Best RV Parks & Resorts near Carrabassett Valley, ME

Several RV parks operate within driving distance of Carrabassett Valley, Maine, offering varied options for motorhome travelers. Spacious Skies Balsam Woods in Abbot Village features 123 sites open from May through October, with full hookups including 30/50 amp service on gravel pads. Happy Horseshoe Campground in Lexington Township provides big-rig friendly sites with water, electric, and sewer connections, operating seasonally from late May through early September. Moose Creek RV Resort in Greenville stands out as a newer facility with spacious pull-through sites and premium hookups. "We found our site (#10) to be perfectly level," notes one RVer, highlighting the importance of site selection at mountain campgrounds where some spots can be challenging for larger motorhomes.

Navigation to these RV parks requires careful planning, particularly for larger rigs. Many access roads feature tight turns and low-hanging branches that can pose challenges for motorhomes over 40 feet. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with Verizon typically providing the most reliable coverage. Most campgrounds offer on-site dump stations, though not all sites include sewer hookups. Seasonal availability is limited primarily to May through October, with most facilities closing during winter months due to harsh weather conditions. Propane refill services are available at select locations, and nearly all parks accommodate pets with designated walking areas. One traveler mentioned needing to back out of a pull-through site due to low-hanging trees, underscoring the importance of confirming access routes before arrival with larger RVs.

Best RV Sites Near Carrabassett Valley, Maine (57)

    1. Moose Creek RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Greenville, ME
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 695-2425

    $55 - $60 / night

    "The campground opened in May 2022 and is just what the Greenville area of Maine needed– a nice, large campground which is big-rig-friendly, nice amenities, and close to downtown."

    "Moose Creek RV Resort is in a great location in Greenville, close to town and to ATV trails. A good amount of ATV parking across the street. "

    2. Deer Farm Camps & Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    5 Reviews
    Kingfield, ME
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 265-4599

    "This small, family run campground is a nice spot to get off the grid and explore western Maine. I stayed here because of its proximity to the Fire Warden trail up Mt."

    "This camping site is dog friendly. Owners are very nice. I have been once this year and plan on going back. Grilles to cook on and a fire pit at every site."

    3. Happy Horseshoe Campground

    6 Reviews
    Kingfield, ME
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 628-3471

    "Owners, Judy & Buster have created a camping gem in rural Maine."

    "Seasonal sites/Community events throughout the summer. Very Vintage Vibe!!"

    4. Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins

    18 Reviews
    Byron, ME
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 364-3880

    $30 - $210 / night

    "Nice trail to the river next to our site. Dog friendly. Fun little scavenger hunt for kids of all ages. Short walk over to Coos Canyon rest area with great swim holes."

    "Our campsite was very easy to back up our pop up camper. A Gentle little stream encompassed the site and the sound of Coos Canyon Falls nearby lulled us to sleep at night."

    5. Alderbrook Camp Site

    1 Review
    Bingham, ME
    31 miles
    +1 (207) 402-9882

    $100 / night

    "This is private land that the owner rents to campers.  It is a lovely single camp site with great views and fields. It is relatively close to the road but there is very little traffic and no noise."

    6. Spacious Skies Balsam Woods

    10 Reviews
    Abbot, ME
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 876-2731

    $29 - $999 / night

    "Most of the sites are designed for larger RVs with full hook-ups, but they have just a handful of simple tent/small camper sites without services, which is exactly what we needed.   "

    "This gampground has the access to snowmobile trail in the winter as well as the ATV trails. It has it's own parking lot for your atvs."

    7. Cupsuptic Lake Park & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Oquossoc, ME
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 864-5249

    "Tented here 30 years ago and in a motor home this year. It's a nice place on the lake. Nice beach with little seating coves along the waters edge, offers a little privacy."

    "Our site was right on the lake. Places to grill and dock your boat. Bathrooms and showers very clean. There’s also a very nice pavilion if it’s rainy."

    8. Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground

    6 Reviews
    West Bethel, ME
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 824-4224

    "Sites are wide and long enough . Great Wifi and they use satellite TV, you need their converter but you get your deposit back when you turn it in."

    "Bethel outdoor adventure was a great, quiet, and fun campsite. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. We rented a canoe and had a great time paddling back to the campsite."

    9. Mollidgewock State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Errol, NH
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 482-3373

    $29 - $40 / night

    "While this is close to the road, there is a good buffer of vegetation between the road and the campsites. I've camped here multiple times and never hear the road."

    "This little campground is tucked just off of Route 16 as you travel north from Berlin, NH to Errol, NH. The drive is also quite scenic!"

    10. Lake Francis State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Pittsburg, NH
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 538-6965

    $35 - $65 / night

    "Very clean facilities. Friendly staff. I only explored sites 1-21, but all of those sites without hook ups are pretty private. Sites with hook ups are more open."

    "Quiet. Very clean facilities. Only negative was drought has lowered water level in lake."

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RV Park Reviews near Carrabassett Valley, ME

256 Reviews of 57 Carrabassett Valley Campgrounds


  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2021

    Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground

    Great river access, close to town.

    We chose to stay at this campground because it was close to downtown Bethel, had river access, and had a full hook-up site for our 45’ RV. Campsites vary from full hook-up pull through to grassy shaded private sites perfect for tent camping. The sites are pretty close together and ours was a buddy site which meant our patio faced our neighbor’s patio. Since the sites were so close, we were practically sitting next to them. Luckily, they were nice people and we enjoyed talking to them. 

    Not all sites are level and we found it difficult to get into because of the tight roads and dangling tree limbs. Some of the best sites are unfortunately reserved for work campers. These are pull-ins with a view of a grassy field. The wifi at our site (#21) was horrible and we never used it. There is no cable and we were not able to pick up any over-the-air television channels. The campground is pretty wooded which was nice for the shade but meant we were not able to get satellite reception with our dome mounted receiver. We ended up using our portable receiver and after two days of moving the unit we were finally able to lock into the satellites. 

    We selected a 50-amp full hookup pull through site which was $46/night. Our sewer was uphill at our site which is a big pet peeve of ours and super annoying when it comes to empty the tanks. The 50-amp worked well and it was well-placed in the site as was the water. The roads and campsites are gravel and the patios are a mix of gravel and grass. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. The campground is adjacent to a paved walking/biking path that leads to downtown Bethel. We used the path to walk over to the farmers market and found it very convenient to walk our dog. There is also a mowed path through a field that we also liked for walking our dog. 

    The best aspect of this campground is the access to the Androscoggin River. The park rents kayaks, canoes, and tubes and has a shuttle service that will take you up river for so you can float back to the campground. We used the campgrounds shuttle livery service to take our kayak and paddleboard up river for a leisurely float down the river so we could enjoy the scenery, have a picnic, and fish. (Since we used our own boats, the coast was cheaper.) The campground offers this service to non-campers which meant there were a lot of people walking through the campground. The bathroom in the campground was old and tired and heavily used by people floating the river which and was pretty dirty. They also have a sluice on the property, where (for a fee) you can get a bucket of mined material and get to sort through it looking for minerals and gems. Whatever you find, you keep. 

    The campground is located off Route 2 which is fairly convenient but the road noise was pretty loud as this is a heavily trafficed road. Downtown Bethel is just a few minutes away and has a brewery, grocery, restaurants, shops, and the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum. About five miles away is Sunday River which is a ski area. We took the chair lift up the mountain so we could hike around and take in the beautiful views.  On the way, we stopped at Sunday River Brewery and had a delicious meal and great beer.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2019

    Spacious Skies Balsam Woods

    Quiet, Spacious, Lots of Amenities

    While we don’t usually stay in private campgrounds due to their high cost, the price was reasonable for the quality of this campground and amenities provided. We were in need of a shower and a place for the night and this campground was perfectly situated off the highway to Greenville. 

    Most of the sites are designed for larger RVs with full hook-ups, but they have just a handful of simple tent/small camper sites without services, which is exactly what we needed.   Just a picnic table and fire ring and some privacy and we were happy campers.

    The shower house was newly remodeled and very clean, as was the laundry facility with dishwashing/utility sink. The campground has access to over 1000 miles of trails, which are designed for ATV’s. They even have an ATV washing station. While it was not open in late September, the campground offers a nice pool, game room for the kids of all ages, a small camp store, and even has a snack bar and ice cream counter.  And, if you are seeking some amazing hiking, it's relatively close to Borestone Mountain and sections of the Appalachian Trail.

    The young husband and wife team who own/run the place are very sweet folks who seem to really pay attention to the needs of their customers.  For instance, they recently spent a good deal of money on high speed wifi because that is what their customers said they wanted.  We didn't need it, so can't comment on its quality, but it's there if you do.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2022

    Moosehead Family Campground

    Tight for big rigs, great location

    Small campground with 36 RV and tent sites located just a couple of miles from downtown Greenville. The owners are very nice and helpful and are always busy working in the campground. The campground has lots of large trees and narrow roads which make it very difficult for big rigs. In fact, there was only one of two sites in the front section that would fit our 45’ motorhome. The back section of the park was way too tight for us to navigate. 

    Our site (#25) was a long pull thru that sloped down in the front and took a bit for us to get level and our front steps were pretty high off the ground. We had 50-amp electric which worked fine and a water hookup. Since we had a clear view to the sky, we were able to use our satellite television. Due to the campground’s location in a remote part of Maine, I’m sure our over-the-air antenna would not have worked. They did have wifi which worked great at out site. The tent sites are located off to themselves in a wooded area not too far from the bathrooms. The back section of the campground is heavily treed with nice amounts of shade. Most of the sites have good separation from the neighboring site and privacy. The fire pits have grates next to them so you can cook over the fire. There are garbage cans scattered about the campground which makes it easy to dump your trash. No sewer at any sites but there is a dump station and they offer a pump out service for$20. We contemplated using the dump station but the roads were so tight that it would have been difficult for us to pull into it and our RV would have scrapped lots of trees. There are apple trees everywhere in the campground. The owner said he does rake them but so apparently it was a banner year, so there were tons of apples which meant that you did get a smell from the rotting ones. The bathrooms were old and pretty nasty and we didn’t want to use the toilet, much less shower there. Despite having a pull thru site, we had to back out because we would have had to go thru the back part of the park and because of the low hanging trees without scraping our RV. Also, the turn into the campground from the main road (Route 6) is very tight and we ended up having to go into the other lane and take up the whole road in order to make the turn in. 

    We did like the proximity of this campground to downtown Greenville. The area is beautiful with great hiking, boating, and fishing. Just a short drive away is the east outlet of the Kennebec River which is renowned for its fly fishing. Some touristy things to do are a boat ride on the Katahdin (an old steam ship), ferry ride over to Mt. Kineo for hiking with a great view, and a drive out to the B-52 crash site.

  • Brianna M.
    Jun. 2, 2018

    Spacious Skies Balsam Woods

    Fun for all ages

    This gampground has the access to snowmobile trail in the winter as well as the ATV trails. It has it's own parking lot for your atvs. Their is a inground outdoor heated pool, a great big playground, basketball court, volleyball net, arcade, ice cream, outdoor projector for Saturday night movie. As well as grass and rock lots for camping. Their is seasonal sites for both renting and campers. This is dog friendly and has doggie stations spread throughout the campground for all their bathroom breaks. Has a great bath house, coin operated laundry room, and a great little walking trail. Phone service, cable TV, and wifi are provided. Recently added for the 2018 season where three to four brand new log cabins built to add to the previous ones already their. Their is a boat launch a mile or less down the road. And the campground over all is a great place for both old and young to enjoy. I highly recommend this place. Although becoming a new seasonal is hard and you are put on a waiting list. The campground offers so many fun activities that are well worth the time their. Their is also a wagon ride offered on the weekend throughout the day.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2018

    Moosehead Family Campground

    Small family campground convenient to Greenville

    As you make the final approach to Greenville from the south, the Moosehead Family Campground will be on the right. The first time I arrived, I missed the turn-in and had to do a u-turn.

    You can make reservations online, although they're contemplating some site changes, so for now, you'll need to call to make reservations for 2019. Season opens around Memorial Day and when I visited midweek in late June it was still quiet. Most sites are back-in, though they offer some pull throughs, and most are wooded or in the orchard. Rates vary depending on the dates, special events, and utilities you select. They provide a discount for a week-long stay. Bathrooms are clean with odorless composting toilets. Although they don't offer sewer connections, there is a dump station and they also offer collection service. They offer wifi and I had good service with Verizon (you'll lose coverage just a little farther out of town). Hosts are friendly and offer free hot drinks in the office on weekend mornings. You will hear some road traffic.

    There's a small playground, but the real playground is beyond the campground. Explore the many small ponds in a kayak or canoe, ride your ATV on area trails, capture wildlife with your camera, take on the Pinnacle Pursuit, or cruise Moosehead Lake on the Steamboat Katahdin. Drie and hour and you can go white-water rafting. Moose come out at the Maine DOT, so you don't have to go far to see some, though the ponds and backroads provide a better background. There's a firetower nearby that provides a nice view, too. It is a little far if you want to drive toward Kokadjo and smaller, remote pounds to look for moose on your own in the early morning hours, but if you are joining a wildlife viewing tour out of Greenville, it's convenient.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2022

    Moose Creek RV Resort

    Truely a 5-Star RV Resort

    We love everything about this campground and were glad we booked for the whole month of September! The campground opened in May 2022 and is just what the Greenville area of Maine needed– a nice, large campground which is big-rig-friendly, nice amenities, and close to downtown. Everything about this park is very well-done from the layout to the landscaping to the fancy fire pits. 

    The owners are super friendly and take great pride in how the campground looks. Moose Creek has just over 100 sites and they are expanding in 2023 to include more RV/tent sites, cabins, and a rental house. The place really deserves the title of “resort” with amenities like a large 25 x 90’ heated swimming pool, 3.5-acre stocked fishing pond with kayaks/paddleboats/canoes, large spacious sites, restaurant and bar with live music on the weekends, nice camp store with clothes, gifts, food and RV supplies, dog park, volleyball/basketball courts, and a playground. 

    All campsites and roads are gravel with a mix of pull-thrus and back-ins. All sites have a nice picnic table, large gravel patio and well-placed water/sewer/electric hook-up. There is no cable but many sites have a clear view to the sky so you can pick up satellite or over-the-air channels. The only critism we have is that a handful of sites are sloped and we would not be able to get our 45’ motorhome level, luckily our site (#10) was perfectly level. Our favorite sites are 10 and 17–26 which are back-ins with privacy behind you and nice separation between sites. 

    The pavilion and café are the hub of activities and a great place to grab a bite after a long day hiking. The food they offer is not what you would typically find in a campground and much more creative like a smoked trout plate, charcuterie, roasted mesquite Brussel sprouts, and slow roasted pork pile nachos. They also have a full bar and great beer list. In addition to bar seating and plenty of indoor tables there is lots of outdoor seating and propane firepits with comfortable chairs. There is live music on the weekends which draws a great crowd and all the bands played a nice mix of music that seemed to please everyone. 

    Prices during the summer season are$55 (for a standard site) and$60 for premium– which is a great price in this region of the country and for a nice campsite with lots of amenities. Monthly discounts are available which drastically reduce the price. Campsites are designed for RV’s but you are permitted to put a tent on any site. All the facilities were super clean and the grounds were very well-maintained. The bathhouse (which was spotless) has six individual rooms with toilets and shower and two are ADA accessible. There is on-site laundry with three washers and three dryers costing $2.00/load. 

    One of the great aspects of this park is that they put the pavilion and pool in the front of the campground so the noisy aspects are not smack in the middle of the campground and you don’t have to listen to “Marco Polo” all afternoon at your campsite. Since campsites are located in the back portion of the property, you don’t have any road noise. Another great thing is that the dumpsters and recycling is located at the exit gate so there is no stink and crashing sounds of garbage trucks at 8 am. While the surrounding area is popular for ATVing, they do not permit them in the park which cuts down on noise and dust (there is overflow parking for those units across the street). 

    Greenville, Maine is one of our favorite towns. The hiking is great, there are tons of places to paddle and fish, and the fall foliage is spectacular. Downtown is a fun mix of outdoor stores, lakeside restaurants, a couple of museums, and a scenic tour boat that travels up and down Moosehead Lake. In early September, Greenville hosts the International Seaplane Fly-in where planes from all over descend on the lake participating in competitions.

  • C
    Nov. 18, 2023

    Moose Creek RV Resort

    Awesome New Campground

    Moose Creek RV Resort is in a great location in Greenville, close to town and to ATV trails. A good amount of ATV parking across the street. 

    The amenities are all brand new and beautiful, including the pool side bar. The sides are spacey and range from field sites to wooded more private sites.

  • Jillian
    Aug. 15, 2019

    Lake Francis State Park Campground

    Clean, quiet, lakefront

    Very clean facilities. Friendly staff. I only explored sites 1-21, but all of those sites without hook ups are pretty private. Sites with hook ups are more open. There IS cell service, at least with Verizon. We didn’t spend any time on Lake Francis, but I highly recommend paddling at East Inlet (30min east of the campground).

  • Celeste C.
    Jun. 1, 2019

    Lone Mountain Camping

    Peace and Quiet

    We spent the second week of May at this lovely campground. It’s a campground in its second year. The owners and the nicest people. There are hookups: water and electric available on some sites. There is a dump station with water. The bathrooms and showers are new and beautiful. There are tent sites under the trees and a little beach along the river. They do have a cabin tent which is fully furnished in the field. This is an equestrian campground as well. Pets are welcomed. There is plenty of areas, caves and hiking trails to explore. There is a diner down the street that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Appalachian Trail runs through this area. We look forward to spending a week here in July. Come and partake of all this beauty in Andover, Maine. Check out their website. They have 30 & 50 amp power available. We were in a pull through site. We really appreciated having hookups!


Guide to Carrabassett Valley

The Carrabassett Valley region sits at elevations between 1,000-4,000 feet with a humid continental climate characterized by warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The area receives approximately 200 inches of annual snowfall, making seasonal access a critical consideration for campers. Most rv campgrounds near Carrabassett Valley, Maine close by mid-October due to early mountain snowfall and reopen in late May.

What to do

Gold panning adventures: At Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins, campers can try their hand at prospecting. "Rent a pan or sluice from the coos canyon rock and gem shop a 3 min walk from the office and pan for gold in the river right from the campground!" advises david B., highlighting a unique regional activity.

ATV trail exploration: The region offers extensive trail networks accessible directly from many campsites. "This campground has ATV trail access. There was no cell service but wifi was available at the office," reports a visitor at Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins. The trails connect multiple campgrounds and towns.

Paddle sports on local waterways: Multiple lakes and rivers provide excellent paddling opportunities. "We used the campgrounds shuttle livery service to take our kayak and paddleboard up river for a leisurely float down the river so we could enjoy the scenery, have a picnic, and fish," explains Jim O. at Lake Francis State Park Campground.

What campers like

Private wilderness sites: Campers appreciate secluded spots away from crowds. "This site, newly opened in the spring of 2022, shows tremendous promise for an RV resort. The owners put a lot of careful thought into the layout of the individual sites, planting trees that in a few years will provide a screen between individual sites," notes Larry about Moose Creek RV Resort.

Family-oriented activities: Organized events create community atmosphere. "Game room, pool, you can walk a holiday if you would like. Great entertainment on the weekends. Clean bathrooms and up to date. Friendly campers. Baked bean suppers sold on Saturday night," describes Tammy H. about Happy Horseshoe Campground.

Fishing access: Direct water access ranks high among camper priorities. "We had site 7. Sites are good size, and not super close to neighbors... Fishing, hiking, cliff jumping, and swimming can all be done with a quick walk all while staying in the campground," reports david B. about their experience at Coos Canyon.

What you should know

Limited services: Many campgrounds operate with minimal amenities. "This is primitive camping, no water, no electrical, but it does have pit toilets and boat rentals and a day use area," explains Miccal M. about Mollidgewock State Park Campground, representing the rustic nature of many area campgrounds.

Seasonal restrictions: Most campgrounds operate from May through October only. "We spent two weeks the end of September and beginning of October. This was a great place for home base for a couple weeks while we enjoyed Maine and what it offers!!" notes Todd W. about Spacious Skies Balsam Woods.

Insect pressure: Certain times bring challenging bug conditions. "If you are susceptible to horse fly bites, be aware during the horse fly season. My husband did not get bit. The horse flys were viscous. They were not by the campsite, but were abundant on the trails," warns Heather C. about Alderbrook Camp Site.

Tips for camping with families

Playground amenities: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "The owners have done a wonderful job in making this a great place to stop in the 14 years they have owned this. The sites are super spacious and nicely placed in a wooded area. Pool was closed but looked great and nice playground for kids," mentions Todd W. about Spacious Skies Balsam Woods.

Water activities: Swimming options keep children entertained. "The kids can also enjoy the playground, and the various activities they provide. And you may even be visited by the campgrounds own family cat," shares Brianna M. about Deer Farm Camps Campground.

Organized events: Weekend activities provide structured entertainment. "Buster serves up Bean-Hole Beans every Saturday evening. It's a Mainer thing," notes Adam &. about Happy Horseshoe Campground, describing a traditional regional cooking method popular with families.

Tips from RVers

Site selection for larger rigs: Not all sites accommodate larger motorhomes. "The only critism we have is that a handful of sites are sloped and we would not be able to get our 45' motorhome level, luckily our site (#10) was perfectly level," cautions Nancy W. about Moose Creek RV Resort.

Limited cell coverage: Communication options vary significantly. "The wifi at our site (#21) was horrible and we never used it. There is no cable and we were not able to pick up any over-the-air television channels," reports Nancy W. about Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground, echoing a common regional challenge.

Early reservations required: Popular RV spots fill quickly. "If your looking for a great little get away where you can get unplugged from society, then this is the place for you," advises Brianna M. about Deer Farm Camps, where seasonal RV sites maintain waiting lists due to high demand.

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