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Reservation Tips & FAQ
The Reservation Center
- Is for reserving Family Camping sites - for one Family1 or group of 6 or fewer people.
1A Family = Parents & all their unmarried children age 18 years and younger.
2022 Reservation Center is Closed
- Learn about Off-season and Winter Camping opportunities.
2023 Reservations Begin on February 1 and 6.
February 1:
- Lily Bay (NEW for 2023!) AND Sebago Lake State Park ONLY– Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM, EST (storm date if Maine State Government is closed – Thursday, February 2, 2023) Make an online reservation at www.CampWithME.com
- Also on February 1: Group Camping and Picnic Shelter Reservations - call park directly Locations, Reservation Information, and Phone Numbers to call; no online reservations taken.
February 6:
- All parks - Monday, February 6, 2023, at 9:00 AM, EST (storm date if Maine State Government is closed – Tuesday, February 7, 2023) View all State Park Family Camping campground maps. Make an online reservation at www.CampWithME.com
Reservation Options:
- Online
- Reservation must be made by 4:00 p.m. EST at least 1 day ahead of your arrival date, and we require a 2-night minimum stay on weekends.
- When booking a reservation on or after July 1, a 1-night minimum stay is available, including weekends, at all parks.
- Opening dates as listed above;
- Available 24/7
- Closes September 10, 2023 at 4 p.m. EST
- See the Online Reservation Tips listed below.
- By Phone
- Family Camping
- Reservation must be made by 4:00 p.m. EST at least 1 business day* ahead of your arrival date, and we require a 2-night minimum stay on weekends.
- When booking a reservation on or after July 1, a 1-night minimum stay is available, including weekends, at all parks.
- Call Center Hours & Business Days*
- Opening dates as listed above;
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday; closed holidays.
- Call Center closes on September 8, 2023 at 4 p.m. EST
- In Maine call: 800-332-1501
- From Outside Maine call: (207) 624-9950
- TTY: Maine Relay 711
- Group Camping locations and phone numbers for reservations.
- By Mail
- Reservation must arrive by 4:00 p.m. EST at least 1 business day* ahead of your arrival date, and we require a 2-night minimum stay on weekends.
- When booking a reservation on or after July 1, a 1-night minimum stay is available, including weekends, at all parks.
- Postmarks may not be earlier than reservation opening date:
- For Sebago Lake State Park Family Camping reservations; 2/1/2023.
- All other State Park Family Camping reservations; 2/6/2023.
- Reservation Center Hours & Business Days*
- Opening dates as listed above;
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday; closed holidays.
- Reservation Center closes on September 8, 2023 at 4 p.m. EST
- Mail-in Address:
DACF, Bureau of Parks and Lands
ATTN: Campground Reservations
22 SHS, 18 Elkins Lane
Augusta, ME 04333
Online Reservation Tips
During the online reservation you will be able to:
- Specify Tent or RV Size (“Equipment Size”)
- Assures that the campsites generated during your search will be an appropriate size.
- Request Water & Electricity Hook-ups
- Available at Aroostook, Camden Hills, Mount Blue, Peaks-Kenny, Rangeley Lake and Sebago Lake State Parks only.
- View all fees by site on the Campground Fees page.
- Search for a Campsite by:
- Park Name
- 12 State Parks: Aroostook, Bradbury Mt., Camden Hills, Cobscook Bay, Lake St. George, Lamoine, Lily Bay, Peaks-Kenny, Mount Blue, Rangeley Lake, Sebago Lake, and Warren Island.
- View Campground Maps for each Park.
- Learn more about each park’s amenities and location with the park search feature.
- Arrival Date
- You must arrive and be registered between 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. EST, and be set-up on your campsite before 10 p.m. when quite hours begin; generators, where allowed, may only be used 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Late arrivals will not be allowed entrance; a refund will not be issued.
- Number of Nights
- Minimum Stay
- Sebago Lake State Park requires a minimum 4-night stay if you make your reservation during February for the camping season.
- Weekend Minimum Requirement Friday & Saturday 2 night stay
- When booking a reservation on or after July 1, a 1-night minimum stay is available, including weekends, at all parks.
- Maximum Stay
- 14 nights per person, per State Park.
- From last Saturday in June through 3rd Saturday in August.
- No maximum stay limit during the off season.
Adding a Campsite to your Shopping Cart
- Select the Search Button and search for the type of campsite you want.
- Select the campsite.
- Add the campsite to your “shopping cart” - A 15-minute hold is placed on each selection.
- To add a second site repeat steps 1-3.
- Proceed to checkout.
- Complete site occupant information.
- Verify the information - then you can either:
- Return to the Shopping Cart to make corrections, or
- Continue to Disclaimer section.
- Read Disclaimer and check the “I Agree” box. Then you can either:
- Continue to make payment , or
- Return to Shopping Cart
- Payment Page. You need to have your credit card in hand (American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted) and provide the campsite occupant’s billing name and address and phone number.
- Submit your reservation, or
- Return to Shopping Cart.
- Receive Confirmation
- A numbered reservation permit is your confirmation; the person listed as the occupant must bring valid ID and a printed or electronic permit to check-in.
- May be reprinted anytime until your reservation date has passed.
- Review your confirmation immediately for accuracy. If there is an error contact the Reservation Call Center immediately.
Cancel or Change a Reservation
- Requires your:
- Name - exactly as used on your billing credit card.
- Permit number.
- Credit Card used for original reservation.
- To Completely Cancel a Reservation
- Do it yourself at the online Reservation Center.
- To Change or Partially Cancel a Reservation
- Call the reservation Call Center; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; closed holidays.
- In Maine call: 800-332-1501
- From Outside Maine call: (207) 624-9950
- TTY: Maine Relay 711
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For Reservation Help and Campsite or Park Rules questions email us at campground.reservations@maine.gov.
Contact Phone Number: Reservations Call Center: In Maine: 800-332-1501; Outside of Maine: (207) 624-9950;
TTY: Maine Relay 711
Contact Email Address: campground.reservations@maine.gov