Best Campgrounds near Cape Neddick, ME

Cape Neddick, Maine provides several established campground options within a short drive of coastal attractions. Dixons Coastal Maine Campground and Cape Neddick Oceanside Campground offer facilities directly in Cape Neddick, while nearby options include Libbys Oceanside Camp in York Harbor and Thousand Trails Moody Beach in Moody. Most campgrounds in this coastal region accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several also offering cabin rentals. The campgrounds typically feature water and electric hookups, with some providing full sewer connections for RVs.

Seasonal operation is standard throughout the Cape Neddick area, with most campgrounds open from May through mid-October. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when coastal Maine experiences peak tourism. Many campgrounds in the region require advance booking, particularly for holiday weekends and waterfront sites. Facilities vary between properties, though most offer showers, toilets, and some form of recreation area. Cape Neddick's proximity to beaches and coastal attractions makes it a popular base for exploring southern Maine. A review of Cape Neddick Oceanside Campground noted, "Great view of Cape Neddick harbor at this campground for tents and tent trailers only. This is also weekly or longer rental spots."

Campers frequently mention the benefit of staying near Maine's coastal attractions while enjoying the natural setting of the campgrounds. Several visitors highlighted the region's convenient access to beaches, with some campgrounds offering shuttle services or being within walking distance of the shore. Campgrounds in the area range from basic to resort-style with amenities like swimming pools and organized activities. While oceanside sites typically command premium rates, they provide direct views of harbors and coastal landscapes. One camper reviewing Dixons Coastal Maine Campground shared, "Don't miss Nubble Light House and Fox's Lobster house. Around the corner is a great Ice Cream shop." Proximity to local seafood restaurants and ice cream shops adds to the appeal of camping in this coastal Maine region.

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Best Camping Sites Near Cape Neddick, Maine (141)

    1. Libbys Oceanside Camp

    8 Reviews
    York Harbor, ME
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 363-4171

    $50 - $125 / night

    "Great place to camp right on long sands beach in York Maine. WiFi and cable is available."

    "Love the location & the town of York!

    The views are beautiful!"

    2. Dixons Coastal Maine Campground

    9 Reviews
    Cape Neddick, ME
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 363-3626

    "Our plan was to spend two nights for a rest from driving. The day spent here was to wander along the coast and bask in the sea air. So this was a pretty good campground for that purpose."

    "The location to the coastal beaches of York, Wells, Agunquit and Kennebunkport is the main reason we stayed here. It’s one of our favorite locations in Maine and we will definitely stay here again."

    3. Thousand Trails Moody Beach

    10 Reviews
    Ogunquit, ME
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks."

    "We stayed in the newer area with larger spots near the entrance to the park. There are activities and food within walking distance."

    4. Sandy Pines Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cape Porpoise, ME
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 967-2483

    "Beautiful setting, lots of trees, bordering on beautiful marsh area. Many different types of campsites: rent, RV, seasonal RV, cottages, glamping tents and cabins etc."

    "Sandy Pines is located a very short bike ride from Cape Porpoise, home of Nunann's Restaurant , Mussette, Lost Fire and Pier 77."

    5. Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

    8 Reviews
    Wells, ME
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 646-7570

    $47 - $90 / night

    "While this is a large campground, requiring rules to be followed for everyone’s sake, it is in an excellent location."

    "Great location, dog friendly. Very clean."

    6. Beaver Dam Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Berwick, ME
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 698-2267

    "IT is 9 miles from Wells Maine which is on the ocean.  LOTS OF GREAT restaurants there and nearby, like Ogunquit Maine and York Maine, etc. "

    "Campground is superior in its warmth, cleanliness, dog friendly and access to points of interest."

    7. York Beach Camper Park

    4 Reviews
    Cape Neddick, ME
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (207) 363-1343

    "A small but trees all around rv park. This is no thrills with basic WiFi. It is about 10 min walk to short sands beach in York."

    "On the coast of Maine"

    8. Cape Neddick Oceanside Campground

    3 Reviews
    Cape Neddick, ME
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (207) 363-4366

    "Great view of cape Neddick harbor at this campground for tents and tent trailers only. This is also weekly or longer rental spots."

    "I love this campground for one simple reason- the location. It is right on the water, and it's just beautiful. That said, this place isn't for everyone, and it's hard to get into."

    9. Old Stage Campground

    9 Reviews
    Madbury, NH
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 742-4050

    $43 - $47 / night

    "Walking distance to rest rooms and showers. Great owners. 1st trip in a hurricane."

    "Learning to get away from the bad campers."

    10. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    North Hampton, NH
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 964-5730

    "So clean, friendly staff and plenty to do here or close by. Minutes away from some very nice beaches"

    "Their location is close to Hampton Beach and Rye sea walk and good restaurants including a doughnut shop within walking distance."

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Recent Reviews near Cape Neddick, ME

655 Reviews of 141 Cape Neddick Campgrounds


  • Utshob A.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.

  • Julie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Wassamki Springs Campground

    Great Family campground!

    The amenities here make it a wonderful place for kids and adults!!   Nice,  clean and quiet!    I stayed on a spot by the water, that was totally worth the upgrade.

  • Kaileigh K.
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Sandy Pines Campground

    Amazing location and campground amenities

    We had an amazing long weekend at Sandy Pines and will definitely plan to return. I loved that there was a tent only area that felt a little more secluded and quiet with some nice privacy between sites. The playground and pool were a hit with the kids. The bathrooms were always clean and single user, some had showers as well. The proximity to goose rocks beach was a major plus!

  • d
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Cape Ann Camp Site

    25 cents for a shower

    The aerial photos of this place are very deceiving. This camp ground is the foreground of the main house which, is situated on the top of the hill. The sites are all dirt. There is no concrete pads. There is no WIFI. There is no sewer hook up however, near the street there is a "dump station."  The camp ground is run down and unmaintained. Our site had a fire ring which, was filled with ash. Our first night we woke up to a trailer filled with smoke because, someone near by had a fire in 92 degree heat. Most campers are full time residents. There is no sight of them during the day light hours but, at night they are up and about on bikes and mingling with each other. 

    25 cents per 5 minute hot shower is offered in the public restroom. Some shady people immediate started to hover near the public restroom once we drove up the hill to use the public restrooms. For $70/nite for a view it's not worth it. I was glad to leave- very creepy.

  • R
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

    Zero wifi or cell signal

    Stayed back in 2023 with travel trailer and experienced almost zero wifi signal as well as verizon cell signal. Returned this past week and found no improvement whatsoever. This on back half of property. Manager stated they are awar and working on it. (For 2 years?). Could not plan anything, check weather unless you walked or drive up front. Light globes at various sites next to campers lit all night and were annoying so covered with bag. Some sites are just bad..huge pine tree at 428 caused camper to park his angled. Fire wood being sold is all pine & burns up immediately.

  • Cassie G.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Fun laid back place. This campground has a lot of potential. Some info on their website and Facebook isn’t accurate.

    I would like to share my experience this past weekend at Winding River in Exeter NH. My family of 3 Stayed at tent site 523 in the Oak area. We also had family at 553 and 554 and Cabin 2.

    About site 523: I clearly had one of the largest and most private tent sites. It was set back with a long driveway tucked between 522 and 524. It’s a very steep drop into the river making most sites a little nerve wracking with a little one. Online it said water available nearby. Most sites had a hookup but there wasn’t a one on my site. It looked like there may have been one to share on the road, but I didn’t end up needing to figure that out.

    Tent sites 522 and 524: Along with most of the tent sites these sites were very close to each other, much smaller and closer to the road. I wished my family members had gotten 552 and 553 as they blended together nicely if you are tenting in side by side spaces. The ground was very rocky making staking tents down difficult. They were right next to the bathroom which was convenient but loud. Ventilation in the bathroom was not good so the doors were propped open much of the time and loud hand dryers.

    Shower:

    • This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok if you set it to the high power massage-like setting.
    • The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken). I almost tripped going in and out of these bathroom stalls because they are raised up but there is no marking on the ground to indicate that.

    Cabin 2: Ac worked well. There was a good sized bed downstairs, smaller beds in two lofts. I was surprised the couch didn’t pull out. Fridge and all dishes were nice and clean. All the cabins seem to have different back porch setups. This porch was smaller than C1. There was a propane grill that smelled rancid with sooo much caked on The burners. The location of the ceiling fan under the other lights in the ceiling gave them a flashing effect that really bothered me.

    Pros:

    • Lower price compared to other campgrounds (but I don’t feel like I got everything advertised on the website)
    • Two playgrounds, both were nice.
    • Water slide was fun
    • We arrived Thursday at the gate and were told how to get to our site, to set up and then come over to the office which was nice.

    Cons:

    • The river is very low and yucky so none of the boating or fishing advertised was possible. likely causing the massive amount of mosquitos.
    • The whole arcade building was was “out of order”
    • The laundry room had two washers (one was broken) and two dryers 2.50 each per load. Not sufficient for a campground this size (especially when people leave their clothes in the machine for 30 mins after they’re done!)
    • Camp store was poorly stocked (multiple empty coolers).
    • Ice $3 per SMALL bag.
    • Wood $10 per bundle and rules say you can’t bring from off-site. I saw people with huge metal bins of wood but was never offered that option when I payed for multiple bundles.
    • Camp store closes at 3 on Sunday and doesn’t open until 11 am during the week (which is also checkout). This made it a little confusing when I wanted to return the golf cart. They have a small area with icecream that is scooped and maybe a kitchen. I never saw it open but I think the sign said open morning to 12 and then again in the evening.
    • The pool was green and cloudy on day 3. I called the office and was told they had just shocked it and that was a result of the copper. I am not informed enough on pool safety so I opted out of swimming on the hottest day of our stay. My son was bummed.
    • Planned activities were only scheduled for Friday and Saturday, when online mentions “daily”. During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs).

    And just to add:

    • Staff I encountered was friendly enough, but It would be nice if they wore shirts to identify themselves.
    • Golf cart was great, but cost more than the site per night.
    • Pedal go-carts were available for rent (I didn’t ask a price).
  • Rae Y.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Saddleback Campground

    Uncomfortable feeling for my girls

    I made everyone stay in the trailer every night , we just didn’t feel comfortable with our girls being out after dark. There was def a lot of questionable rif raf that were definitely on something and it was obvious that there were a few girls there that were working.   Always men working on vehicles.  Family will not go back. Don’t want my daughter around that

  • Savanna B.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Place is nice, can get loud

    It's a nice campground with a pool and hottub. The store is a little overpriced. Most of the staff is okay but there are some that are a little rude. It can get loud at times but it's mostly chill

  • Savanna B.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    The Green Gate Campground

    Quiet and relaxing

    The campground is nice, friendly people. The pool is 9ft deep. The office is the store and there isn't that much to purchase but everything is reasonably priced.


Guide to Cape Neddick

Cape Neddick camping options range from oceanfront sites with views of Nubble Lighthouse to wooded inland areas near coastal marshes. Located along the southern Maine coast, Cape Neddick sits at the junction of the Cape Neddick River and Atlantic Ocean, with most camping sites near Cape Neddick, Maine positioned between Route 1 and the shoreline. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-80°F with coastal fog common in early mornings.

What to do

Lighthouse views: At Libbys Oceanside Camp, campers have direct ocean views toward Cape Neddick Lighthouse. "This campsite has a great view over the ocean towards the lighthouse. The site is very tidy and toilets clean! Everything you would need available," notes Olaf in a recent review.

Kayaking tidal marshes: The salt marsh at Sandy Pines Campground provides direct water access. "The back end of the campground is a salt marsh, campers can put in canoes and kayaks right from the campground," explains Steve K. The protected waters are suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers.

Beach exploration: Most camping areas are within 5-15 minutes of multiple beaches. One camper at Dixons Coastal Maine Campground shares, "This is a nice smaller campground... The location to the coastal beaches of York, Wells, Agunquit and Kennebunkport is the main reason we stayed here."

Antique hunting: Route 1 corridor features numerous antique stores. "RT 1 is full of antique stores so get out of the well-known towns and that will be fun," recommends SANDIE B. from Beaver Dam Campground.

What campers like

Oceanfront sites: Many campers prioritize water views when staying in Cape Neddick. At Cape Neddick Oceanside Campground, one reviewer states, "The campground is set right on the ocean but you're still in the forest. Everyone is really friendly at the camp and in town."

Clean facilities: Campgrounds in this area maintain high standards for bathrooms and common areas. "This campground is immaculate. Everyone we encountered from campers to staff were super friendly," notes Joe R. about Sandy Pines Campground.

Seasonal atmosphere: Several campgrounds operate from May through October, with distinct seasonal advantages. "We took our mid-September vacation and love how nice it is with fellow campers spread out," says Celeste C., who appreciates the less crowded shoulder season.

Walking access: Several campsites offer walking distance to beaches or towns. Peter F. notes that York Beach Camper Park is "about 10 min walk to short sands beach in York. There is plenty to do there and nice to be so close but feel away from it all."

What you should know

Site variations: Campgrounds often have different site types with varying privacy levels. "The lower portion of the campground is located in a swamp. The mosquitos were relentless," warns Chris H. about a section of Dixons Coastal Maine Campground.

Reservation requirements: Most Cape Neddick area campgrounds require advance booking, particularly for oceanfront sites. Cape Neddick Oceanside Campground operates differently, as Jessica A. explains: "They pretty much keep a 'No Vacancy' sign out all the time, you really need to stop and ask if there is anything available."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Cape Neddick, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cape Neddick, ME is Libbys Oceanside Camp with a 4.5-star rating from 8 reviews.