Where the Machias River winds through eastern Maine's forested interior, The Downeast Dome sits on private land requiring walk-in access. This established campground charges $90-$150 per night and provides drinking water, showers, and picnic tables for guests who make advance reservations.
The property allows campfires and pets, with firewood available on-site. Walk-in access means campers carry gear from parking areas to their sites near the creek and river corridors. For different camping experiences in the region, Machias Rips Campsite offers riverside sites about five miles northeast.
Description
Come experience Downeast Maine with no other tourists. Park on a private road & it’s an easy 1/4 mile walk to your site. Have a canoe?We’re surrounded by lakes. Machias River Corridor with 76 miles of canoe trails, is 6 miles east. Feel like a hike? Nearby Lead Mountain provides a short yet challenging ascent. Or choose to relax at the site with approximately 17 acres and a stream to yourself. (Not swimmable) Come during blueberry season & pick from our 6 acre patch.
Map & DirectionsThe Downeast Dome is located in Maine near Beddington
Coordinates
44.86293379007759 N
67.91129110050178 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 56 min from Bangor, ME
- 2 hrs 17 min from Lewiston, ME
- 2 hrs 55 min from Portland, ME
- 3 hrs 58 min from Manchester, NH

