List of the Best Family Campgrounds
Maine is a beautiful place to camp out with hundreds of campgrounds across the state. If you’re unsure of which campsite is right for you and your family, we are some of our top picks for the best family campgrounds in Maine:
1. Bayley’s Camping Resort, Scarborough, ME
Bayley’s Camping Resort gets our top spot as Best Family Friendly Campground. Located near Pine Point Beach in Scarborough, this seaside campground offers 3 heated pools, 4 hot tubs, a game room, multiple playgrounds, and fun activities like scavenger hunts, bingo, and wiffle ball.
Just a short drive away, you’ll find even more adventure at Aquaboggan. Bayley’s Camping Resort is the perfect camping destination for any family!
2. Papoose Pond, Waterford, ME
Papoose Pond campground is one of the best locations in Maine for family fun. Papoose Pond has 180 campsites and 60 cabins, cottages, and rental trailers. If you don’t want to swim in the lake, there is a heated swimming pool with shallow ends perfect for young children.
There is also an 18-hole mini-golf course, volleyball court, playground, and recreation hall. Enjoy everything from games to arts & crafts, to hiking or canoeing. Your family will definitely have a good time here.
3. Desert of Maine – Cabins & Glamping
Nestled among towering Northern Pines at the edge of the iconic dunes of the Desert of Maine, our quiet campground offers a peaceful retreat for curious travelers. This campground is a beautiful, restorative haven—designed to complement the sense of wonder and exploration found just next door.
The Desert of Maine has long drawn wanderers from near and far. Now, those wanderers have a place to rest, recharge, and reconnect.
4. Four Acre Woods Campground
Four Acre Woods Campground is a peaceful place where memories are formed, allowing society to take a step back and focus on what truly matters in life, coming together to spend time with the people that matter most.
A beautiful island campground, thickly forested with spruce, fir, and birch, was created over 60 years ago, on Sunshine Island in Maine. After re-opening on July 1st 2020, the land is finally back to sharing all of her beauty and spirit with the people with a new life and a new name, Four Acre Woods.
5. Old Orchard Beach Campground
Greetings from Old Orchard Beach Campground! Family owned and operated for 50 years, this campground offers an authentic camping experiences in Maine’s most vibrant beach town.
Conveniently located one mile from the beach, Old Orchard Beach Campground strives to be the go-to spot in Maine where families and friends can reconnect and create lifelong traditions. With countless nearby things to do and places to go, our campground is a great way to experience Maine’s iconic coast.
6. Paradise Park Resort Campground
This is Maine camping at its best! You’ll be close to all the action since the campground is only just a few steps from the heart of the famous Old Orchard Beach Pier with restaurants, night life and shopping. Paradise Park Resort Campground is located on Adelaide Road on Old Orchard Beach.
Take walk along 7 miles of white sandy beaches and enjoy the beauty of Old Orchard Beach. At Paradise Park, memories are made here!
7. Powder Horn Family Camping Resort
Powder Horn Family Camping Resort is southern Maine’s finest RV Resort and campground – family owned and operated for over 50 years! Camping with us will allow you to set up your home away from home right in the heart of Old Orchard Beach, Maine. At Powder Horn we offer something for everyone; a full activities program, swimming pools, hot tubs, an 18-hole mini golf course, a wide range of full hook up campsites, seasonal sites, and services to suit your needs in a resort-style setting.
Powder Horn is just an easy walk or a quick trolley ride to downtown Old Orchard Beach, where you’ll find all the action of The Pier, various shops, and restaurants. If you are looking for a camping experience like no other, look no further than Powder Horn Family Camping Resort!
8. Maine Forest Yurts
Maine Forest Yurts campground is located on Runaround Pond in Durham, Maine and spans over 100 acres of wilderness. It is ideal for an overnight, a weekend excursion or a week long retreat. Our fully furnished yurts are a perfect way to experience glamping in Maine and New England. The property is 5 minutes from Bradbury Mountain State Park, 15 minutes from Freeport/L.L. Bean and only 30 minutes north of Portland.
We are open year-round. Come experience unique seasonal adventures including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, cross country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, or just sit back, relax and take in the natural surroundings.
9. Lily Bay State Park
Located along the east shore of beautiful Moosehead Lake just 9 miles north of Greenville, the 925-acre park offers year-round activities and camping. Amenities include a swim beach, playground, two trailerable boat ramps with boat slips, and a two-mile shoreline walking trail.
The park is open all year; 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily unless otherwise signed at the gate.
Fee collected at entry booth by staff or self-service station. Boaters and fishing enthusiasts are encouraged to use the boat launches before regular park hours; please use the self service pay station.
10. Mount Blue State Park Campground, Weld, ME
At over 8,000-acres, Mt. Blue State Park is located on the shores of Webb Lake in Maine’s largest state park. The campground has 136 wooded campsites perfect for families looking to get out into nature and also offers incredible hiking, biking, swimming, and camping.
The campsites are located just a short walk from the sandy beach of Webb Lake. Kids will love the weekly outdoor family movie night, and the campground playground is a lot of fun.
11. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground
Located on the shores of Penobscot Bay, between the bustling Acadia National Park and the charming Camden Village. Searsport shores are located by the ocean, giving a beautiful camping location. The water is not too warm. However, the view is magnificent. Back in 1800, it used to be a farm, making the mature white pine trees create an idyllic site perfect for a family vacation.
This RV park includes full hookup spots, along with classic RV camping. The pet-friendly RV park is also the perfect place for kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding. There is nothing better to soothe your soul than by camping right by the ocean.
Contact Maine Campah
If you’re looking for a roomy camper to fit your family, please contact the team at Maine Campah today! We are here to make your next camping trip a special and memorable experience!
To get started, please contact us here with questions, or book your camper here.