Frequently Asked Questions
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What time is check-in?
Check-in time at both campgrounds starts at 1pm.
What time is check-out?
Check-out time at both campgrounds is 11am.
What are the dates for seasonal camping sites?
Our seasonal camping sites are available between May 15 through October 15. Camden Hills Community Campground offers seasonal sites for guests to book. Please contact us for more information or to book your seasonal site.
How can I extend my stay?
To extend your stay, please make a request at the office prior to 10am. Extensions may be granted based on site location and availability.
What is the speed limit inside the park?
Our park speed limit is 5 mph.
What is your cancellation policy:
-All stays are paid in full at booking.
-Any nightly or weekly stay cancellations made outside of a 14 day arrival window will receive a refund of all nights booked less one. The highest rated night’s stay will be kept by the campground.
-Seasonal stay cancellations made 14 days prior to arrival receive deposit, less 1 week’s peak rate. No refunds on or after arrival.
-Any cancellations made within a 14 day window of arrival will not be refunded.
What is your refund policy?
Reservations are not transferable and no credits will be applied for future bookings. Only the persons on the original reservation are allowed to occupy that site during the dates of the reservation.
What is your visitor policy?
Visitors are $10/day and they must be checked in at the Welcome Center upon arrival. Vehicles must be parked in our overflow lot with a visitor parking pass. No more than one visitor vehicle per day and all visitors must leave by 10pm quiet hours. Overnight visitors must be part of your initial reservation and follow the parking rules and fees listed above.
Is smoking allowed throughout the campground?
We do not allow smoking throughout the park or in common areas. Smoking is only allowed at your campsite. A $50 fee will be incurred for evidence of SMOKING (of any substance) inside any of our cabins.
-Never throw butts in fire pits.
-A “butt bucket” will be provided at the Welcome Center to dispose of those safely.
-Smoking is not allowed in any of our buildings or at Porpoise Point Waterfront.
Does your campgrounds have quiet hours?
Yes. Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am. During this time, please keep your voices low and lights should be kept at a minimum. In the event that our staff informs a site of a quiet hour violation and any site occupant refuses to cooperate, all of the occupants of the site will be subject to eviction from the campground without refund.
Are your parks pet friendly?
Yes! We are pet friendly at both campgrounds! A “Pet Fee” of $10 per pet per stay is applied to your reservation. No pets are allowed in Megunticook Cabins 4 and 10 or in the Camden Hills Community Campground’s Sail Loft or Boat House rentals. A $150 cleaning fee will be charged for any violations.
Please note the following rules will apply for all pets:
- They are to be kept leashed, quiet at all times and never left unattended.
- Please pick up pet droppings immediately and leave your campsite clean.
- Owners will be held responsible for any damage or harm caused by pets.
- Please be aware that if your dog(s) are aggressive, or barking or are left alone, you will be asked to leave the campground with no refund.
Can I bring my own firewood?
Firewood must be purchased locally. It is now illegal to bring firewood into the state of Maine (to prevent the spread of insects). Please do not transport firewood distances greater than 50 miles, even within Maine.
The following rules applies to campfires at our campgrounds.
- Fires must always be attended.
- Fires must be completely out and doused with water at the end of the evening or anytime you are away from your site.
- Please observe any fire condition notices posted in the camp store.
- Embers can easily be blown out of the fire pit by ocean breezes.
- No moving of fire pits.
- No burning trash in fire pits.
- Do not remove branches or bark from live trees.
- You may collect fallen dead materials.
Can I have fireworks, firearms, or enjoy archery at your campgrounds?
No. For the safety of all guests, these items are prohibited in our parks.
Do you offer cable or wi-fi?
WiFi packages can be purchased from your site at any time during your stay.
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