Where to Park in Camden for Your Climbing Adventure

Jun 15

Main Meeting Location

Equinox Guiding Service Office

20 Mechanic Street (Suite 101), Camden, ME 04843

You’ll meet your guide here unless otherwise arranged. Note that Mechanic Street offers 2-hour on-street parking—please adhere to time limits to avoid tickets

Best Free All‑Day Parking Lots

Knox Mill Lot: Behind Knox Mill (Knowlton & Washington St)

Public Safety Building Lot: Adjacent to Police/Public Safety Building

Both are free all day and a short, pleasant walk to Mechanic Street

Climbing Site Parking Details

Camden Hills (Maiden Cliff, Barrett’s Cove):
Park in the roadside pull-off on Route 52—just east of the Maiden Cliff trailhead. A small sandy area marks the trail start
Old Carriage Road Trail Head:
Paid Parking Notes (Seasonal May 15–Oct 15)
- Camden has seasonal on-street paid parking ($3/hour, 2‑hour max except Public Landing at 4 hours) from mid-May to mid-October .
- If using Mechanic Street or downtown lots during summer, be aware of these time limits and kiosks.

Quick Parking Tips

Arriving early gives you more flexibility—lots fill up fast in peak season.
Free lots are the best option for longer stays.
If you’re meeting directly at the crag, we’ll send you specific route & parking instructions before the climb.
For all other questions, check out our FAQ page.