Top Tent Camping near Byron, ME

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452 Reviews of 39 Byron Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Rangeley Lake State Park Campground
    September 12, 2024

    Rangeley Lake State Park Campground

    Rangeley Lake State Park Campground

    The each campsite is nice and private--I was lucky enough to get a site on the lake for my stay! The shower houses/restrooms are amazing--one big open room with a large shower, toilet, sink, bench, and towel rack. The only downside is you have to press the button for the shower to run, and it's only a few seconds each push, so you're constantly pressing a button as you're mid scrubbing. But hey--after a long day of hiking or swimming, that's no big deal!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mount Blue State Park Campground
    September 11, 2024

    Mount Blue State Park Campground

    Mount Blue State Park Campground

    The campground was nice and quiet during our stay, but the pit toilets near our campsite were quite rough--super smelly and an endless amount of flies flying out of the toilet.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Stony Brook Recreation and Campground
    September 10, 2024

    Stony Brook Recreation and Campground

    Pleasant stay at Stony Brook

    The staff was very nice and helpful during our stay. There are a variety of sites to choose from and a bunch of things to do around the campground. The campground store also had a good supply of items, too. It sounds like the new owners are making improvements around the campground, so I'm excited to see how it comes along if I'm in the area again in the future!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cold River
    September 9, 2024

    Cold River

    Short and sweet

    Stayed for a night while passing through the area. Lots of space between sites and very clean facilities. Would stay again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Stealth Site
    September 4, 2024

    Stealth Site

    Off the main road, a few spots

    Tiny turn off with spots for a few cars and a few tents. No amenities. Riverbank access

  • Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    August 16, 2024

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Good dispersed camping

    The road was not as bad as I anticipated. There was room for my Jeep Grand Cherokee towing a squaredrop camper to pass the very few oncoming vehicles we encountered. There is a good mix of tent and small/medium camper sites. Many of the sites are right on the side of the road. 

    We went to the end of Town Hall Road and camped at the last site before you leave the WMNF. It was a very spacious site, set back from the road, a little bumpy getting into it.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Moose Brook State Park Campground
    August 12, 2024

    Moose Brook State Park Campground

    P01-P-09 get you closest to the ponds

    We stayed two nights at P-08 and loved both times. The side we stayed at is more for larger campers and is much quieter than the larger side. Paid showers, that’s a bummer, but we make do. Nice camp store, great access to rivers for fishing. Pulled an 8” brook trout out of a 10’ wide stream onsite. Awesome experience

  • Camper-submitted photo from Moose Brook State Park Campground
    August 10, 2024

    Moose Brook State Park Campground

    Great Campground !

    We booked 2 nights and stayed for 3! Nice small campground with very clean bathrooms and showers! Staff was friendly and mountain biking trails were good and easy to get too.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Moose Brook State Park Campground
    August 7, 2024

    Moose Brook State Park Campground

    Very Nice Campground

    We did not have reservations so our pick of sites was limited. There are several styles of sites here from tucked in/private to open areas and not so private sites. Bathrooms were clean and there is a nice wash station to do dishes. Campground is well maintained. We came for easy access to mountain biking trails!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail
    July 28, 2024

    Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail

    Quick Saturday Night with my pup

    amazing lil spot, a pull off the wild rocky road. very private. right next to a serene view of the lake. very mild highway traffic sounds in the distance. there was another spot at the posted coordinates for this area but someone got to it before me last night. no fires allowed here. only saw one biker and one truck full of local boys pass by in the last 16 hrs

  • Camper-submitted photo from White Birches Camping Park
    July 15, 2024

    White Birches Camping Park

    Nice stay

    We went to this campground for the ATV event, and were pleasantly surprised. Our campsite was up in the “back” over looking the mountain. It was great. Quiet and good location.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Eddy
    July 8, 2024

    Big Eddy

    Ugh, why would you stay here

    This is worse than a rest area on the Jersey pike.  The area consists of a bunch of pull-ins in an old gravel pit, and two semiprivate spots that are essentially pull offs from the pavement.

    No service, no water, no electricity, 1 pit toilet.

    On a paved road

    20+ miles to the nearest town

    Pack in Pack out.

    There was one spot open, and I decided not to stay due to the sound of generators and the site being right on the paved road.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    July 8, 2024

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Great location!

    We loved this spot. There were plenty of sites to choose from and most (not all) had access to the river as well as a fire ring. Sites were on a dirt road, but it was quiet for the most part. Sites were also a good distance from each other so it felt pretty private. We stayed two nights and at two different sites; enjoyed both. Would love to return here in the future.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mollidgewock State Park Campground
    July 8, 2024

    Mollidgewock State Park Campground

    A Hidden Gem with hidden spots

    Here I am, going to ruin it... no, really pretend you didn't read this... The main campground is nice, it has some great group spots, and some close sites, even a few semiprivate ones. After all it is a campground build on an old section on RTE 16.  The campground as others have mentioned is right on the river, and a wonderful river it is.

    This is primitive camping, no water, no electrical, but it does have pit toilets and boat rentals and a day use area.

    The hidden spots though are totally private and not at the main site but else ware on rte. 16, the ranger told me about them.  They are amazing (I didn't say that)

    Access is easy for any vehicle, minimal cell coverage.

    They are currently doing a dig and finding some amazing artifacts!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Trout Brook Campground
    July 8, 2024

    Trout Brook Campground

    Primitive Camping at it's most Public

    This location is Beautiful, but it comes at the cost of privacy.  When I first discovered this spot, it wasn't an official campsite, people just came here to swim and there was a fire ring. That was over 20yrs ago.

    There are 4 sites, 3 have no separation between them, 1 is at the entrance, all are on the access road with 0 privacy.  This area is overused, and it shows, sites are warn in and if there was room relocating fire pits and allowing some nature to come back would be nice.  I managed to tuck myself into a private alcove of trees on the #1 site, but still was in full view of headlights and people driving in to see if there was space.  The site I had was big enough that I shared it with a couple that had a small child, and they had their own section. 

    There are no service, no water, no electricity, no to little cell coverage.  There is one pit toilet.  

    The access road in is rough, not for normal street cars.

    Did I mention lack of privacy?

    See pics.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Round Barn Campsites
    July 8, 2024

    Round Barn Campsites

    great location if you can get a spot

    Stopped in to try and camp here, all the spots were taken.  There were even people camping in their rooftop tents.

    Sites that I saw looked great, trails need some maintenance though, and some of the sites need clean up.

    The Road is rough, but with care you can get there, just go slow.

    There are pit toilets, but no running water or electricity.

    All of the sites are walk-in sites.

    Bussy place!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Stealth Site
    July 6, 2024

    Stealth Site

    Stream side site

    Room for a few vehicles. Small sandy stream bank, right next to the road. More flat camping tucked in back... possibly a tent site or two.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Timberland Campground
    June 30, 2024

    Timberland Campground

    Quick overnight

    Stayed for a quick overnight. The electric and water sites we stayed at was just dirt, no grass anywhere. The full hookups looked better from what I saw. They were very gracious on a late check out for us so we could go explore before leaving which was great.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cold River
    June 17, 2024

    Cold River

    Peaceful and serene

    We visited Cold River for the first time and already can’t wait to go back! The sites were all really far apart, clean and a had a nice, quiet setting.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Grafton Notch Campground
    June 17, 2024

    Grafton Notch Campground

    Impressed!

    Had a short weekend stay but we were impressed at how clean and well ran the campground was! Mo was welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. The showers were hot and spacious. We were in Site 3 and it was perfectly distanced between the store and bathrooms. Will definitely be back soon!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hastings Campground
    June 11, 2024

    Hastings Campground

    Great location, quiet

    A small campground located at the northern end of Evan’s Notch, close to some great hiking trails. Pit toilets. Very quiet.



Guide to Byron

Camping near Byron, Maine, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities that make it a great spot for families and adventurers alike. With several campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect place to set up your tent or park your RV.

What to do

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing in the nearby rivers and lakes. One visitor at Moose Brook State Park Campground shared, "Pulled an 8” brook trout out of a 10’ wide stream onsite. Awesome experience."
  • Kayaking and Canoeing: If you love being on the water, Umbagog Lake State Park Campground offers kayak rentals and beautiful views. A camper mentioned, "You can kayak right from your campsite."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Mount Blue State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "Took the quick but steep hike up to the fire tower at Mount Blue's summit."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Grafton Notch Campground said, "The bathrooms were spacious and spotless."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have welcoming staff who help make your stay enjoyable. One camper at Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins remarked, "The staff are very helpful and nice."
  • Privacy: Campers enjoy sites that offer some space from neighbors. A review for Martin Stream Campground mentioned, "The atmosphere is always positive, the activities are well varied, and everyone is encouraged to participate."

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Mollidgewock State Park Campground, have no electric hookups or dump stations. A camper noted, "This is primitive camping, no water, no electrical."
  • Seasonal Access: Many campgrounds are only open during specific months. For example, Cathedral Pines Campground operates from mid-May to September.
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for wildlife sightings. One camper at Umbagog Lake State Park Campground shared, "As we got about a mile from the campground, we had a moose walk out in the street in front of us."

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for children. A parent at Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins said, "It's the PERFECT family campground. Kayak, canoe, SUP rentals, a carousel, pool, lake, hike, and sooooo many activities."
  • Spacious Sites: Choose campgrounds with larger sites for family gatherings. A visitor at Rangeley Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites are well spaced with plenty of woods in between for privacy."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check if the campground has a store. A camper at Martin Stream Campground noted, "The staff couldn’t have been more accommodating."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Umbagog Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "It’s a little tight trying to back in, yet the site itself is big."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups if you need them. A visitor at Mount Blue State Park Campground said, "No water or electricity except at the main bathrooms."
  • Dump Station Availability: Be aware of dump station rules. A camper at Martin Stream Campground expressed frustration, saying, "You are only allowed ONE use at the dump station upon leaving the campground."

Camping near Byron, Maine, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for adventure or a peaceful retreat.

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