The summit of Mount Battie in Camden, Maine offers a beautiful and easily accessible panoramic view of Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay. Mount Battie is part of Camden Hills State Park, which is comprised of 5,700 acres that are crisscrossed with 30 miles of hiking trails that range from easy to moderate. There is also a driving option to the summit for those looking for less of an adventure. At the summit there are breathtaking views from the stone tower dedicated to the men and women of Camden who served during World War I. There is also a plaque commemorating the poem “Renascence,” written by Pulitzer Prize winner Edna St. Vincent Millay at Mount Battie.

On the September day that we visited, we had intended to hike the Megunticook Trail to Adam’s Lookout and finally Tableland Trail to the summit of Mount Battie. However, when we arrived at this very popular park we were greeted at the trailhead by a large school group getting ready to explore the same trails. So for the first time for all of our adventures, we decided to forgo the hike and drive straight to the summit to enjoy the views.

Dogs are allowed on-leash. There is a nominal entrance fee. The park is open May 1 to November 1, but guests are encouraged to visit year round, by parking outside the gate. The main park entrance is located at 280 Belfast Road in Camden, Maine with 5 trailheads and various parking options.

For more hiking with dogs recommendations with spectacular views that are perhaps less trafficked, please visit our Dog Friendly Places page.