Cabin accommodations near Hope, Maine offer direct access to coastal waters, freshwater lakes, and nearby hiking trails. Several campgrounds maintain cabins open through mid-October, with peak season running Memorial Day to Labor Day. Winter options are limited, with most properties closing after Columbus Day when overnight temperatures frequently drop below 40°F.
What to do
Kayaking from waterfront sites: At Lobster Buoy Campsites, guests can launch directly from the property. "The kayaking from here is awesome. Some campsites are right on the water and the owners are super friendly," notes Annie G.
Attend weekend events: Duck Puddle Campground organizes themed weekends throughout summer, including a popular Christmas in July celebration. "They had a band play on Sat night and large bonfire. Everyone was invited to attend if they wanted to," shares Rachel S.
Visit nearby coastal towns: Megunticook Campground provides convenient access to Camden and Rockland within 15 minutes. "The campground is perfectly located between Camden and Rockland Maine. For a private campground the sites are a decent size with some trees," writes Mark C.
What campers like
Cedar shower facilities: Megunticook by the Sea offers distinctive shower facilities that receive consistent praise. "The bathrooms are clean and the cedar showers are awesome! We've been excited to come back here since we left," reports Chelsea.
Camp stores: Several properties maintain well-stocked camp stores for essentials. At Sennebec Lake Campground, a visitor notes, "The shop was amazingly well stocked." Most stores operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day with reduced hours in shoulder seasons.
Waterfront access: Duck Puddle offers direct lake access from select sites. "The site we had was on the water and had great views. It was surrounded by trees and had decent spacing between neighbors," according to one camper.
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Most cabin rentals operate from mid-May through early October. Cabins at Sennebec Lake Campground have been renovated under new ownership since 2022. "Campground is under new ownership as of 2022 a lot of new improvements and more coming new glamping village the lodge house is being renovated new bathrooms and more coming," reports Ray N.
Price considerations: Some properties charge additional fees beyond the base cabin rate. Megunticook Campground has add-on charges that may surprise first-time visitors. "I thought $50 for a tent site was a little steep but it was all the potential extra fees that irked me: $30 site lock to ensure you get the site you want when you reserve... $4 weather guarantee... $7.95 if you need to hook up to WiFi... $10 to use the dump station," notes Lee D.
Road noise: Traffic sound affects some properties more than others. "The campground is located too close to the road and, with the exception of sites 84-87 and cabins 8-10, you will hear road noise in your site," cautions a Megunticook Campground visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Sennebec Lake Campground offers organized events for children during peak season. "Activities started up again this year, with events such as kids' crafts, a kids vs adults water gun fight, cornhole competition, and a DJ for an evening of dancing - just on the weekend we were there," writes Pam A.
Playground access: Many campgrounds maintain play equipment and recreational areas. "There is a small arcade, store, and 24/7 laundry. Bathrooms/showers are clean and not very busy as most guests are in RVs," notes another Sennebec Lake visitor.
Swimming options: Lakeside properties offer safer swimming for younger children than oceanfront locations. "We love the proximity to the lake with easy access for kayaking and swimming. New ownership this year resulted in some updates, as well as the addition of glamping tents near the beach," shares a repeat visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site selection matters: Searsport Shores Ocean Campground offers varying site configurations. "The campsites start level with the main road and then tier downwards towards the water. Campsites on the southside have less trees while campsites in the north are a little more rocky," explains Erin S.
Leveling requirements: Some properties have more level sites than others. At Sennebec Lake Campground, one RVer noted, "We have a 35ft RV, and we faced no issues getting in and out of the property and the sites across the water were level, with no extra leveling needed."
Power options: Most cabin and RV sites provide electric hookups, but amp service varies by location. Duck Puddle offers full-hookup options but with varying site sizes. "We could have chosen lakefront but they were just water and electric and since we were staying 4 days we chose the full hookup in a nicely wooded site," explains Carol C.
