Jurisdiction and research scope
Town of Camden, Maine, municipal limits only; not the surrounding county or similarly named municipality. Current eCode §290-10.2 captured Nov 6, 2026; applicable campsite amendments Nov 10, 2009 and June 14, 2016. Read November 6, 2026.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Camden RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Townwide driveway storage not established. Private campsite overlay conditions are not universal vacant-yard storage rules. |
| Street / loading | Public street restrictions not established. No general RV loading grace period established by these sources. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Guest occupancy eligibility beyond campsite conditions not resolved. Over120 days without public sewage => compliant disposal system; approved sewage plan required for every campsite. |
Exact overlay scope
Shoreland areas: within 250 ft horizontal distance of great pond/river normal high water, coastal/freshwater wetland upland edge, or official harbor line where different; within 75 ft of stream normal high water. Map and structure extensions also apply. Underlying permitted-use rules continue.
Private campsite limits
One site per lot existing Nov 1, 1991 or 30,000 sq ft shoreland area, whichever less, may be permitted. Existing principal use requires separate dimensional compliance. One RV/site; gravel pad only permanent foundation exception; only canopy attached. Resource Protection clearing max 1,000 sq ft. RV area setbacks 100 ft for GPA pond/tributary river, 75 ft other waters/tributary streams/wetland edge.
Sewage and duration
Written sewage plan approved by Local Plumbing Inspector, plus written receiving authorization for off-site disposal. Over 120 days/year on-site without public sewage requires a compliant subsurface wastewater disposal system. This provision does not itself impose a 120-day maximum.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Camden Planning or Code Enforcement to confirm jurisdiction, the actual parcel or road, vehicle classification, position, duration and intended use. Obtain the required road, building, electrical, plumbing or wastewater approvals before relying on a parking exception. Easements, HOA rules and leases remain separate. Start with the official rule or permit guidance.
Use the Camden parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- Shoreland standards §290-10.2
Official municipal rule or guidance supporting the scope and conditions described in this guide.
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific local-government determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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