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Camden, Maine, is an outdoor lover’s paradise without being too far away from amenities.
A four-season destination, this Mid-Coast city is full of charm and adventures in all directions.
Truth be told, this is also a boating paradise, with the Camden Windjammer Festival being very popular and charters available to the nearby islands.
Arcadia National Park is just 90 minutes by car and also open all four seasons.
One thing to know about Maine is that a season is jokingly referred to as “Mud Season.”
This is March through mid-April, which is why you’ll find great hotel rooms or rental deals.
This is not just a little bit of mud – roads can be impassible, cars can get stuck, and you could lose your shoes deep in the mud while hiking.
Camden is also a working fishing town with a charming downtown area right along the water.
The city scoops around the Megunticook River before giving way to Camden Bay and then the Atlantic Ocean.
Camden Hills State Park is full of hiking and wildlife viewing, with remnants of historical buildings along the way.
You can’t beat the views from the highest point in this park.
Warnings & Dangers in Camden
OVERALL RISK : LOW
Camden has seen one violent crime since 2018, giving it a low-risk destination in an already low-risk state. The bigger risk here is preparing for the weather and “roughing it” in the wild.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK : LOW
You’ll need your own car here because public buses aren’t available and taxis will be hard to come…
