Cupsuptic Lake Park: The Best Year-Round Campground In Maine

I can’t fault Mainers who retreat indoors for the duration of a Pine Tree State winter. Frosted nostril hairs and ice-cube toes aren’t trivial hardships. Yet, when outfitted with the right gear, it is possible to make the most of our state’s famous natural beauty when it’s oh-so-cold outside, beating your winter blues in the process. But where can you find a campground in Maine that’s open year-round? Check out Cupsuptic Lake Park and Campground in Rangeley. With a property boasting shimmering water views and various accommodations, it’s a no-brainer choice for getting into the outdoors regardless of the weather.

Located in northwest Maine, where winter temperatures rarely average over 30°F and Cupsuptic Lake buffets the shoreline with wind, there's no denying that an off-season getaway to this campground requires embracing the cold.

But that's where the park's camping options come in handy. Besides classic tent sites, Cupsuptic offers RV hook-ups and cabin tent rentals. With their thick layers of insulating canvas, these cabin tents are guaranteed to keep you warmer than your old polyester reliable.

The grounds also contain an ensemble of enclosed clubhouses and covered pavilions, all of which provide respite from the chill to winter guests, allowing them to take in the gorgeous scenery in cold-conscious doses.

And the setting really is *gorgeous*. The campground abuts the lake's eastern side, meaning visitors enjoy mesmerizing sunsets.

Pro tip: if you happen to visit with someone special, use the nippy temperatures as an excuse to cuddle up with your beau fireside.

Now, I'm staunchly anti-morning, but even I must begrudgingly admit that daybreak at Cupsuptic is magical. Even for Maine, the property is utterly serene, flanked by dense natural preserves, like the Kennebago 3000 Conservation Area, all braided with incredible trails.

What is it about a meal cooked and eaten outdoors that tastes so much better? Meditate on this age-old question over a hearty breakfast. Need a refresh? Cupsuptic offers complimentary hot showers to get your day started off right!

Perhaps best of all (for dog lovers like me), the campground welcomes well-behaved pooches. In fact, they feature heavily in Cupsuptic Lake Park and Campground's annual photo contest, usually captured enjoying their vacation alongside their human parents.

Don’t let the weather get you down! If you’re looking for a campground in Maine that’s open year-round, check out Cupsuptic Lake Park and Campground. Its host of amenities and well-maintained property make getting outdoors in the cold just that much more accessible to stir-crazy Mainers.

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