Scenes from Winter in Camden, Maine

These images by photographer Greta Rybus reveal the snowy side to the classic coastal town of Camden, Maine.

The stone WWI memorial tower in Camden Hills State Park was built in 1921 to honor the men and women of Camden.

Credit: Greta Rybus

Famed as a coastal getaway and home to a number of historic windjammers, Camden may seem like a destination best saved for summer. But its charms go well past the warm-weather months. Fall is a spectacular time, given the mix of harbor views and bright foliage, and beyond that, winter: a season of snowy slopes and fireside relaxation.

Our ideal winter weekend in Camden spans castle-like accommodations, impeccable local boutiques, and multicultural cuisine, plus uphill hikes and downhill runs. To learn more, check out the January/February travel feature “Camden, Maine: Weekend Away.” In the meantime, here are some outtakes from our visit to Camden by photographer Greta Rybus.

Scenes from Winter in Camden, Maine

Clearing the snow covered docks in Camden Harbor with Mount Battie in the distance.

Credit: Greta Rybus
Clearing the snow-covered docks in Camden Harbor with Mount Battie in the distance.
Credit: Greta Rybus

A view of Elm Street in downtown Camden.

Credit: Greta Rybus
A view down Elm Street in downtown Camden.
Credit: Greta Rybus

Hosmer Pond dotted with a handful of bob houses.  Brown trout, bass and perch are all found in these waters. 

Credit: Greta Rybus
Hosmer Pond dotted with a handful of ice fishing shacks. Brown trout, bass and perch are all found in these waters.
Credit: Greta Rybus

Competitors line the hill waiting for their run in the annual US National Toboggan Championships.

Credit: Greta Rybus
Competitors line the hill waiting for their run at the annual U.S. National Toboggan Championships.
Credit: Greta Rybus

A weathered wooden toboggan on Hosmer Pond.

Credit: Greta Rybus
A weathered wooden toboggan on Hosmer Pond.
Credit: Greta Rybus

The classic A Frame lodge at Camden Snow Bowl.

Credit: Greta Rybus
The classic A-frame lodge at Camden Snow Bowl.
Credit: Greta Rybus

Stately brick facades line the streets of downtown Camden. Much of the town’s wood structures were lost to fire in the late 1800s and replaced with brick architecture.

Credit: Greta Rybus
Stately brick buildings line the streets downtown. Much of Camden’s wood structures were lost to fire in the late 1800s and replaced with brick architecture.
Credit: Greta Rybus

Interior scene at the Camden Public Library, a National Historic Landmark.

Credit: Greta Rybus
The Camden Public Library, a National Historic Landmark.
Credit: Greta Rybus

The stone WWI memorial tower in Camden Hills State Park was built in 1921 to honor the men and women of Camden.

Credit: Greta Rybus
The stone tower in Camden Hills State Park was built in 1921 to honor the Camden residents who took part in the war effort during World War I.
Credit: Greta Rybus

Heather Marcus

Heather Marcus is the senior photo editor for Yankee. She works closely with the art director and contributing photographers to tell our stories about people and place in a compelling way. Living and growing up in New England, she continues to be inspired by the communities, the landscape, and the wonderful visual opportunities the region affords.

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  1. Wonderful! We are thinking of moving to the area and the more we see and hear, the more decided about doing so. We’s like to get all the information available about Camden and surrounding areas and plan to buy a house there.

  2. I sailed/crewed The Mary Day from Camden a few years back. Seeing Camden in Winter is equally enjoyable. Thanks much for the great article and photos!

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