One of our favorite things to do in Maine is adventure within our beautiful state parks. And it’s even better when we get to spend the night! The first ever state park in the state just so happens to double as the oldest campground in Maine, and it has made summertime more magical since 1938. Pack your bags and get ready to set up camp at this beautiful spot!
Aroostook State Park was established as Maine’s first state park in 1938.
VisitMaine.com The park began with a 100 acre donation from citizens of Presque Isle.
Today, Arostook State Park totals over 800 acres and is home to Maine’s oldest campground.
Kurt Weidenthal III - Google.com The park is a popular place for adventurers and leisure campers alike!
Reservable sites and backcountry camping is available within the park.
Kurt Weidenthal III - Google.com Aroostook State Park has 30 total sites available within the campground. It is both pet and family friendly, so the whole clan can come out camping together!
While the park itself is old, the campground is very well maintained.
Betty O - TripAdvisor Campers enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and tenting within the beautiful park.
If you’re not up for roughing it overnight, Aroostook State Park also offers day use options to enjoy.
Linda Murray - Google.com Day use of the park gives you access to picnic areas, a beach, canoe and kayak rentals, and a boat launch to enjoy Echo Lake.
There is no lack of adventure to be had at Maine’s oldest campground!
Christopher Douglas - Google.com Popular Quaggy Jo Mountain is located within Aroostook State Park. This mountain is a popular day hike for campers at the park.
The views from the top are more than worth the three mile hike.
RKWh2o - TripAdvisor Quaggy Jo’s peak provides stunning views of the state park and surrounding area!
If rest and relaxation are more your style, Aroostook State Park is a magical place to be!
Sylvia HIEBERT - Google.com Take to the lake and enjoy the serenity that surrounds you. Or sit back on your campsite to try your luck at wildlife viewing!
When it comes to camping, Aroostook State Park has a little bit of everything.
Christopher Douglas - Google.com Picnic areas, playgrounds, showers, and more rustic activities make the oldest campground in Maine one of the most popular places to unwind for a weekend.
Do you like to rough it in the woods or is “glamping” more your style? When you need to disconnect and unwind in nature, we highly recommend the oldest campground in Maine for blissful R&R. If you’ve rested your head at a campsite within this magical state park, be sure to let us know in the comments below!
VisitMaine.com
The park began with a 100 acre donation from citizens of Presque Isle.
Kurt Weidenthal III - Google.com
The park is a popular place for adventurers and leisure campers alike!
Aroostook State Park has 30 total sites available within the campground. It is both pet and family friendly, so the whole clan can come out camping together!
Betty O - TripAdvisor
Campers enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and tenting within the beautiful park.
Linda Murray - Google.com
Day use of the park gives you access to picnic areas, a beach, canoe and kayak rentals, and a boat launch to enjoy Echo Lake.
Christopher Douglas - Google.com
Popular Quaggy Jo Mountain is located within Aroostook State Park. This mountain is a popular day hike for campers at the park.
RKWh2o - TripAdvisor
Quaggy Jo’s peak provides stunning views of the state park and surrounding area!
Sylvia HIEBERT - Google.com
Take to the lake and enjoy the serenity that surrounds you. Or sit back on your campsite to try your luck at wildlife viewing!
Picnic areas, playgrounds, showers, and more rustic activities make the oldest campground in Maine one of the most popular places to unwind for a weekend.
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