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Summer’s approaching arrival in Maine means more people will be headed up to their camps — or wishing they had one.
Affordable rustic camps have become a rarity in Maine in recent years. But these five camps with waterfront access scattered across the state are all on the market. While they range slightly in price, size and amenities, all have asking prices under $300,000.
The properties likely cost more than they would’ve a decade ago, but they’re still well below the statewide median cost of a home, which Zillow has placed slightly above $400,000 since mid-2024.
Skowhegan, $199,900
Built in 1955, this 294-square-foot seasonal camp sits on a quarter-acre on the edge of Oaks Pond in Skowhegan.
The two-bedroom property includes a separate bunkhouse and an outhouse, as the home has no indoor bathroom, according to the listing. There is, however, an outdoor shower with lake-drawn water as well as a full kitchen.
The home on Goldfinch Lane hit the market on June 1 with an asking price of nearly $200,000. The property is being sold furnished, including the dock system on the pond.
Limington, $295,000
This three-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage in Limington has deeded access to Pequawket Lake, also known as Horne Pond, located across a dirt road.
With 700 square feet of living space, the camp features a stone fireplace, full kitchen, loft space and glassed-in porch. The home also has electricity, indoor plumbing and a space heater.
Outside, the property includes a fire pit, outdoor shower and deck.
The home, built in 1930, was listed on June 4 for $295,000.
Mayfield Township, $240,000
With 628 square feet of living space, this one-bedroom camp sits on nearly an acre on Kingsbury Pond in Mayfield Township.
The cabin, built in 1970, has a large front porch and loft space with a catwalk, offering additional storage or sleeping space.
The property is off-grid, meaning it doesn’t have electricity, but there is a gas range in the kitchen and wood stove in the main living space. The land includes an outhouse and a storage shed.
The 628-square-foot camp hit the market on June 4 with an asking price of $240,00.
Lincoln, $290,000
This 600-square-foot log cabin is nestled on nearly 2 acres in Lincoln and has more than 200 feet of frontage on Long Pond.
Built in 2013, the cabin has one bedroom and one bathroom with an open floor plan and a spacious covered deck. The property has a well, septic system, electricity and a wood stove for heat.
The property includes a private dock as well as a 16-by-16-foot shed for additional storage.
The camp was listed on June 3 for $290,000.
Sangerville, $245,000
Built in 1988, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin in Sangerville has 90 feet of frontage on Center Pond.
With nearly 900 square feet of living space, the camp has wood paneling throughout, a wood stove for heat, electricity and a screened-in porch.
The property was listed on June 1 for $245,000. The sale includes the dock system, most furnishings and an aluminum fishing boat and motor, according to the listing.