Kayaking a tidal river, fishing from a dock, and walking salt-marsh trails are all on the table at Chewonki Campground, a family-owned property on a river inlet outside Wiscasset in midcoast Maine. The campground sits where a tidal stream meets the surrounding landscape, giving paddlers access to a saltwater environment that several reviewers single out as the defining feature of the property. A saltwater pool and walking and biking trails round out the on-site options.
Sites vary in character. Camper sites in the field carry open sightlines toward the water, while tent sites tend to sit in more wooded settings. Some sites are more exposed to neighbors than others, so campers who want separation may want to ask about layout when booking. Reviewers consistently note the grounds are clean and well maintained, with coin-operated showers and full hookups available for RVs up to 60 feet. Some Route 1 road noise reaches the campground at a distance, though multiple reviewers describe it as manageable.
The campground runs from mid-May through mid-October. Early-season visitors should expect cool bathrooms in May. Nearby, Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort and Hermit Island Campgrounds give campers additional options along this stretch of the Maine coast. Cheryl R. describes "a river to highlight Maine's tidal environment," which captures what sets this property apart from inland alternatives. Reservations are available and pets are welcome.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsChewonki Campground is located in Maine near Wiscasset
RV ParkDirections
Northbound Maine Turnpike 95 to Exit 52 – Take Route 295 to Exit 28 – Continue on Route 1 to Bath – 7 miles to Route 144 – turn right. Follow directional signs for 1.5 miles. Southbound Take Route 95 to 2nd Augusta exit. Take Route 27 to Wiscasset, take Route 1 south 4 miles and follow signs. Or take scenic Route 1 along coast.
Address
235 Chewonki Neck Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
Coordinates
43.95674715 N
69.71920897 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/16/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/16/26- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/16/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/16/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 38 min from Lewiston, ME
- 55 min from Portland, ME
- 1 hr 38 min from Bangor, ME
- 2 hrs 2 min from Manchester, NH
