Experience the International Homecoming Festival

Experience the International Festival While Camping at Big Lake RV Park & Campground

One of the things I love most about owning Big Lake RV Park & Campground is helping our guests discover everything that makes Downeast Maine so special. While many people come for the fishing, hiking, and peaceful scenery, some of our favorite weekends are when the region comes alive with community celebrations.

One event I always recommend is the International Festival in Calais, Maine which is easily enjoyed from Big Lake RV Park & Campground - your home away from home.

More Than Just a Festival

The International Festival celebrates the close relationship between Calais, Maine, and St. Stephen, New Brunswick. It's a wonderful reminder that while a river separates two countries, friendship and community bring them together.

During the festival, you'll find live entertainment, local food, parades, family activities, community events, and plenty of opportunities to experience the welcoming spirit of this border region.

Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for another summer, it's an event that captures the heart of Downeast Maine.

Stay Somewhere Peaceful

After a full day of walking through festival activities,

listening to music, and exploring Calais and St. Stephen, there's nothing better than returning to a quiet campground. You'll come back to open skies, peaceful surroundings, and the kind of quiet that helps you truly relax.

Many evenings, our guests gather around a campfire, watch the sunset over the pond, or simply enjoy the sounds of nature before turning in for the night.

It's a completely different way to experience your vacation.

Your Home Base for Exploring Downeast Maine

During your visit, you can also explore:

• Grand Lake Stream

• Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge

• Ministers Island, New Brunswick

• St. Stephen's charming downtown

• Eastport

• West Quoddy Head Lighthouse

• Scenic lakes, rivers, and hiking trails throughout Washington County

Many of our guests come for one event and end up discovering a whole week of adventures.

Spacious Sites and Small-Town Hospitality

At Big Lake RV Park & Campground, we've worked hard to create a place where guests feel welcome from the moment they arrive.

We offer:

• Spacious full-hookup RV sites

• Pull-through and back-in sites

• Modern clean bathhouse

• Laundry facilities

• Free Wi-Fi

• A campground store

• Fresh baked treats and coffee

• Peaceful walking areas

• Beautiful sunsets over our pond

Whether you're traveling in a motorhome, fifth wheel, travel trailer, or Airstream, you'll have plenty of room to relax and enjoy your stay.

Why I Love This Time of Year

I enjoy seeing guests leave in the morning for a day of exploring and return in the evening excited to tell us about everything they experienced.

Some spent the day at the International Festival. Others crossed into Canada, visited Ministers Island, found a new favorite restaurant, or simply enjoyed a scenic drive through the countryside.

Every camper seems to come back with a different story, and that's what makes this region so special. There's always something new to discover.

We'd Love to Welcome You

If you're planning a trip to the International Festival in Calais, consider making it more than a day trip.

Spend a few nights with us, slow down, and enjoy everything Downeast Maine has to offer.

We'd love the opportunity to welcome you to Big Lake RV Park & Campground, help you discover our favorite local places, and make your stay one you'll remember long after the festival is over.

We'll have a campsite waiting, a campfire ready, and a warm Downeast welcome when you arrive.

See you this summer!

Mark & Wesla RanalliOwners, Big Lake RV Park & Campground