Top Tent Camping near Gilead, ME
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Best Tent Sites Near Gilead, ME (50)
1. Town Hall Road Dispersed
19 Reviews•62 Photos•608 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
2. White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road
3 Reviews•3 Photos•76 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Alcohol
3. Blue Brook Tent Site
2 Reviews•20 Photos•33 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
4. Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail
2 Reviews•11 Photos•48 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- Tents
6. Fourth Iron Campground
6 Reviews•53 Photos•136 SavesLocated at the confluence of the Sawyer and Saco Rivers, 4th Iron is a walk-in tent site.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Trash
- Picnic Table
$15 / night
7. Sawyer Pond
7 Reviews•54 Photos•174 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Toilets
- Alcohol
8. Wild River Wilderness Area
1 Review•10 Photos•16 Saves- Pets
- Tents
- Alcohol
10. Hermit Lake Shelters
2 Reviews•6 Photos•71 Saves- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
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Recent Tent Reviews In Gilead
1034 Reviews of 50 Gilead Campgrounds
Kt
Scout
White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road
Little larry!! Amazingly peaceful spot.
Have stayed at all upper sites. Beautiful serene and quiet. Site 4 and 5 get some cell service. Upper two top sites beware of bears especially the right side site. Game trail heaven. Amazing little larry brook. Great flat sites except top two. Highly recommend
- KtScout
Town Hall Road Dispersed
Great spot. Watch put for officer rowe!!!
Great spot w an exception of local officer Rowe. Comes to site unannounced or invited then fabricates the visit.
Other than that it's wonderful. Some really amazing river sites. Moose pond at top left fork has reception as well as lower gate.
- HHeather E.
Guide
Moose Brook State Park
Wonderful campground near Mt Washington
Loved this campground! Quiet and pretty private spots - outer loop a bit more. Great facilities w wash sink - nice camp store and not at all too close to town! 20 min drive to Mt Washington (be sure to check weather as we had rain at the campground which was ice on the mtn so we couldn’t go to top/they stopped us halfway.)
Meghan B.
Ranger
Blackberry Crossing
Blackberry Crossing Campground
Your typical first-come first-served National Forest campground with vault toilets and handpump water. The Albany Covered Bridge is a short walk away.
RebornBeast 9.ScoutTown Hall Road Dispersed
Amazing campsite
Had everything we needed
Laura G.Scout
Jigger Johnson Campground
27$ x night for an RV
Very nice place. Lots of spots for tents and RV, I believe all of them with fireplace. Quiet and clean.
Kevin H.ScoutWhite Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road
Adorable private spots
We pulled in around 7:30 pm on a Sunday night and there were plenty of open spots. We took a huge one. Found a fairly flat area and stayed for the night.
Just enough t-mobile / starlink signal to watch streaming and message, but wouldn't be enough for remote work so we went to the White Mountain National Forest Picnic area off the main road about 5 minutes away and had great signal
Nickolas H.ScoutTown Hall Road Dispersed
Great dispersed sites
Great sites. Some right.on water. First come first serve, can get busy.
Dominique F.
Traveler
Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail
Easy access. Somewhat secluded.
About 1km (.6 miles) of gravel road, easy enough for a big road bike, but don’t go any further as it gets rough. Plenty of trees to hang your hammock. Enough space to put up to 3-5 tents. No fire allowed. Would be really quiet if not for the road across the lake. I saw one truck in the evening and one in the morning.
- DDaniel B.Traveler
Campton Campground
Awesome Campground
I found this place on The Dyrt app, so I came to check it out, I made a reservation online just to make sure I guaranteed my spot when I arrived, which I didn’t had to worry about either way because there was lots of empty spaces, but you never know, even though I made my reservation my spot didn’t have my name on it or any information about when I was suppose to arrive and leave, there was nobody there, but made me wonder if there was someone already there, besides that, it’s a great place to camping, clean, quite, bathroom was close by, shower and everything, besides all that I was able to use my phone with no problems, I have AT&T btw, there is a Dunkin, General store and a gas station like 3 minutes driving, which is great in case you forgot to buy something or are too lazy to make coffee and breakfast, I stayed for 2 night, can’t complain, and will come back for sure, I highly recommend this place, although I recommend to get the side from 33 to 57 it’s on the other side and not too close from the highway.
Jeffrey S.Guide
Lost River Valley Campground
Two stays up on Harley road sites
August stay very nice site 210 facing east with views of loon mountain area. These sites are w/E/S. Second stay mid September site 225 good easterly view. Quiet and peaceful. Lower sites by river with wooded sites of all categories. Tenting to small RV’s.
- Jeffrey S.Guide
Lost River Valley Campground
Really rustic feel with modern convenience
Stayed here in August for a few nights now booking in September for three nights. Like sites on Harley road, with views of loon mountain and surrounding vistas. Very nice campground with lots of wooded sites some with river frontage. Very well appointed store. Lots of sites have electric and water. No RV over 32’ in lower sites over lost river bridge. Also cabins available throughout the grounds for those without RV/Tent. Close to town with stores , restaurants, gas stations
- Meghan B.Ranger
Rangeley Lake State Park
Rangeley Lake State Park Campground
The each campsite is nice and private--I was lucky enough to get a site on the lake for my stay! The shower houses/restrooms are amazing--one big open room with a large shower, toilet, sink, bench, and towel rack. The only downside is you have to press the button for the shower to run, and it's only a few seconds each push, so you're constantly pressing a button as you're mid scrubbing. But hey--after a long day of hiking or swimming, that's no big deal!
- Meghan B.Ranger
Mount Blue State Park
Mount Blue State Park Campground
The campground was nice and quiet during our stay, but the pit toilets near our campsite were quite rough--super smelly and an endless amount of flies flying out of the toilet.
- Meghan B.Ranger
Stony Brook Recreation and Campground
Pleasant stay at Stony Brook
The staff was very nice and helpful during our stay. There are a variety of sites to choose from and a bunch of things to do around the campground. The campground store also had a good supply of items, too. It sounds like the new owners are making improvements around the campground, so I'm excited to see how it comes along if I'm in the area again in the future!
- Meghan B.Ranger
Cold River
Short and sweet
Stayed for a night while passing through the area. Lots of space between sites and very clean facilities. Would stay again.
- Meghan B.Ranger
Sugarloaf 1 Campground
Ideal base camp
I was lucky to snag one of the couple remaining campsites on a Saturday afternoon. The sites are spacious, the bathrooms with flush toilets are clean enough, and the river nearby is a great spot to rock-hop if you're not too busy hiking the many amazing trails in the area.
- Alexandre R.Traveler
Guyot Shelter
Awesome campsite
Great campsite!
Bear box, food area, water source, cabin, Privy, and platforms.
Cailey T.Scout
Stealth Site
Off the main road, a few spots
Tiny turn off with spots for a few cars and a few tents. No amenities. Riverbank access
Kaileigh K.Traveler
White Lake State Park
Great Lake with nice campground amenities and feel
We had a great stay at white lake state park. I was surprised that there was only a large log separating our site from the next one but luckily it was just my brothers family so it wasn’t awkward. Our sites (2-11 and 2-11a) survived a 2 hour monsoon with some water running through but other sites had some major flooding so just something to be cognizant of.
- BBob G.Traveler
Lafayette Place Campground - Franconia Notch State Park
Good location and amenities, great staff
We were there June 26-30, 2024 for a Hiker Trailer Campout. We had 17 trailers and 30 people. Lafayette Place was the perfect place for an event like that. The water points and restrooms were placed well throughout the campground. The quarter operated showers were nice and hot and very good pressure and flow. Our campsite (79) was a bit uphill from the road, but easily negotiable. As others have noted, there is a bit of noise from Rt. 93.
- BBob G.Traveler
Town Hall Road Dispersed
Good dispersed camping
The road was not as bad as I anticipated. There was room for my Jeep Grand Cherokee towing a squaredrop camper to pass the very few oncoming vehicles we encountered. There is a good mix of tent and small/medium camper sites. Many of the sites are right on the side of the road.
We went to the end of Town Hall Road and camped at the last site before you leave the WMNF. It was a very spacious site, set back from the road, a little bumpy getting into it.
- RRalph C.Traveler
White Birches Camping Park
Wonderful Campground
Great campground! Clean, well maintained, playground and heated pool. The view of the mountains was worth the price alone
- AArno W.Guide
Twin Mountain-Mt. Washington KOA
Great place for families
This campground is wonderful for camping with kids. It has a great playground and a small but nice and clean pool.
The amenities are clean and well taken care of.
Super nice staff is the finishing touch for this great campground.
Spaces are reasonably spacious and in wooded area.
We would definitely recommend.
Liat G.Scout
Beaver Hollow Campground
great Pool, alot of woods and nature
great Pool, alot of woods and nature feel
frindly staff
quite
- SSomadNomad M.Guide
Town Hall Road Dispersed
no entry
no entry 🚫
- Mitchell C.Traveler
Moose Brook State Park
P01-P-09 get you closest to the ponds
We stayed two nights at P-08 and loved both times. The side we stayed at is more for larger campers and is much quieter than the larger side. Paid showers, that’s a bummer, but we make do. Nice camp store, great access to rivers for fishing. Pulled an 8” brook trout out of a 10’ wide stream onsite. Awesome experience
Guide to Gilead
Camping near Gilead, Maine, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the nearby trails, especially around Moose Brook State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Mountain biking trails were good and easy to get to," making it a great spot for both hikers and bikers.
- Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Umbagog Lake State Park Campground is a fantastic choice. A visitor shared, "Pulled an 8” brook trout out of a 10’ wide stream onsite. Awesome experience."
- Swimming: For a refreshing dip, check out Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins. One reviewer said, "It's great to have multiple swimming options, depending on the weather and who you're with."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate cleanliness, especially at Moose Brook State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Very clean bathrooms and showers! Staff was friendly."
- Privacy: Many campers enjoy the privacy offered at Dolly Copp Campground. One reviewer stated, "Campsites offer a lot of privacy."
- Natural Beauty: The stunning views at Umbagog Lake State Park Campground are a big hit. A camper remarked, "The sunsets can be spectacular!"
What you should know:
- Reservation System: Some campgrounds, like Dry River — Crawford Notch State Park, have a reservation system that can be frustrating. One camper mentioned, "The nicest sites were reserved the entire time we were there and they were total no-shows."
- Road Noise: If you're sensitive to noise, be aware that some sites at Crawford Notch Campground are close to the highway. A visitor noted, "The sites are packed together, close to the highway so you can see cars from the campground."
- Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Town Hall Road Dispersed offer no amenities. A camper shared, "No amenities here, just a rock fire pit to designate that it’s a spot."
Tips for camping with families:
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids, like Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins. A reviewer said, "It's the PERFECT family campground. Kayak, canoe, SUP rentals, a carousel, pool, lake, hike, and sooooo many activities."
- Spacious Sites: Choose campgrounds with larger sites for family gatherings. One camper at Moose Brook State Park Campground mentioned, "The side we stayed at is more for larger campers and is much quieter than the larger side."
- Safety: Always keep an eye on kids near water. A visitor at Umbagog Lake State Park Campground noted, "You can kayak right from your campsite."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Size: Make sure the campground can accommodate your RV size. A camper at Dolly Copp Campground mentioned, "There are a number of sites for RV's with water and electric hookups."
- Access to Dump Stations: Look for campgrounds with dump stations, like Moose Brook State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "Dump station is EZ to get into."
- Plan for Limited Hookups: Some campgrounds, such as Crawford Notch Campground, may not have electric hookups. A camper noted, "This is a no electric hookup and no dump station park, but it's still worth your time."
Camping near Gilead, Maine, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be sure to check the specific campground details to make the most of your trip!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Gilead, ME is Town Hall Road Dispersed with a 4.5-star rating from 19 reviews.
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