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Best Campgrounds near Cape Porpoise, ME

840 Reviews

Camping near Cape Porpoise, Maine encompasses a mix of established campgrounds and resort-style facilities along the southern Maine coast. Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport stands out as a highly-rated option just a short bike ride from Cape Porpoise village, offering tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping accommodations including platform tents and unique structures like A-frame chalets. Hemlock Grove Campground provides a more wooded setting with spacious, level sites, while several beach-oriented campgrounds like Old Orchard Beach Campground and Bayley's Camping Resort are within 20-30 minutes north along the coast. The area balances coastal access with proximity to small harbor villages and beach communities.

Most campgrounds in the Cape Porpoise region operate seasonally from May through mid-October, with peak season running from late June through Labor Day. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays and waterfront or premium sites. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-80°F with occasional humidity and afternoon thunderstorms. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, with Verizon providing consistent coverage. Fire regulations vary by campground, with most allowing campfires in designated rings when no regional bans are in effect. Many facilities offer firewood for purchase on-site to prevent the spread of invasive insects.

The camping experience near Cape Porpoise varies significantly between properties. According to reviews, Sandy Pines offers "impeccably maintained campsites" with mountain biking access through the Tyler Preserve down to Cape Porpoise. Visitors appreciate the proximity to Goose Rocks Beach, described as "the best shoreline beach on southern Maine," just a 10-minute ride from the campground. Family-oriented campgrounds like Bayley's Camping Resort and Old Orchard Beach Campground provide extensive recreational amenities including swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities. For adults seeking a quieter atmosphere, Wild Duck Adult Campground in Scarborough offers "nice sized, quiet spots" with good access to Portland, beaches, and local restaurants.

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Best Camping Sites Near Cape Porpoise, Maine (180)

    1. Sandy Pines Campground

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

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

    "For those so inclined, there is great mountain biking either through the Tyler Preserve down to Cape Porpoise or North through the Emmitt Smith Preserve."

    2. Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach

    22 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 282-0502

    "Just a stones throw away from Old Orchard Beach, fantastic Sandy Maine beach. Staff was friendly. Only thing I would say is there were a lot of people!"

    "Mainly pancakes and bacon. The only problem I had with this campground with no fault of there own is the noise at night."

    3. Old Orchard Beach Campground

    12 Reviews
    Ocean Park, ME
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 934-4477

    $100 - $145 / night

    "Old Orchard Beach is a fun, family-oriented campground located in the fun little beach town of Old Orchard Beach."

    "Easy access to area stores, eats. Very accommodating. Clean showers, laundry, arcade."

    4. Bayley's Camping Resort

    17 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 883-6043

    "Right next to the road. So yes lots of family glamping fun. But not for those looking for a more visceral Maine camping experience."

    "The campsites are on top of each other all the way around. Of course, as we always find in the RV community, everyone was very nice."

    5. Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 883-4432

    "Spent three nights in a nice sized, quiet spot, on the camps’ outside loop. The park is well located, near the beach, shopping, and with access to Portland."

    "This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing.  "

    6. Thousand Trails Moody Beach

    10 Reviews
    Ogunquit, ME
    10 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."

    7. Red Apple Campground

    6 Reviews
    Kennebunk, ME
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 967-4927

    "This campground is located near Kennebunkport in Arundel, Maine. Campsites are well-spaced and have level asphalt pads. Ours came with picnic table and fire pit."

    "Price was a little high, but the location was great and the amenities made it a very worthwhile trip!"

    8. 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."

    9. Paradise Park Resort

    8 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 934-4633

    $63 / night

    "Great campground, it is walking distance to Old Orchard beach and has large sites. Many family activities including fishing, 2 pools, a dog park, and a snack shack."

    "Walking distance to Old Orchard Beach, this campground has something for everyone. While the site are fairly small and crowded, it harldy matters because of all of the amenities at the campground."

    10. Hemlock Grove Campground

    5 Reviews
    Arundel, ME
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 985-0398

    $44 - $58 / night

    "Campground is beautifully set in the woods off of main road . Our site was towards camp store and road so had a bit of road noise but wasn’t bad . Sites are spacious , level , with gravel pads ."

    "Maine Diner was fantastic! WiFi worked great, cable tv also. No pool but the beach is nearby."

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  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 16, 2025

    York Beach Camper Park

    Hideaway

    Don’t let the entrance turn you off. Once you get back into the campgrounds, it’s so cute. You are nestled in the woods. You feel like you are in the Forest but so close to the ocean. It’s calm and peaceful. The owners are so friendly and kind.

  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground

    Bradbury Mountain Campground

    Bradbury Mountain Campground

    Nice trail that borders campground. Saw group of cyclists and hikers use it during stay. No WiFi but T-Mobile accessible. Toilet is rustic, short wooden walls surrounding vault toilet. Various sized campsites yet not crowded. Kitchen area is a cool feature & offers campers use of community utensils & pans (although we didn't need to use). Kitchen has hot water to wash dishes and microwave to warm food. Town of Freeport is popular and LL Bean has huge shopping campus.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Beach Rose RV Park

    Nice park

    Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet.

  • Utshob A.The Dyrt PRO User
    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!

  • 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

Guide to Cape Porpoise

Camping near Cape Porpoise, Maine, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the beaches: Cape Porpoise is close to stunning beaches. Many campers enjoy the short drive to Old Orchard Beach, where you can stroll along the shore and enjoy the local attractions. One visitor mentioned, "The campground is just one mile from Old Orchard Beach and close to Route 1," making it easy to access the beach and nearby restaurants.
  • Visit local parks: The area has several parks perfect for hiking and picnicking. One camper noted, "There is a nice nature trail around the campground peninsula with great views of the bay," which is a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
  • Kayaking and fishing: Many campgrounds, like Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park, are near water bodies where you can kayak or fish. A reviewer shared, "It is within a mile of the Audubon center, where you can either put in your own kayak/canoe or rent one."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One review highlighted, "The bathrooms were very clean," which is a big plus for families and those who value hygiene.
  • Community atmosphere: Many visitors enjoy the friendly vibe at the campgrounds. A camper at Old Orchard Beach Campground said, "Great sense of community. Overly friendly people at the front desk that are accommodating."
  • Family-friendly amenities: Campgrounds like Bayley's Camping Resort offer activities for kids. One happy camper mentioned, "The kids' activities are top notch," making it a great spot for families.

What you should know:

  • Crowded sites: Some campgrounds can feel cramped, especially during peak season. A visitor at Moody Beach RV Campground noted, "The 30 amp sites are very close together," which might not be ideal for those seeking privacy.
  • Limited Wi-Fi: If you're planning to work remotely, be aware that Wi-Fi can be spotty. A camper mentioned, "The Wi-Fi does not work very well," which could be a concern for those needing reliable internet access.
  • Reservations are key: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. One reviewer advised, "Reserve early if you want hookups," to ensure you get the spot you want.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Bring bug spray: Bugs can be a nuisance, especially in warmer months. A camper at Wakeda Campground reminded others, "Bring bug spray!!" to keep the critters at bay.
  • Check for activities: Look for campgrounds that offer family-friendly activities. One parent shared, "There are two playgrounds, a pool, bocce court," at Sandy Pines Campground, making it a hit with kids.
  • Plan for skunks: Some campers have had encounters with wildlife. One visitor warned, "Beware of skunks at night," so keep an eye out when walking around after dark.

Tips from RVers:

  • Choose your site wisely: Some sites offer more privacy than others. A reviewer at Winslow Park And Campground mentioned, "The sites are small... but we did enjoy our stay," suggesting that site selection can make a difference.
  • Be prepared for tight spots: Maneuvering into some sites can be tricky. A camper advised, "Take it slow, have a spotter and you should be just fine," to avoid any mishaps.
  • Bring leveling blocks: If you're parking on sandy or uneven ground, having leveling blocks can help. One camper noted, "The pads are comprised mostly of large-grit sand," which can make leveling your RV a bit challenging.

Camping near Cape Porpoise, Maine, has its quirks, but with the right preparation, it can be a fantastic experience for everyone involved!

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cape Porpoise, ME is Sandy Pines Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 22 reviews.

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