COVID-19 Related Camping and Day-use Information for Maine State Parks and Public Lands

News

1/11/2021: Maine State Parks Crush Recreation Visit Records
11/20/2020: Coalition calls on everyone to get outside safely this winter
11/19/2020: Maine Conservation Corps Members Complete Service Term, Fulfill the Mission in the Shadow of COVID-19 Pandemic
9/3/2020: Grant cycle open for Land and Water Conservation Fund
8/24/2020: Governor Mills Encourages Maine's Congressional Delegation to Help Towns Conserve Land & Support Economic Growth Through Land and Water Conservation Fund

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.

Winter Camping: Dec. 15, 2020 - March 15, 2021

2021 Camping Reservations

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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.