Best Dispersed Camping near Stillwater, ME
Dispersed camping is available at Machias Rips Campsite and Seboeis Public Lands near Stillwater, Maine. Machias Rips, located between Amherst and Wesley off Route 9, features riverfront camping with two RV sites, three tent sites, and a lean-to shelter along the Machias River. The site offers pit toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables. The dirt access road can be easily missed though clearly marked with a blue sign, with some potholes but passable for standard vehicles. No drinking water or hookups are available.
Seboeis Public Lands provides free primitive camping with a 14-day stay limit. The area includes drive-in lakefront sites and boat-accessible campsites with a boat ramp and small dock. The road transitions from paved to graded gravel, with limited parking especially on weekends. Both locations permit pets and fires in designated areas. Cell service varies, with reviewers noting, "We had 4 bars of LTE service (AT&T)" at Machias Rips, while Seboeis has "spotty coverage once you turn off the main road." Insect repellent is recommended, particularly at Machias where a review noted sites can be "very buggy."