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ScoutPiscataquis Point
We spent the weekend and it was so peaceful and relaxing! It was very nice and neat. We looking for coming back again!!!
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The Birches Resort and Northeast Whitewater Lodge house the most luxurious glamping accommodations near Moosehead Lake. The Birches features waterfront yurts equipped with electricity, heaters, fans, and all necessary bedding and linens. Some yurts include small refrigerators, tables, chairs, and nightstands, with configurations sleeping between two and six people. Northeast Whitewater offers six uniquely configured yurts with king-sized beds or bunk arrangements, all featuring electricity, heating, fans, and complete bedding. Both locations provide clean bathhouse facilities, though Northeast Whitewater's are positioned farther from the camping area. Wilderness Edge Campground and Moosehead Family Campground also offer glamping options with varying levels of amenities. A visitor noted, "The Birches is perched on Moosehead Lake about 30 minutes north of Greenville which is a pretty small town with a few restaurants, a fly fishing shop, a great grocery/outdoor store and interesting attractions."
Surrounded by Maine's North Woods, these glamping sites provide access to exceptional outdoor recreation. The Birches Resort sits directly on Moosehead Lake with boat rentals, seaplane flights, and a launch for paddle craft. Wilderness Edge places guests near Baxter State Park with trails and wildlife viewing opportunities. Northeast Whitewater specializes in guided experiences, offering moose viewing tours and whitewater rafting trips that can be booked directly from their main office. Most locations are operational from May through October, with Seboomook Wilderness Campground specifically open May 1 to December 8. According to a camper, "There is no cell service. WiFi only at the store during generator hours. This is a place to go to disconnect and be with family, friends, nature." Nearby attractions include Mt. Kineo with spectacular hiking, the historic Katahdin steamship offering lake excursions, and Little Wilson Falls providing scenic woodland walks.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Frenchtown (17)
1. Moosehead Family Campground
"The first time I arrived, I missed the turn-in and had to do a u-turn."
"They work hard keeping the entire property neat including the bathhouse. Honestly, it’s the cleanest bathroom/shower house I’ve seen."
from $28 - $54 / night
Check Availability2. Cowan Cove
"This is one of many sites around Moosehead Lake area."
"Wonderful location only 18 sites. I have camped here several times and live in the area. Roads are bumpy and dusty but very passable. Though I’m not bringing my half million dollar Dutch Star here."
3. Shallow Bay
"This was the first campsite along our Maine North Woods canoe adventure – about 4 miles from the Lobster Launch."
from $24 / night
Check Availability4. Seboomook Wilderness Campground
"We could walk about 100 feet before the water was chest high. This would be perfect for kids!"
"Campsites right on the lake with glorious views! That’s hard to find these days. Don’t be put off by the 30 miles of dirt road to get there."
5. The Birches Resort
"camping/clothing store and a scattering of interesting attractions like an old passenger ship offering lake excursions."
"My husband and I camped at one of three tent sites that are located right on the lake. There is a new (or at least very clean) Porta-Potty for these three sites to share."
6. Peaks-Kenny State Park
"The bath houses are updated. Flush toilets and hot showers make this a safe bet. Swimming from the beach is great but often crowded."
"This campground is located in Dover-Foxcroft far enough from town to appear to be in the woodlands, but close enough to grocery stores and restaurants."
7. Northeast Whitewater Lodge
"All yurts have electricity and come equipped with heaters and fans; in addition, pillows, bedding and linens are supplied."
8. Wilderness Edge Campground
"We stay at Wilderness Edge every time we visit Millinocket. The campground has all of your basics and is a great gateway spot for Baxter State Park or ATV trails. "
"It is pet friendly & they will check on your pets or even walk them! Water & electric sites are well spaced, roomy, quiet, & in the trees."
from $14 - $50 / night
Check Availability9. Abol Bridge Campground & Store
"We stayed here for my birthday one year, the campsites were very secluded and right next to plenty of hiking trails. we were able to take a canoe out and explore the lake on a gorgeous summer day."
10. Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area
"The variety of trails caters to all skill levels, and the ice caves add a unique touch. The lookout point's view is absolutely worth the trek."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 45 min from Bangor, ME
- 2 hrs 29 min from Lewiston, ME
- 3 hrs 6 min from Portland, ME
- 5 hrs 58 min from Burlington, VT
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Glamping Reviews near Frenchtown, ME
66 Reviews of 17 Frenchtown Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendMatagamon Wilderness
Great location Near Baxter State Park
The location of this campground is great! It is situated on the East Branch of the Penobscot River and just one and a half miles from the north entrance to Baxter State Park and very close to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. If you are looking for a great place to stay in the northern Maine wilderness with great access to amazing hiking, fishing, canoeing, and hunting, this is the place for you. Matagamon Wilderness is a mix of campsites and cabins with a general store, restaurant, gas station and guide service. The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful and gave us lots of tips on fishing and places to hike. The campground is small at just over 30+ Sites which are a mix of sizes from small ones suitable for vans or tent to those that can handle bigger RVs. Sites are spread throughout the property and very rustic in their feel. Campsites along the water are the best with great views and easy water access right out your door. Other are set back and have a great sense of privacy. Campsites have picnic tables and fire pits. The tent sites have lean-to’s to protect you from the weather. Toilets are vault toilets. If you are looking for “RV Resort” type amenities, you won’t find many as this is a basic campground. There are cabins on the property for those that don’t have an RV or tent. The cabins were recently renovated with equipped kitchens, showers, gas lights, gas heat, wood stoves, and screened porches. The shower facilities had great water pressure with lots of hot water and there is a dump station for RVers. Daily camping rates are affordable at $35/night. Inside the “store” is a restaurant with delicious food and reasonable prices. They have a variety of food items for sale and delicious home-baked bread and cookies. They are famous for their Mount Katahdin Burger– which is three 8-oz angus beef patties, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and mayo, on a homemade bear bun and served with chips and a pickle. The store also has a great selection of beer, including many from Maine. Another eatery is at Shin Pond Campground which is just a short drive away.
A couple things to note. Cell service is very poor in this area. Our Verizon phone popped in and out of service but mostly it did not pick up a signal so no phone or mobile data. If you are going to Baxter State Park be aware that there are restrictions on vehicles(“no vehicle over nine feet high, seven feet wide, or 22 feet long for a single vehicle or 44 feet long for combined units”) and dogs are strictly prohibited.
Lindsy A.
TravelerBig Moose Inn Cabins and Campground
Beautiful campground!
Beautiful view of the water right from the site!
Phillip H.ScoutPeaks-Kenny State Park
Very Peaceful and Quiet
I had fun camping here. The campsites are mostly level in the woods. It really gives you that Maine feel. A few sites have electric. Very nice showers. Nice hiking trail. A fun activity is to find all 12 unique picnic tables that are placed throughout the park by an artist. Recommended.
Sandra L.
RangerWilderness Edge Campground
Beware this campground reverted to prior owner.
I stayed here for 3 full seasons when it was managed by the Shamps, as an incorporation.However they stopped the purchase and now it's being managed by original owners. The same owners who refused to allow inspectors onto the property, had sub par facilities and trespassed employees. Yet, the shamps upgraded the roads, bathrooms, showers, and all plumbing. So the place looks nicer than ever, although still fails some inspection line items. There is black mold in the tent side bathhouse, the touletstalls are smaller than legal size, and all the sites are laid out with the posts on the wrong side,( so bring extra power corda) or you must setup facing the road, not the woods. Also be aware there is NO Lake or rivers on this campground, the website is deceiving. Yes you can rent canoe or kayaks, but you also need to have a car/truck to take them to water. The camp is pet friendly, ATV friendly, and lots of ATV trails nearby. There is no ADA accessable toilets anywhere, but there are some larger showers, just no bars/railings, or accessable sprayers on the shower. The one that was there, , has been used as a maintence closet for at least 4 years,and gas unusable toilet . The laundry machines are good,for small loads. 1 washer- 1 dryer. Stayed April thru October for 3 years. I will NOT return under this owner, and do not recommend this place anymore.
Jessica D.TravelerPeaks-Kenny State Park
It has been an excellent experience.
Everyone has been really nice, beautiful beach and trails. I got the only walk-in site it might be the best site here
- Anne L.Scout
Wilderness Edge Campground
Nice campground near Millinocket
Clean campground, clean bath house with laundry.
- Sandra L.Ranger
Wilderness Edge Campground
Comfortable family campground & RV park
Quiet wooded sites, glacier stones,dirt roads, clean bathrooms. Nice hot showers. Rustic cabins are half walled with screens, ATV trails easy access, pool, pet friendly, beautiful place.
Michelle L.TravelerNew England Outdoor Center
Beautiful location and friendly staff
This is a rustic campground in a beautiful setting. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They kept everything clean. The campground is really a base of operations for NEOC’s whitewater rafting, so in the morning and afternoon, you have groups of rafters come in getting ready for or returning from their trip. You can book rafting trips with them, and the guides who worked there were awesome.
The campground is on a small lake, and they have a bunch of kayaks and canoes kept at the side with oars and PFDs. Sign a waiver, and you can take them out, no hassle. From the lake, there is a great view of Mt. Katahdin.
There is a pavilion with pool tables and indoor fire pit that you can go hang out at night as well as tables where you can sit out back overlooking the lake. There’s even a pub area indoors. No camp store so make sure to get what you need in town.
Only one issue that prevented me from giving them five stars: they advertise that there are flush toilets and showers but no hot water when the generator isn’t running. It runs for a few hours in the morning and then from about 3-9 pm. The problem is that the restroom doors are locked when the generators are off, so there are no flush toilets or potable water when the generator is off. There are outhouses throughout the campground, but that wasn’t what we were expecting. They could also use a couple of speed limit signs on the main road bc cars go pretty fast in that area.
Overall, a great campground for any hiking or rafting in the area!
Guide to Frenchtown
Near Moosehead Lake, glamping sites serve as excellent basecamps for exploring Maine's vast wilderness. The terrain features dense forests, rocky shores, and numerous pristine lakes at elevations between 1,000-2,000 feet. Access roads often transition from paved to dirt or logging roads with summer temperatures typically ranging from 60-85°F during peak season.
What to do
Moose viewing excursions: Take guided tours through Northeast Whitewater Lodge where "camping options are yurts and primitive tent camping" and they specialize in "moose viewing tours, whitewater rafting, and camping."
Explore scenic hiking trails: Visit Wilderness Edge Campground which places you "near Mt Katahdin, Baxter State Park, & water (river/lake/pond)." A visitor noted, "Base camp to Katahdin, close in to Millinocket. Went with a diverse group of campers with hammock, tent and cabin sleeping preferences and everybody found their spot."
Kayak remote ponds: The Shallow Bay on Lobster Lake area offers excellent paddling opportunities. A camper shared, "It's called Lobster Lake because it's shaped like a lobster claw... Very easy access to the water for swimming, hauling gear up, etc."
What campers like
Crystal clear lakes: At Peaks-Kenny State Park, campers appreciate the "crystal clear lake" where one visitor mentioned, "We kayaked on this crystal clear lake and it was so relaxing. There are no water sites but there is a sandy beach, plenty of picnic tables and grills, group camping and day use areas."
Wildlife viewing: Many campers report excellent wildlife sightings throughout the region. At Seboomook Wilderness Campground, one visitor reported, "We had Loons with babies that swam by and we love listening to them. The bullfrogs chimed in too. Our neighbors were catching pollywogs, big ones with legs."
Secluded waterfront sites: The Birches Resort offers prime lake access where "private, good amount of space, a picnic table, a firepit, and a trash can provided at each site." Another camper mentioned their waterfront camping experience: "The best campsite (#5) backs up to the lake so your patio and fire pit are right there on the water and provide spectacular sunrises."
What you should know
Limited connectivity: Many glamping destinations in Frenchtown lack reliable cell service. At Seboomook Wilderness Campground, a visitor noted: "There is no cell service. WiFi only at the store during generator hours. This is a place to go to disconnect and be with family, friends, nature."
Weather preparation: Temperatures can drop significantly at night even in summer. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of forecast.
Road conditions: Many sites require driving on unpaved roads. At Cowan Cove, a camper advised: "I would not take a car down these logging roads. Pothole mania here. They are not maintained much more than needed for logging trucks... Take your time, and watch out for moose."
Tips for camping with families
Choose campgrounds with amenities: Moosehead Family Campground offers family-friendly facilities. One camper shared: "My large family and I spent a week here... There is a playground for kids and plenty of room at each site for them to play. My family and I agree, this place is incredible."
Plan for bathroom access: Consider site location relative to facilities. At Northeast Whitewater Lodge, "The bathhouse is pretty far away from the camping area which is inconvenient when you have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night."
Bring outdoor activities: With limited electronics access, pack traditional outdoor games. At Abol Bridge Campground & Store, visitors appreciate that "you can tube the river and end at the campground" making it a fun family activity.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: At Moosehead Family Campground, RVers should note: "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."
Road access challenges: For those with larger rigs, carefully research access routes. One camper warned: "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."
Hookup positioning: At Wilderness Edge Campground, "Many of the RV sites will require larger units to park parallel to the road. Bring longer power cords and hoses to ensure it will reach your rig because they may be on the 'wrong' site of your connections depending on how you park."
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