We booked three nights of dry camping and arrived Friday excited to start our weekend…read more Unfortunately, we barely made it 24 hours before deciding to leave because of the way we were treated. We were told by another man at the campground that we were permitted to run our quiet generator overnight. The posted cutoff time was 9:00 AM, and we fully intended to shut it off by then. At approximately 8:50 AM the following morning, a woman who lives on-site who is named Karen (no pun intended)- and appeared to run the facility came pounding on our RV door, yelling at us about running the QUIET generator all night. We tried to explain that we had been told we were allowed to do so and that we were going to shut it off at the required time. Instead of having a reasonable conversation, we felt that we were essentially pushed out and harassed during the short time we were there. We also had our baby with us, and it was a hot summer night. Being told that we should have simply opened the windows was incredibly frustrating and felt completely dismissive of our situation. We came to enjoy a three-night camping weekend and instead left after barely 24 hours because of how uncomfortable and unwelcome we were made to feel. We have never experienced this kind of treatment at a campground before. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we will never be returning to Hampton State Park RV Camping. The way we were treated was completely unacceptable and left us extremely disappointed and disgusted with the experience. She told us and I quote "this is a campground, not a prison" But clearly it wasn't.

This "beach" is so overcrowded. Believe me, I get its summer. Also, boardwalk was extremely…read moredirty. You can smell sewage as you walk past restaurants . It was my first time here, and it will be my last. Not impressed.

The Rye Harbor State Park offers some great views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Isles of Shoals, and…read morethe Rye Harbor. This is a great place to do some saltwater fishing, have a picnic, or just to enjoy the scenic views. Others may utilize this spot for private events and for weddings. There is a fee to access the park, and when it is unstaffed for a portion of the year, there is a self-paying kiosk. Plenty of parking off the main road as well!

This little park has a beautiful view of the ocean. Please be aware that between the hours of 7am…read moreand 9pm, no dogs are allowed after April until late fall.

A must-do if you enjoy walking outdoors and you're in the area. Beautiful scenery and nice trails,…read moreeasy to do with dogs or children. Pro tip - there's a tree stump on the trail where it's good luck to leave a little token - a rock, a shell, a penny, or any other small trinket you happen to have!

You have to cross the Wiggle Bridge to get to Stedman Woods…read more It's a short walk in the woods which is surrounded by water

After seeing and hearing how busy Ogunquit Beach is we were pleased to hear from a local about York…read moreBeach (about a 15 drive from Ogunquit). The parking lot is by permit only but there is plenty of free street parking around (apparently the 2 Hour Parking signs are not enforced). The beach is very deep/wide (not sure the right descriptor for distance from sand to waterline) - a few 100 feet at low tide but only 10 feet or so at high tide. There are free restrooms and an outdoor shower head/foot wash station. Lifeguard on duty as well. There are some large kelp beds in the water but if you go out past them, the water is clear - we saw various clam shells and a few stripped bass swimming.

every five seconds the water was barely above my ankles and the lifeguards kept whistling at me…read morewhen there was like seven year-old were more deep than me. They weren't surfboarders. Just normal kids this has happened every single time I've been there. The waves were not high. They weren't. strong

Ogunquit is a charming town. It's well maintained. It has a lot of cute, touristy venues. It is the…read morehome of the marginal way, which is an amazing 1.5 mile walk along the Atlantic coast. There's a variety of restaurants. There is a large number of hotels, motels and inns to cater a variety of tastes and budgets. It's within striking distance of Kittery, Kennebunkport, Portland and Freeport. It's a very LGBTQ friendly town. The only negative is that it gets quite crowded over the summer. As long as you adjust your expectations accordingly, it's a great place to vacation.

This is our first vacation to Maine, so I asked a friend who's spent years vacationing here for…read moresome of her favorite spots. High on her list was Ogunquit and the Marginal Way and now I know why. We're staying in Portland, so Ogunquit is a short drive south, past Kennebunk. We took the more scenic route down (Hwy 1), driving through Wells, and are glad we did. We arrived in Ogunquit just at lunchtime, as we wanted to eat at Brix + Brine...unfortunately they weren't yet open for the season (Hubs, being a foodie, was crushed). We walked around a bit, enjoying the quaintness of the town. They clearly are a seasonal town, and we're here at the very beginning of the season so some shops weren't yet open. Parking is a challenge, but Google can help you find the public parking (we only found pay lots...not sure if there are free lots available). This is a VERY pedestrian oriented area, so as you drive through, take it slow and keep a sharp eye out. We've found most people will use the crosswalks but did have one experience where a couple crossed mid-block without even a glance left or right . There are some beautiful beaches here, with public access, so it makes sense that it's a big draw for visitors. One of the reasons we came to Ogunquit was to experience the Marginal Way, a walking path along the coastline that stretches a little more than a mile, from Ogunquit to Perkins Cove. We decided to drive down to Perkins Cove, park, grab a bite and walk the path. Perkins Cove sits on a finger of land, so there are docks with boats (and cruise options, I think), several shops and places to eat and a LOT of residences/rental houses. Right in the center is a medium sized parking lot where you pay by the hour ($4 per hour) - however, just as you enter the area theres a pay lot for $10. Choose your parking location based on how long you intend to stay. We ate lunch then walked the Marginal Way. The path is mostly well above the high tide mark and the rocks, but with a couple of stairways to allow you to get to the beach. Being low tide, we walked out to the water, took off our shoes and enjoyed a short walk in the cold water, while watching surfers and kayakers. The path is wide enough for two people to walk side by side and is paved. Those with mobility issues should be able to walk at least part of it, although some areas will be a little steep for anyone using a wheelchair. There are plenty of benches along the way, so you can take it at your own pace. This southern gal now wants to retire and move to Maine. I can learn to deal with snow...

Plenty of walking trails. It used to be better before the lake was drained due to an issue with the…read moredam. Fishing there as a kid was great too, but that was many years ago now

Northwood is the proud home of this 674.5-acre beauty! A wooded park with vast wetlands, access to…read moreSaddleback Mountain trails, and little picnic areas around the pond. *Small and uneven parking area (can get pretty muddy in the spring!) *Great for trail walk/running, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing . I've seen folk on horseback - but their horses often leave smell poo piles (come on, people - if dog owners have to carry little baggies, you should carry a shovel!). There is a main trail which winds its way around the pond (lovely views!). *Docks need some TLC - some are rotted out and I wouldn't consider them super safe. *No over-night strolls (park entrance is patrolled at night hours) There is plenty of space - wish they would install a disc golf course!

Our favorite beach to picnic inside the car when it's cold. Beautiful scenery and right next to…read morethe Beach Plum which is handy! Lots of photo ops here! The beach is nice and walkable.

Came here with my sisters & had a perfect day (except for the parking ticket). There is lots of…read morevery convenient parking (make sure to correctly calculate how long you will be staying when you pay @ the central meter. Something we did not do; thus, the parking ticket). Beach is rocky@ the waterline so, either wear water shoes or brave the rocks. There was ample room to stretch out, take long walks to the nearby town (or, go across the street for great ice cream & seafood), there are bathrooms, showers, water fountain &, for the most part, it is a clean, inviting beach with adorable former fishing houses along its edge. Will happily return.

Across the street from Fort McClary State Park is a picnic area near Barters Creek. There are also…read moresome bathrooms and the Barters Creek Trail. While it isn't very long or difficult to navigate, it was absolutely lovely to walk around on - especially on a Sunday morning in late autumn. There was no one there but us! The trail is mostly a straight line with two tiny loops at each end (where it does branch off, you'll be met with big "State Boundary" signs as you're approaching someone's back yard) - so you can either choose to walk left or right first. If you initially go left on the trail, it's a small walk down to the Crockett Neck Rd bridge area. Loop around and go back to the right and you'll be brought to a mini island (we were there during low tide so it was easy to get to - only six or so steps over rocks to reach it). It's fun to hang out on it - there was a lobster trap washed up, a row boat flipped upside down, and the water was a sparkly greenish-blue. I know it sounds silly, but there really was something charming about Mini Island. Like you would expect to see fairies houses or gnomes gardens there! If you're visiting Fort McClary, it would be worth it to meander across the street (be sure to take a moment to sit and enjoy the pond - cattails, lily pads, and some amphibian friends) to this little area for some quiet time (especially during the shoulder seasons), some photos, and for some fresh air!