Camel Rips in Maine offers a camping experience surrounded by forested terrain and flowing rivers. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the scenic beauty of the Appalachian Trail and the natural features of the Bigelow Preserve.

Camel Rips

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Jackman

The Best Camping Near Jackman, Maine

Located at the Camel Rips rapid on the Moose Bow Loop, this is a sweet small site that allows you the ability to fall asleep to the sounds of gently flowing water. Large enough for two smaller tents, this is a great spot for solo travelers or a smaller group. Depending on the water level and your skill, you can paddle the rapid or line your boat. We chose to line given we were traveling with our dogs and were taking out here for the evening. 

  

There is a small fire pit with some rustic benches and a small picnic table, you do need a fire permit which can be obtained in the town of Jackman. A short walk from the site is an outhouse. It was in good shape and pretty clean after a busy season, this was in October of 2020. The picnic table has the ability to easily pitch a tarp over it if it’s raining. Luckily for us, the rain stopped just before we quit paddling for the day. The scenery is beautiful and if you’re lucky, you’ll have the place to yourself!

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