Labor Day Weekend Patrols Planned on Tumbledown Mountain

August 27, 2025

Augusta, Maine - As summer winds down and hikers take to the trails for Labor Day weekend, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) and the Maine Forest Service (MFS) remind visitors to Tumbledown Mountain that Rangers may be on site to promote safe, responsible recreation.

Forest Rangers and Public Reserved Lands Recreational Rangers routinely conduct patrols to check trailhead parking and trail use and monitor for prohibited camping. These patrols are part of an ongoing effort to maintain a safe and welcoming experience for everyone visiting one of Maines most popular hiking destinations.

Camping has been prohibited on Tumbledown Mountain since 2021 to protect fragile natural resources and improve the hiking experience for all visitors. Compliance with this rule has been strong, and BPL encourages hikers to continue respecting the ban. Nearby State and private campgrounds provide overnight accommodations for those wishing to extend their trip; reservations are strongly encouraged.

Tumbledown Mountain Visitors are reminded:

  • Camping is not permitted on Tumbledown Mountain.
  • Pack out all trash and belongings.
  • Stay on marked trails to reduce erosion and protect plants and wildlife.
  • Be prepared with proper footwear, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Ultimately, safety is your responsibility, cell phone coverage is limited, and you should not rely on immediate emergency assistance in remote locations.
"We appreciate the cooperation weve seen from hikers since instituting the camping ban, and we want to keep that momentum going," said BPL Maine Public Reserved Lands Deputy Director Bill Patterson. With increased use during holiday weekends, these patrols help reinforce the shared responsibility we all have to protect Tumbledown for future generations.

For more information about visiting Tumbledown Mountain and other BPL lands, visit: www.maine.gov/dacf/parks.

For more information contact: Jim Britt at: jim.britt@maine.gov