maine campground owners association
About MECOA
CampMaine.com website and the Maine Camping Guide are both products of the Maine Campground Owners Association (MECOA). MECOA proudly represents over 180 of Maine’s licensed campgrounds. The office of MECOA is in Auburn Maine. All of MECOA’s Campground Members are represented here, as well as in the print and digital version of the Maine Camping Guide.


Mission Statement
- MECOA is the premier resource for supporting campground owners and promoting camping in Maine. MECOA accomplishes their mission by providing Marketing, Advocacy and Educational tools to its members. Each program that MECOA provides to its members is extensive.


Advocacy, Education & Marketing
- MECOA’s Advocacy work includes legislative and agency representation at the state and national level, as well as the participation in organizations such as the Maine Hospitality and Tourism Alliance. MECOA is the recognized representative of camping’s interest in the tourism industry.
- MECOA’s Education program provides the informational and educational needs and resources members require through the knowledge base of the office staff, network opportunities at member events, and ARVC’s “Outdoor Hospitality Education Program“. MECOA also hosts a Trade Show annually for its members to connect with business members on a personal level.
- MECOA’s Marketing opportunities are vast. We produce the Maine Camping Guide each year and have the CampMaine.com for all camping public to research and find the right campground member for their needs. CampMaine.com is commonly the first stop for camping enthusiasts before they make their summer camping plans. For its campground members, MECOA also provides business resources for many different services and products.
Become a Campground Member
Are you a licensed Maine campground? Or do you provide a service or product specifically for campgrounds?
Are you wondering what MECOA Membership can offer you?
Are you interested in being in the #1 requested camping resource, the Maine Camping Guide, and present on the popular CampMaine.com with your very own listing page?
MECOA Membership Inquiry Form
Email the MECOA office using the form below for more information to join us as a campground or trade member! We’ll follow up with more information and details. We would love to have you.