Dispersed Camping in Penobscot County, Maine
Showing 83 locations in Penobscot County.
Abol Pines State Campsite
A primitive, state-managed campground situated along the Penobscot River near Abol Bridge, offering direct access to the Appalachian Trail and scenic riverfront sites.
Bangor Mall Parking
Spacious paved commercial parking areas surrounding the local mall and cinema. Highly accessible for larger rigs, with quiet locations situated toward the rear of the property away from main thoroughfares.
Baxter Park Road Pull-offs
Roadside staging pull-off located a few miles outside the state park entrance, ideal for an overnight stop before entering the park.
Baxter State Park - Fowler & Long Ponds Backcountry
A quiet network of hike-in backcountry tentsites nestled around Billfish, Long, and Fowler Ponds in the northern section of Baxter State Park. This area is highly scenic and offers complete seclusion for backpackers seeking pristine wilderness lakes and quiet forest settings.
Bear Brook Group Area
A reservable group camping site located along Roaring Brook Road in Baxter State Park, offering a rustic wilderness group setting surrounded by dense forests.
Billfish Pond Tentsite
Remote backcountry tentsite situated on the western shore of Billfish Pond, offering serene water views and a peaceful wilderness experience.
Blueberry Cutoff Dispersed Area
Several roadside pull-offs and grassy clearings located along the Blueberry Cutoff just outside the state park boundary. Some spots offer exceptional, unobstructed views of Mount Katahdin.
Boody Brook Tentsite
A primitive hike-in tentsite situated along the International Appalachian Trail corridor.
Bradley Forest Hike-In Spot A
An undeveloped hike-in camping spot located in the wooded backcountry near Bradley.
Bradley Forest Hike-In Spot B
A secluded backcountry hike-in campsite offering a basic clearing and fire pit in the forests of Bradley.
Center Pond Lean-To
A rustic trail shelter located along the Appalachian Trail corridor near Center Mountain, providing backpackers with a basic three-sided lean-to.
Chimney Pond Campground
Located deep within Baxter State Park at the base of Mount Katahdin, this backcountry campground is hike-in only and offers stunning high-mountain scenery.
Church Hill Ridge Campsite
A primitive, trail-accessible wilderness campsite perched on a forested ridge overlooking Churchill Lake.
Cold River Campground
Developed campground located in Veazie, Maine, offering a convenient base for exploring the surrounding Penobscot County area.
Crystal Point Camping
A secluded private campsite offering scenic mountain views and a peaceful setting for quiet stays.
Daicey Pond Campground
A historic, deeply scenic campground on the shores of Daicey Pond in Baxter State Park. Best known for its rustic rental cabins, walk-in tent sites, and incredible panoramic views of Mount Katahdin. Canoe rentals are available on-site.
Debsconeag Road Campsites
Primitive, honor-system campsites located along Debsconeag Road near the Debsconeag Ice Caves. The access corridor is highly rough and rutted, requiring high-clearance, 4WD vehicles. Large rigs, trailers, and low-clearance vehicles are not advised due to tight turnarounds and challenging terrain.
Dolby Flowage Rest Area
A roadside rest area featuring picnic tables and scenic views of Dolby Flowage. Regular local patrols monitor the area, making it a reliable overnight stop that quiets down after sunset.
Dollar Tree Parking Lot (Bangor)
This retail parking lot on Water Street in Bangor is marked with explicit signage prohibiting overnight parking.
East Branch Penobscot River Dispersed Area
A large cluster of rustic dispersed campsites situated along the scenic forest waterways near Patten.
Elbow Campsite
A remote, primitive campsite nestled along the scenic East Branch Penobscot River near Hathorn Mountain.
First Lake Tentsite
A quiet backcountry walk-in tentsite on the shore of First Lake, accessed via a hike from Grand Lake Road.
Fiske Brook Camping Area
A rustic, quiet camping area located near Fiske Brook and the scenic mountains of northern Maine.
Gardiner Farms RV Site
A single pull-through hookup RV site located on a quiet private farm in Stacyville, offering water, sewer, and electric services near the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
Grand Pitch Hike-In Campsite
A primitive, hike-in campsite located near the scenic Grand Pitch on the East Branch Penobscot River.
Hannaford Supermarket - Millinocket
Overnight parking is permitted for one night with store management approval. Park at the rear of the lot, which features a tree-lined edge that helps shield noise from the main road.
Haskell Deadwater Campsite
A rustic backcountry lean-to and campsite located on the banks of the East Branch of the Penobscot River.
Hermon Dispersed Spot
A basic pull-off near the highway suitable for a quick, uncomplicated overnight rest stop.
High Bank Campsite
A scenic backcountry campsite positioned on an elevated bank of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
Hollywood Casino Bangor Parking
Paved commercial parking lot offering potential overnight parking. Located in Bangor, Maine, near local attractions and dining options.
Horserace Brook Campground
A rustic first-come, first-served campground managed by Baxter State Park, located off the Golden Road near Horserace Brook. Offers beautiful waterfront views, a beach area, and mountain vistas. Features pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, but has no drinking water or power hookups.
Hudson Pond Campsite
A secluded backcountry site next to Hudson Pond in northern Maine's remote forest area.
Jaws Campsite
A waterfront canoe-in campsite located at the narrow passage connecting Churchill and Heron Lakes.
Jo Mary Road Dispersed Site
A dispersed roadside campsite situated along Jo Mary Road within the working forest region.
Jo-Mary Lake Campground
A developed campground situated on the shores of Jo-Mary Lake within the private, working KI Jo-Mary Forest.
K.P. Dam Tentsite
A primitive walk-in tentsite located along the Park Tote Road near Trout Brook, offering direct access to scenic hiking trails.
Katahdin Esker Campsite
A remote riverside campsite located along the East Branch of the Penobscot River within the national monument.
Katahdin Lake Camps
A remote historic wilderness camp offering backcountry lodging and rustic campsites near the scenic shores of Katahdin Lake in Maine.
Katahdin Shadows Campground
A developed private campground located off ITS 83 near Medway, offering easy highway access and standard camping facilities.
Katahdin Stream Campground - Ranger Station
Located near the Appalachian Trailhead at the base of Mount Katahdin, this wilderness campground offers access to iconic hiking routes.
Katahdin Woods and Waters Camping and Huts
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument offers scenic overnight stays at designated campsites, lean-tos, and huts. These remote sites are situated along the East Branch of the Penobscot River and its tributaries, ideal for hiking and paddling.
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Kidney Pond Campground
A historic and quiet developed campground located deep within Baxter State Park, offering wilderness cabins and tent sites nestled next to Kidney Pond.
Libby Camps
A historic wilderness lodge and campground offering developed sites and cabins in the scenic Maine North Woods near Patten.
Lincoln Trailside Camp
A primitive, walk-in wilderness campsite located in the forested area near Lincoln.
Little Coffeelos Tentsite
A remote tentsite situated along Mid-Webster road in the deep woods of Northern Maine.
Little East Campsite
A peaceful backcountry shelter/campsite tucked along the Webster Lake wilderness corridor in northern Baxter State Park.
Little Wassataquoik Lake Tentsite
A highly remote backcountry walk-in tentsite located next to Little Wassataquoik Lake in the wilderness of Baxter State Park. Offers absolute solitude and untouched natural beauty.
Long Pond Outlet Tentsite
A quiet backcountry site located near the outlet of Long Pond, surrounded by dense Maine woods.
Long Pond Pines Tentsite
Secluded tentsite nestled among mature pine trees along the eastern edge of Long Pond.
Lower Fowler Outlet Tentsite
Backcountry campsite positioned near the outlet stream of Lower Fowler Pond, offering excellent privacy.
Lower Fowler Pond Tentsite
Scenic walk-in site right on the shore of Lower Fowler Pond, ideal for wilderness backpacking.
Lunksoos Campground
A developed campsite situated along the Penobscot River within the National Monument.
Middle Fowler North Tentsite
Remote backcountry tentsite located on the northern shore of Middle Fowler Pond.
Middle Fowler South Tentsite
Secluded tentsite situated on the southern shore of Middle Fowler Pond, accessed via backcountry trail.
Millinocket Area Forest Road Pull-Off
A basic roadside pull-off situated along remote forestry roads south of Baxter State Park.
N.W. Cove Tentsite
A pristine backcountry hike-in campsite situated at the northwest cove of Webster Lake, offering quiet solitude deep within Baxter State Park.
Nesowadnehunk Field Campground
Nesowadnehunk Field Campground is a highly scenic developed camping area deep within Baxter State Park. This rustic campground features a collection of individual tent/lean-to sites and group sites situated along the unpaved Park Tote Road. It serves as an exceptional basecamp for wilderness hiking, with trailheads for Doubletop Mountain and Wassataquoik Lake steps away. All camping must be reserved in advance through the state park authority. Note that strict vehicle dimensions are enforced throughout the park, limiting access to smaller rigs only. No pets are allowed anywhere in the park boundary.
Nesowadnehunk Lake Wilderness Campground
This remote, rustic developed campground is situated near the northern border of Baxter State Park, offering basic wilderness campsites along Nesowadnehunk Lake.
Park Tote Road Tentsite
A remote backcountry tentsite located along the northern section of Park Tote Road.
Patten Area Forest Parking
A basic gravel pull-off suitable for temporary parking near the state highway.
Paul Bunyan Campground
A developed commercial campground close to Bangor International Airport. Features electric and water hookups, tent sites, laundry, hot showers, picnic tables, fire rings, and a playground. Offers a convenient and friendly stopover near city services.
Penobscot River Corridor & Abol Pines
The Penobscot River Corridor near Abol Bridge offers a scenic wilderness setting for camping along the West Branch of the river. The area features the official Abol Pines state-managed primitive campsite as well as other designated riverside spots nearby. Visitors can enjoy superb fishing, paddling, and hiking along the Appalachian Trail, with beautiful views of Mount Katahdin and the surrounding forests. A nominal nightly fee is collected via self-pay stations.
Pine Point Tentsite
A remote hike-in or boat-in campsite situated along the scenic East Branch Penobscot River.
Pleasant Hill Campground
Pleasant Hill Campground is a well-maintained commercial facility situated near Bangor. The campground features clean restrooms, hot showers, laundry facilities, and recreational options like a swimming pool and miniature golf. It accommodates various rig types with options ranging from basic water and electric hookups to full-service sites.
Pond Pitch Campsite
A remote, designated backcountry tent site situated near Pond Pitch along the East Branch of the Penobscot River.
Rainbow Mountain Dispersed Area
A remote woodland camping spot located near the Rainbow Mountain trail networks.
Roaring Brook Campground Area
This zone represents the main Roaring Brook Campground area, situated at the base of Mount Katahdin inside Baxter State Park. The individual sites consist of designated lean-tos and tent platforms. All camping in this state park is highly regulated and strictly restricted to reserved sites only.
Russell Pond Campground
A legendary remote backcountry campground situated deep in the heart of Baxter State Park, requiring a multi-mile hike to reach.
Sandbank Stream Campsite Area
Located near the start of the scenic loop road, this area offers designated primitive campsites nestled in a quiet wooded setting. Access is via maintained gravel and dirt roads with some potholes and low-hanging branches.
Scofield Cove Campsite
A remote, water-access backcountry campsite situated in a quiet cove on Chamberlain Lake.
Scofield Point Campsite
A scenic point campsite on Chamberlain Lake offering panoramic views and accessible only by water or trail.
Scraggly Lake Public Reserved Land
Scenic public campsites located along Scraggly Lake, offering pristine water access and quiet lakeside surroundings. Includes a boat launch, picnic tables, fire rings, pit toilets, and select sites with lean-to shelters.
Seboeis Trailhead Camping Area
A well-maintained trailhead and picnic area set along a quiet stream, offering a peaceful atmosphere with access to an extensive trail system. Primarily suited for tents, there is also space in the parking areas for smaller campervans and cars.
Second Lake Tentsite
A primitive backcountry tentsite located on the scenic shoreline of Second Lake.
Stair Falls West Campsite
A remote backcountry campsite situated near the East Branch Penobscot River within the national monument.
Star Rock Campsite
A rustic campsite situated near popular climbing cliffs and scenic hiking trails.
Telos Cut Tentsite
A remote backcountry campsite situated near the Telos Cut waterway in northern Maine.
The Arm Campsite
A secluded, boat-in campsite situated at the southern tip of the arm of Chamberlain Lake.
Togue Ledge Tentsite
A quiet backcountry hike-in tentsite situated along the trail network near Trout Brook.
Wassataquoik Campsite
A primitive walk-in campsite located along the picturesque Wassataquoik Stream in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
Webster Outlet Campsite
A scenic primitive backcountry campsite located at the Webster Lake outlet.
Wilderness Edge Campground
Wilderness Edge Campground is a private, seasonal developed campground located just outside of Millinocket, offering convenient base camp access to the region's hiking trails. The facility features packed dirt roads winding through wooded sites suitable for tents and RVs, along with amenities such as hot showers, a swimming pool, and laundry facilities.