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Nice peaceful place to stay
Nice owner and staff, spotless and modern washrooms, great showers, fast WiFi... There is a lot to like about this place!
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Several RV campgrounds near Calais, Maine offer seasonal accommodations with varying hookup options, from water-and-electric-only sites to full hookup RV parks with 30/50 amp service. Sunset Point RV Park in Lubec operates from May 20 to October 15 with water and electric hookups but no sewer connections at individual sites. Big Lake RV Park & Campground offers 24 sites with full hookups including 30/50 amp service. Hilltop Campground in Robbinston provides water, electric, and sewer hookups with sites that accommodate larger vehicles. Cottonwood Camping & RV Park in Columbia Falls features big-rig friendly sites with full hookup capabilities. "Sites are close together in a typical RV park fashion with the only view being the side of your neighbor's RV just a few feet away."
Most parks in the region require advance reservations, particularly during summer and early fall. Dump stations are available at several locations including Sunset Point RV Park, which also offers portable waste containers for campers to use between dump visits. Cell service varies throughout the area with Verizon generally providing better coverage than other carriers. Many campgrounds close by mid-October, though some remain open until later in the fall. Pet policies are typically accommodating, with most parks allowing dogs with standard leash requirements. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, some parks have gravel sites that may require leveling, while waterfront locations often experience strong afternoon winds that can damage awnings if left unattended.
Best RV Campgrounds near Calais (21)
1. Sunset Point RV Park
"The only downside is they are farther away from the bathroom.) Some tent sites (A– D) have a wooden shade structure with picnic table and fire pit, the others just have a fire pit and picnic table."
"It offers RV parking with water and electric. They do provide RV pump-out service, or you can use the dump station. There are showers, washers and dryers and WiFI."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $40 / night
2. Big Lake RV Park & Campground
"A great realatively new campground opened in Big Lake Township, Maine near the town of Grand Lake Stream."
Check Availabilityfrom $49 / night
3. Cottonwood Camping & RV Park
"Very friendly staff. Outdoor pavilion with chairs and TV. Great showers. Most sites are large and secluded with fire pits and tables. Dog Park in back. Wi-Fi is iffy at the site, good at the pavilion."
"This is the first campground we have stayed at that has ATV trail access, horse friendly camping, full hookups, pull through sites, tent camping, tent rentals, teepee rentals, "tiny bird cabin", and a"
4. Jonesport Campground
"They are loosing 10 campsites next season."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 / night
5. Pleasant Lake Camping Area
6. Keenes Lake Family Campground
"I asked for a quiet spot with elec and the site was perfect. It is basic, but more like what you would find at national parks, which I prefer MUCH MORE."
"It is hard to get a level site but the owner let us pick what was best for us based on what was available. Majority of campers are seasonal."
7. Conor's Landing
Check Availabilityfrom $85 - $89 / night
8. Hilltop Campground
"Full hookups and a pool. Clean sites with a small store for any essentials."
9. Seaview Campground
"Had a choice of 3 campgrounds in the Eastport area during Covid but we wanted full hookup for our little teardrop trailer. We are very happy with this place."
"It's also a big rig haven. Sites are close together in a grassy area but all have views of the ocean. There is a wide grassy area across from the sites and right on the waters edge."
10. South Bay on Rocky Lake
"After turning off the highway you take a dirt road for about a mile until you see a sign for the campsites."
"Picked this location because it was close to several locations we could take day trips to the coast. Visited Bar Harbor, Eastport and several places in between."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 55 min from Bangor, ME
- 3 hrs 16 min from Lewiston, ME
- 3 hrs 54 min from Portland, ME
- 4 hrs 57 min from Manchester, NH
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RV Park Reviews near Calais, ME
86 Reviews of 21 Calais Campgrounds
- jjeanne A.
GuideSunset Point RV Park
Good for the night
Wi-Fi is weak, when it works. The shower and stall are the smallest I've ever seen. Sites are tight, but I've seen worse. But when you need a place to shower and stay, this fits the bill.
- jjeanne A.Guide
Cottonwood Camping & RV Park
Great place for a few nights
Very friendly staff. Outdoor pavilion with chairs and TV. Great showers. Most sites are large and secluded with fire pits and tables. Dog Park in back. Wi-Fi is iffy at the site, good at the pavilion.
Debbie K.TravelerJonesport Campground
Beautiful views
Amazing views. The camp hosts are salt of the earth. Unfortunately there are some changes coming. They are loosing 10 campsites next season.
- LLeonard R.Traveler
Cottonwood Camping & RV Park
Just A Place To Crash
We stayed one night. Standard Maine camp - neighbors 20’ away on three sides.
Price is $25-$70.
This is a good spot if you’re visiting Jonesport or Cherryfield.
Staff is very friendly.
- CCrispin S.Guide
Machias Rips Campsite
Great Stay
We were in Maine to explore Acadia National Park but did not want to stay in the center of Acadia. Our original plan was to stay just a couple of nights but loved this site so much we stayed an extra night.
This site was easy to get to, although GPS will tell you to park and walk which is not true, you can park at site. We stayed at the first site which also offered a hikers hut, came in handy during a little rain. The fire ring and vault toilet was the best we’ve had at any disbursed site; the vault toilet was surprisingly very clean and lacked the normal odor. It is apparent this area is well cared for. We also enjoyed a day of playing on the rocks in the River.
The only negatives were road noise and mosquitoes; the mosquitoes were not fazed by our Off or our candles.
There were about six campsites with two that seemed to be long term stayers, the other sites had visitors for just a night.
If in Maine again, this will be a repeat stay for us. We would have given it a 4 1/2 star if we could do 1/2. Also, we had full cell service thru Verizon.
- mmeredith A.Guide
Cobscook Bay State Park Campground
Stunning!
Two nights at site #59 - one of four walk-in tent sites on the peninsula - all with gorgeous views of the bay. A bit of a walk, but carts are provided so not a big deal even if you have a lot of stuff. There were no other campers while we were there which was quite amazing (it was early in the season), but each site had plenty of space so privacy wouldn't have been an issue even if it had been full. Showers/bathrooms/wash station is kind of far from where we stayed so we drove over, but everything is super clean, brand new, and exceptionally well thought out. The staff was very helpful - you can even dig for clams right at your site if you want - rakes and containers are available to borrow with a small deposit (you might want boots and gloves if you decide to do that). The whole area is beautiful, with tons of hikes and areas to explore.
- MMark M.Guide
Sunset Point RV Park
Beautiful location
This is a campground, not a resort. It offers RV parking with water and electric. They do provide RV pump-out service, or you can use the dump station. There are showers, washers and dryers and WiFI.
The location is directly on Johnson Bay which is beautiful to see. It's in a remote part of Maine but there is a chocolatier across the street, a grocery store just north (IGA I think it might be). Close to many state parks and scenic light houses.
Chose your camp site carefully if you expect great views from your RV windows because it's possible a big rig will park in the next lot and that's all you will see (or just leave the RV and take a walk).
Camp store is very small and offers a few basics and some tourist items from the local area
Nancy W.
LegendBig Lake RV Park & Campground
A true 5!!
A great realatively new campground opened in Big Lake Township, Maine near the town of Grand Lake Stream. This area is legendary for their superb fishing and hunting and was a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts like Theodore Roosevelt. The campground is suitable for any size RV, has full-hookups, very well kept, direct lake access, and the owners are extremely friendly and helpful. The campground was built in a farm field so there are no shade trees. There are back-ins and pull thru sites, the latter of which are very long and can accommodate RVs towing cars or large trailers. The roads are gravel and easily navigable for large RVs. There are no signs along the road leading to the campground, but Google Maps directed us to the right place. Most sites are level– we found a couple of pull thrus that would be a challenge for us to get level. All campsite pads are gravel and the patios are nice thick grass with picnic tables and fire pits. Hookups are well-placed and worked well. The bathrooms are new and extremely clean and were tended to daily. Bathrooms are private and have a toilet, shower, and sink in each one.
There is a nice store and check-in facility conveniently located in the campground. Access to Big Lake is a short (1/4 mile) walk from the campground down a mowed path. There is also a public launch a short distance away that would accommodate trailerable boats. The campground is fairly remote with the closest “big” town of Calais about twenty-five minutes away. The town of Grand Lake Stream is much smaller with a restaurant/general store. There are nice hiking trails nearby and we loved paddling the Musquash Stream which is full of bird life and lots of beaver lodges. We highly recommend the Big Lake RV Park and Campground and would definitely go back!
Guide to Calais
RV campgrounds near Calais, Maine serve as entry points to the easternmost regions of the United States. Located along the US-Canadian border, this area experiences seasonal temperature variations with summer highs averaging 75°F and winter lows frequently below freezing. Many campgrounds in this region offer waterfront access with notable tidal variations that can exceed 20 feet, affecting water activities and kayak launching.
What to do
Wildlife watching along Johnson Bay: At Sunset Point RV Park in Lubec, campers can observe diverse marine life. "After a busy morning of hiking or paddling we loved hanging out at our campsite in the afternoon and watching the seals, bald eagles, seabirds, and the tides come and go," notes a visitor who appreciated the natural setting.
Kayaking at high tide: Water activities require planning around significant tidal changes. "Beware that the tidal range is around 20 feet so make sure you paddle around high tide or you will have to cross a mucky, seaweed covered, rocky clam flat to get back to shore," advises an experienced paddler from Sunset Point.
Visit Quoddy Head State Park: The easternmost point in the United States offers hiking opportunities with coastal views. "Nearby is Quoddy Head State Park which has some beautiful oceanfront hiking trails and a picturesque lighthouse," notes a camper who explored the area from Seaview Campground.
What campers like
Lobster cooking amenities: Several campgrounds offer unique seafood cooking options. "You can sign up in the office for a lobster set-up which includes a pot, burner, and propane to cook lobsters, clams, or crabs at your site," explains a visitor at Sunset Point RV Park, highlighting this distinctive local experience.
Rustic waterfront experience: Jonesport Campground provides authentic Maine coastal camping. "If you like a rustic campground in a beautiful place, check out Jonesport Campground. The views are quintessential Maine with lobster boats bobbing in the water and the tides moving in and out," shares a reviewer who appreciated the authentic experience.
International exploration: Border proximity allows for unique day trips. "Bring your passport and cross over to Campobello Island which was the summer home of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and is now a museum open for tours," recommends a camper, noting the additional hiking opportunities and lighthouses on the Canadian island.
What you should know
Weather considerations: Strong winds affect multiple aspects of camping. "Warning: do not leave your awning out while you are away from your camper as the winds can really pick up in the afternoon and damage them," cautions a Sunset Point RV Park visitor with first-hand experience.
Limited cell service: Communication connectivity varies throughout the region. "Our Verizon phone and hotspot worked well. Not sure about over-the-air television because we used our portable Dish satellite because we had a clear view to the sky," explains a camper at Machias Rips Campsite, providing useful connectivity insights.
Bathroom facilities vary widely: Facility quality differs significantly between campgrounds. "The restrooms were super clean (although a little dated) and there is a laundry with three sets of washers and dryers for $1.50 each," notes one reviewer, while another mentions, "There is a vault toilet and a port a potty" at a more rustic location.
Tips for camping with families
Free camping options: Budget-conscious families can find no-cost sites. "Great free off grid camping near Canadian border. Camp sites today are very buggy - bring your repellent and/or netting," advises a visitor to Machias Rips Campsite, highlighting both the value and necessary preparation.
Unique accommodation options: Cottonwood Camping & RV Park offers distinctive lodging experiences beyond traditional camping. "This is the first campground we have stayed at that has ATV trail access, horse friendly camping, full hookups, pull through sites, tent camping, tent rentals, teepee rentals, 'tiny bird cabin', and a tree house," shares an impressed visitor.
Covered picnic areas: Sunset Point Campground in Harrington provides weather protection. "Nice bathrooms, cheap firewood, and picnic table + shelter at every tent site. Only heads up is that the sites aren't very private," notes a camper who appreciated the convenience despite the limited privacy.
Tips from RVers
Seasonal access limitations: Most RV campgrounds Calais, Maine and surrounding areas have limited operating seasons. "We have great Verizon signal, so didn't really need it. The grounds are well cared for, with lots of grassy spaces. They also maintain a mowed pathway down to the 'beach' for water access and to launch a kayak," reports an RVer about site conditions.
Site selection strategy: At many parks, location within the campground significantly impacts experience. "12A and 12B are close to the water with great views, but only suitable for smaller camper vans and trailers. Of the other RV sites, 12, 13, and 16 are nice because they are at the end of their rows so there are neighbors on only one side," advises a seasoned RVer about optimal positioning.
Preparation for remote locations: RVers should arrive fully stocked. "Jonesport has a hardware store, small grocery store, two places to get pizza and a few other shops scattered here or there. You are best to bring everything you need (you can stock up in the grocery in Columbia Falls before you head south off route one)," recommends a thorough reviewer about provisioning for remote coastal camping.
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