Jurisdiction and research scope
Town of Ogunquit, Maine, municipal limits only; not the surrounding county or similarly named municipality. Current eCode captured Nov 6, 2026; §225-9.15D amended June 12, 2018, D(1) June 8, 2021; public parking current codified Arts.11–12. Read November 6, 2026.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Ogunquit RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | No townwide driveway allowance established. Shoreland campsite rules only; vacant storage not resolved. |
| Street / loading | Seasonal and location-specific parking controls; signs and permit restrictions apply. No general RV loading grace period established by these sources. |
| Sleeping / utilities | Shoreland campsite compliance does not create unrestricted guest camping. Approved sewage plan and >120-day residential/wastewater trigger; no unrestricted power/water hookup authorization. |
Private shoreland campsite
One campsite per lot existing on ordinance effective date or 30,000 sq ft within Shoreland Zones, whichever less; principal use plus campsite must separately satisfy lot dimensional requirements. RV area 75 ft from listed rivers/streams/saltwater/wetlands. One RV/site, no permanent foundation except gravel pad, only canopy attached; Resource Protection clearing max 1,000 sq ft.
Duration and sewage
Plumbing Inspector-approved written sewage plan required; off-site disposal needs receiving owner/facility authorization. Over 120 days/year on site triggers all residential-structure requirements, including compliant subsurface wastewater system unless served by public sewage.
Public parking is a separate question
Named lots prohibit trailers, campers and buses from May 15 through September 15. A separate July 1–Labor Day rule restricts RVs, campers and trailers in regulated lots with narrow exceptions and space/turning conditions. The codified municipal-lot/public-place overnight rule runs 2–6 a.m.; the winter public-street rule runs midnight–6 a.m. November 1–March 31. Town guidance states midnight–6 a.m. more broadly, so confirm any midnight–2 a.m. plan with Parking Enforcement rather than relying on a gap. A generic parking permit does not establish RV eligibility.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Ogunquit 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 Ogunquit 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 §225-9.15D
Official municipal rule or guidance supporting the scope and conditions described in this guide.
- Street/lot restrictions §§210-11.1–2
Official municipal rule or guidance supporting the scope and conditions described in this guide.
- Municipal lots §210-12.3
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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