Maine’s state park campsites are booked through the Bureau of Parks and Lands’ reservation system at CampWithME.com, or by phone. Here is how reservations work: when booking opens, how to book, minimum stays, what it costs, and what happens if you cancel.
How Do You Reserve a Maine State Park Campsite?
- Online: CampWithME.com, available 24 hours a day
- By phone: 800-332-1501 in Maine, or 207-624-9950 from outside Maine, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays
- By mail: Bureau of Parks and Lands, ATTN: Campground Reservations, 22 SHS, 18 Elkins Lane, Augusta, ME 04333
Standard reservations are for parties of six or fewer, with at least one adult aged 18 or older. Larger groups use group campsites, which are booked by calling the park directly rather than online.
When Do Maine State Park Reservations Open?
The state sets opening dates each year. For the 2026 season, online reservations opened at 9:00 a.m. on February 2 for Lily Bay and Sebago Lake, and on February 5 for all other parks. Group camping and picnic shelters opened February 2 by phone only. Online booking for the season closed September 12, and the phone line closed September 11.
Check the state’s reservation page for the current season’s dates. If you want a summer weekend at a popular park, plan to book on opening morning.
Minimum Stays and Limits
- Weekends: Friday and Saturday bookings require a 2-night minimum.
- From July 1: a 1-night minimum applies at all parks, including weekends. The state’s pages word this cutoff slightly differently (when you book versus when you arrive), so confirm which applies to your trip.
- Sebago Lake: a 4-night minimum applies to reservations made in February.
- Maximum stay: 14 nights per person, per park, from the last Saturday in June through the third Saturday in August. There is no maximum off-season.
Online and mail reservations must be made by 4:00 p.m. at least one day before arrival. Phone reservations must be made by 4:00 p.m. at least one business day ahead.
Check-In, Quiet Hours, and What Each Site Has
Arrive and register between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m., and be set up before quiet hours begin at 10 p.m. Late arrivals are not admitted, and there is no refund. Where generators are allowed, they may run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Every site has a picnic table and a fire ring. Water and electric hookups are available only at Aroostook, Camden Hills, Mount Blue, Peaks-Kenny, Rangeley Lake, and Sebago Lake.
Which Maine State Parks Take Campsite Reservations?
The reservation system covers 12 state parks: Aroostook, Bradbury Mountain, Camden Hills, Cobscook Bay, Lake St. George, Lamoine, Lily Bay, Mount Blue, Peaks-Kenny, Rangeley Lake, Sebago Lake, and Warren Island. For private campgrounds, see our Maine campgrounds directory.
What Does a Maine State Park Campsite Cost?
Nightly rates on the state’s fee page range from $15 to $45 depending on the park, whether you are a Maine resident (non-residents pay more), and whether the site has water and electric hookups. On top of the site rate, reservations carry an additional $5 per site, per night fee, and a 9% lodging tax applies to camping fees. Rates vary by park, so use the state’s current campground fee page for your park’s exact price.
Cancellation and Refund Rules
- Cancel before arrival: you get your payment back minus the $5-per-night reservation fee, which is kept for each cancelled night.
- Cancel on arrival day before 4:00 p.m.: the same refund as above.
- Cancel on arrival day after 4:00 p.m.: you also lose the site fee for the arrival night. Call the park directly.
- No refund for no-shows, late arrivals, evicted campers, or site-change requests.
- No-shows: the site is held for the first night, then released for resale if you haven’t arrived or cancelled by 1:00 p.m. on the second day.
Refunds go only to the original credit card, and only the person who paid can make changes. A partial cancellation is allowed only if the remaining stay still meets the minimum-stay rule.
Maine State Park Camping FAQ
Can I reserve a campsite online for a large group?
No. Online reservations are for parties of six or fewer. Larger groups use group campsites, which are booked by calling the park directly.
Do Maine residents pay less?
Yes. The state charges non-residents more per night at every park.
How far ahead do I have to book?
At least one day before arrival for online and mail reservations, by 4:00 p.m. Phone reservations need at least one business day.
Which state parks have electric hookups?
Aroostook, Camden Hills, Mount Blue, Peaks-Kenny, Rangeley Lake, and Sebago Lake.
What if I arrive after 9 p.m.?
Late arrivals are not admitted and are not refunded, so call the park ahead of time if you’re running late.
Reservation rules and fees are set by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands and can change. Confirm the details at CampWithME.com and on the state’s reservation tips page before you book.