The temperature is dropping and the leaves are starting to turn to bright reds, oranges, and yellows. While Maine is a popular place in the summertime, autumn is a beautiful time to enjoy the best parts of Maine, especially the mountains. Waking up to the mist coming off the ponds as the Canadian geese begin their journeys south for the winter is a great feeling. It’s best enjoy with a cup of coffee made by your campfire. Here are our favorite fall camping spots in the Pine Tree State.
Baxter State Park is one of the most beautiful state parks in Maine. You can enjoy the peace and quiet of the incredible nature once the summer tourists leave after Labor Day. With high granite peaks overlooking the colorful forests below, it’s a stunning place to take in Maine’s fall foliage. Baxter State Park is home to 337 campsites scattered throughout the park that stay open until the middle of October. Pitch your tent or rent a cabin and enjoy the best parts of fall next to your campfire.
Nestled in a secluded beach forest bordering a salt marsh in quaint coastal Kennebunkport, Sandy Pines Campground offers family-centric activities and tons of campsites for all styles of camping. If you don’t own a camper or don’t like sleeping on the ground in a tent, try one of their new, unique glam tents with a king size bed, seating, and heater. Each one is uniquely designed by a local designer. Wake up to the sounds of the ocean while sipping your coffee on your own deck. Sandy Pines Campground is open through the middle of October.
Aroostook County is always the first place in Maine to experience the drops in temperature and peak fall foliage. With the kids in school and the tourists back home, September is an excellent time of year to visit Aroostook State Park. The views from the shores of Echo Lake towards Quoddy Joe are incredible during the fall months. The views from the top of the mountain are great too! The park is home to 30 wooded campsites complete with a picnic table and fire pit. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy some quiet time in the fall months leading up to winter.
Cradled in Maine’s western mountains, Deer Farm Camps & Campground is a beautiful place to base yourself as you explore the Carrabassett Valley of Maine. Located in the heart of excellent hiking trails, you’re only 20 minutes away from the Appalachian Trail. The campground is within walking distance to three different mountain lakes and the surrounding forests are great for wildlife spotting. The large wooded campground has 47 campsites and three rustic cabins. Deer Farm Camps & Campground is a great place to see the stars during the cool, clear fall nights.
