This classic, quirky gem, considered the Maine ski resort area with the most local character - is a municipal area on 1,070-foot Ragged Mountain near the charming coastal town of Camden (pop. just over 5,000), on Penobscot Bay, making it the East Coast´s only ski hill with ocean views (there are a couple of others in California). A drive of just under four hours from Boston and just under seven from New York City, the 105-acre Snow Bowl is spread out over 15 trails and a pair of terrain parks, with a 1,303-foot summit and a thousand-foot vertical drop. It´s considered best for beginners/intermediates and families; advanced skiers treat it as a fun side mission rather than a full “big mountain” weekend. As for the après-ski scene, Camden has more of a more coastal-New-England-getaway feel  than ski-bum, with seafood restaurants, wine bars, and harbor strolls.

Read more in my post 5 of Maine´s Best Ski/Winter Resorts.

Camden Snow Bowl