From coast to coast, the Great American Campout has attracted happy campers of all stripes for over twenty years! Whether it’s camping at a national park or in your own backyard, amazing things happen when we spend time in nature. It benefits our health, well-being, and makes us appreciate the need to preserve it for generations to come.
Gear Up and Go!
Get the inside track on how to plan your trip and get in gear for your next adventure!
Glamper or Camper?
Like sleeping in a tent or in a fully decked out RV? Check out different ways to camp from simple to chic!
Think Green, Camp Clean
Learn ways you can “green” your camping space and leave no trace so future generations can enjoy, too.
What’s Cooking?
Go simple or all out with meal planning and recipe tips for cooking meals at the campsite.
Fun Things To Do
Check out these fun games, crafts, and activities for kids and adults to play on the trail or at home!
Plan your next Maine getaway
This is where the beauty of nature doesn’t just surround you — it becomes a part of you. Feel the delight of discovery, right here in Maine.
From new technology advances to luxurious amenities, check out how camping has changed over the last 20 years!
Campers can post from the wilderness since many campgrounds offer internet, and satellites make service accessible as well.
With solar panel technology, battery banks, and portable power stations keep gadgets charged out in the wild.
Access to GPS and online maps have mostly surpassed compasses for casual campers.
Campers now have access to smartphone apps for stargazing, bird, and plant ID on the trail.
Some trails now have QR codes, suggested wildlife apps, and digital ranger talks to engage campers and enhance learning.
Outdoor enthusiasts posting on Instagram and TikTok have made campsites famous and sometimes overcrowded!
Better accessibility for persons with disabilities, families, BIPOC communities, solo women travelers, and urban adventurers has developed across America.
More people follow eco-conscious camping practices and use sustainable gear, zero-waste kits, composting toilets, and more.
Due to climate change, camping seasons and conditions are now affected and campers need to be aware and plan accordingly.
Just rent or subscribe to gear packages—no need to own everything.
Glamping, luxury tents, yurts, and fully equipped RVs with Wi-Fi and AC are wildly popular.
Meals have become very trendy with charcuterie boards, craft coffee, s'mores, and cocktails!
Food consumption has evolved, and many diets and recipes make their way to the campground including keto, paleo, flexitarian, gluten-free, dairy free, vegan, and more!
LED "campfires" and gas stoves are popular due to wildfires precautions and banned campfires at some sites.
Packing and life on the trail is so much easier with high-tech fabrics, compact cookware, and inflatable tents.
No need to lug bulky jugs with the advent of lightweight fast filters to use with water on site.
Campers now book online and reserve on apps and websites instead of by phone or in person.
Due to overcrowding and increased visitors, popular National Parks have become more regulated and have limited availability.
Campers are better informed about concerns like bear-proofing, respecting wildlife and their natural spaces and what to do when encountering wildlife.
During the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, more people were inspired to camp at home in creative and inspiring ways.
Whether you’re roasting s’mores or just chilling at your campsite, turn up the fun with this Campfire Mix curated by Spotify!
In Maine, the power of nature shapes our very experiences. Pure flavors, rugged adventure, time spent together. Feel it all.
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