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Camping at Bigelow Preserve Public Land near Carrabassett Valley

State park · Carrabassett Valley

A forested campground near fishing.

About this campground

Located in western Maine just east of the village of Stratton about 40 miles north of Farmington, Bigelow Preserve includes over 36,000 acres of public land. The preserve encompasses the entire Bigelow Range, which includes seven summits.

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At a glance

  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

Not bookable online

Contact the park to reserve or to ask about camping here. We don't show dates or open sites for this park because it has no online booking.

How to book (apps.web.maine.gov)

From the park's listing with Maine State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you go.

Not bookable online

Contact the park to reserve or to ask about camping here.

How to book (apps.web.maine.gov)

Amenities & location

Pets
Pets not allowed

Location

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Bigelow Preserve Public Land: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Bigelow Preserve Public Land?
Reservable on Maine State Parks (per the listing)
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Booking
Listing Reservable on Maine State Parks
Getting there
Listing Carrabassett Valley, ME (map in Location below)
Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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  • Camping with dogs
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Ideas for your stay

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  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Acadia Full Day Small Group Tour & Hike Maine area · 6 hr–8 hr · from $427/person
    • Schooner Eastwind 2 Hour Day Sail in Boothbay Harbor Maine area · 2 hr · from $60/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Schooner Eastwind Sunset Sail to see the Maine Coastline Maine area · 2 hr · from $75/person
Ways to stay

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    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Our Family Favorite! Comfy, Bunk Beds, Tows easily at only 2,725 Lbs!
    Our Family Favorite! Comfy, Bunk Beds, Tows easily at only 2,725 Lbs!

    Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 5 · 51 mi from campground

    $90/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2011 Keystone Outback
    2011 Keystone Outback

    Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 6 · 76 mi from campground

    $154/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Travel in Luxury
    Travel in Luxury

    Class A motorhome · 32.3 ft · sleeps 8 · 99 mi from campground

    $399/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Bigelow Preserve Public Land

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Schooner Eastwind 2 Hour Day Sail in Boothbay Harbor
    Schooner Eastwind 2 Hour Day Sail in Boothbay Harbor

    Maine area · 2 hr · from $60/person

    Acadia Full Day Small Group Tour & Hike
    Acadia Full Day Small Group Tour & Hike

    Maine area · 6 hr–8 hr · from $427/person

    Schooner Eastwind Sunset Sail to see the Maine Coastline
    Schooner Eastwind Sunset Sail to see the Maine Coastline

    Maine area · 2 hr · from $75/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Hidden Harbor E Bike Tour of Boothbay Harbor
    Hidden Harbor E Bike Tour of Boothbay Harbor

    Maine area · 2.5 hr · from $110/person

    Schooner Applejack Sunset Sail Tour in Boothbay Harbor
    Schooner Applejack Sunset Sail Tour in Boothbay Harbor

    Maine area · 2 hr · from $75/person

    Joy Ride E-Bike Tour of Boothbay Harbor
    Joy Ride E-Bike Tour of Boothbay Harbor

    Maine area · 2 hr · from $110/person

    Acadia Cadillac Mountain Sunrise Half Day Private Tour & Hike
    Acadia Cadillac Mountain Sunrise Half Day Private Tour & Hike

    Maine area · 4 hr · from $729/person

    Schooner Applejack 2-Hour Day Sail from Boothbay Harbor
    Schooner Applejack 2-Hour Day Sail from Boothbay Harbor

    Maine area · 2 hr · from $65/person

    Mysterious Lore and More Walking History Tour of Boothbay Harbor
    Mysterious Lore and More Walking History Tour of Boothbay Harbor

    Maine area · 2 hr · from $33/person