State Guide
Explore Maine Outdoors
Maine offers 978 trails, 30 parks, and 750 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 391 easy, 393 moderate, 153 difficult, and 41 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 44 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 11686 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, and Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Among the trails hikers return to: Baxter State Park Scenic Drive, West Peak from North Newry, and Grafton Notch Trail.
Plan a day hike
Shortlist routes by difficulty, length, and elevation.
Find a weekend basecamp
Compare park areas and access to trails.
Book a campsite
Filter by site type, pricing, and open status.
Parks Worth Exploring
From iconic public lands to lesser-known local favorites.
Campgrounds in Maine
Easy-to-compare options for tent, RV, and cabin stays.
Abnaki Family Camping Center
Madison
Abol Bridge Campground & Store
Millinocket
Abol Campground
Millinocket
Abol Pines State Campsite
Millinocket
Acadia East Campground
Gouldsboro
Acadia Seashore Camping and Cabins
Sullivan
Acres of wildlife Family
Inkerman
Acres Of Wildlife Family Campground
Steep Falls
Airline Lodge and Snackbar
Beddington
Alderbrook Camp Site
Athens
Allagash Gateway Campground and Cabins
Millinocket
Amazing Views
Lamoine
More Popular Trails
Strong options people open most often when researching Maine.
100 Acre Woods
Old Town, Maine
A. Murray Young Path via Canon Brook and Dorr South Ridge Trail
Bar Harbor, Maine
Abandoned Triad Pass and Hunters Brook Loop
Seal Harbor, Maine
Abbott Mountain
Shapleigh, Maine
Start Planning Maine in 10 Minutes
Use this page as your launch point, then dive deeper with focused lists and details. We index 1,359 verified outdoor options across the state.
Explore Maine by activity
Pick how you want to play. Each link pulls the state's destinations for that sport.