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Maine State Parks

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

Thinking About Camping at Maine State Parks?
Reservations Open Monday

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) is encouraging campers to begin planning now for the 2026 Maine State Parks camping season, with reservations opening Monday, February 2, and demand expected to be high for many destinations.

Whether visitors are seasoned campers or first-time adventurers, Maine State Parks offer a wide range of campgrounds, group sites, and picnic shelters across the state’s most scenic landscapes.

Maine State Park Campground Reservations open at *9:00 a.m. EST* on the following dates:


* *Monday, February 2, 2026,* "Lily Bay State Park and Sebago Lake State Park" "(Storm date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, if the Maine State Government is closed)"
* *Monday, February 2, 2026* "Group camping and picnic shelter reservations" "By phone only — contact the park directly"
* *Thursday, February 5, 2026* "All other Maine State Park campgrounds" "(Storm date: Friday, February 6, 2026*)*"
* *Online reservations* [ [link removed] ]* will continue through September 5, 2026*

Visit the BPL Maine State Parks camping webpage [ [link removed] ] for reservations, park information, and planning resources*. *Campers are encouraged to review the reservation tips and FAQs [ [link removed] ] before booking.

*Group Camping Opportunities*

Maine State Parks provide ideal settings for group camping, family reunions, youth programs, and organizational outings. Group campsites are designed for *seven or more people* and must be reserved in advance.

Group campsites are available for:


* Registered campers and their invited guests
* Organizations, scout and youth groups
* Large family and multi-family camping trips

Group camping reservations:


* Open at *9:00 a.m. EST on February 2, 2026*
* *By phone only* — group campers must contact the park directly [ [link removed] ]
* Online reservations and the Camping Call Center do not process group site bookings

BPL also assists with planning larger events such as camporees, youth gatherings, and organized group outings. Event organizers should contact the park directly for guidance.

*Plan Ahead
*With many campgrounds filling up quickly each season, BPL encourages visitors to plan early, explore alternative parks and dates, and take advantage of Maine’s diverse outdoor recreation opportunities statewide.

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Media Contact: Jim Britt <[email protected]>




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