Holden Family Campground – Holden, Maine
Stories, day trips, and dispatches from camp — written by Missi, your campground manager at Holden Family Campground.
A historic granite fort, the tallest public bridge observatory in the world, a riverside walkway and ice cream by the water — Bucksport packs a lot into an easy day trip from camp.
Maine’s fall color moves north to south, which means you can chase it in different directions from one home base. Here’s when to come, where to go, and why Holden is ideally placed for leaf peeping season.
What happens when you hand couples a paintbrush and tell them to paint their partner? A whole lot of laughter. Here’s how Paint Your Partner became one of our favorite nights at Holden Family Campground.
Your dog isn’t just a pet — they’re part of the family. Here’s your guide to pet friendly camping in Maine, from dog-friendly wineries to riverside walks, right from your home base at Holden Family Campground.
There’s something special about waking up to bacon, coffee, and blueberry pancakes at a full campground. Here’s the story of our annual Morning Mug Meetup breakfast — and why the best memories happen in between the destinations.
Some days call for a big adventure. Others call for a great meal, a walk by the river, and ice cream before heading back to camp. Here are Missi’s favorite local spots near Holden Family Campground.
Holden Family Campground puts you at the center of it all — Bangor and Brewer are minutes away, with Belfast, Acadia, and Camden all within an hour. Here’s your local guide to the best day trips from camp.
Camping at Holden is about more than a place to park your RV — it’s about the people. We recently gathered the whole campground for a July 4th BBQ to celebrate America’s 250th, and it was a day we won’t forget.
Born and raised in Maine, Ed and Missi are proud to welcome guests to experience the state they have always called home. As the managers of Holden Family Campground, they are passionate about helping guests feel right at home from the moment they arrive.
Their shared commitment to friendly service, personal attention, and creating memorable camping experiences is at the heart of everything they do.
🏊 Heated Pool — Open
🏠 Screened Clubhouse — Open
☕ Next Mug Meetup — September 19th
🏕️ Sites Available — Yes, book now!
🍂 Season Closes — Mid-October
207.989.0529
holdenfamilycampground@gmail.com
