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 160 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 regional level with support at the 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, consistent email communications, and more. MECOA also hosts an annual Trade Show for its members to connect with business members and other campground owners and operators, on a personal level.
- MECOA’s Marketing opportunities are vast. We produce the Maine Camping Guide each year and we are home to 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.
Partnering Membership Program
When you join MECOA as a Campground Member, you also receive a partnering membership to the Northeast Campground Association (NCA). The combined membership benefits of the pair are invaluable!
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.