The best climbing gyms in Maine
Ranked by the climbers who actually pull on the holds — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 579 reviews of Maine gyms. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true climbing gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Salt Pump Climbing Company
4.8 ★★★★★ 155 reviews · Scarborough, ME
Indoor facility featuring varied climbing walls, plus a studio offering yoga and fitness classes.
“I’m so impressed with how nice this facility is! I had a lot of fun on the auto belay climbs and on the bouldering walls. I cannot wait to go back!!! I went with some friends and w…” — Bonnie
#2 Volta Climbing and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 107 reviews · Trenton, ME
Relaxed, spacious rock-climbing gym with a Kilter board as well as yoga classes.
“The bouldering walls and amount of climbing area here is pretty amazing. It’s a really good configuration for climbers of all levels of experience.” — Greg
#3 EVO Rock + Fitness Portland
4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews · Portland, ME
Well-equipped gym with tall indoor climbing walls, bouldering and yoga spaces.
“Great gym with fantastic community. I fell in love with climbing because of this gym!” — Renee
#4 Maine Bound Adventure Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 49 reviews · Orono, ME
Recreational center for rock climbing that also offers field trips.
“/This is a great place for all levels of experience if looking for a new outdoor/indoor climbing! The staff are skilled and patient when teaching even older folks like myself (63).…” — Vivian
#5 NinjAdventure Zone
4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews · Waterville, ME
“We love taking our son here! It's only 8$ for kids adults get in/play free! It's not to big or to small my son loooves this place it's a clean safe environment!” — Kurt
#6 Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville at the Alfond Youth & Community Center
3.5 ★★★★☆ 58 reviews · Waterville, ME
“The AYCC is Waterville’s best kept secret. I’ve personally been to most all of the YMCA’s in Maine and by far it’s the best one. I say that because it’s obviously the newest and ha…” — James