Dispersed Camping in Knox County, Maine
Showing 15 locations in Knox County.
Camden Hills State Park
A scenic developed campground situated in Camden Hills State Park, offering wooded sites, hot showers, and a network of hiking trails. Visitors can drive up the auto road to the summit of Mount Battie for panoramic views of Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay.
Camden Town Overnight Parking
Consolidated overnight parking options in Camden, including municipal lots, trailhead pull-offs, and street parking. Many public lots in the town center use paid meter kiosks, and neighborhood streets require strict discretion. Best suited for stealthy, self-contained campervans staying a single night.
Friendship Trailhead
A public trailhead near Friendship, Maine. Overnight parking status is unverified.
Hog Island Audubon Camp
Historic environmental education camp on Hog Island. Accessible only by passenger ferry, offering rustic accommodations and structured program lodging. This is a private educational facility rather than a standard drive-up campground.
Lake St. George State Park Campground
A lakeside state park campground situated directly on Lake St. George. The campground features wooded and waterfront sites, but is constrained by its close proximity to Route 3, leading to consistent highway noise.
Megunticook Campground
A well-equipped private seaside campground located near Rockport and Camden, offering shaded sites with hookups, a swimming pool, laundry, and clean bathhouses. Tent campers can enjoy ocean-view sites and a community fire pit directly overlooking the water.
Mic Mac Campground
A private seasonal campground offering developed sites near Mill Stream Dam in Union, Maine.
Mullens Head Camp Ground
A developed public campground located on the scenic island of Vinalhaven, offering access to nearby beaches.
North Camp - Monroe Island
A remote, boat-in campsite located on the northern end of Monroe Island Preserve, accessible by kayak or boat.
Rockland Commons Parking
A large commercial parking lot in Rockland, Maine, situated near local businesses and dining options. Offers a convenient, paved spot suitable for quick overnight stays.
Rockland Harbor & Buoy Park
Waterfront parking spaces located between Buoy Park and Gilbert & Adams Central Park along the Rockland harbor. This active municipal park area offers flat, paved parking directly adjacent to scenic harbor views and is situated close to local public services and amenities. Overnight stays are tolerated if visitors maintain a low profile and show respect for the local community.
Rockport Parking Lot
A public parking area situated in Rockport within close proximity to regional historical museums.
South Camp - Monroe Island
A scenic boat-in campsite situated on the southern portion of Monroe Island, offering peaceful coastal views.
Vinalhaven Camping Platforms
Wooden camping platforms located on Vinalhaven Island, providing tent campers with elevated, rustic sites in a serene, natural area.
Vinalhaven Island Campsite
An unnamed, secluded campsite located on Vinalhaven Island, surrounded by quiet coastal woodlands.