Cowan West Campground

12 reviews

Cowan Cove, Shirley, ME 04441, USA
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Cowan West Campground Introduce

Nestled in the picturesque Cowan Cove in Shirley, Maine, Cowan West Campground offers a tranquil retreat for campers and RV enthusiasts alike. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking a camper trailer, this campground provides a serene environment to unplug and reconnect with nature.

The campground features clean, open, and grassy sites, each equipped with fire rings and located near the water. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of the waves and witnessing the most breathtaking moonrise over the cove. It's an experience that will leave you in awe.

While the campground is accessible via a 16-mile pathed road, it's important to note that it may not be suitable for larger RVs. The journey, however, is well worth it for the beauty, peace, and tranquility that await you. Be prepared for some bugs, but with a screen house, you can still enjoy the outdoors comfortably.

Here are some highlights of what Cowan West Campground offers:

Clean, grassy sites with fire rings
Stunning water views and moonrises
Peaceful and tranquil environment
Perfect for tents and smaller camper trailers

Customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors praising the campground for its beauty and serenity. One camper shared, "Cowan Cove is a great spot to unplug with a 36' camper trailer or even a tent. Sites are clean, open, and grassy with fire rings and by the water. Saw the most beautiful moonrise over the water last weekend!" Another added, "Expect lots of bugs. We had a screen house. But all so worth the beauty peace and tranquility."

Plan your next outdoor adventure at Cowan West Campground and experience the natural beauty and tranquility that Shirley, Maine has to offer. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, this campground is the perfect destination for nature lovers.

Location

Maine Piscataquis County Shirley Cowan Cove

Customer Reviews

4.0

12 reviews

Jen Perigo

May 31, 2024

Cowan Cove is a great spot to unplug with a 36' camper trailer or even a tent. Sites are clean, open, and grassy with fire rings and by the water. Saw the most beautiful moonrise over the water last weekend!

Maureen Hall

Jun 22, 2024

I think it is 16 miles of the pathed road. So I wouldn't be taking a big rig RV. Expect lots of bugs. We had a screen house. But all so worth the beauty peace and tranquility.

Martha Rossetti

Jun 27, 2023

If you want bliss in the middle of nowhere, This is the place. A small piece of heaven on earth. Great place to rest and leave behind worries for a while. No running water. There is a shared outhouse. It is cleaned and maintained. We use the lake to bath. An experience I hope to continue to have annually. If your lucky you will be able to see mousse, bear and other wildlife in that area. Just enjoy them from afar.

Patricia Harris

Sep 09, 2022

Beautiful views. One of my favorite places. Great fishing, lot's of wildlife, including my favorite the moose. I love being in the middle of nowhere.

Dot Brewer

Jul 27, 2022

My favorite place for camping. No frills. Just water, sun and relaxation

Steve Furbish

Jun 06, 2025

We didn't stay, but we checked it out for future use. This is a buried gem for boondockers who aren't afraid of some rough access roads. There is a beautiful view of Moosehead Lake. The camp hosts seemed very friendly and despite there being several insectivore birds present the gnats (aka black flies) were in full bloom this first week of June. We may go back later this year to tent but the road in was too rough (with a washout) for me to be comfortable pulling the travel trailer in.