Camden

About this city

Also known as: Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

Nestled beautifully where the rolling granite ridges of the Megunticook Mountains plunge directly into the cold blue waters of Penobscot Bay, Camden is widely celebrated as one of the most picturesque coastal villages in New England. Incorporated in 1791, the town grew during the 19th century as a prosperous center for woolen textiles, anchor fabrication, and wooden commercial shipbuilding. Unlike more industrial ports, Camden early on captured the attention of wealthy urban summer residents, who constructed grand estates and historic yacht clubs along its hills. Today, the town presents an enchanting layout where a historic brick downtown directly borders a scenic harbor filled with windjammer sailing vessels, functioning as a premier elite resort for sailing, outdoor arts, and alpine hiking with panoramic ocean views.