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Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort and Dixons Coastal Maine Campground offer luxury glamping accommodations near South Eliot, Maine. Both properties feature fully-furnished canvas glamping tents with comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. Sea Coast maintains meticulously landscaped grounds with modern amenities including clean showers, laundry facilities, and reliable WiFi. "This is one of the cleanest, most meticulously maintained campground we have been to. So quiet and peaceful as well," noted one reviewer about Sea Coast. Dixons Coastal Maine Campground provides yurts equipped with beds, furniture, and climate control features that blend outdoor adventure with indoor comfort. Both locations include fire pits, picnic tables, and access to well-maintained bathroom facilities.
Located just minutes from southern Maine's scenic coastline, these glamping destinations serve as ideal basements for exploring nearby beaches and coastal towns. Sea Coast sits minutes from Hampton Beach and Portsmouth, while Dixons provides easy access to York, Wells, Ogunquit, and Kennebunkport. On-site amenities include swimming pools, playgrounds, and community gathering spaces. A visitor noted, "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." Both properties offer seasonal availability, typically operating from May through October, with Sea Coast open from May 15 to October 1 and Dixons welcoming guests from May 11 to September 24. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months when these resort-style camping experiences are in highest demand.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near South Eliot (50)
1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
"The park includes a large family beach on the lake."
"I was able to enjoy an especially picturesque sunset over the lake and I would definitely visit this spot again, especially with how accessible the campground is."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $140 / night
2. Wakeda Campground, LLC
"We stayed At Wakeda Campground overnight during a trip from Maine back to Long Island, NY. It was located very close off of 95 and allows pets. We were overwhelmed by the beautiful massive forest."
"Lots of pine trees so pine needles and pine pitch can be a slight issue. Staff is friendly and good amenities but no pool."
Check Availabilityfrom $48 - $97 / night
3. Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
"The two sides are separated by a tree line where the tent sites are located. The park is in a good location and pretty close to the beach, restaurants, shopping and access to Route 1."
"Their location is close to Hampton Beach and Rye sea walk and good restaurants including a doughnut shop within walking distance."
4. Dixons Coastal Maine Campground
"It seems that most of them on the coast of Maine are. "
"This is a nice smaller campground, nice clean bathrooms, friendly staff. The location to the coastal beaches of York, Wells, Agunquit and Kennebunkport is the main reason we stayed here."
5. York Beach Camper Park
"The staff are super friendly and it’s very close to the beach. We loved being able to walk down for sunset and sunrise each day!"
"They are much bigger sites and more secluded. Cash only ($61) but there is an ATM in the office. The manager was very helpful giving me a local map and telling me the sites to see."
6. Beaver Dam Campground
"Bathrooms are modern and spotless. Owners on site are wonderful. The pond is tranquil and our site was right on the pond."
"The staff is awesome. There are SO many amazing activities for the whole family. Would absolutely recommend!"
7. Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
"Our site had big beautiful trees behind us lots of shade. Fire pit is sat on a slab of concrete or something it was amazing!"
"The two sides are separated by a tree line where the tent sites are located. The park is in a good location and pretty close to the beach, restaurants, shopping and access to Route 1."
Check Availabilityfrom $38 - $48 / night
8. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
"Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly"
"We went just for one night with a tent because our 5 years old loooves camping, so we reserved this at the last minute, and when we get there, well, the tent sites are way too close to each other, thank"
9. Bear Brook State Park Campground
"Camped here two nights in 2015 en route to Maine. Located in a 10000 acre forest preserve, the campground is heavily forested and very secluded from civilization. "
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $45 / night
10. Winding River Campground
"River is not much to look at but the pool was great and there were great events like foam parties, DJ at the pool, pancake breakfast and live music to name a few. Staff were friendly and helpful."
"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"
Drive Time
- 39 min from Manchester, NH
- 1 hr 1 min from Portland, ME
- 1 hr 4 min from Boston, MA
- 1 hr 9 min from Lewiston, ME
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Glamping Reviews near South Eliot, ME
409 Reviews of 50 South Eliot Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendWinter Island Park
Basically a parking lot but with great views!
I’m not going to lie this was a little tricky for big rigs to get to, but with lots of patience and skillful driving, it is doable. Salem is an old New England town so there are many narrow streets and some low clearances. Follow the directions on the parks website as they are designed for RVs– don’t use Google Maps unless you are a small camper. Even getting into the park is kind of challenging because of the way the entrance is laid out with the entrance booth and some low hanging trees. This campground is in a municipal park with a marina, beach, a short walking trail, and picnic areas. The campground has different sections and totally different feels to them. We arrived on a weekend and section we were in the section which is in the parking lot of a busy marina. The parking lot was half full which made for navigating our 45’ bus into our site pretty hard.
No sites have fire pits but you can have a fire if you bring your own above ground pit. Tent sites have picnic tables but nothing else. Some sites you can drive to and have a car onsite and others are non-vehicle access sites (11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27& 38) in which you have to park in a parking lot. Some RV sites have great water views and others are in a back gravel lot. In my opinion, the best RV sites are 12-16(A-D) because they have a water view. Sites 16B-D are a little tricky for big-rigs to get into because of the tight space. Our site (#13) had a slight downhill slope. We pulled in forward so we could have a view of the harbor which meant the utilities (water electric only) were in the front of our site but we were able to reach without an extension cord. We loved watching the action in the harbor. There is a gazebo by the water which we enjoyed siting under and watching boats go in and out of the harbor while it rained.
There is a nice sandy beach onsite which attracts a lot of day use vistors. The grounds are interesting to walk around as the water views are nice and there is an old fort to explore. Nearby town of Salem Willows is(about½ mile away) is a cute old seaside town with restaurants and arcades. They have a Bluebike rental station which is an easy way to get downtown and explore the area if you don’t have a car.
- Nancy W.Legend
Sea-Vu West Premier RV Resort
Pleasantly surprised.
This campground is mostly seasonal, privately owned park models, but has 45 spaces for RV’s. I was a little skeptical about staying at this campground with so many park models and seasonals but was pleasantly surprised at how nice, clean, and tidy all the sites were. They obviously take pride in how things look because the grounds and campsites were very well-kept.
All campsites are 50/30-amp full hook-up with level gravel pads with grassy patios, a picnic table, and fire pit. We stayed in site#702 which was long enough for our 45’ motorhome and tow car. All the utilities were easy to reach and the electric worked well. The only problem was that we were parked under a large oak tree that was profusely shedding large acorns. There are some sites that are in the open which I would definitely choose, if I came back in the fall. The campground is gated which is a nice feature. It is located a mile or so off Route 1 which means you don’t get the road noise and traffic, but still conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
One nice feature are the shaded walking trails in the park. While they are not super long, it is a nice change from walking the roads (which are paved). Other amenities include a decent size swimming pool (closed while we were there), a basketball court, playground, laundry, and camp store. I thought it was a little expensive at $75/night (for full hook-up) at the end of the season, especially since the pool was closed.
- Nancy W.Legend
Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
Nice Campground, Love the area!
This is a nice, clean, well-maintained campground for RV and tenting. The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic. Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios. The campground is very well maintained (the best part being that the mower collects they cut the grass so no clippings get tracked in your camper). There are some mature trees that provide shade but don’t impede navigating in and out of sites or impacting slide outs.
Campsites range from tent with water/electric to RV water/electric and RV full hook-up 50-amp and full hook-up 30-amp. There are three bathhouses on the property (one of which has a dishwashing sink) and laundry. Tent sites 50-55 are in an are set away from RV sites and more private. They are also close to a large bathhouse with multiple toilets and showers. Tent sites 90-100 are across from a large playground which can be quite chaotic, but if you have kids, this is a great spot.
Our site (#147) was a long pull-thru with a descent amount of space between our neighbors. We got about half a dozen over-the-air channels (one being a major network station) and were able to connect with eastern arc satellites with our Dish Satellite. The 50A electric was good as was the water pressure.
The campground does not have much in the way of amenities except for a game room, basketball court, and playground. The game room is pretty cool with lots of arcade-style games, a pool table, foosball, and table tennis. While we were there, they just finished putting in all new playground equipment and enlarged the size making it really big and a hit with the kids in the park. Once convenience is that maintenance picks up garbage at your site (between 8am– 3pm). Unfortunately, people leave them out after hours and animals got into them and scattered garbage everywhere. We've stayed here before and always enjoy being in the area as it is close to the fun cities of Portsmouth and Newburyport.
Renee R.
GuideWinter Island Park
Cool location!
Hard to beat being right on the water with a lighthouse! But it's kind of a kooky campground.
Pros:
- Gorgeous views.
- Cute little trails.
- Super friendly staff.
- The bathrooms were always being cleaned (which is nice), but the bathrooms are dilapidated, so it's kind of like putting lipstick on a pig.
Cons:
- It's just an odd arrangement of sites. The RV area is a parking lot. Some tent sites don't allow cars on them. Our site #37 was cool, but right by the busy entrance.- As we stayed in October, the entire area is Halloween central. There were tour trolleys coming in all day, and since we were near the entrance we felt like animals in a zoo.
- As mentioned previously - the bathrooms could use a serious upgrade.
gary C.GuideWinter Island Park
Good view
Best part of our Salem trip by far. We spent Sunday evening out here after walking around downtown and this was a completely different experience. Kids loved the playground and just running around exploring the beach and rocks. Way more interesting than the shops.
Quiet, actual waterfront, old fort and lighthouse right there. The young lady in the office was really nice and super helpful too.
A couple things to know: the RV field spots are really close together. Like 15-20 feet from my trailer to the neighbor. In my opinion the parking lot spots with the ocean view are better. And when they warn you about the raccoons, they’re not joking. They shredded my trash.
If you’re in Salem with kids, still worth coming out here. This is the part they’ll remember.
- jjeanne A.Guide
York Beach Camper Park
Cozy and clean
Get a site in the back with the trees if possible. They are much bigger sites and more secluded. Cash only ($61) but there is an ATM in the office. The manager was very helpful giving me a local map and telling me the sites to see. She recommended a few restaurants for great food.
Cynthia M.TravelerGreat Meadow Campground
Great seasonal campground
This is our 2nd year as seasonal campers and it is wonderful. The seasons sites are very spacious and most have plenty of shade/sun. The transient site are not as spacious but have grassy areas and plenty of sun. There are no tent sites at this time
Maria A.GuidePawtuckaway State Park Campground
Amazing park!
Beautiful park! Real contact with nature, super safe... get ready to walk.
Guide to South Eliot
Camping near South Eliot, Maine provides convenient access to both coastal and woodland recreation areas. The region typically experiences mild summer temperatures averaging 75-80°F during peak camping season from June to September. Winter camping options are limited as most campgrounds close by mid-October when overnight temperatures regularly drop below freezing.
What to do
Water activities on Pawtuckaway Lake: Pawtuckaway State Park Campground in nearby New Hampshire offers excellent kayaking and canoeing opportunities. "This a a fantastic little camp for if you want to go canoeing or kayaking or boating of any kind! It's set up of three islands and a large majority of the campsites are right on the water," notes Matt R.
Coastal exploration trips: From York Beach Camper Park, campers can walk to Short Sands Beach in about 10 minutes. "We loved being able to walk down for sunset and sunrise each day!" shares Katie R., highlighting the park's proximity to coastal attractions.
Mountain biking on established trails: Bear Brook State Park Campground features extensive mountain biking options. "Mountain biking is awesome here, can ride right off the campground and onto the trails! Will def be coming back," says Kimberly R. The park's 10,000-acre forest preserve contains numerous well-marked trails.
What campers like
Meticulously maintained grounds: Campers consistently praise the cleanliness at several campgrounds near South Eliot. "This campground is top-notch. The wifi worked perfectly for steaming tv despite the campground being fully booked for Memorial Day weekend," reports Jeff P. about Winding River Campground.
Proximity to multiple coastal towns: The strategic location allows for day trips to various beaches. "Great campground. well kept. clean bathrooms. Bring quarters for the showers," notes Dan G. about Dixons Coastal Maine Campground, adding that site sizes vary considerably.
Pond-side camping options: Several campgrounds feature water access sites that book quickly. "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!" mentions J L. about Pawtuckaway State Park Campground. These premium waterfront sites typically cost $5-10 more than standard sites.
What you should know
Site privacy varies significantly: Many campgrounds have a mix of secluded and open sites. At Beaver Dam Campground, "Sites are narrow but wooded. Bathrooms are modern and spotless. Owners on site are wonderful. The pond is tranquil and our site was right on the pond," shares Pat.
Shower arrangements differ by campground: Some facilities require quarters ($0.50-$1.00) for shower use. "The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken)," notes Cassie G. about facilities at Winding River Campground.
Seasonal operation limitations: Most campgrounds close by mid-October. "We went in early May, when it was still a bit cold at night (in the low 40s) and not many people were around," shares Kris M. about Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, noting that ranger stations may operate limited hours during shoulder season.
Tips for camping with families
Check campground activity schedules: Family-oriented activities vary by day and season. "We had a great time here camping with our kids and grandkids. River is not much to look at but the pool was great and there were great events like foam parties, DJ at the pool, pancake breakfast and live music to name a few," shares Lisa H. about Winding River Campground.
Consider water slide amenities: Salmon Falls/Lebanon KOA features water recreation options beyond swimming. "This Campground is family friendly and has a lot to offer. Our camping group consisted of children from the ages of 8-17 yrs old. No one was bored," reports J B.
Plan for playground access: Select sites near play areas for convenience. "There is a nice stretch of sandy beach at the campground as well as canoes and kayaks for rent. The convenience store at the campground had essentially everything you would need for a good camping trip," notes Anna C. about visiting Bear Brook State Park Campground.
Tips from RVers
Electrical service quality: Power stability varies between campgrounds. "Great employees, clean reliable power. No issues great spread out sites," notes Zachary W. about Wakeda Campground, which provides full hookups and can accommodate larger rigs.
Maneuverability considerations: Some campgrounds have tight access roads. "The roads in the park are fairly narrow and we had to drive over the grass across from our site in order to back in," shares Nancy W. about her experience at Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort, suggesting caution for larger RVs.
Off-season advantages: Visiting during shoulder seasons offers more space. "We were there in the off-season (May) and didn't have any neighbors so it was pretty quiet," notes Nancy W., highlighting that glamping in South Eliot, Maine area campgrounds can be more peaceful during non-peak times.
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