Glamping and yurt camping near Augusta, Maine offers outdoor enthusiasts access to both lakeside and oceanfront locations. The region sits at the intersection of several river valleys with elevations generally below 400 feet, creating a landscape of rolling hills and abundant water access. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-80°F with cooler evenings, making camping comfortable from May through October.
What to do
Water recreation: Lake Pemaquid Campground offers various water activities on its namesake lake. "They rent kayaks and canoes to explore the lake," notes a reviewer who appreciated the lakeside amenities. Sites come with gorgeous views and some include private piers for fishing or swimming.
Disc golf: Beaver Brook Campground features an on-site course that campers consistently rate highly. One visitor mentioned, "Very nice campground with a good camp store and disc golf course. We will stay again!"
Hiking trails: Camden Hills State Park Campground provides immediate access to miles of trails. "What we really liked was the convenient location to downtown Camden and other cute towns, there are hiking trails just outside your doorstep," writes a camper who appreciated the park's 5,700 acres of natural space.
What campers like
Beachfront access: Oceanfront camping at Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground combines coastal views with farm experiences. A camper shares, "We stayed on waters edge in a band of trees, breezes, birds, and fish jumping. Thanks to the people (and animals) for making this a great place."
Family-friendly activities: Weekend entertainment at Sennebec Lake Campground keeps children engaged. "Activities started up again this year, with events such as kids' crafts, a kids vs adults water gun fight, cornhole competition, and a DJ for an evening of dancing," reports a family who visits annually.
Yurt camping: Augusta area yurt accommodations include premium options at Wolfe's Neck. A visitor noted, "This campground is the best if many worlds: ocean, woods store, cafe, farm, actives, you name it. Everything was easy including check-in and the campsites are perfect distance away from each other."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from May through mid-October. "Seasonal operation typically runs from May through mid-October with most yurt camping near Augusta requiring advance reservations," confirms a frequent visitor.
Bathroom facilities: Quality varies across campgrounds. At Birches Lakeside Campground, facilities are "clean facilities and a nice store making it so you don't have to leave!" while at Augusta/Gardiner KOA, one reviewer noted "Bathrooms and amenities are a little tired."
Weather preparedness: Maine's climate can change quickly. Bring layers and rain gear, especially for oceanfront yurt camping near Augusta. "We enjoyed our camping despite the rain and will try to go again next year!" shared one Wolfe's Neck camper.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Many campgrounds organize scheduled programming. At Birches Lakeside, "Staff does a very good job at planned activities to keep children entertained," notes a family camper who appreciated the organization.
Multiple play areas: Beaver Brook Campground features extensive children's amenities. A satisfied parent shared, "Amazing campground. Has a lot of stuff for kids including playground, pool, water slides, canoeing, kayaking, mini golf and disc golf."
Farm experiences: Kids enjoy interacting with animals at Wolfe's Neck. "My kids enjoyed visiting with the farm animals and walking along the rocky shore each day," writes a family camper who found multiple activities to keep children entertained.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: At Camden Hills State Park, RVers should note site variations. "There are a limited number of sites for those over 35 feet and the gravel roads are easy to navigate in a big rig," advises an experienced RVer who appreciated the park's accommodations.
Utility considerations: Full hookups aren't available at all locations. "About half the sites have water and 30/50 amp electric and the others are no hookups," reports a Camden Hills camper who recommended checking the campground map when booking.
Road conditions: Some campgrounds have challenging access. "The roads can be very narrow if you have a long rig," warns a visitor to Beaver Brook Campground, suggesting careful navigation for larger vehicles.
