Best Campgrounds In Maine

If you want a state which has varied options when it comes to camping spots, Maine is a popular location for a reason. This state is popular with fans of the outdoors everywhere, and the beautiful nature is a reason why so many people visit this state.

You can find some amazing coastline, and stunning forests, so, there is something here for everyone. 

Because of how popular Maine is with lovers of the outdoors, there are plenty of options for spots to go camping, for some people, too many options to choose from. So, because of this, we have narrowed down the list of camping locations in Maine to just our favorites.

This means you can pick whichever you want to visit most from our curated list and not have to worry about any of them not having what you need.

So, if you are planning to go camping in Maine some time soon, but you have no idea where you want to go camping, then this list will have all the options you need to choose from!

On The Saco Family Campground

This is one of our favorite camping sites in Maine and you can find it in Brownfield. This spot has 1700 feet of Saco River frontage. This spot is perfect if you plan to go camping or stay in an RV, so there is something here for every type of camping.

The tent spots are also riverfront which makes for some amazing sights while you are camping. You can also rent out specific spots for as long as you want with the option to have them for a season, a month, or just on a weekly or nightly basis.

This spot also has some great amenities available, for example, there are showers and well stocked bathrooms, on top of a great laundry facility, a game room, a playground, Wi-Fi access available, a field area used for recreation activities, and the group sites which they have are also fully pet friendly!

There are also some super fun activities to try here like canoeing, kayaking, as well as tube rentals for the river. There is also a shuttle service available which is part of what makes staying here so convenient.

Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park

There are 70 sites available at this spot which you can find in Scarborough, but it is worth noting that this is not a child friendly spot, and to camp here you will need to be over 21.

This camping spot is designed to be the perfect peaceful getaway for retirees and honeymooners and it is found just on the southern coastline of the state. This is found by one of the bigger saltwater marshes in the state and because of this the wildlife you can see here is amazing.

You will likely see waterfowls, herons, egrets, ibises, mink, otter, muskrat, deer, or moose depending on the season you decide to visit.

You can choose to explore the marsh here by foot if you want to be adventurous, or you can also travel through it by canoe if you want to try something different.

If you want to do this, you can bring your own kayak or canoe if you have one, but they also have a rental service available, but if you are visiting in peak season you might want to book ahead. There is also a beach which is just a short bike ride away. 

The RV sites which they have available all have the full choice of hook ups which are needed, and you get cable at all the sites available. The restrooms at this park are super clean and modern with all the amenities you will need.

There is also wireless internet access, as well as a grocery store, a dump station, and even access to firewood and ice.

Hadley’s Point Campground

This camping spot is found in Bar Harbor and it is at the northernmost point in Mt Desert Island. This is one of the best spots to visit in the state if you are a camper, with some stunning scenery and some useful amenities available too.

This is also very close to the Acadia National Park as well as the downtown area of Bar Harbor. The campground is super quiet but also the perfect choice for families as well. You can relax in the pines, but also on the coast if you want a change of pace.

Our favorite thing about this campsite is just how many options they lend to those who choose to camp there. For example, you can choose to do a more primitive tent style camping if you want something for a more experienced camper.

But if you do not want to worry about potentially struggling, then you can go for a campsite which has water and electricity available. There are also spots available for RVs which have all the hookups which you would need.

There are even some amazing cabins available which have everything you could ever want, whether this is access to AC or heating, as well as your own bathroom, access to Wi-Fi, and even more. If you want a stunning getaway in Maine, then this is one of the best options which is available.

Boothbay Craft Brewery

If you are a beer lover who wants to go on an amazing camping trip, then this is going to be one of the best options on this list for you.

This is an authentic local brewery, so if you want to have a hub to try all the local brews which you want, as well as access to some amazing live music spots, delicious wood fire pizzas, and friendly staff, then this is a spot which you will have to visit.

The atmosphere here is one of the best out of the locations we have visited in this state. 

Like some of the other grounds on this list, there are also plenty of different options for how you want to camp when you are on this trip. There are spots for RVs, or you can even rent a cottage too, and of course there is traditional camping available as well.

The amenities available here are all super useful too, with a bocce court, a corn hole, a restaurant, and a tap house on site. You are also in a super convenient location too, where you are only 5 minutes from the downtown area in Boothbay Harbor as well which is an amazing area for tourists to explore!

Wild Fox Cabins & Campground

This is one of the best spots to visit if you want to see some amazing stunning wildlife, and the natural wonders which surround this campsite are why we love visiting here.

It is also completely pet friendly, so if you want to take your furry friends, then this option in Lakeville is perfect for you. This camping ground which is in the West Grand Lake Region is right on the stunning Junior Lake which is one of the 11 chain of lakes which are all connected by an ancient waterway.

If you are a nature lover, and love playing sports when you are out in the wild, then this is somewhere you definitely want to go camping! There are also some astounding fishing spots here, so if you are an angler, this is something you will have to try when you are visiting!

You can also try plenty of water sports when you are visiting like; canoeing, boating, and kayaking. There are also plenty of spots for hiking available, as well as bird watching and leaf peeping too. There are even loads of ATV trails which you will have to try if you want to!

There are even loads of activities to try when you visit in the winter months, for example snowmobiling, snow shoeing, as well as ice fishing, and cross country skiing. You can also see plenty of amazing wildlife all year round, like loons, ducks, and ospreys, as well as a Bald Eagle if you are lucky.

Two Lakes Camping Area

This camping spot which you can find in Oxford, Maine covers over 177 acres of land as well as giving you access to 147 acres of the Whitney Pond. This spot also has plenty of different services available, and caters to all different types of camping which you might want to try.

For example, you have RV spots with hookups, or you could even try one of their rustic cabins. There are plenty of entertainment options, especially on weekends when you can enjoy live music too. No matter what type of camping you want to do, if you are close to Oxford Maine, you have to try camping here.

Summary

Hopefully this list has shown you some spots which you want to visit in Maine and shown you just how amazing camping in Maine can be. If you have not managed to find any spots in Maine from this list, this is only just a few of the many options!