State Park / State Forest
Near Camden, Maine: $27–$35/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open Mid-May through Columbus Day. Book 4 months ahead via ME State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Camden, Maine
How much does camping at Camden Hills State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Camden Hills State Park Campground near Camden, Maine (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $27–$35/night, season Mid-May through Columbus Day, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 4 months ahead via ME State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$27–$35/night
Season open
Mid-May through Columbus Day
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
4 months ahead via ME State Parks portal
The insider read
Walk-to-Camden-Harbor camp (1 mile). Mt. Battie summit drive offers the postcard harbor view. Sites in loops 1-3 are sheltered pine; 4-5 are more exposed.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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