Skowhegan / Kennebec Valley KOA

The Great Outdoors

When you're motorhome camping at Skowhegan / Kennebec Valley KOA, one of the closest natural areas is the Lake George Regional Park. Here you can explore the beautiful scenic park surrounding the lake and enjoy one of many activities, like hiking, walking, fishing, and boating. There are two sandy beaches in the park, where you can relax and swim in the summertime. In the wintertime here, you can try cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowshoeing.Eaton Mountain Ski Area is just a short drive from the KOA. This is a popular winter sports location in the area where you can go skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and so much more. At the Eaton Mountain Ski Lodge, you will find all the information you might need for visiting the mountain. There are food and drinks at the snack bar, and you can also find restrooms. The lodge is located right next to the sledding and snowmobiling trail, and it is a great starting point if you are going skiing or snow tubing.Bigelow Preserve, located by Flagstaff Lake, is one of the best locations for nature lovers to visit when RV camping in the area. Bring your cameras and binoculars for all the beautiful scenery and wildlife sightseeing in the park. Spectacular views spread from the mountain peaks of Bigelow Mountain, where you can hike. You can also enjoy kayaking and canoeing on the lake, or relax on the shore while picnicking with your family. The preserve also allows hunting and fishing year-round.

Exploring the City

With an RV rental near Skowhegan / Kennebec Valley KOA and the surrounding area, you can visit all the nearby attractions, like the Skowhegan Indian, Wire Bridge, Fort Western, and many more. L.C. Bates Museum is near the KOA, and it showcases the wildlife of Maine and many other natural wonders and history of the region. Here you can see art, Native American objects like baskets and minerals, and Maine historical and archaeological artifacts. Here you can also explore hiking and walking trails, a butterfly garden, an arboretum, a gift shop, and a picnic area.Cole Land Transportation Museum is located about 40 minutes' drive east of the KOA in Bangor. The museum displays a variety of Maine’s land transportation equipment. Also, here you can see U.S. military memorabilia from the past centuries, and other highlights include retired caboose cars that belonged to the Maine Central Railroad and Western Maryland Railroad. Go back in time when exploring the exhibits showing these centuries-old methods of transportation.Maine Discovery Museum is also in Bangor and is an incredible place to visit with your kids, as this is one of the largest children’s museums north of Boston. They is a children’s learning and discovery center with interactive exhibits dedicated to science, nature, geography, children’s literature, music, art, and anatomy. When you're camping with an RV at Skowhegan / Kennebec Valley KOA, you can come with your whole family for a day trip. Some of the popular exhibits you can see here include Amazing Animals, Artscape, Nature Trails, Body Journey, Sounds Abound, and more.