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Scenes from Winter in Camden, Maine

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

By Heather Marcus|Dec 31 2019| Print icon

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

Photo 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.
Photo Credit: Greta Rybus
A view down Elm Street in downtown Camden.
Photo Credit: Greta Rybus
Hosmer Pond dotted with a handful of ice fishing shacks. Brown trout, bass and perch are all found in these waters.
Photo Credit: Greta Rybus
Competitors line the hill waiting for their run at the annual U.S. National Toboggan Championships.
Photo Credit: Greta Rybus
A weathered wooden toboggan on Hosmer Pond.
Photo Credit: Greta Rybus
The classic A-frame lodge at Camden Snow Bowl.
Photo 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.
Photo Credit: Greta Rybus
The Camden Public Library, a National Historic Landmark.
Photo 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.
Photo 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.

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  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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