Jul 21 2010
Planning a Camping Trip to the Maine Shore
One of the great things about living in Maine is that we have quick and convenient access to the Maine shore. Every weekend we’re torn between going camping in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, or spending our Saturday afternoon and evening strolling down one of the many Southern Maine beaches or exploring the wonderful villages along the coast. We only live 30 minutes inland, so it’s very easy for us.
This weekend, we decided to do something a bit different - something we’ve never done before. We’re going to go camping at a campsite that is directly on the ocean shore. I somehow managed to book a campsite only thirty days in advance, that is located in a way that you can walk out of your tent and feast your eyes on the vast Atlantic Ocean. For us, it will be the best of boat worlds.
I’ll be bringing along my trusty Kodak with 10x optical zoom to capture the beauty of the area. For now, I’m going to keep the actual name of the campground itself a secret until our weekend is over and I can post a full review of the site and the ocean camping experience. So, check back next week for images and stories about what it’s like to go camping on the coast of Maine, and I’ll give you some insider tips and insight on how to reserve one of these campsites for yourself and your family.
Preparing for an Ocean Camping Trip
There are a few unique things about camping by the ocean that you have to consider when you’re preparing for such a trip. The first is that it’s generally windier, so you need to be prepared for that with your fire starting tools. Don’t even bother with matches - bring a propane grill lighter. When you’re buying supplies, pick up a few fire starter logs so you don’t have to worry about the wind constantly putting out the newspaper that you can’t seem to get lit.
Second, remember that you’ll be on the water. Beyond the obvious requirement of bringing swimming outfits, try to incorporate the ocean into most of your activities. Camping in the mountains usually involves a lot of mountain hiking, but camping buy the ocean will probably present a lot of opportunities for kayaking or boating. Bring cash for the fees, and bring a waterproof container to hold your cash - you’re likely to spend a lot of your time in a swimsuit or swim trunks with no good place to stash a wallet.
Third, the opportunities for wonderful food experiences are abundant. What I mean by “food experiences” is eating dishes that are local to the ocean. For example, one oceanside campground in Maine will deliver lobsters to your campsite in time for dinner, at the local boat price. It’s a treat that you have to experience at least once - and there’s absolutely nothing quite like eating lobster outdoors. Better yet - outdoors right by the ocean.
Tune in next week for photos from the trip and to learn what you can expect from an ocean side camping trip on the coast of Maine.
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