Best Campgrounds near Bryant Pond, ME

Bryant Pond, Maine provides access to multiple camping areas across western Maine's lakes and mountains region. Established campgrounds include Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins in nearby Waterford, offering tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations. Crocker Pond, a small, quiet campground with only seven sites near Bethel, provides a more secluded experience directly on the water. The campground landscape around Bryant Pond features a mix of privately-operated facilities with various amenities and more rustic public sites situated on ponds and near hiking trails.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from mid-May through mid-October or Columbus Day weekend. Littlefield Beaches Campground runs from May 15 to September 25, while others like Pleasant River Campground remain open until October 31. Winter conditions with heavy snowfall make most facilities inaccessible during the off-season. Travelers should note that many campgrounds fill quickly during summer weekends and holidays, particularly waterfront sites. A visitor commented, "When we pulled up to this quiet campground during a warm and sunny day in October, the light shone through the trees on an idyllic pond wreathed in fall color."

Several campgrounds in the area feature full amenities including electric hookups, showers, and sanitary facilities, making them suitable for both tent and RV camping. Papoose Pond and Littlefield Beaches provide cabin options for those seeking more comfort. Campers seeking a more primitive experience favor Crocker Pond, which offers basic facilities including vault toilets and hand-pumped water. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "Nice little campground right off the 'pond' which is excellent for catching a meal. Only 7 sites all hidden away in the trees with a vault toilet and an old school hand pump for water." The proximity to outdoor recreation stands out in user reviews, with many mixed-use campgrounds providing access to hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and water activities like canoeing and kayaking.

Best Camping Sites Near Bryant Pond, Maine (221)

    1. Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins

    14 Reviews
    North Waterford, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 583-4470

    "If you bring yoyr own kayaks there is a ruver with a take out close to the campground. U could walk back or drive in with a truck for pick up! This place is amazing! Will continue to go every year!"

    "Perfect spot to relax and get away from everything. Great amount of amenities and privacy."

    2. Crocker Pond

    9 Reviews
    North Waterford, ME
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 466-2713

    $18 / night

    "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."

    "With no one else around we thought, “welcome to the perfect campsite.”  Each site offers a picnic table, fire ring, and access to the pond."

    3. Stony Brook Recreation and Campground

    9 Reviews
    Newry, ME
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 824-2836

    "Very nice has a pool close to grafton state park"

    "Sites are a little close to each other, but they're very long. Great pool, fun rec room area (we learned how to play shuffleboard!) We were the 2nd tiny house there!"

    4. Grafton Notch Campground

    13 Reviews
    Newry, ME
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 824-2292

    $28 / night

    "This campground is privately owned and is situated in an amazing spot in the mountains of Western Maine."

    "This small, private campground just outside Grafton Notch State Park offers clean, level, quiet sites with hot showers. If you don’t need wi-fi and hook-ups, this is the place for you!"

    5. Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground

    6 Reviews
    West Bethel, ME
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 824-4224

    "It is very close to the highway so there there is some traffic noise but not bad. Tents are in a different area."

    "There was a very cool suspension bridge to take you to on a walk to a private island. I definitely plan on visiting again!"

    6. Pleasant River Campground

    4 Reviews
    West Bethel, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 836-2000

    $28 - $40 / night

    "This is a great campground for enjoying all the recreational activities in the Bethel, Maine area - hiking in the Grafton Notch area and AT, paddling on the Androscoggin, biking trails in the area, or"

    "We ended up needing to move sites because the group next to us was *awful* to put it nicely. Our second site was fantastic and our neighbors were fine."

    7. The Loon's Nest

    1 Review
    Bryant Pond, ME
    7 miles
    +1 (603) 620-8831

    $125 / night

    "The Loon's Nest is the perfect setting to enjoy the best of Maine, sitting along the lake with several mountains nearby. "

    8. Littlefield Beaches Campground

    1 Review
    Bryant Pond, ME
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 875-3290

    $51 - $58 / night

    "Train tracks close to the campground. Great for little ones to watch go by, or adults at night to watch by the campfire. Bad. Train is loud."

    9. Mount Blue State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Weld, ME
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 585-2347

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Our camp sites were next to each other but also very private. No water or electricity except at the main bathrooms where there are showers, toilets and a dish wash station. Beautiful lake!"

    "Mount Blue is an awesome Maine State Park about 2 hrs. north-west of Portland, 1hr from the White Mts. in NH and 1.5 hours from the Quebec border. "

    10. Martin Stream Campground

    11 Reviews
    Buckfield, ME
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 740-2240

    $40 - $82 / night

    "The atmosphere is always positive, the activities are well varied and everyone is encouraged to participate."

    "Outside we had a canopy, fire ring and grill. The kids had a blast in the heated pool and on the playground."

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Recent Reviews near Bryant Pond, ME

1024 Reviews of 221 Bryant Pond Campgrounds


  • Mark W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Aziscoos Valley Camping Area

    Great campground near great fishing

    I've camped here several times (June, July, August, September, and October) over the last couple years--usually at no-hookup sites. Most of the sites get enough sun to keep batteries charged and most of the sites are free of Starlink obstructions. I usually stay there mid-week and it's very quiet.

    It's an easy drive to some of the best trout fishing in Maine and New Hampshire.

    The grounds and facilities are extremely well maintained. The staff is great, and I've met some fabulous people camping there. 

    It's Maine so the blackflies and mosquitoes can be a challenge early in the season. And toward the end of the season, you'll want a vacuum cleaner to deal with the Asian lady beetles that have invaded all of northern New England.

  • Marc D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Crawford Notch Campground

    Beautiful area

    Beautiful campground. Large secluded sites. Forested. Beautiful fall colors. Coin operated showers. Access to nearby trails.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground

    Beautiful spot!

    We had a beautiful waterfront site, 10 minutes from downtown Freeport. The campground is a working farm that would be great for the kids. We will definitely be back.806

  • R
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Riverside Camping & RV Resort

    Impeccibly Maintained

    Easily one of the most well maintained sites we have visited. The host was attentive and gracious. Beautiful nature trails behind the campground. I found one that lead to a beach by the river, perfect for reading and relaxing.

  • Oksana S.
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Jellystone Park™ Glen Ellis

    Read before booking

    PLEASE READ BEFORE GOING We went to Jellystone Park at in Glen NH. We originally booked from Sunday to thursday. We left on Tuesday due to several issues with the cabin that the office staff refused to fix. Issues we had was 1. Cabin was filthy and had bugs inside. 2. Stove top wasnt working. 3. Fridge smelled so bad I had to wash it with warm water and dish soap. 4. Our cabin reeked like cigarettes to the point I couldn't bath my kids because when the bathroom got steamy the smell got sooo bad. I tried to adress the issues and was told they had a no smoke policy so its not their issue if it smelled because they did their part in putting a policy down. For it being filthy I was told they trust their cleaner so it qas me that made it filthy..(attached is one picture that I have this is just the bathroom on our first day their. Everything was covered in dirt, sand and soo dusty and bugs everywhere). I first spoke to James who yelled and was saying ridiculous excuses as to why its ok. Then the manager(dont remember name but she was older and blonde hair) screamed at me while I had my 2 year old with me. I was telling her calmly and very nice my concerns to which she was yelling to get out of the office. Then I was threatened to have the cops called if I complained again. I lost alot of money I cant afford to loose. But most important I was want to make people aware. I told them the website should state these things to be fair cause if I knew this i wouldn't have paid since they said its normal for stoves not to work and its out of their controll if someone smokes in the cabin. They said no one would stay if they posted those things. I left litterally shaking and crying because I couldn't believe it. They are nice if you dont complain. Discusting customer service horrendous management. Will be reporting everywhere already let my friends know so they dont go next year.

  • Yung H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2025

    Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins

    Fantastic

    Its a really cool spot to explore. I went when the water was low and was able to adventure where youre not meant to and man was it a blast.Found my own pride rock(lion king) and was able to meditate in silence and be away from all the boaters and atvs was super peaceful with a water near by. The tent campers around me were really solid people aswell.

  • S
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Crocker Pond

    Beautiful spot!!

    7 campsites in a really beautiful place!! We went in early October and about half the sites were full. It was very peaceful and great hiking nearby!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Jefferson Campground

    Great Mountain Campground

    Nice campground in a beautiful location. This place is a bit off the beaten path of White Mountain tourist areas but is still within easy drive to all the major attractions. We picked this spot for that exact reason. Open field camping in the middle with wooded sites on the edges of the park. I originally chose a site that was a bit too small to properly unhook the trailer but staff helped me get a better location. Site 17 was too tight for 44 ft total length. Switched to site 5 pull through. Some sites face each other for camping with friends. Follow their map to pull in correctly. Staff is excellent and very helpful. Small store on site with necessities and fire wood. FYI Amenities: pool, playground, laundry (affordable) hot showers. Off season so the place was not busy, very quiet. This is on our short list for when we return next year.


Guide to Bryant Pond

Bryant Pond camping options extend beyond established campgrounds to several less developed areas in western Maine. Most sites operate from May through October, with some open through November 1. Winter camping is generally unavailable due to heavy snow. The area's elevation ranges from 700 to 1,500 feet, creating distinct seasonal camping conditions with cool nights even in summer.

What to do

Kayaking and canoeing on Androscoggin River: Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground offers river access with equipment rentals and shuttle service. "The campground rents kayaks, canoes, and tubes and has a shuttle service that will take you up river for so you can float back to the campground," notes one visitor who enjoyed the convenient river access.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Located minutes from Grafton Notch Campground, multiple trail sections provide day hike options. "Open from mid-May through Columbus Day, this campground offers 15 well wooded sites close to great hiking and natural sightseeing spots within steps (or minutes) of the campground. Moose Cave, Screw Auger Falls and the AT are all near the campground," explains a visitor.

Fishing for local catch: Crocker Pond offers excellent fishing opportunities. "Nice little campground right off the 'pond' which is excellent for catching a meal," shares one camper who enjoyed the accessible fishing directly from the campsite.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins offers spacious wooded sites on two different sides of the property. "Lots of nice spacious wooded sites. Located on 2 sides of a road, the side opposite the lake was much nicer and more spacious. Sites around the lake very crowded together. Sites across road much more spacious," explains a camper who appreciated the layout options.

Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the region maintain high cleanliness standards. "Bathrooms and separate showers are clean and well maintained, with outhouses located in strategic places for easy access," notes a visitor to Mount Blue State Park Campground.

Family activities: Organized events keep children engaged at several campgrounds. "Went to Papoose over Memorial weekend with the family and had a blast! Staff was super friendly, tons of activities for kids and adults, nightly entertainment, and lots more! Played parents VS kids kickball and laughed so hard," shares a family who enjoyed the structured recreation options.

What you should know

Site reservations fill quickly: Most popular campgrounds near Bryant Pond require advance booking, especially for summer weekends.

Limited cell service: Many camping areas have spotty or no coverage. "No cell service but front desk has wifi," notes a visitor to Grafton Notch Campground.

Water access varies: Crocker Pond provides direct water access at most sites. "We are at site 2 and it's right on the water! Good space in between sites. Lots of privacy!" shares a camper. In contrast, other campgrounds require a walk or drive to reach swimming areas.

Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds have similar operating schedules from May to October, though exact dates vary. "The campground is only 8 miles from the town of Bethel, ME. This small hamlet offers a few restaurants, gas stations and grocery stores," notes a visitor describing nearby services.

Tips for camping with families

Look for dedicated activity programs: Martin Stream Campground offers regular scheduled events. "This is a beautiful, family and pet friendly campground. Very well kept. The bathrooms and showers were always clean. Plenty of activities. There is a beautiful nature trail along the stream!" shares a family camper.

Consider cabin options: For families new to camping, several places offer cabin rentals. "We rented a one room cabin that was perfect for two who flew in without camping gear. Fridge, coffee pot, microwave and AC. One queen bed and a bunk bed made for comfortable sleeping and a fire pit was even included," explains a visitor to Martin Stream Campground.

Water safety planning: Many sites are directly on water bodies without lifeguards. "The pond is amazing. The store is huge! The sites are huge! We always get the same HHK. But they offer everything from a basic site to cottages," writes a Papoose Pond visitor describing the water access.

Tips from RVers

Site selection matters: Stony Brook Recreation and Campground offers year-round RV camping with amenities. "I am currently living all year round at Stony Brook Campgrounds. Showers clean, bathrooms clean. Very nice pool. Basketball and volleyball. RV pull thru sites and tents and cabins as well," notes a long-term RVer.

Dump station limitations: Some campgrounds have restrictive policies. "There are no sewer hookups (which is fine) but you are only allowed ONE use at dump station upon leaving the campground," explains a camper at Martin Stream who encountered unexpected limitations.

RV site spacing: Site proximity varies significantly between campgrounds. "Sites are a little close to each other, but they're very long," reports a visitor to Stony Brook Recreation and Campground, highlighting the tradeoff between width and length at some locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp at Bryant Pond in Maine?

The Bryant Pond area offers several camping options. Crocker Pond is an off-the-beaten-path destination near West Bethel with about 7 sites, 5 directly on the water, allowing stays from 1-14 days. For those seeking river access, Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground provides options ranging from full hookup RV sites to shaded tent camping spots close to downtown Bethel. Other nearby options include Papoose Pond Family Campground and Littlefield Beaches Campground, both offering waterfront sites for a classic Maine camping experience.

What fishing opportunities are available at Bryant Pond?

Bryant Pond offers excellent fishing opportunities for brook trout, smallmouth bass, and landlocked salmon. Nearby, Lakeside Pines Campground on Long Lake provides both lakeside sites and wooded sites with easy lake access for fishing enthusiasts. For river fishing, Timberland Campground features a beautiful walking path along a river where you can cast your line. The wider region includes several water bodies within a short drive, making it an ideal base for a fishing trip in western Maine.

Are there cabins or lodging facilities at Bryant Pond?

Yes, the Bryant Pond area offers various lodging options beyond traditional camping. Grafton Notch Campground is a privately owned facility in western Maine's mountains with 15 wooded sites, open from mid-May through Columbus Day. For cabin accommodations specifically, Pleasant River Campground near Bethel provides cabin rentals alongside their traditional campsites. Additionally, The Loon's Nest offers waterfront lodging options. These facilities typically require reservations well in advance, especially during the peak summer season.