News

• 11/30/2021: Mills Administration Announces Conversion of Abandoned Railroad Bed to Multi-use Trail
• 11/9/2021: Roque Bluffs State Park Expanded with Pond Cove Island Acquisition
• 10/28/2021: Commentary: Maine needs robust Forest Legacy Program funding
• 9/17/2021: Unveiling Planned for Great Circle Trail on Maine's Nahmakanta Public Reserved Land, Saturday, September 25
• 6/25/2021: Damage and litter lead to camping prohibition on Tumbledown Mountain

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2021 Camping Reservations Call Center Closed for the Season on Friday, September 10th.

• Beginning Monday, September 13, all campsites are first-come/first-serve.
• You can continue to camp through October 15 at most park campgrounds: Off-season & Winter Camping Information.
• Campground Maps and Photos

2022 Season Information

Family Camping sites (one family* or group of 6 or fewer people)

• Sebago Lake State Park – Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM, EST (storm date if Maine State Government is closed – Wednesday, February 2, 2022)
• All parks - Friday, February 4, 2022, at 9:00 AM, EST (storm date if Maine State Government is closed – Monday, February 7, 2022)

Group Camping sites (for 7 or more people, including children)

• Reservations begin 2/1/2022 at 9:00 AM EST (storm date if Maine State Government is closed – Tuesday, February 2, 2022)
• Locations, Reservation Information, and Phone Numbers to call; no online reservations taken.

Group Picnic Areas and Shelters

• Reservations begin on 2/1/2022 at 9:00 AM EST (storm date if Maine State Government is closed – Tuesday, February 2, 2022)
• Locations, Reservation Information, and Phone Numbers to call; no online reservations taken.

Parks & Historic Sites: Days & Hours

Parks may be visited year-round, from 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily unless otherwise posted. Fees are collected at the booth by staff or through self-service stations.

For current status:
Please call the park or historic site directly.

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Park Amenities, such as water, restrooms and buildings, are shut down for the winter season as dictated by weather. Primitive toilets may be available at some locations.

Parking - Most parks and historic sites are not plowed during the winter due to seasonal staffing. A few parks are only plowed when the manager is on duty.

• Mini Guide (PDF 112KB)
• Park brochures & publications page

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Untold Secret: Maine Public Lands

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Drone, Unmanned Aircraft (UAS) Policy

The general use of drones (UAS) is prohibited in Maine State Parks, Historic Sites, or DACF Boat Launches without direct oversight and guidance of an approved law enforcement agency or by the issue of a Special Activity Permit.

• Drone Unmanned Aircraft Policy (PDF 19KB)