MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • June 19, 2022
Non-reservable, so called “walk-up,” campground sites at state parks are a godsend for those who seek them out, and a sheer delight for those who go where the wind takes them and dare to show up at a campground without a reservation. But make no mistake, these first-come, first-served sites are not for those lacking a sense of adventure. Because of camping demand, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands has decreased the number of first-come, first-served sites at state park campgrounds in 2022 from 195 to 103 (47%).