For Immediate Release
January 25, 2016
Contact: John Bott, (207) 287-3156
Maine State Park Campground Reservations to Open Feb. 1 for Sebago Lake State Park, for all State Parks Feb. 8
Governor Paul R. LePage thanks supporters for the highest Maine State Park attendance since 1985
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage announced that Maine State Park reservations for 2016 will open February 1 for Sebago Lake State Park and February 8 for all other State Parks. He used the opportunity to thank state park supporters for contributing to the highest Maine State Park attendance since 1985 and encouraged more people to visit in 2016.
"Maine State Parks attracted a record number of visitors last year, helping increase economic activity throughout Maine. Despite a late beginning to spring last year, 2,626,416 people visited Maine State Parks in 2015, the highest attendance since 1985," said LePage. “I want to thank park supporters for their efforts to help achieve this milestone by providing Maine citizens and guests with year-round opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.”
Commissioner Walt Whitcomb highlighted ongoing efforts to expand the number and quality of Maine State Park offerings and programs. "In addition to making reservations for the upcoming camping season, let’s get outdoors and visit Winter Family Fun Days,” said Whitcomb. "Ski & Snowshoe Trailers are also available to the public as part of the Department's Take It Outside initiative. We are committed to offering recreational and educational offerings for all age groups. Visitors to our state parks have fun and leave with memories that last a lifetime."
Reservation Details:
WHAT: State Park Campground Reservations to Open for Sebago Lake State Park
WHEN: 9:00 a.m., Monday, February 1
WHERE: Online at www.campwithme.com
The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands' reservations system and call center will be open for Sebago Lake State Park campground reservations only on February 1 at 9:00 a.m. and for all state park campgrounds at 9:00 a.m. on February 8, according to Bureau officials.
Online-reservation "start-days" once again are being split, with reservations being taken for the very popular Sebago Lake camp sites only starting on Monday, February 1, to reduce wait times.
There will be fee adjustments for campsites at the state park campgrounds this season. The reservation per-night fee has been adjusted from $2.00 to $5.00 per night. Individual campsite fees vary from campground to campground, with the highest fees for non-residents who use sites with water and electric hookups. The Meals and Lodging Tax was raised from 8% to 9%. For more information, go to: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/camping/reservations/campground_fees.shtml
Campers can make reservations at Maine State Park Campgrounds in four ways:
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Online at www.campwithme.com
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By calling in state at 800-332-1501; or (out-of-state) 207-624-9950 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., on Business Days).
- By mailing reservations to: Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, ATTN: Reservations, 22 SHS, Augusta, ME 04333. Mailed Sebago Lake reservation requests must not be postmarked before Feb. 1, 2016; and, Feb 8, 2016 for all other parks.
- By dropping off completed reservation forms, which will be processed during business hours at the Augusta office.
On Monday, February 1, Sebago Lake reservations will be accepted for a four-night minimum stay only. This is done because Sebago tends to average longer stays than other campgrounds.
For more information and complete registration details, go to: www.campwithme.com
PLEASE NOTE: Group Camping Reservations and Group Picnic & Shelter Reservations open, for all parks, on Feb. 1, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. as well. Call the parks directly for either of these reservations. Online listings are provided below:
Group Camping Reservations http://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/camping/group_camping.shtml
Group Picnic Areas & Shelter Reservations http://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/camping/group_picnic_areas.shtml
For more information about the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, go to: http://www.maine.gov/dacf
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