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

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*

Heather Marcus

Heather Marcus is the photo editor for Yankee Magazine. As photo editor, she works closely with the art director and a large group of contributing photographers to add color and style to the magazine's pages. Living in New England, she is inspired by the people, the landscape, and the wonderful visual opportunities the region affords.

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