This Underrated Maine State Park Is a Less-Crowded Alternative to Acadia—With Coastal Views and Mountain Hikes

This Underrated Maine State Park Is a Less-Crowded Alternative to Acadia—With Coastal Views and Mountain Hikes

Camden Hills State Park is like a mini-Acadia.Richard Wood/Getty Images Panoramic views from Camden Hills State Park in Camden, Maine.Key PointsLocated 80 miles south of Acadia National Park, this state has iconic coastal Maine views, scenic hikes, and year-round outdoor activities.Visitors can summit Mount Battie, explore leaf-covered trails in the fall, or cross-country ski in winter—all with fewer crowds.Maine’s rugged coastline and forests h…