Days and the Ski & Snowshoe Trailers that are available to the public as part of the ACF Department?s Take It Outside initiative.?

Commissioner Walt Whitcomb highlighted the recent growth of Maine State Park offerings and programs. ?Last year, 2,539,754 people visited Maine State Parks, an increase over the previous year,? said Whitcomb. ?Our year-round educational offerings, including winter events, continue to increase in popularity. Maine State Parks and Historic Sites serve all age groups and a variety of recreational interests. Visitors have fun, engage in outdoor activity that promotes a healthy lifestyle and leave our parks with plenty of reasons to visit again.?

Reservation Details:

WHAT: State Park Campground Reservations to Open for Sebago Lake State Park

WHEN: 9:00 a.m., Monday, February 2

WHERE: On line at http://www.campwithme.com

The Bureau of Maine State Parks and Lands? reservations system and call center will be open for Sebago Lake State Park campground reservations only on Feb. 2 and for all state park campgrounds at 9:00 a.m. on February 9, according to Bureau officials.

To reduce wait times, online-reservation ?start-days? once again are being split, with reservations being taken for the very popular Sebago Lake camp sites only starting on Monday, February 2.

Campers can make reservations at Maine state park campgrounds in four ways:

  • Online at http://www.CampWithMe.com (24-7);
  • By calling in state at 800-332-1501; or (out-of-state) 207-624-9950 (9:00 a.m. ? 4:00 p.m., on Business Days);
  • By mailing reservations to: Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, ATTN.: Reservations, 22 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333. Mailed Sebago Lake reservation requests must not be postmarked before Feb. 2, 2015; and, Feb 9, 2015 for all other parks.
  • By dropping off completed reservation forms, which will be processed during business hours at the Augusta office.

On Monday, February 2, Sebago Lake reservations will be accepted for a four-night minimum stay only. This is being done because Sebago tends to average longer stays than other campgrounds.

For more information and complete registration details, go to: http://www.campwithme.com

PLEASE NOTE: Group Camping Reservations and Group Picnic & Shelter Reservations open on 02/02/2015 at 9:00 a.m. as well. Call the park directly for either of these reservations. Online listings are provided below:

Group Camping Reservations http://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/camping/group_camping.shtml

Group Picnic Areas & Shelter Reservations http://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/camping/grouppicnicareas.shtml

For more information about the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, go to: http://www.maine.gov/dacf