Best Tent Camping near Belgrade, ME

Tent camping options near Belgrade, Maine include several rustic sites that provide access to the region's ponds, forests, and farm landscapes. Tiny Cabins of Maine offers tent camping on wooden platforms with fire pits and picnic tables, situated on a serene pond about 25 miles east of Augusta. Continuous Harmony Farm provides primitive tent sites next to a pond where campers can enjoy the natural surroundings of an organic blueberry farm.

Most tent sites in the Belgrade region feature basic amenities with variable terrain. Tiny Cabins of Maine provides pop-up toilets near the tent platforms, while sites at Continuous Harmony Farm have access to drinking water and trash disposal. Many campgrounds in the area permit fires and provide firewood for purchase. Several locations, including Western Maine Foothills, offer walk-in tent sites that require carrying gear a short distance from parking areas. Seasonal availability varies by location, with some farms only offering camping during special events or harvest seasons like the blueberry picking period in July and August.

The tent camping experience around Belgrade emphasizes natural settings with minimal development. At Continuous Harmony Farm, campers can set up next to a pond where evening frog songs provide natural ambiance. Sites often lack clear boundaries or markings, creating a more natural camping environment. The Tiny Cabins location features kayaking opportunities directly from the property with convenient dock access. A review of Continuous Harmony Farm mentioned that "the space is gorgeous, right next to a pond," though the reviewer noted that multiple campsites in close proximity affected privacy. Most tent areas in the region provide good access to hiking trails and water activities, making them suitable base camps for exploring central Maine's outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Best Tent Sites Near Belgrade, Maine (14)

    1. Tiny Cabins of Maine

    2 Reviews
    Coopers Mills, ME
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 798-3132

    $50 - $120 / night

    "I recently stayed at the Tiny Cabins of Maine with my family for two nights, opting for their tent camping site. From the moment we arrived, the host's warm welcome made us feel right at home."

    "This smaller campground offers great privacy on a large pond in the Maine forests. "

    2. Riverbend Campground

    1 Review
    Leeds, ME
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 524-5711

    3. Boothby's Orchard

    1 Review
    North Turner, ME
    19 miles
    Website

    "However, it is a beautiful space and well worth checking out for weddings or other get togethers. They also have cabins you can stay in as an alternative but those are limited."

    4. Tops’l Farm

    2 Reviews
    Waldoboro, ME
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 640-6440

    "The common spaces are equally as luxurious. The bathhouse was just like a four-star hotel. They provide you with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. There is even a hair dryer!"

    "Located in Waldoboro, they create a wonderfully balanced experience between the outdoors and glamp.  While their model continues to evolve, camping is not available on all days/weekends.  "

    5. Continuous Harmony Farm

    2 Reviews
    Lincolnville Center, ME
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 763-3891

    $40 / night

    "We're so excited to have this property, hosted by Doug, on our platform. Park your van, or pop your tent, next to the pond."

    "The space is gorgeous, right next to a pond. Important to know though, there are several campsites. It's unclear how many campers could be there on any given night but it could be many."

    6. Mac's Camping Area

    1 Review
    West Poland, ME
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 998-4238

    $40 - $45 / night

    "Mac's camping has large RV Sites with access to their private beach & boat launch!  Make sure to check them out and leave a review on the Dyrt about your stay!"

    7. The Hawnets Nest

    1 Review
    Stetson, ME
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 945-1944

    $60 / night

    8. Amy’s Farmstays

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    Jackson, ME
    35 miles

    $30 - $165 / night

    9. Western Maine Foothills

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    Greenwood, ME
    37 miles
    +1 (207) 441-6337

    $40 - $80 / night

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Tent Camping Reviews near Belgrade, ME

460 Reviews of 14 Belgrade Campgrounds


  • L
    Aug. 20, 2021

    Desert of Maine Campground

    Aesthetically pleasing campground-- good for tent campers

    Desert of Maine campground is an excellent choice just 4-5 miles from the heart of Freeport at interstate exit # 22. This campground is well-imagined. Sites are close together, and some are small. There are 2 hike-in sites which are set apart. Wifi is provided throughout the campground and most sites have power. They must have studied "best practices" when designing this lovely campground. 

    I booked an extra night.

    This is an outdoor experience campground- not a wilderness adventure -- but perfect for young families…especially for those new to camping or those for whom a very sanitary classic bathroom is needed.Children find and entertain each other in the common area.

    Sites 19-27 face a shared square with excellent access to the modern and stylish bath house. Other sites have a somewhat further walk. Sites 17-27 are best for tents due to the configuration of the sites.. Tent sites # 2 & # 3 are short walk-in and very private, but lack easy access to the bath house. Almost all sites in this campground have shade and are under a beautiful canopy of old pine, maple and balsam.

    Site 24 is lovely & slightly set apart and cars are parked close by but not on the tent site. Site 27 is located down a steep slope and is very private but has difficult access. I would categorize site 27 as a hike-in site, but not # 24.  All sites are generally level and have been graded. Sites have scant privacy in front, but back up to forest. Sites 4, 6,17, 19, 23 & 26 have slightly more space but space is not the defining issue in this campground. RV's that are large should not try this campground. The maintenance is superb; and the thoughtful design of the overall campground is aesthetically pleasing. 

    This attractive campground is small-scale and personally managed. 

    Ice is available for purchase…as is wood. 

    Beware of speed trap on the 2 mile access road between the interstate & campground.

  • C
    Jun. 18, 2020

    Mount Blue State Park Campground

    Gorgeous, Well Maintained, Close to MANY Amazing Hikes

    These camp grounds are excellent. Grounds were fairly unpopulated so we had first pick and no neighbors! But I could see the sites being less private if it were a busy weekend. Walking trails through and around the grounds featuring a Nature Center, amphitheater, boat launch, and swimming beach on Lake Webb. I really enjoyed swimming, the water was clear and the beach was decently shallow. Canoe & boat rentals available too. Many primitive ground toilets that are kept very clean as well as a facility with hot showers and flushing toilets (but in my family we call that cheating). Potable water & camp dish washing stations sprinkled throughout also. Super close to many incredible day hikes such as, Tumbledown & Mt. Blue. We checked in for 3 nights and ended up staying for 5 because we were enjoying it so much! All of the sites are heavily wooded and occupied by the most amazing spectrum of songbirds, woodpeckers, and owls. Every site also provides a picnic table & a great stone-backed fire ring with a grill gate. Great design makes it so your fire light doesn't disturb your neighbors. I can't wait to return!

  • P
    Apr. 24, 2024

    Tiny Cabins of Maine

    Wonderful Camping Spot

    I recently stayed at the Tiny Cabins of Maine with my family for two nights, opting for their tent camping site. From the moment we arrived, the host's warm welcome made us feel right at home. Despite some distant road noise at night, the overall ambiance was serene and beautiful. The tent camping amenities, including the pop-up toilet and sturdy wooden platform, were thoughtfully provided. The fire pit and picnic table were perfect for evening gatherings, and the hammock added an extra touch of relaxation. We enjoyed the pub's games and even tried our hand at axe throwing. Kayaking in the pond was a highlight, thanks to the convenient dock. While the trails required attention to follow, the directional signs helped. Overall, I highly recommend Tiny Cabins of Maine for a memorable small family retreat, and we're already looking forward to returning in the future.

  • D
    Jul. 10, 2025

    Honey Run Campground and Beach

    Family oriented!

    Perfect stay if you have kiddos and dogs! There’s a playground, arcade, and beach. They offer kayak and canoe rentals. We grabbed a tent site for 3 days and it had water and electric! You get a picnic table and fire ring

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 15, 2025

    Megunticook Campground

    Nicely wooded sites BUT...

    The sites here are nicely wooded and have a decent amount of separation between most of them BUT the campground is located too close to the road and, with the exception of sites 84-87 and cabins 8-10, you will hear road noise in your site. Options are 10 rustic cabins, tent sites, partial and FHU sites. 

    The bathhouse was very clean and there are both outdoor and indoor showers; both looked nice although we did not use them. 

    I thought $50 for a tent site was a little steep but it was all the potential extra fees that irked me:

    *$30 site lock to ensure you get the site you want when you reserve. I took a chance and was able to get the site I reserved without paying this fee

    *$4 weather guarantee (allows you to cancel due to inclement weather). I didn’t bother with this one

    *7.95 if you need to hook up to WiFi. We were able to use our own portable WiFi

    *$10 to use the dump station (we found another place that charged $5) 

    Aside from the fees and proximity to the road, this is a nice campground with a host of amenities: pool (which I was surprised was still open on October 1), horseshoes, laundry, dishwashing sink, a playground, and trash pick-up at your site. There is also a path to the shore with picnic tables, and chairs. Repairs to the sea wall are in progress so caution was recommended.

  • Gavin T.
    Oct. 23, 2017

    Crocker Pond

    Simply a beaut

    Into the Whites from West Bethel, Crocker Pond is an off the beaten path car camping destination. Beautiful place to set up camp for a night to 14 days. The campground is situated along the wooded banks of the small Crocker Pond, with about 5 of the 7 sites directly on the water. A short drive to Rt 113 in the Whites along the Maine/ NH border. Caribou Mountain is an awesome 6.7 mile looped hike in this area. Great bang for your buck.

  • Jason D.
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Lake Pemaquid Campground

    Crowded, but great for kids

    lots of great amenities and events for kids. tent sites are on top of each other, but easy walk to camp store and bath houses. beach access for swimming in the lake. can be noisy outside of quiet hours, but becomes surprisingly quiet later at night.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 19, 2017

    Camden Hills State Park Campground

    Ideal Park in Perfect Location

    I have come to Camden many times and have always loved it being in the area. The town is charming and there is so much to do in the immediate area and the surrounding towns of Rockland, Rockport, Owls Head, Lincolnville, and Belfast . . . just to name a few. One of the best parts of coming to Camden is Camden Hills State Park.

    Overall, this is a really great park. Camden Hills State Park is located three miles from downtown Camden but the 5,700 acres provide you with that serene feeling that comes with being in the peaceful woods. We arrived just a few days after the park opened for the season so the campground was especially quiet. Our large back-in site was set in an open sunny area but most of the sites are nicely tucked into the woods with plenty of space between them. One of the real pluses of this park were the miles and miles of hiking trails just outside our doorstep. Driving the tour road to the summit of Mt. Battie (elevation 800') is a must and the views are spectacular (especially for watching the sunrise). If you would like to burn a few calories try hiking the trail to the top for a truly rewarding experience.

    Sites and patios are gravel and level with a picnic table and fire pit. Approximately, half the sites have water and 30/50 amp electric and the others are no hookups. The campgrounds website has a very helpful map showing which sites are reservable and what they offer. There is a dump station and water spigots are scattered throughout the campground. Free showers are located in the bathhouse/restrooms and were clean.

    For television watchers, there is no cable and satellite can be difficult due to trees. There are nine sites (55 - 63) located in an open field that may be able to pick up satellite. Our antenna found one major network and a few PBS stations. The Verizon signal on our phone and wifi on our hotspot were strong. The park does have free wifi at most campsites and the signal was very strong. (Sites #68-81 do not have wifi).

    Reservations can be made on-line but only about half of the sites are reservable leaving the other half for walk-ups. I would advise making reservations if you want to stay over a weekend or during the summer season as this park really fills up. You can stay up to 14 days which would definitely require a reservation in the summer. Although the park accommodates larger RV's, there are a limited number of sites for those over 35 feet and the gravel roads are easy to navigate in a big rig. There are really no amenities at this park other than the tour road to Mt. Battie, a swing set from the 1970's, a picnic shelter, and the trails.

    Camden should be on everyone's list of places to see if you are traveling the Maine coast. Within 10 miles are great museums like the Farnsworth Art Museum, the Maine Lighthouse Museum, the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum, and others. There are attractive lighthouses and great restaurants. In neighboring Rockport is Shepherds Pie - one of our favorite restaurants and the Market Basket a great shop for pastries, sandwiches, wine, and coffee. Downtown Camden has a great wine and cheese shop called Lily, Lupine, and Fern and excellent clam chowder at Cappy's Chowder House. If you are looking for a great place to paddle or cool off in the crisp Maine water, check out Lake Megunticook just five miles away from the state park.

    What we really liked was the convenient location to downtown Camden and other cute towns, there are hiking trails just outside your doorstep, and you are within five miles of a grocery, restaurants, attractions, etc. The sites are large and have nice privacy. And the price was right at $27/night.

  • Rachel P.
    Jun. 8, 2022

    Augusta / Gardiner KOA

    Endearing, but in need of a little love…

    BF and I wanted a last minute fall weekend getaway in Maine, and ended up at the Augusta-Gardiner KOA. Generally tough to accomplish during leaf-peeping season, but we worked it out. We stayed at site T5, which was wooded but pretty open. Size was decent enough.

    Overall, I’d say sites T8, T9, T10 are best if you’re tent camping. While all tent sites are tightly spaced next to one another, these 3 provide the most shade and privacy of the bunch.

    Owners are super nice, but the campground could use a little love. Bathrooms and amenities are a little tired. There’s potential though, and some really cute details, like a little fairy house and homemade, bear-carved benches around a KOA-community fire pit, that make the campground endearing. Also, there’s a bunch to do during prime season, particularly for the kiddies- pool, mini-golf, bounce house, playground and space to runaround.


Guide to Belgrade

Belgrade's surrounding woodlands and numerous ponds create varied terrain for both novice and experienced campers in central Maine. Located between Augusta and Waterville, the region features a mix of established campgrounds and more remote sites where temperatures range from 40°F to 80°F during camping season. Most tent campsites near Belgrade, Maine are accessible from May through October with some private properties open year-round.

What to do

Blueberry picking: During late July and early August, Continuous Harmony Farm offers a unique camping experience alongside their organic wild blueberry barrens. "Pick your own blueberries alongside their raking crew in their organic wild blueberry barrens. This experience is available only during blueberry season in late July and early August, and there is a fee!" notes Ashley F.

Water activities: Several campgrounds provide direct water access for fishing, swimming, and boating. At Mac's Camping Area in nearby Poland, campers can enjoy "access to their private beach & boat launch" according to reviewer Jake C. These water features provide relief during summer months when temperatures regularly reach the upper 70s.

Axe throwing: For a unique camping activity, some properties offer recreational facilities beyond typical outdoor pursuits. Paige A. mentions that at Tiny Cabins of Maine, "We enjoyed the pub's games and even tried our hand at axe throwing. Kayaking in the pond was a highlight, thanks to the convenient dock."

What campers like

Privacy and pond views: Small campgrounds with limited sites provide more secluded experiences. "This smaller campground offers great privacy on a large pond in the Maine forests," writes Jake C. about Tiny Cabins of Maine. Many campsites in the region feature similar pond or lake access with varying levels of seclusion.

Farm-based camping: Agricultural properties offer camping with unique amenities. "The space is gorgeous, right next to a pond," writes Adam B. about Continuous Harmony Farm. "There are several campsites. It's unclear how many campers could be there on any given night but it could be many."

Rustic accommodations: The Belgrade region includes options ranging from basic tent sites to more elaborate setups. Tops'l Farm offers "both cabins and glamping tents," according to Heather C., who adds that "The cabins are full of creature comforts, including nice sheets and blankets, lanterns, and an overall beautifully appointed space that is still rustic. Each cabin has a fire pit."

What you should know

Site availability: Many campgrounds in the area operate seasonally or have limited availability. Asher K. notes about Boothby's Orchard, "The campsite they have here is not open all the time and only available for special events so definitely make sure to check in advance."

Reservation systems: Site assignment practices vary widely between properties. Adam B. describes his experience at Continuous Harmony Farm: "The sites are not marked at all and there did not seem to be a way to check in (it was first come first serve for us)."

Insects: Summer months bring mosquitoes to many camping areas near Belgrade. One reviewer at Tops'l Farm mentioned, "Only downfall…There are quite a few of mosquitos. Thankfully they provide various bug sprays that you can use!"

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