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41 Best and Fun Things To Do In Camden, Maine


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This small town is located in Penobscot County, Maine. Camden is known for its beaches, which are a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Because of this, it is often referred to as the “Jewel of Maine’s Coastline”.

There are many things to do in Camden, including taking a stroll along the boardwalk, visiting the beach, or visiting the shops and restaurants. There are also several parks and trails to explore in the area, making it a great place to spend some time in nature.

And if you’re visiting Camden during wintertime, and you’re looking for something more adventurous, why not visit the Camden Snow Bowl? This is a great site for skiing and snowboarding, and it is beginner-friendly.

Read our list below for the best and most fun things to do in Camden, Maine

The 41 Most Popular Things To Do In Camden, Maine

41. Fernalds Neck

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

40. High Street Historic District

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Camden ME

39. Camden-Rockport Historical Society

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: 7 Commercial Street Rockport ME

Tel:  207 236 2257

Web Address:   http://camdenrockporthistoricalsociety.org/

38. Cameron Mountain

2.5 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

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37. Seven Hundred Acre Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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36. Curtis Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

35. Hosmer Pond

4.4 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

34. Penobscot Bay

3.9 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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33. Bald Rock Mountain

4.9 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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32. Wales Beach

4.4 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

31. Ragged Mountain

4.9 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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30. Norton Pond

5.0 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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29. Coleman Pond

4.6 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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28. Hobbs Pond

5.0 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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27. Curtis Island Lighthouse

4.7 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

Location: Camden ME

26. Hatchet Mountain Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: Hope ME

25. Alford Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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24. Crawford Pond

4.5 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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23. Chickawaukie Pond

4.3 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

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22. Rockport Marine Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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Location: Rockport ME

Web Address:   http://rockportmaine.gov/

21. Warren Island State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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Location: 1202 Warrens Is Islesboro ME

Tel:  207 446 7090

Web Address:   http://maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/index.pl

20. Grindle Point Sailor’s Museum and Lighthouse

4.6 ★★★★★ (40 reviews)

Location: 615 Ferry Road Islesboro ME

Tel:  207 734 0913

Web Address:   http://townofislesboro.com/departments/grindle-point-sailors-museum/

19. Megunticook Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

18. Georges Highland Path Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ (49 reviews)

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Location: 325 Barnestown Road Camden ME

Tel:  207 594 5166

Web Address:   http://georgesriver.org/trails/

17. Vesper Hill Children’s Chapel

4.8 ★★★★★ (58 reviews)

Location: Chapel Road Rockport ME

Tel:  207 236 6139

Web Address:   http://camdenmainevacation.com/vesper-hill-childrens-chapel.php

16. Bald Mountain Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ (78 reviews)

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Location: 325 Barnestown Road Camden ME

Tel:  207 236 7091

Web Address:   http://coastalmountains.org/

15. Fernald’s Neck Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (115 reviews)

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Location: Lincolnville ME

Tel:  207 236 7091

Web Address:   http://coastalmountains.org/

14. Camden Amphitheater

4.7 ★★★★★ (129 reviews)

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Location: Camden ME

13. Cellardoor Winery

4.8 ★★★★★ (156 reviews)

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Location: 367 Youngtown Road Lincolnville ME

Tel:  207 763 4478

Web Address:   http://mainewine.com/

12. Barrett’s Cove Public Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (186 reviews)

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Location: 104 Beaucaire Ave Camden ME

Tel:  207 712 8595

Web Address:   http://camdenmainevacation.com/barretts-cove.php

11. Andre The Seal Statue

4.7 ★★★★★ (317 reviews)

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Location: 029 091 Rockport ME

10. Lincolnville Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (435 reviews)

Location: 2402 US 1 Lincolnville ME

9. Mt. Battie Tower

4.8 ★★★★★ (572 reviews)

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Location: Camden ME

Tel:  207 236 3109

Web Address:   http://maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl

Our Top picks

8. Mount Battie Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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7. Mount Megunticook

4.9 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

6. Maiden Cliff

4.9 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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5. Laite Memorial Beach

4.3 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

4. Mount Battie

4.6 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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3. Merryspring Nature Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ (68 reviews)

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Location: 30 Conway Road Camden ME

Tel:  207 236 2239

Web Address:   http://merryspring.org/

2. The Camden Snow Bowl

4.6 ★★★★★ (321 reviews)

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Location: 20 Barnestown Road Camden ME

Tel:  207 236 3438

Web Address:   http://camdensnowbowl.com/

1. Camden Hills State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,487 reviews)

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Location: 280 Belfast Road Camden ME

Tel:  207 236 3109

Web Address:   http://maine.gov/camdenhills

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Camden, Maine! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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