Best Equestrian Camping near Bar Mills, ME

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Bar Mills

23 Reviews of 3 Bar Mills Campgrounds

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  christine M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 15, 2024

  Gunstock Campground

  Peaceful and great location

  We enjoyed this campground! The staff upon arrival was so nice. It was so quiet at night! Got to walk to hike Gunstock. Wished there was a restaurant within walking distance. But not a show stopper. We will be back!

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  Iris A.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 6, 2023

  Freeport / Durham KOA

  Cute Family KOA

  This is a cute little KOA with lots of things for smaller kids to do. We visited during their Halloween weekend. They had costume making and trick or treating for kids (bring candy) and a renaissance fair/party for adults. There is a pool with slide, a playground, a basketball hoop, a disc golf net. They have hayrides and a nightly train ride for younger visitors.

  WiFi and cell service are both spotty.

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  Randall M.

  Scout

  

  May. 3, 2023

  Homestead by the River Campground

  Good not great

  I been there twice. Not bad I did lose my wedding ban in the leach filled river on the second visit. The sites are good. Not too close.

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  Austin M.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 11, 2022

  Gunstock Campground

  Gunstock campground

  This is an awesome campground! Lots to do with a nice pool and lots of land to walk the dogs. Seasonal camping is better here.

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  Carolyn S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 10, 2022

  Gunstock Campground

  Gunstock Mountain

  I was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect. This campground has nothing to do, or plenty you can do - walking, hiking, biking, and close access to all Gunstock's adventures.

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  Ryan P.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 31, 2022

  Gunstock Campground

  Amazing stay

  Large campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni.

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  Lynn T.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 9, 2022

  Freeport / Durham KOA

  Boston/Cape Cod KOA Holiday

  Pro’s:

  • spacious, shady campgrounds (take a back-in site)
  • quite and relaxing
  • lots of entertainment and activities for all
  • large leash free dog zone

  Con’s:

  • bad WiFi and poor Verizon reception
  • laundry room was not operational (mid July! 🤨)
  • still 45 minutes from touristic sites (Portland, lighthouse)
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  Greg S.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 8, 2022

  Gunstock Campground

  4.7 stars

  Fun place! The mountain coaster and chairlift were great for the little ones and the ziplines are epic! They give discounts to campers. We stayed in 255, which was really nice, wooded, and right by the creek. Site 254 next door us easily the best trailer site in the entire place. It is huge and has two levels and tons of creek frontage. These two sites are nestled in a quiet tent area. The grid RV area was not very impressive, but all of the tent sites in the woods were really cool. The open field rv area was really exposed but close to amenities. Our family stayed in the cabins and they are nicely situated for privacy. Rustic and no AC or bathrooms but clean and nice little porch. The pool was nice, two excellent playgrounds, and everything well kept. You get your own keycard for the gate. Epic views from top of mountain!

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  Tim P.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 2, 2022

  Gunstock Campground

  Gunstock Mountain

  Mountain coaster, lift, and zip like courses were all amazing. Will come once a year because it’s so fun! Bonus points for site #202!

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  Jamie M.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 30, 2021

  Homestead by the River Campground

  Camping with a farm

  Wonderful little farm campground! The animals were friendly, the beach was clean and perfect for my kids. The playground kept them entertained and happy. Would definitely stay again!

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  Ryan F.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 11, 2021

  Gunstock Campground

  Quiet and relaxing

  Very well kept and quiet grounds. The lot I was in was not wooded but still quiet. Check in was quick and friendly. All other guests were friendly as well. I’ll be back for sure.

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  Brooke F.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 24, 2021

  Freeport / Durham KOA

  Awesome place!

  Very low key relaxed place. Facilities are new and clean! Staff is friendly and accommodating. Campsites are large. Full hook ups. Pool is clean and well maintained.

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  Melissa B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 19, 2021

  Gunstock Campground

  Cute campground, wooded sites are limited.

  This campground overall is very nice. The camp store has most everything you could need, and the campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in. Most of the sites are out in the open though, or very close together. Not so bad if you're camping in trailers or RVs, but if tent camping you won't really have any privacy in those locations. I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?) and then I believe sites 203 and 205 were nice and tucked away in the trees as well. There is a zip line course and a metal "slide" or coaster behind the Breezy Knolls area which can get kind of noisy between the sounds of the gear and the kids screaming. Lol. But it didn't really bother me personally. The wooded area back there is beautiful though so the sites definitely made up for it. Campground has a fenced in dog park, playground, showers, clean bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Would definitely camp here again. I just prefer the wooded/shaded tent sites...which are limited at this place.

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  Rebus B.

  Scout

  

  May. 20, 2021

  Freeport / Durham KOA

  Halloween!

  This visit we had our hybrid camper in one of the wooded sites. The Halloween celebration is really well done- campers decorate their sites, there is an in-costume parade, and the central, bigger rigs are set up for trick or treating. The haunted house is scary enough that I waited by the exit! (This part is NOT for the little kids). The campground fills up for this event so make reservations early.

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  Rebus B.

  Scout

  

  May. 17, 2021

  Freeport / Durham KOA

  Great spot, great hosts

  Kid and pet friendly. Lots of activities for kids including a flashlight candy hunt, water slide, and s’more roast. We’ve been coming back for years and the addition of a glamping tent, cabins, and domes have made it even nicer!

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  Nancy W.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 16, 2021

  Freeport / Durham KOA

  Good Location, Clean, Lots of Camping Options

  I have a love– hate relationship with KOA campgrounds. They tend to be overpriced and not consistent. You will find one that has nice sites at a decent price. Then, there are the others which are complete opposite. This KOA is on my good side.  There are lots of site choices, cabins, yurts, and tent sites to choose from.  The location is good as it is about 10-15 minutes far from the town of Freeport(home to L.L. Bean and tons of outlet stores), the pretty coastal town of South Freeport, four craft breweries and a cidery, and Bradbury Mountain State Park. The owners and work campers are very friendly and the super welcoming. Normally I am not concerned how nice people are but they go out of their way to make sure you get all the discounts you can and put you in a site that you prefer. 

  We have stayed here a few times and are always impressed how well-cared for the grounds are and how and clean the common areas, bathrooms, and pool are. The grass is always cut, weeds trimmed, fire pits cleaned and there is no trash lying on the ground. There are lots of seasonal sites but they are in the back portion of the park with the transients being in the front. The park has nice super long 50 amp FHU pull-thrus in the front of the park which will fit any length RV and tow vehicle. Some of these sites are “buddy” sites with a shared patio, but are so wide that even if you don’t know your neighbors, it would not be a bother because you are far enough apart. The only downside to these pull thrus is there is no shade. We tend to be there in cooler months so shade is not a problem. However, the rest of the campground has a very park-like feel with over 50 acres there is plenty of room to roam and even a short nature trail through a wooded area. Many sites backup against the woods or are in wooded areas so keep that in mind when making your reservation. We give this park two thumbs up for their dog park which is ten times the size of the average KOA dog park. My lab had plenty of room to run and chase a ball and there were never any other dogs there which was nice. Plus, it was clean and free of dog poop! Normally, there are plenty of activities like s’mores by the fire, crafts, pony rides (yes, they have their own ponies on site), ice cream social, hay rides but this year they were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We don’t use those amenities anyway so that wasn’t a problem but can see that would be fun activities for kids. We were in a buddy sites with our friends and liked the shared patio. Since we were in the open area, we were able to get both satellite with our roof-mounted dome and some over-the-air channels from Portland which is about 45 minutes away. All of our hook-ups were in an accessible place but we were also in a long pull thru and could position the RV in the site accordingly. 

  Some of the cons for this park are the lack of cable, so-so wifi, and the dusty gravel roads and pot holes. There are a few restrooms buildings scattered around the park which may not be close depending on what site you are in.

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  Sara D.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 24, 2020

  Gunstock Campground

  Pretty Decent Little Camping Spot

  Pros: Beautiful area, not a bad size campground, quiet nights (but this could be because 3 out of the 4 sites right near us were empty), free hot showers that are not dirty, lots of trails on edge of the grounds, lots and lots of tent sites, platform on campsite, pool and playground available, camp store, bike & Segway trails, quick access to some of NH’s most beautiful mountains. Staff is friendly. Cons: So many roots all over the sites, the platform did not fit our tent for 12 on it. More of the sites have very little separation from the neighboring campers near you. We explored the grounds & noted some sites that were a smidge more secluded and plan to return again sometime!

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  Mike T.

  Traveler

  

  May. 19, 2019

  Freeport / Durham KOA

  Quite place

  We love the place this campground has a little bit for everybody there has a mini kid park and a pool ,they have wooded area plus they also have an open areas to camp ,always seems to be quiet well mannered Place ,staff is excellent to work with

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  Brad F.

  Traveler

  

  May. 16, 2019

  Gunstock Campground

  Into the campground

  This was my first visit to the campground. The staff and everyone was friendly. I stayed in the woods and it was great being out in nature. I went in 2018 and this year I am being my sister and nieces. Love the Segway tour and the adventure zip lining and the coaster it’s a fun place and I can’t wait to return.

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  Amanda B.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 15, 2019

  Freeport / Durham KOA

  Nice campground

  This was my favorite campground last summer. This campground is relatively quiet. It is in the country but very close to stores. The owners are very nice. I will definitely go back again. There are so many campsites. They have a nice store with a variety of items.

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  Brad F.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 16, 2018

  Gunstock Campground

  Terrifc place out in the woods

  Has restrooms and showers and lots of fun activities to do.

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  JoAnne E.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 18, 2018

  Freeport / Durham KOA

  The campground is fantastic. Easy access, huge sites, very well maintained.

  Easy to get too and close to everything from shopping to the beach.

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  Kasey H.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 8, 2018

  Gunstock Campground

  Very nice, lots to do.

  It has pretty spacious sites, they have an aerial obstacle course and a mountain coaster, places to swim, music festivals, hiking, etc.