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Best Campgrounds near Fort Kent Mills, ME

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Campgrounds near Fort Kent Mills in northern Maine range from rustic to full-service facilities, with several options for cabin camping. Camel Brook Camps LLC offers cabin accommodations with amenities including drinking water, electric hookups, picnic tables, showers, and toilets. Fort Kent RV Park at Riverside Park provides 14 sites with water and electric hookups along the St. John River, serving as the eastern terminus of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. The region includes a mix of privately operated campgrounds and public lands, with most facilities concentrated along waterways or scenic areas.

Access to camping areas varies significantly with the seasons, as many campgrounds operate only from May through October due to harsh winter conditions. North Maine Woods checkpoints control entry to some public lands like Deboullie Public Lands, where visitors must check in and pay entrance and camping fees. Logging roads provide the primary access to more remote camping areas, requiring careful navigation and sometimes high-clearance vehicles. Cell service can be limited or non-existent at many sites, though some campgrounds offer WiFi. "Access is gained by private gravel logging roads leaving Route 161 in St. Francis, or off Route 11 in Portage, Maine. There is a check point when you drive through the logging facility area at the start of the main logging roads. The drive is a good hour on dirt roads from there."

Campers report that Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge & Campground features spacious, grassy sites with full hookups for RVs and separate areas for tent camping. Several visitors noted the quality of hiking trails in the Deboullie Public Lands area, with one review describing them as "some of the best I have been on at such a site." Waterfront camping is available at several locations, including Lakeview Camping Resort on Long Lake and St. Froid Lake Camps and Campground. The region's remoteness is both a challenge and an attraction, with one camper noting that "there is nothing really within 1.5 hours or so from the camp sites so don't forget anything." Most campgrounds in the area accommodate both tent and RV camping, with some offering cabin rentals for those seeking more comfort in this northern Maine wilderness.

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  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Deboullie Public Lands

    Deboullie Public Land

    Must check-in at a North Maine Woods checkpoint and pay the hefty entrance plus camping fees to stay in this public land. After quite a drive, cross your fingers and hope people aren't occupying multiple sites or holding for others (we ran into this issue--sites seem to be two right next to each other throughout this area, so people would set up a tent or place their trailer in order to not have a neighbor right on top of them.) We got there late morning on a Friday and grabbed the only site that was open after being told we'd have plenty to choose from when checking in (which, I'm sure there would have been several open if people weren't occupying multiple sites). But anyway, my husband and I were happy enough with our site--just frustrated with some of the other campers making the experience more difficult than it needed to be. The weird part was everyone cleared out Saturday morning/early afternoon and we had the whole section to ourselves. Besides all that, great hiking and kayaking in the area.

  • J
    Aug. 23, 2023

    Neil E Michaud Campground

    Most peaceful. Friendly people.

    This was a great place to camp. Quiet at night. The woman that runs it is really nice. Cheap for RVs too. We had electric, Wi-Fi, and water on our tent site.

  • K
    Sep. 11, 2021

    Lakeview Camping Resort

    Great View!

    This campsite was clean and quiet and provided a great distant view of Long Lake and the surrounding area. We were there for the long Labor Day weekend and took one of the only full spots available which unfortunately was in one of the areas of the campground where sites were very small and close together. There were some campsites that had great views of the lake and larger lots. They seemed mostly occupied by seasonal campers. The check in was at the very busy restaurant which was somewhat of an odd setup, along with the site entrance which seems to also be a 4 wheeler trail which was a bit confusing. Cell service was pretty much non-existent, but there was free WiFi available that seemed to have good reach. Sites were well-groomed, amenities were nicely kept and the entire campsite was pleasant, very quiet and relaxing. Overall, it was a good experience.

  • s
    Sep. 3, 2021

    Neil E Michaud Campground

    Opportunistic

    Nothing special except they are the only dump station in the area... and take advantage of this. They charge 3 times more than all others to dump.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge & Campground

    huge grassy sites

    I stayed here for 4 nights and enjoyed the Crown of Maine balloon fest, geocaching, fishing, and exploring. This is primarily an RV park, although there is a section dedicated to tent camping. There are HUGE, level, terraced sites stretching up the hill. My site(74) was so large that there could have been 4 vehicles with teardrops and had space left over; others used their space for RVs or There’s a picnic table and fire ring. Verizon cell service was good; wifi is available near the camp office/store. 

    Clare was quickly responsive to emails and friendly.

    Hookups are either water/electric or water/electric/sewer. If you need to use the dump station, there’s a charge for that. It’s located just across from the office and can make for tight entry if someone is dumping while you’re arriving. Many of the sites are pull-through, which means the hook-up location is not an issue, but for the back-in sites on the hill, the hookups are on the ‘wrong’ side. You’ll either need to pull straight in(for many rigs, it looked like that was doable, or run the cords under the trailer. 

    A centralized bath house offers clean showers and flush toilets. Tent sites separated from the RV sites, some up a hill with a combination of small shaded sizes tucked into the woods and an open grassy area for ones farthest up the hill, but there are a few sites(4-8) are all wooded. Site 12 is a small bunkhouse. 

    Shade was at a premium. The small tree at the back of my site afforded minimal shade; I sat on the shady side of my teardrop for some relief from the 90+ temps. The pool was closed for renovation. Laundry is available; you need to stay in the laundry room while it's in progress. A game room is also available with ping pong and foosball.

    The Aroostook river was down the hill and across the street. Swimming, kayaking, canoeing, ATVing, fishing, biking, and hunting are all activities to keep you busy. Don’t have a canoe or kayak? They’re available for rental at the campground. They can also provide a shuttle. If you’re preference runs to golf, there’s an 18-hole course next door. A number of the sites near the top of the hill are seasonal; they are clean and neat. 

    The hilltop location provides a great view of the sky, but you will experience some light pollution from RVers who are fans of rope lights and other lighting and don’t necessarily turn them off at night. The moon hadn’t risen yet, but I didn’t need a flashlight to make my way to the bathroom at night.

    Cabins are available for year round rental, both at the campground and more remote locations.

  • D
    Jul. 29, 2021

    Birch Haven Campground

    Lakeside campground

    Nice owners in a mostly seasonal campground. Hillside lots are under development and no cable or WiFi yet. Laundromat and restrooms are clean. For pay shower.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 20, 2021

    Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge & Campground

    Very Nice, Pleasant Park

    There are not many camping options in this area of Maine, but that’s o.k. because this is a nice one and we had a pleasant week there. Campsites have very nice grassy patios and ours was super spacious because we were on the end and there was a nice tree that provided shade. One of the pluses of this campground are the walking trails that are adjacent to the park. There is also a mowed path down to the Aroostook River which is across the street from the campground but when we were there the water level was extremely low.

    Campsites sits on top of a hill and there is a tight winding road that you must navigate to get up there. We were able to navigate it with our 45’ RV and tow car but we had to go slow and take up the whole road. Some campsites are side by side facing the wrong way with shared patios (i.e.,“buddy sites”) but there was enough space between them so you didn’t feel like you were sitting on top of each other. These buddy sites are ideal if you are traveling with friends.  Our site was close to our neighbor but since their RV faced the opposite way our their patio was on the other side and didn't bother us.  Seasonal campers make up about 50% of the park but most just come on weekends so the weekdays were pretty quiet. It appeared that they kept the transient campers in together and seasonals together. Some of the sewer connections are not conveniently located so you may need extra sewer hose. Luckily, our pull thru site was long enough that we could maneuver around to get close to the sewer without needing an extension.

    The campground is close to town which is a bonus. There are hiking trails nearby that have some great views from atop. We liked Haystack Mountain which is just a short 10-15 minute walk to the top of the mountain with great views. The countryside is pretty to drive around and we found a huge field of blooming sunflowers that were stunning. There is a farmers market downtown that had lots of great produce and baked goods. This area is known for their potato industry so roadside stands selling 5 lbs. sacks were everywhere.

    Overall, we really liked this park and its location. The price was great at$240/week for 50 amp full hook-up. Can’t say enough about how nice the grass and our site were. So many times patios are dusty, sandy, or hard gravel but this one was lush and nice and we really enjoyed sitting outside. There is actually more to do in the area than we expected and may be back some day.

Guide to Fort Kent Mills

Northern Maine's camping offerings near Fort Kent Mills sit at the state's northernmost edge, where the St. John River forms the US-Canadian border. This remote region experiences harsh winters with snowfall often exceeding 100 inches annually, making the May through October camping season particularly valuable. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally and close by mid-October as temperatures drop.

What to do

River access activities: Fort Kent RV Park at Riverside Park serves as the eastern terminus of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail. "There are steps down to a picnic area and boat launch on the St John River," notes Jean C., adding that "on land there are miles of walking and ski trails."

Fishing opportunities: The numerous lakes and rivers provide excellent fishing grounds. At Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge & Campground, guests can access the Aroostook River. Jean C. shares, "Swimming, kayaking, canoeing, ATVing, fishing, biking, and hunting are all activities to keep you busy. Don't have a canoe or kayak? They're available for rental at the campground."

Scenic hiking trails: The region offers trails with varying difficulty levels. One visitor to Birch Haven Campground described exploring the hillside areas under development. At Deboullie Public Lands, a camper noted the need for navigational skills: "The hiking trails could use some more signs at intersections but with the trail map we got from the checkpoint we were able to figure them out."

What campers like

Remote wilderness experience: The isolation attracts those seeking true wilderness. At Deboullie Public Lands, Meghan B. appreciated the solitude when "everyone cleared out Saturday morning/early afternoon and we had the whole section to ourselves."

Spacious campsites: Many campgrounds offer large sites. At Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge, Jean C. found that "Site 74 was so large that there could have been 4 vehicles with teardrops and had space left over," while Nancy W. appreciated that "our site was close to our neighbor but since their RV faced the opposite way their patio was on the other side and didn't bother us."

Water views: Lakeview Camping Resort delivers on its name. Kevin wrote, "This campsite was clean and quiet and provided a great distant view of Long Lake and the surrounding area. There were some campsites that had great views of the lake and larger lots."

What you should know

Limited services: Prepare for minimal services. Kevin at Lakeview Camping Resort observed, "Cell service was pretty much non-existent, but there was free WiFi available that seemed to have good reach."

Entrance procedures: Many camping areas require check-in and fees. At Camel Brook Camps LLC, Nathan S. noted, "Super nice owners. They just bought this property a few months ago. They have four cabins ranging from 6 person cabins to a 16 person cabin."

Travel distances: The region's remoteness means services are far apart. Nancy W. at Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge discovered unexpected attractions: "The countryside is pretty to drive around and we found a huge field of blooming sunflowers that were stunning. There is a farmers market downtown that had lots of great produce and baked goods."

Tips for camping with families

Cabin accommodations: For families not equipped for tent camping, Birch Haven Campground offers alternatives. Dick B. described it as a "Lakeside campground" with "nice owners in a mostly seasonal campground."

Recreation facilities: Some campgrounds offer additional facilities for families. At Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge, Jean C. found "a game room is also available with ping pong and foosball," while Alexis K. observed that "families here hang outside and interact with each other."

Weather preparation: The region experiences significant temperature fluctuations. Nancy W. at Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge noted, "Shade was at a premium. The small tree at the back of my site afforded minimal shade; I sat on the shady side of my teardrop for some relief from the 90+ temps."

Tips from RVers

Hookup locations: RV sites may require additional equipment. Nancy W. at Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge advised, "Some of the sewer connections are not conveniently located so you may need extra sewer hose. Luckily, our pull thru site was long enough that we could maneuver around to get close to the sewer without needing an extension."

Road conditions: Roads to campgrounds may be challenging. Jean C. at Fort Kent RV Park observed the campground is "best suited for self-contained RVs because the bathrooms are in a different area of the park."

Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds close by mid-October. Nancy W. calculated good value at Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge: "The price was great at $240/week for 50 amp full hook-up. Can't say enough about how nice the grass and our site were."

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Which is the most popular campground near Fort Kent Mills, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fort Kent Mills, ME is Camel Brook Camps LLC with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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