Many public and private campgrounds near St. George, Maine welcome pets to explore the rocky coastline and wooded interior. The area receives approximately 46 inches of annual rainfall, with summer temperatures averaging 70-80°F during peak camping season from May through October. Winter camping options are limited as most facilities close after Columbus Day due to freezing temperatures.
What to do
Hiking with water views: Camden Hills State Park Campground offers extensive hiking trails with ocean views. "The park continues across the street and onto Maine rocky shoreline with access along the water which makes the entire thing more than worth it! The town is also quaint and everything Maine with ice cream on a pier and lobster boats galore," notes camper Stephanie S.
Kayaking on lakes and rivers: Shore Hills Campground provides river access for paddling. "The campground has a short trail across to an island which our dog loved to run around on and jump in the water. The tides are crazy in Maine so be careful if you use the boat launch that you don't get stuck on a mud flat when the 9-11' tide disappears," advises Nancy W.
Swimming in lakes: Duck Puddle Campground features a lake swimming area with a float. "The lake is great for swimming and paddling," says K.R., while another camper notes, "Great beach for swimming, playground for playing."
What campers like
Cedar showers: Megunticook by the Sea Campground offers unique shower facilities. "The bathrooms are clean and the cedar showers are awesome! We've been excited to come back here since we left," shares Chelsea. Another camper adds, "Showers are of similar construction to a sauna and it feels like a hot shower outdoors. 11/10."
Waterfront access: Lobster Buoy Campsites has tent sites directly on the water. "The staff/owners were very friendly and my tent site was right on the beach. The sunrise and sunset were absolutely gorgeous. The price was incredible given the proximity to the water," reports Grace D.
Large, wooded sites: Sennebec Lake Campground provides spacious campsites. "The sites are a decent size and the campground is fairly quiet at night," notes Pam A. Another reviewer commented, "Amazing views. Very few sites open and some reviews weren't great. Couldn't be happier about this place."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from mid-May through mid-October. Pemaquid Point Campground is "about a 1/2 mile from the coast and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. No complaints. Shower, laundry, and ice available on-site," according to James C.
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly during summer. At Camden Hills State Park Campground, "Reservations can be made on-line but only about half of the sites are reservable leaving the other half for walk-ups. I would advise making reservations if you want to stay over a weekend or during the summer season as this park really fills up," recommends Nancy W.
Road noise: Some campgrounds are affected by nearby roads. Sherwood Forest Campsite is "dark and quiet, just the way we like it," notes Susan B., while another campground has "traffic noise from Route 1! Not bad at night but it does start early in the morning," according to Kevin W.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Duck Puddle Campground offers kid-friendly recreation. "Nice family friendly campground," says Neal R. Another camper mentions "a great playground and field area if you have kids with you."
Organized activities: Megunticook Campground runs family events. "Activities started up again this year, with events such as kids' crafts, a kids vs adults water gun fight, cornhole competition, and a DJ for an evening of dancing - just on the weekend we were there," shares Pam A.
Beach proximity: Some campgrounds offer beach access within walking distance. Sherwood Forest Campsite has "a nice short walk to the white sands beach and short drive to sightseeing," according to Anita B.
Tips from RVers
Site levelness: Shore Hills Campground & RV Park has varied terrain. "Some of their 30-amp waterfront sites come with great views. They also have some sites tucked in the woods that are super wide with huge patios and lots of privacy between you and your neighbor and great for families or large gatherings," explains Nancy W.
Hookup availability: Camden Hills State Park Campground provides partial hookups. "Sites and patios are gravel and level with a picnic table and fire pit. Approximately, half the sites have water and 30/50 amp electric and the others are no hookups," mentions Nancy W.
Dump station fees: Some campgrounds charge for dump services. Sherwood Forest charges for showers but has "water and electric at your site. Clean bath house with plenty of hot water…metered but plenty of time," according to Anita B., while another campground charges "$10 to use the dump station (we found another place that charged $5)."
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