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So much fun!
Went on a weekend and it was still very peaceful! Lots to do on such a beautiful back road. We stayed at two different sites each night we were there and both were equally beautiful and peaceful
Camping near Harrison, ME
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Located in western Maine, the Harrison area features a range of campground options from full-service resorts to simpler tent sites. Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins in nearby Waterford provides tent camping, RV sites, cabin rentals, and glamping accommodations along a scenic pond. Sebago Lake State Park Campground, approximately 10 miles south in Naples, offers waterfront camping with both tent and RV sites. Many campgrounds in the region accommodate multiple camping styles, with lakefront properties being particularly popular during summer months.
Most campgrounds near Harrison operate seasonally, typically from May through mid-October, with Sebago Lake State Park remaining open year-round. The region experiences typical New England seasonal variations with warm summers and cold winters. Spring conditions often include mud and varying road conditions. Advance reservations are strongly recommended for summer weekends, particularly at waterfront sites which fill quickly. Cell service varies throughout the area, with better coverage near towns and limited connectivity in more remote camping areas. One camper noted, "Long Lake, Maine has some lakeside sites with lots of wooded sites and easy access to the lake."
Campers frequently highlight water access as a primary attraction at Harrison area campgrounds. Sites with lake or pond frontage command premium rates but provide direct swimming and boating opportunities. Several visitors mentioned appreciating the mix of wooded privacy and water proximity available at many locations. Lakeside Pines Campground in North Bridgton features both waterfront and wooded sites with varying levels of privacy. Family-oriented amenities are common at the larger established campgrounds, including swimming areas, boat rentals, and organized activities. Smaller campgrounds tend to offer more seclusion but fewer amenities. A review of one nearby campground mentioned, "Beautiful place to set up camp for a night to 14 days. The campground is situated along the wooded banks of a small pond, with about 5 of the 7 sites directly on the water."
Best Campgrounds near Harrison (260)
1. Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins
"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."
2. Sebago Lake State Park Campground
"Sebago Lake State Park is close to Portland, Maine and neighboring towns. Nice to be close to home so the drive to arrive isn’t so long. Nice scenery and helpful staff. An enjoyable weekend."
"The campsites were very tight, but there was nobody around us so we had plenty of privacy. All campsites are short walk to the beach and very pleasant."
from $25 - $30 / night
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"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 Availability4. Colonial Mast Campground
"The campground is in a very nice location. It's close to shopping and beautiful recreation areas."
"Lake is stunning. Debbie and the others are single most helpful and competent staff we have ever run into."
5. Town Hall Road Dispersed
"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."
6. Two Lakes Camping
"We set up at two lakes campground for a week, very happy. 2 adults and 2 dogs with plenty of room at our campsite. Some sites look much tighter but our space was great!"
7. Crocker Pond
"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 Availability8. On the Saco Family Campground
"It is also in a great area with amazing hiking nearby. Make sure to head not far down the road and climb up to the peak of Pleasant Mountain to get an incredible view of the entire area."
"The river was perfect, sandy bottom, refreshing current, we anchored ourselves for a bit then pulled it up and just floated down river for awhile before walking back along the sandbars right in the river"
from $32 - $36 / night
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"Grounds are well maintained and it’s location is close to the action if you want to rent boat/jet ski. Kids loved the water slides, crafts and pool. We’ll go back for sure!"
"Upon arrival to the campgrounds, it was close to getting dark. My husband and I were exhausted and RV rookies. We were personally escorted by the owner, Conrad to our site."
10. Loon's Haven Family Campground
"We pulled in with a 40ft pull behind had no problems. Staff is friendly place is very dog friendly."
"I get it, there are kids around but to scream at strangers coming in is a little much."
from $70 - $90 / night
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Drive Time
- 50 min from Lewiston, ME
- 1 hr 13 min from Portland, ME
- 2 hrs 8 min from Manchester, NH
- 2 hrs 15 min from Bangor, ME
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Recent Reviews near Harrison, ME
1301 Reviews of 260 Harrison Campgrounds
Sharman B.ScoutChewonki Campground
Serene and Clean
This campground is near our home but one feels miles away. Lovely views of the shoreline, saltwater pool, and many choices for hook-ups. We stayed there over Labor Day weekend in 2025 and are returning this year in 2026
- KKrista R.
TravelerMoose Brook State Park Campground
Like Dispersed Camping... For $42
Pros: 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.
- GGeorge F.Scout
Cedar Haven Campground
Quiet
We 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
Richard P.ScoutSebago Lake Family Campground
Find a better place!
We 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!
- ccarolyn H.Scout
Hemlock Grove Campground
Great stay! :)
Wonderful stay! Clean bathrooms/showers. Woodsy and quiet. Clean campsites with water and electric. The people were super helpful and friendly! Wonderful stay, would easy stay here again :)
Jen P.TravelerTwin Mountain Campground
Lovely and peaceful
It 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.
- JJose L.
GuideTown Hall Road Dispersed
Dispersed it is!
Stayed 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.
Nikki M.ScoutCherry Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping in white mountains
We stayed in site #5. It was grassy and had a little creek running next to it that was lovely to listen to.
Guide to Harrison
Camping spots near Harrison, Maine provide access to multiple lakes and ponds with various privacy levels and amenities. The region sits on the western edge of Maine at elevations between 300-400 feet, creating distinct camping microclimates. Most campgrounds in the area maintain natural wooded buffers between sites, though privacy levels vary significantly between facilities and specific site locations.
What to do
Water activities on Sebago Lake: Sebago Lake State Park Campground offers opportunities for fishing diverse species. One camper noted, "Sebago lake is a great spot for all types of fishing. From bass to landlocked salmon. And you can take the boat up river through the songo locks. All the way up to long lake."
Hiking at Pleasant Mountain: On the Saco Family Campground provides access to nearby trails. A visitor reported, "It is also in a great area with amazing hiking nearby. Make sure to head not far down the road and climb up to the peak of Pleasant Mountain to get an incredible view of the entire area."
Kayaking on Trickey Pond: Paddle on one of Maine's clearest water bodies. A camper at Loon's Haven Family Campground shared, "The pond is crystal clear and we boated over to one of the small islands to find a rope swing which provided entertainment and memories for my children."
What campers like
Spacious wooded sites: Many campgrounds offer natural separation between camping spots. A visitor to Lakeside Pines Campground commented, "When the campground is full, it never really feels crowded. There are two great beaches on Long Lake, the staff and fellow campers are always friendly!"
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and shower areas are consistently mentioned in reviews. A camper at Loon's Haven stated, "This campground has the cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen while camping. The pond is crystal clear."
Food options: Some campgrounds offer convenient dining. At Naples Campground, one visitor shared this experience: "Upon arrival to the campgrounds, it was close to getting dark. My husband and I were exhausted and RV rookies. We were personally escorted by the owner, Conrad to our site. He graciously showed us around our site. Right as he was leaving he turned around and said, 'how about a pizza? You guys want a pizza?'"
What you should know
Reservation timing: Summer weekends fill quickly, especially at waterfront sites. At Crocker Pond, a camper noted, "We got there at noon on Saturday and there were two sites left, we got one on the water, but it filled up right away."
Site privacy varies: Some campgrounds have more separation between sites than others. At Sebago Lake State Park, one reviewer mentioned, "The campsites definitely felt like they were on top of each other and are pretty small. We picked a medium one and could barely fit 2 tents and 2 cars with a safe distance from the fire."
Check-in procedures: Policies may change seasonally. A Loon's Haven camper experienced: "I was told when we got there that we could not check in until 4:00. I explained that their website and email states 1:00. I was asked when I booked and told them about 2 weeks ago and she said that the check-in time had just recently changed."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Harrison, ME?
What camping is available near Harrison, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, Harrison, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 260 campgrounds and RV parks near Harrison, ME and 9 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Harrison, ME?
Which is the most popular campground near Harrison, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Harrison, ME is Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins with a 4.9-star rating from 14 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Harrison, ME?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Harrison, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 free dispersed camping spots near Harrison, ME.
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