For those looking for Maine 2024 Solar Eclipse Resources, here is a great start and guide. This article will provide state park information to provide assistance and a centralized place for this information to know where to best view the 2024 solar eclipse. Reservations can be made as early as February 2024.
| State | Minimum Coverage | Maximum Coverage | Earliest Start Time | Latest End Time |
| Maine | 95.51% | 100% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:17:26 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:41:58 pm |
The time shown are in EDT, or eastern time. The Maine State Parks can be found at https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/ and camping can be made through here.
| Item | Description |
| Number Of Parks With 100% Totality | 5 |
| Number Of Parks With 90% – 99% Totality | 28 |
| Number Of Parks With 80% – 89.99% Totality | 0 |
| Number Of Parks With < 79.99% Totality | 0 |
| Total Number Of Parks | 33 |
| Percent Of Parks With 100% | 15.15% |
| Average 100% Totality Time | 158.33 seconds |
| Campsites In 100% Totality | 4 |
State Parks
| Park | Address | Totality | Start Time | Maximum | End Time |
| Aroostook State Park | 87 State Park Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | 100% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:22:11 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:33:33 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:46 pm |
| Birch Point (Beach) State Park | 459 S Shore Dr, Owls Head, ME 04854 | 96.80% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:19:41 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:32:19 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:36 pm |
| Camden Hills State Park | 280 Belfast Rd, Camden, ME 04843 | 97.61% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:19:52 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:32:24 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:37 pm |
| Owls Head Light State Park | 186 Lighthouse Rd, Owls Head, ME 04854 | 96.94% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:19:46 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:32:22 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:37 pm |
| Cobscook Bay State Park | 40 S Edmunds Rd, Dennysville, ME 04628 | 97.90% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:22:38 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:34:27 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:41:50 pm |
| Damariscotta Lake State Park | 8 State Park Road, Jefferson, ME 04348 | 97.69% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:19:15 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:57 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:19 pm |
| Fort Point State Park | 207 Lighthouse Rd, Stockton Springs, ME 04981 | 98.04% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:20:15 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:32:39 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:45 pm |
| Lake St. George State Park | 278 Belfast Augusta Rd, Liberty, ME 04949 | 98.30% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:19:29 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:32:04 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:22 pm |
| Lamoine State Park | 23 State Park Rd, Lamoine, ME 04605 | 97.54% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:20:57 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:33:13 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:41:07 pm |
| Lily Bay State Park | 425 Lily Bay Rd, Beaver Cove, ME 04441 | 100% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:19:46 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:57 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:59 pm |
| Moose Point State Park | 310 W Main St, Searsport, ME 04974 | 98.06% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:20:04 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:32:31 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:39 pm |
| Mount Kineo State Park | 45.701922, -69.740127 Greenville, ME 04441 | 100% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:19:35 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:45 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:49 pm |
| Peaks-Kenny State Park | 401 State Park Rd, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 | 100% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:20:00 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:32:15 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:17 pm |
| Quoddy Head State Park | 973 S Lubec Rd, Lubec, ME 04652 | 97.63% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:22:52 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:34:38 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:41:58 pm |
| Roque Bluffs State Park | 145 Schoppee Point Rd, Roque Bluffs, ME 04654 | 97.40% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:22:07 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:34:05 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:41:39 pm |
| Shackford Head State Park | 44.901715, -67.017776 Eastport, ME 04631 | 98.00% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:22:50 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:34:35 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:41:55 pm |
| Swan Lake State Park | 44.565233, -68.980048 Swanville, ME 04915 | 98.51% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:20:04 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:32:30 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:37 pm |
| Warren Island State Park | 1202 Warrens Is, Islesboro, ME 04848 | 97.50% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:19:59 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:32:30 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:41 pm |
| Androscoggin Riverlands State Park | Center Bridge Rd, Turner, ME 04282 | 98.55% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:18:16 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:08 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:45 pm |
| Bradbury Mountain State Park | 528 Hallowell Rd, Pownal, ME 04069 | 97.37% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:18:06 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:06 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:48 pm |
| Crescent Beach State Park | 109 Bowery Beach Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 | 96.20% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:17:53 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:30:59 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:47 pm |
| Kettle Cove State Park | Kettle Cove Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 | 96.18% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:17:54 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:00 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:48 pm |
| Ferry Beach State Park | 95 Bayview Rd, Saco, ME 04072 | 96.05% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:17:36 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:30:47 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:40 pm |
| Grafton Notch State Park | Newry, ME 04261 44.571354, -70.906249 | 99.92% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:17:26 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:30:23 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:10 pm |
| Mount Blue State Park | 297 Center Hill Rd, Weld, ME 04285 | 99.95% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:18:14 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:30:58 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:32 pm |
| Popham Beach State Park | 711 Popham Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562 | 96.40% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:18:34 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:30 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:06 pm |
| Range Pond State Park | 26 State Park Rd, Poland Spring, ME 04274 | 97.98% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:17:57 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:30:56 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:40 pm |
| Sebago Lake State Park | 11 Park Access Rd, Casco, ME 04015 | 97.81% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:17:33 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:30:39 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:30 pm |
| Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park | 426 Wolfe’s Neck Rd, Freeport, ME 04032 | 96.99% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:18:12 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:11 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:53 pm |
| Rangeley Lake State Park | 1 State Park Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970 | 100% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:17:54 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:30:39 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:16 pm |
| Two Lights State Park | 7 Tower Dr, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 | 96.16% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:17:54 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:01 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:48 pm |
| Vaughan Woods State Park | South Berwick, ME 03908 | 95.51% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:16:52 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:30:15 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:21 pm |
| Reid State Park | 375 Seguinland Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548 | 96.52% | Apr 8, 2024 at 2:18:42 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:35 pm | Apr 8, 2024 at 4:40:09 pm |
State Parks In Totality
| Park | Time | Totality Time |
| Aroostook State Park | Full begins:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:32:02 pm Maximum:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:33:33 pm Full ends:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:35:03 pm | 3 minutes, 1 second |
| Peaks-Kenny State Park | Full begins:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:17 pm Maximum:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:32:15 pm Full ends:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:33:13 pm | 1 minute, 56 seconds |
| Lily Bay State Park | Full begins:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:30:20 pm Maximum:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:57 pm Full ends:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:33:34 pm | 3 minutes, 14 seconds |
| Mount Kineo State Park | Full begins:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:30:03 pm Maximum:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:45 pm Full ends:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:33:27 pm | 3 minutes, 24 seconds |
| Rangeley Lake State Park | Full begins:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:29:29 pm Maximum:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:30:39 pm Full ends:Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:48 pm | 2 minutes, 19 seconds |
Camping
| Park | Percent Totality | Total Sites |
| Aroostook | 100% | 30 sites |
| Bradbury Mountain | 97.37% | 35 sites |
| Camden Hills | 97.61% | 107 sites |
| Cobscook Bay | 97.90% | 124 sites |
| Lake St. George | 98.30% | 38 sites |
| Lamoine | 97.54% | 61 sites |
| Lily Bay | 100% | 90 sites |
| Mount Blue | 99.95% | 136 spots |
| Peaks-Kenny | 100% | 56 sites |
| Rangeley Lake | 100% | 50 sites |
| Sebago Lake | 97.81% | 340 sites |
| Warren Island | 97.50% | 15 sites |
Fees
Family Camping Fees
- For one Family¹ OR groups of 6 or fewer people.
- Fees are per site, per night.
- An additional $5 per site, per night is charged for reservations.
- 9% Lodging Tax is charged on all camping fees.
| Park | Maine Resident | Non-Resident |
| Aroostook | $15/25* | $25/35* |
| Bradbury Mountain | $15 | $25 |
| Camden Hills* | $25/35* | $35/45* |
| Cobscook Bay | $20 | $30 |
| Lake St. George | $20 | $30 |
| Lamoine | $20 | $30 |
| Lily Bay | $20 | $30 |
| Mount Blue | $20/30* | $30/40* |
| Peaks-Kenny* | $20/30* | $30/40* |
| Rangeley Lake | $20/30* | $30/40* |
| Sebago Lake* | $25/35* | $35/45* |
| Warren Island | $15 | $25 |
* Sites with Water & Electric Hook-ups:
| Park | Fees |
| Aroostook State Park | $25.00 per night for Maine residents $35.00 per night for non-residents |
| Camden Hills and Sebago Lake State Parks | $35.00 per night for Maine residents $45.00 per night for non-residents |
| Mount Blue, Peaks-Kenny, and Rangeley Lake State Park | $30.00 per night for Maine residents $40.00 per night for non-residents |
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/camping/reservations/campground_fees.shtml
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/camping/pdf/group_camping_brochure.pdf
Map
The following map is a summary of what has been presented above. Please note that each park is color coordinated, please use the following legend.
| Color | Meaning |
| Orange | 90-99.99% Totality |
| Red | 100% Totality |
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