Adventures in Maine: Camden Hills & Penobscot Bay

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Adventures in Maine: Camden Hills & Penobscot Bay

Hiking

Note: Ticks are very common in Maine during the warmer months. We recommend wearing long socks when hiking and doing a thorough check after every hike.
Endless hiking trails with spectacular views of Penobscot Bay. Note that there is a small fee at the Belfast Road entrance.
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Државен парк Кемден Хилс
280 Belfast Rd
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Endless hiking trails with spectacular views of Penobscot Bay. Note that there is a small fee at the Belfast Road entrance.
Lush conservation land featuring 295 acres of forested park with 2 trails to a hilltop summit. Good for novice and advanced hikers alike.
Beech Hill
Lush conservation land featuring 295 acres of forested park with 2 trails to a hilltop summit. Good for novice and advanced hikers alike.
This trailhead to the gateway to beautiful hikes on Bald Mountain and Ragged Mountain. Both mountains boast spectacular views of the Camden Hills and coastline beyond.
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Georges Highland Path Trailhead
325 Barnestown Rd
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This trailhead to the gateway to beautiful hikes on Bald Mountain and Ragged Mountain. Both mountains boast spectacular views of the Camden Hills and coastline beyond.
A 3.5 mile hike, mostly on a wide, gravel multi-use trail. Enjoy wide views of the surrounding bay and islands at the summit.
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Bald Rock Mountain
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A 3.5 mile hike, mostly on a wide, gravel multi-use trail. Enjoy wide views of the surrounding bay and islands at the summit.
Just a quarter mile down Molyneaux Road, hike through a sugar maple grove or through blueberry barrens up Howe Hill for views of Camden Hills State Park, and Penobscot Bay. Note: dogs are not allowed in Hodson Preserve.
Hodson Preserve
310 Molyneaux Road
Just a quarter mile down Molyneaux Road, hike through a sugar maple grove or through blueberry barrens up Howe Hill for views of Camden Hills State Park, and Penobscot Bay. Note: dogs are not allowed in Hodson Preserve.

Maine Attractions

The Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse is located at the end of a 7/8-mile long breakwater. Wear comfortable shoes. The breakwater can be slippery when wet.
Breakwater
Breakwater
The Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse is located at the end of a 7/8-mile long breakwater. Wear comfortable shoes. The breakwater can be slippery when wet.
Renys is a Maine experience you can't miss. Great deals on everything from clothes, camping gear, food, electronics, and more. Truly a Maine adventure.
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Renys Department Store
83 Elm St
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Renys is a Maine experience you can't miss. Great deals on everything from clothes, camping gear, food, electronics, and more. Truly a Maine adventure.
An active lighthouse located on the entrance to Rockland Harbor. Glimpse majestic views of the harbor and the ocean beyond.
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Светилник на Оулс Хед
186 Lighthouse Road
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An active lighthouse located on the entrance to Rockland Harbor. Glimpse majestic views of the harbor and the ocean beyond.
The Rockport Marine Park has one boat launch ramp, picnic tables, and benches. It's also home to a memorial honoring the legendary Andre the Seal.
Rockport Marine Park
111 Pascal Avenue
The Rockport Marine Park has one boat launch ramp, picnic tables, and benches. It's also home to a memorial honoring the legendary Andre the Seal.
A wide menagerie of tchotchkes, built in an old theater, from unusual jewelry & clothes to collectable books to furnishings to the odd fog-horn or two. The dealers are friendly and enthusiastic about their wares and the area. Be sure to allot at least twice the time you think you'll need!
Antiques at 10 Mechanic
10 Mechanic Street
A wide menagerie of tchotchkes, built in an old theater, from unusual jewelry & clothes to collectable books to furnishings to the odd fog-horn or two. The dealers are friendly and enthusiastic about their wares and the area. Be sure to allot at least twice the time you think you'll need!

Arts & Culture

The Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest artists, with 20,000 square feet of gallery space.
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Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum St
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The Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest artists, with 20,000 square feet of gallery space.
The Opera House is a multi-function building in the heart of Camden. Depending on when you visit, you can catch music shows, plays, films, dance performances, and even comedy shows.
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Camden Opera House
29 Elm St
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The Opera House is a multi-function building in the heart of Camden. Depending on when you visit, you can catch music shows, plays, films, dance performances, and even comedy shows.
A historic movie theater and performing arts venue. Built in 1923 in the wake of a fire that destroyed part of the downtown, Strand Theatre is the go-to location for art-house and independent films.
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Strand Theater
345 Main St
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A historic movie theater and performing arts venue. Built in 1923 in the wake of a fire that destroyed part of the downtown, Strand Theatre is the go-to location for art-house and independent films.

Food

A nationally renowned eatery known for unique takes on familiar Thai fare.
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Long Grain
20 Washington St
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A nationally renowned eatery known for unique takes on familiar Thai fare.
Excellent traditional seafood dishes at a restaurant that is indeed by the water.
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Waterfront
48 Bay View St
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Excellent traditional seafood dishes at a restaurant that is indeed by the water.
Another award winning eatery, Home Kitchen Cafe serves some of the best breakfast and lunch in the state. Cuisine is a mix of comfort food with a touch of the Southwest.
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Home Kitchen Cafe
650 Main St
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Another award winning eatery, Home Kitchen Cafe serves some of the best breakfast and lunch in the state. Cuisine is a mix of comfort food with a touch of the Southwest.
An artisanal bakery in downtown Rockland with sandwiches, pastries, and other snacks.
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Atlantic Baking Co.
351 Main St
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An artisanal bakery in downtown Rockland with sandwiches, pastries, and other snacks.
A great grab-and-go spot for lobster rolls, burgers, and other fried food.
Hazel's Take-out
557 Old County Road
A great grab-and-go spot for lobster rolls, burgers, and other fried food.
A unique German market and deli hidden off the beaten path with a wide variety of specialty grocery, sweets, cured meats, sausages, cheese, craft beer, and wine.
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Morse's Sauerkraut
3856 Washington Rd
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A unique German market and deli hidden off the beaten path with a wide variety of specialty grocery, sweets, cured meats, sausages, cheese, craft beer, and wine.
An underrated market with all the staples you could need. They also boast a decent prepared foods section with sandwiches and pizzas made to order.
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Megunticook Market and Catering
2 Gould St
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An underrated market with all the staples you could need. They also boast a decent prepared foods section with sandwiches and pizzas made to order.
A lovely breakfast and lunch eatery with a storied history. Their hours are somewhat limited, so be sure to check before you head over.
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Boynton-McKay Food Co.
30 Main St
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A lovely breakfast and lunch eatery with a storied history. Their hours are somewhat limited, so be sure to check before you head over.
An award winning restaurant that serves Mediterranean & Italian inspired dishes with local twists. Amazing food and a fine dining experience.
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Primo Restaurant
2 Main St
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An award winning restaurant that serves Mediterranean & Italian inspired dishes with local twists. Amazing food and a fine dining experience.

Beaches & Swimming

A modest-sized freshwater public beach with picnic facilities, soft sand, a boat launch, and and easy access to the Maiden’s Cliff trailhead across the street.
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Barrett's Cove Public Beach
104 Beaucaire Ave
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A modest-sized freshwater public beach with picnic facilities, soft sand, a boat launch, and and easy access to the Maiden’s Cliff trailhead across the street.
A small freshwater public beach with picnic tables. Great place for a quick or long dip with the whole family.
Shirttail Point
A small freshwater public beach with picnic tables. Great place for a quick or long dip with the whole family.
Lincolnville Beach features a long strip of sand that is great for wading or swimming in the Atlantic Ocean. Also good for a picnic or launching a kayak.
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Lincolnville Beach
2402 US-1
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Lincolnville Beach features a long strip of sand that is great for wading or swimming in the Atlantic Ocean. Also good for a picnic or launching a kayak.
Compact, rocky ocean beach next to a park with picnic tables and grills, for views & swimming. Walking distance from downtown Camden.
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Laite Memorial Beach
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Compact, rocky ocean beach next to a park with picnic tables and grills, for views & swimming. Walking distance from downtown Camden.
Birch Point's crescent shaped beach is great for wading, swimming, fishing, or picnicking.
Birch Point State Park
Birch Point State Park
Birch Point's crescent shaped beach is great for wading, swimming, fishing, or picnicking.
A large pond nestled between the hills in Rockport. Located conveniently off of Route 17, Chickawaukie is great for swimming and kayaking.
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Chickawaukie Pond
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A large pond nestled between the hills in Rockport. Located conveniently off of Route 17, Chickawaukie is great for swimming and kayaking.