Events

Join us for exciting events at Camden Hills State Park! Whether it's guided hikes, volunteer days, or educational workshops, we have activities for everyone. Stay connected with our community and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while supporting our mission. Check back often for updates and new opportunities to engage!

September Events

Ridge Trail Rehabilitation - Most Weekdays with Eric Brooks

Join Trails Supervisor Erik Brooks to learn ways of correcting trail erosion. No experience necessary. FMI contact camdentrails@gmail.com

Megunticook Trail Festival - 10K, 20K, and 50K Road & Trail Races ~ Saturday, September 12 - 50K runners start at 6:30 a.m.

Runner registration and all race details are at www.megunticooktrailfestival.com

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend ~ Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13

Girls Scouts, and their family members that accompany them in their car, will receive FREE day use entry. Be sure to wear your vest or sash so that you will be recognized by park staff as a Girl Scout during your visit. And download the free passport activity sheet from the Girl Scouts of Maine website: www.girlscouts.org

Hike with the Ranger - Megunticook Trail to Ocean Lookout ~ Saturday, September 19, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Moderate Hike, 2 miles

Meet at the park entry booth. Join a Park Ranger to hike the Megunticook Trail to Ocean Lookout. Please wear sturdy boots, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them.

Wednesday Walk: The Other Side of the Park ~ September 23, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Meet at the stone entry booth. Join park staff for a history-focused ramble through the Sagamore section of the park. Learn about the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps and landscape architect Hans Heisted to develop the first sections of Camden Hills State Park from 1936 to 1941, and view remnants of the landscape design.

Hike with the Ranger - Nature Trail to Mt. Battie ~ Saturday, September 26, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Moderate Hike, 2.4 miles

Meet at the park entry booth. Join a Park Ranger to hike the Nature Trail to Mt. Battie. Please wear sturdy boots. sunscreen, and bug repellent. Bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them.

Full Moon Observation on Mt. Battie ~ Saturday, September 26 - Gate will be open until 10:00 p.m.

Enjoy the full "Harvest" Moon from the top of Mount Battie. Moonrise will be at 6:12 p.m. The gate will be open until 10:00 p.m., so arrive early and bring your own binoculars and telescopes. This is a self-guided viewing.

OCTOBER SPOTLIGHT

THE GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT
Historical Retracing & Hike

Date & Time: October 22 • 7:00 AM Sharp
Rendezvous Point: Meet at the end of Maiden Cliff Road off Youngtown Road, Lincolnville
Featured Storyteller: Lincolnville historian Rosey Gerry

Surely one of the most intriguing historical events in Midcoast Maine occurred on October 22, 1844, when throngs of followers of Pastor William Miller climbed the back side of Mount Megunticook to what are today known as the Millerite Ledges, where they expected to witness the dawn of the end times. Instead, the sun rose and the world continued.

Retrace their steps, enjoy a spectacular view, and hear the fascinating backstory with one of the area’s most colorful storytellers, Lincolnville historian Rosey Gerry.

What to Expect:

Retrace the exact, historic footsteps of the Millerites up the mountain.
Enjoy a spectacular, panoramic morning view from the ledges.
Hear the incredible backstory firsthand from Rosey Gerry.