Best Glamping near Cape Elizabeth, ME
Bayley's Camping Resort and Sandy Pines Campground house several glamping accommodation options within a short drive of Cape Elizabeth. These oceanfront properties feature canvas glamping tents with queen beds, private patios, and air conditioning, making them a comfortable alternative to traditional camping. Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground (formerly Recompence Shore) includes oceanfront yurts with hardwood floors, skylights, and private firepits overlooking Casco Bay. Many glamping units across these sites provide electricity, heating options, and private bathrooms or nearby premium bathroom facilities. The glamping tents and yurts typically include upscale furnishings like real beds with linens, wooden floors, and custom lighting fixtures. One guest shared, "This is about as far from 'nature' as you can get but it worked for us because I wanted the extra luxuries. Showers and bathrooms extremely clean, water very hot."
The luxury glamping pods at Sandy Pines Campground sit near Kennebunkport, offering unique domes and safari-style accommodations. These glamping sites provide proximity to multiple beaches, with Old Orchard Beach accessible via free shuttle service from Bayley's Resort. Guests can participate in daily activities including kayaking in the nearby marshes, swimming in heated pools, and enjoying on-site dining options. Most glamping accommodations maintain access to modern amenities while providing an elevated outdoor experience with private outdoor spaces for enjoying coastal Maine evenings. The proximity to Portland (approximately 20 minutes) and local wildlife refuges adds value for nature enthusiasts wanting to explore beyond the glamping sites. According to a camper, "We ended up needing to complain to the office due to drunk loud idiots at the site next to us—the owner absolutely cared, he offered us a new site and even sent workers to help us move camp. He genuinely cared that we have a good experience."
