Bradbury Mountain State Park RV & Campground Guide
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On 800 acres of forested land, Bradbury State Park is in Maine and a popular destination for hiking, camping, and picnicking under the forest canopy. The park has several historical features, including terraces on the mountain where grapes were grown in the 1800s, a cattle pond dug by early framers, and a 1920s feldspar mine near the park's ball field. The park is only 10 miles from the town of Freeport, where you can shop in the outlets and check out summer concerts. Alternatively, you can travel a little further away to explore the coastal areas. The park's campground is closed during the winter, but the rest of the park is open year-round from 9 a.m. until sunset. Nearby cities: •Portland, ME •Augusta, ME •Yarmouth, ME •Brunswick, ME
Spring 42 F to 65 F
Summer 73 F to 79 F
Fall 48 F to 69 F
Winter 14 F to 37 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Bradbury Mountain State Park
Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground • Water hookup: No • Electrical hookup: No • Sewer hookup: No • Wi-Fi: No • Pet-friendly: Yes • Max RV length: 35' • Other amenities: Flush toilets, showers, picnic tables, fire rings, communal kitchen, firewood
Blueberry Pond Campground
Situated in a fabulous location, Blueberry Pond Campground is a wonderful and welcoming park. While it could be considered a no-frills place, full hookup sites are available. Additionally, rates are reasonable, especially if you are able to use a Passport America discount.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Clean bathhouses; swimming pool; laundry facilities; dump station; play area for kids; recreational activities
Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Camping
There’s nothing quite like camping right by the sea. Why not give it a try at Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Camping? This place has all of the comforts you want and need, as well as a wonderful view of the ocean. Make time to take advantage of their events and recreational opportunities, and get ready to have a blast!
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: No
Wi-Fi: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Clean bathhouses; playground; recreational opportunities; camp store; laundry facilities
Cedar Haven Family Campground
Want to be close to downtown Freeport? Cedar Haven Family Campground might be the place for you. This park is the closest option to downtown and offers a variety of wonderful amenities that you and your family are sure to enjoy. Whether you’re looking to relax or get active, there is something for everyone at this RV park.
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Other amenities: Bathhouses; playgrounds; recreation opportunities; camp store; laundry facilities
What to Do at
Bradbury Mountain State Park
The park is a fantastic place to spend a day or afternoon exploring the trails on foot or by bike, several of which will take you to the summit of Bradbury Mountain, where you can enjoy stunning views of the forest below and mountain peaks in the distance. Once the snow arrives, the park offers excellent snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. The park is also a popular destination for hunters, though you should note that hunting is only allowed seasonally from the day after Labor Day to May 31.
Inside Bradbury Mountain State Park
Of course, you’re going to need some things to do during your visit to this beautiful park. Luckily, finding ways to fill your time isn’t difficult at all. Here are some guest favorites:
Walking and Hiking — One of the very best things to do in Bradbury Mountain State Park is go on a hike and really take in all the beauty of the nature that surrounds you. During your hike, you’re likely to see plenty of local wildlife, and the shade offered by the many trees will keep you nice and cool. Best of all, you’ll finish off your walk feeling refreshed and more connected to nature than ever.
Horseback Riding and Mountain Biking — Want to check out all the park has to offer, but prefer not to hike? You might consider horseback riding or mountain biking. Both are options in the park, and the trails offered to horseback riders and mountain bikers are absolutely wonderful.
Birding — As mentioned before, you will almost certainly see some local wildlife during your visit to this park. Some of the most common wildlife sightings are of birds. In fact, this particular park is one of the very best for birding. For an extra special bird watching experience, visit during the spring to see the awe-inspiring hawk migration.
Winter Sports — Most people don’t think to visit the park during winter. However, provided you bundle up enough, this is actually a great time to check it out. From cross country skiing to snowmobiling to snowshoeing, there are a wide variety of winter sports to enjoy in the park, and the winter stillness has a unique beauty that everyone should see at least once.
Hiking
There are 18 well-marked and traveled hiking trails in Bradbury Mountain State Park. The Summit Trail is an easy hike that brings you to the top of the mountain. If you want a more challenging accent to the outlook, you can take the North Loop Trail.
Stargazing
The park is excellent for stargazing because it is in an area with little light pollution. Bradbury Mountain State Park offers guided stargazing tours with a local astronomer who uses a laser to designate stars, planets, comets, and other heavenly bodies. These tours last roughly an hour.
Climbing
There are no developed climbing areas in the park, but there are 24 bouldering problems to solve. These range in difficulty from V0 to V8.
Flora and Fauna
The wildlife in the park is primarily small game, such as foxes, squirrels, and porcupines. However, while hiking, you may see a moose or white-tailed deer. During the warm weather, you may also spot black bears and may even glimpse cubs in the spring. If you are visiting between March 15 and May 15, you can participate in the Hawkwatch, which was created to quantify the extent and duration of the northbound raptor flight over Bradbury Mountain State Park in the spring. Volunteers can spend part or all of a day helping count birds, and the results are reported to the Hawk Migration Association of North America.
Bradbury Mountain State Park isn't known for its wildflowers, but ferns and other leafy plants abound. There are guided tours for nature exploration throughout the summer at Bradbury Mountain State Park. These tours last 90 minutes, and the guide will explain the ecological niche of more than a dozen species of plants you will encounter while on the nature walk.
Geocaching
There are several geocaches hidden throughout Bradbury Mountain State Park. Most are in containers hidden under logs or behind rocks. You can use the Geocaching app to locate them and then register your findings online.
How to Get to
Bradbury Mountain State Park
To get to Bradbury Mountain State Park from Portland, follow 295 north to Freeport, and then take Elmwood Road northwest until you reach Route 9. Turn northeast on Route 9, which takes you to the park entrance. Alternatively, if you want to take a scenic drive, you can take Route 9 all the way to the park. From Augusta and Bangor, take Route 95 southwest to Route 295. Continue southwest until you reach Freeport. From there, take Elmwood Road northwest until you reach Route 9. Then, take Route 9 northeast to the campground.
Entering Bradbury Mountain State Park
Bradbury Mountain State Park Maine residents : $3.0
Bradbury Mountain State Park Non-residents : $4.5
Bradbury Mountain State Park Non-resident Seniors : $1.5
Ages 6 to 11
Frequently Asked Questions About Bradbury Mountain State Park
The park is great to visit in all four seasons. Summer's hiking and biking will become winter's snowmobiling and snowshoeing. During the fall, you will get a stunning view of Maine's autumn colors, especially if you hike or bike to the outlook on Bradbury Mountain.
In addition to songbirds, such as chickadees, nuthatches, robins, and waxwings, various species of hawks migrate through Bradbury Mountain State Park every spring. While visiting, you will see small animals, and if you explore the trails, you may spot deer, bears, and moose.
There are 35 campsites at the park that can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet long. They have picnic tables and fire rings, but no hookups are available.
You do not have to make a reservation, but the park recommends that you do so to ensure you get a spot. There is no reservation fee, and it costs $10 per night for residents and $18 a night if you are from out of state.
Yes, your four-legged family members are welcome to join you at the park. They must be on a leash, and the park expects you to clean up after them.
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