Aroostook State Park Campground, near Presque Isle, Maine, is a peaceful retreat that offers a great mix of outdoor activities and spacious sites. With only 30 sites available, you can expect a quieter experience surrounded by nature, making it perfect for those looking to unwind.

The campground features well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of hiking or kayaking. Many campers have noted the spaciousness of the sites, with plenty of room between neighbors, allowing for a more private camping experience. As one reviewer mentioned, “Most sites are very spacious,” which adds to the overall comfort.

For adventure seekers, Aroostook State Park is a fantastic base for exploring the surrounding area. You can hike the trails that lead to stunning views or take a kayak out on Echo Lake, where you can enjoy the fresh water and scenic surroundings. The park also offers a playground for kids, making it a family-friendly destination.

While the campground is a bit of a trek, visitors have found it well worth the journey. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Aroostook State Park Campground provides a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to connect with nature.

Aroostook State Park bears the distinct honor of being Maine's first state park. In 1938 interested citizens of Presque Isle donated 100 acres of land to the State of Maine, and following that gesture, the park became reality in 1939. Today the park totals nearly 800 acres thanks to subsequent donations and purchases.

Aroostook State Park is the ideal starting point for discovering the North Maine Woods, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. Encompassing Quaggy Jo Mountain and Echo Lake, the park offers a unique chance to study our geologic past. In fact, Quaggy Jo is the shortened from of its Indian name, "Qua Qua Jo" which translates to "twin peaked."

Aroostook State Park Campground

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Overall the experience is awesome. Camp grounds are a decent size. Lots of trails hike.

Nice camp sites

We love to camp in State Parks, and the North East has plenty of them to try. For many years, I have looked at a spot on my Maine map called Aroostook State Park, way up north near the great city of Presque Isle. On the spur of the moment, our well travelled group decided to spend the weekend camping in Aroostook County and the great Maine woods!

Camping in the County!

Stopped for a one night visit. Huge site (most are big). Good space between neighbors. Bathroom/showers are free and spotless. I didn’t have time to hike but there are lots of options. Very quiet, although I was one of two camping parties in the place. Close to town. Very relaxing. Take your own wood. $5 gets you a puny ‘bundle’. Mine was wet. 

Nice state park

This was an amazing stay would love to go back 

Beautiful  park

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It's quite a trek to Aroostock State Park, nearly to the Canadian border, but it's worth the journey. I came here to attend the Crown of Maine Balloon Festival, which occupied my early mornings and evenings. During the day I would explore on foot or take the car through the countryside and enjoy the Amish farmlands.

  

Sites the sites are more or less level and wooded with some privacy, but there's less privacy if you are located in the middle of the loop and people take trails to the latrine in the middle. There is also a bathroom/showerhouse near the beginning of the campground loop, near the divide between the loop and the uphill section. 

  

Near the back of the loop a trail heads up south peak for a short scrabble and nice loop hike. There's a rickety tent platform with great views of the valley at that end and a lean-to on the other end of the ridge. Threre's a playground for kids.  Bring your kayak or canoe or they have some available to rent.

Lovely wooded sites, hiking, boating, swimming

Nice quiet campground on the side of the Quaggy Jo Mt.  in Presque Isle. Most sites are very spacious. Only 30 sites. Nice trails in the park. A few hookup sites. 

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