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Campground options surrounding Greenwood, Maine range from established facilities to primitive wilderness sites. Littlefield Beaches Campground provides 135 sites directly in Greenwood with tent, RV, and cabin accommodations on a waterfront setting. The broader area includes multiple developed campgrounds like Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins in Waterford, which features glamping options alongside traditional camping, and Martin Stream Campground in Turner with 21 sites for tents, RVs, and cabins. White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road offers a more primitive dispersed camping experience for tent campers seeking solitude.
Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from mid-May through September or early October. Littlefield Beaches Campground maintains a specific season from May 15 to September 25, while Papoose Pond operates from mid-May to Columbus Day. A review mentioned that "Crocker Pond is an off the beaten path car camping destination. Beautiful place to set up camp for a night to 14 days." Weather conditions in western Maine can change rapidly, particularly in spring and fall when overnight temperatures may drop significantly. Cell service varies throughout the area, with better coverage near larger towns and limited or no service in more remote locations. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, especially for weekend stays during peak summer months.
Waterfront access represents a significant draw at several campgrounds near Greenwood. Lakeside sites at Littlefield Beaches and Papoose Pond provide direct water access for swimming, fishing, and boating. Sites along rivers like those at Martin Stream Campground typically receive high ratings from visitors. One camper noted that "our site was located right along the river, just a short walk away from our car. The campground was clean and quiet, and sites along the river are spread out well!" Campgrounds closer to town often provide more amenities including full hookups, showers, and camp stores, while those in more remote settings offer greater privacy and a more natural experience. Road noise can be an issue at some locations, particularly those near highways or main roads, though most quiet down considerably at night.
"If you bring yoyr own kayaks there is a ruver with a take out close to the campground. U could walk back or drive in with a truck for pick up! This place is amazing! Will continue to go every year!"
"Perfect spot to relax and get away from everything. Great amount of amenities and privacy."
"Into the Whites from West Bethel, Crocker Pond is an off the beaten path car camping destination. Beautiful place to set up camp for a night to 14 days."
"With no one else around we thought, “welcome to the perfect campsite.” Each site offers a picnic table, fire ring, and access to the pond."
from $18 / night
Check Availability"Very nice has a pool close to grafton state park"
"Sites are a little close to each other, but they're very long. Great pool, fun rec room area (we learned how to play shuffleboard!) We were the 2nd tiny house there!"
"It is very close to the highway so there there is some traffic noise but not bad. Tents are in a different area."
"There was a very cool suspension bridge to take you to on a walk to a private island. I definitely plan on visiting again!"
"These campsites are located on a dead end dirt road. The campsites are spread out so you are not on top of each other (I think there are only 8 sites on the road.) "
"Highwater trail with bridge close by. Great stars. Creek runs through road near sites good for getting water to filter or washing. Trailhead at end of road."
"This campground is privately owned and is situated in an amazing spot in the mountains of Western Maine."
"This small, private campground just outside Grafton Notch State Park offers clean, level, quiet sites with hot showers. If you don’t need wi-fi and hook-ups, this is the place for you!"
from $28 / night
Check Availability"The atmosphere is always positive, the activities are well varied and everyone is encouraged to participate."
"Outside we had a canopy, fire ring and grill. The kids had a blast in the heated pool and on the playground."
from $40 - $82 / night
Check Availability"This is a great campground for enjoying all the recreational activities in the Bethel, Maine area - hiking in the Grafton Notch area and AT, paddling on the Androscoggin, biking trails in the area, or"
"We ended up needing to move sites because the group next to us was *awful* to put it nicely. Our second site was fantastic and our neighbors were fine."
from $28 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Long Lake, Maine. Some lakeside sites. Lots of wooded sites with easy access to the lake. A few local permanent campers."
"The lake is gorgeous. Rocks make direct access to the water from the site difficult, but there is a beach for water access not too far away. The staff was extremely nice and helpful."
from $50 - $69 / night
Check Availability"There were plenty of sites to choose from and most (not all) had access to the river as well as a fire ring. Sites were on a dirt road, but it was quiet for the most part."
"Couldn’t ask for better sites, both sites 9 & 12 were very private and only a short walk through the woods to setup camp along the river."
TravelerPros: We have the p lube nearly to ourselves, thus it was very similar to dispersed camping. Nice little campground with two small ponds (One for fishing, the other for swimming). Nothing very remarkable, though.
Cons: As others have mentioned, if you want flush toilets and pay showers, you have to either stay at the more crowded, larger loop or walk across the highway to get to those amenities.
ScoutWe stayed midweek and the park was 1/2 empty. Lots of kids activities. Wonderful bathrooms and showers. Great laundry. Close to Freeport but not the water
ScoutWe just came back from a big family weekend there. We had 5 sites with 19 people(including children). This is by far the most rundown campground I've stayed! Only 1 bathroom facility was functioning. Of the 3 times I tried taking a shower, I only succeeded 1 time. The other 2 times(once at night and once the following morning at 6am) I only got drops coming out of the hot and cold faucets. I tried the only 2 stalls. Speaking of bathrooms...these have not been updated since the 60s-early 70s when I was camping with the same style bathroom facilities. The children's playground should be condemned!!! At least 25% of the wood is rotted. Some steps are missing from ladders. My granddaughter was swinging in the childs swing, the bottom unlatched and she fell through the bottom. If she wasn't monkey like in holding on she would have done a face plant to the ground. After looking at the swing, I found the plastic latch broken! 2 positives: the campsites are very nice! and the beach is great! Bottom line, these owners are not putting any money back into the campground and it's facilities. They are running it into the ground. I won't be coming back again!
TravelerIt was everything we were looking for, right on the river, quiet and clean, the section we stayed in was all tent camping so we weren’t sandwiched in between a bunch of RVs blocking the view. There was no lights, generators or loud music. Alcohol wasn’t permitted so that really cuts down on a lot of unnecessary nonsense. Pets are permitted and our dog loved it. It was very pleasant and relaxing. Can’t wait to go back.
GuideStayed 8 nights with complete solitude. Bugs weren't too bad. There were plenty of dead birch trees and beech trees for firewood. Not any evergreens though. Site 16 has two campsites. I took the further one with plenty of room. Good size fire pit, but people before me left some large pieces of wood not completely put out along with lit coals.
ScoutWe stayed in site #5. It was grassy and had a little creek running next to it that was lovely to listen to.
TravelerHonestly a wonderful place, gorgeous little lake and beach, incredibly helpful and friendly staff. Note though if you’re staying in one of the new RV sites, it is nowhere near the bathrooms or bathhouse - like a 10+ minute walk, and I wouldn’t want to do it at night. The RV section is clearly still very very new, and they’re working out the kinks, so only go here if you’ve got a self-sufficient RV and don’t need bathrooms. There are all 3 hookups, though the sewer hookup was so far back our short hose did not reach. But they do sell extensions at the visitors center, and there is a dump station, though we had to call to have them unlock it. Overall a great place, but be aware if you’re looking for a place with both full RV hookups and bathrooms, this is not it!
TravelerBeyond friendly staff. The sites and kept up. The cabins are like a home away from home. Little dan and big Dan are amazing to go swimming in. The store has everything you'd want or need during ur trip!
ScoutVery nice camp spot. Private away from other spaces. Very nice site manager. Must be self contained, no hook up amenities available. Trash dumpster on site.
Greenwood, Maine sits at approximately 700 feet elevation in western Maine's foothills, where camping options range from primitive forest sites to full-service campgrounds. The region experiences significant temperature variations with summer evenings often dropping into the 50s even after warm days. Fall colors typically peak in early October when overnight temperatures frequently drop below freezing.
Hiking nearby trails: Access multiple trail systems from Crocker Pond campground, including a path that leads directly from the campsite to another pond about a mile away. "A trail lead directly out of the campsite to another pond about a mile away offering a short round trip afternoon hike. Further up the road, about a mile from the campground, the Mt. Albany trailhead offers a longer and more challenging hike up to the summit as well as connection to other trails in the area," notes reviewer Shari G.
River floating excursions: Pleasant River Campground offers shuttle services for paddlers wanting to enjoy the Androscoggin River. "They have shuttles if you want to float the river and offer a lot of other activities," explains Claire T. This service allows paddlers to float back to the campground after being dropped upstream.
Family activities: Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins schedules regular events throughout the week. "Tuesday trivia, Wednesday beach party, Thursday dance party, and Friday karaoke- the latter being the most fun! There are so many things for kids to do throughout as well, there's very little time for down time or boredom!!" reports Jessica W.
Wildlife viewing: The remote settings around White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road offer wildlife spotting opportunities. "Beware of bears especially the right side site. Game trail heaven," warns reviewer Kt. The dispersed sites provide quiet locations for observing nature without crowds.
Private, separated sites: White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road offers dispersed camping with exceptional privacy. "8 huge, beautiful campsites in the heavily wooded Evans Notch section of The White Mountains National Forest. It's easy to forget there are other people camping on other sites because they're so far apart," explains Amanda B.
Clean facilities: Grafton Notch Campground maintains exceptionally clean bathhouses. "The bathhouse is clean and has a large shower with plenty of places to put your soap, shampoo, etc. There are also lots of hooks in the shower and bathroom for your stuff and the shower has a large bench to sit on as you get dressed," notes Cheryl K.
Lake access: Lakeside Pines Campground provides direct access to Long Lake. "The lake is gorgeous. Rocks make direct access to the water from the site difficult, but there is a beach for water access not too far away," writes Katie B. The campground features both waterfront sites and wooded sites with easy lake access.
Rustic tranquility: Crocker Pond offers secluded camping without crowds. "When we pulled up to this quiet campground during a warm and sunny day in October, the light shone through the trees on an idyllic pond wreathed in fall color. With no one else around we thought, 'welcome to the perfect campsite,'" shares Shari G.
Train proximity: Some campgrounds have nearby train tracks, which affects noise levels. At Littlefield Beaches Campground, "Train tracks close to the campground. Great for little ones to watch go by, or adults at night to watch by the campfire. Bad. Train is loud," reports Tammy H.
Cell service variability: Mobile connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. At White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road, "Site 4 and 5 get some cell service," notes Kt, while other sites have limited connectivity. Some campers report using signal boosters: "Even had a cell signal that gave data with a weboost," says Robert B.
Site layout differences: Campgrounds often have distinct areas with different experiences. At Papoose Pond, "There are two sides across a road of this campground-pond side and pool side. Pond side is a lot more crowded and desired so if you're more into a quiet experience, stick to pool side," advises Jessica W.
Water sources: Primitive sites require water planning. At Crocker Pond, "There is a hand driven well pump for fresh water close to the boat ramp. The water was a little rusty tasting, but perfectly fine to drink," notes Shari G.
Schedule around activities: Martin Stream Campground offers organized events for children. "The atmosphere is always positive, the activities are well varied and everyone is encouraged to participate. However, if you just want to sit quietly, walk at your own pace, kayak or canoe in the stream that is always an option, too," explains reviewer Zach V.
Beach facilities: Consider campgrounds with both pool and lake access for maximum swimming options. "We had an amazing first camping experience for our 2 year old here! The campsite was large and private with good distance between the next sites. We were on the pool/rec hall side and it definitely seemed less condensed over there than the pond side," reports Kaileigh K. about Papoose Pond.
Cabin options: For families new to camping or traveling without gear, consider cabins. At Martin Stream Campground, "We rented a one room cabin that was perfect for two who flew in without camping gear. Fridge, coffee pot, microwave and AC. One queen bed and a bunk bed made for comfortable sleeping and a fire pit was even included," shares Dave M.
Site selection challenges: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. At Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground, "Not all sites are level and we found it difficult to get into because of the tight roads and dangling tree limbs," cautions Nancy W.
Dump station policies: Verify dump station rules before arrival. At Martin Stream Campground, "You are only allowed ONE use at dump station upon leaving the campground. I arrived with a 1/3 tanks and wanted to dump on way into park because I was staying 3 days/nights and they said ok but you can't dump on the way out," reports Rod L.
Buddy site considerations: Some RV sites are arranged in pairs facing each other. "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," explains Nancy W. about Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground.
Uphill sewer connections: Check utility placement when booking. "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," notes Nancy W. This common issue at several campgrounds near Greenwood can cause drainage difficulties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Greenwood, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, Greenwood, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 236 campgrounds and RV parks near Greenwood, ME and 14 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Greenwood, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Greenwood, ME is Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins with a 4.9-star rating from 14 reviews.
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