The Office of Outdoor Recreation leverages Maine’s assets and outdoor recreation heritage to grow the outdoor recreation economy and build Maine’s outdoor recreation brand as part of a coordinated effort with partners from the public and private sectors.
Outdoor recreation made up 3.7% of Maine’s economy, making Maine the sixth state in the country in the value outdoor recreation adds to a state’s economy.
- 29,863 people work in the outdoor industry in Maine
- Manufacturing of outdoor recreation gear and equipment contributed $311 million, a 16.8% increase from 2022 and Outdoor retail contributed $824 million to Maine’s economy, a 3% increase
- Boating and fishing contributed $384 million and RVing contributed $265 million
- Snow activities, including skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling contributed $108 million, a 58% increase over 2022