Best Glamping near Jay, ME

Jellystone Park Androscoggin Lake houses luxury glamping accommodations just 40 minutes from Jay, surrounded by Maine's pristine lakes and forests. The upscale canvas tents and premium cabins feature comfortable beds with linens, electricity, and private outdoor spaces for an elevated camping experience. The park maintains both rustic charm and modern conveniences with full bathrooms, showers, and climate control options in select units. "Amazing campground with a lot of stuff for kids including playground, pool, water slides, canoeing, kayaking, mini golf and disc golf," one guest shared, highlighting the resort-style amenities that complement the glamping accommodations. The Loon's Nest offers a more intimate glamping experience with its stylish lakefront accommodations featuring picnic tables, electric hookups, and spectacular waterfront views.

Resort-style activities abound at these glamping destinations, with Jellystone Park providing water recreation on Androscoggin Lake including kayaking, canoeing, and swimming at both the lake and pool complex with water slides. Guests enjoy organized weekend entertainment with live bands, themed events, and family-friendly activities scheduled throughout the season from May through October. The glamping resorts maintain proximity to hiking trails and outdoor adventure opportunities in the western Maine mountains. According to a camper, "We will definitely be back again," reflecting the satisfaction with the combination of outdoor immersion and upscale amenities. Canvas tent camping experiences can be booked at Papoose Pond Family Campground, another glamping option within driving distance of Jay that features similar resort amenities and comfortable accommodations with access to pond swimming and organized activities.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Jay, Maine (35)

1. Honey Run Campground and Beach
2 Reviews
Peru, ME
9 miles
Website
+1 (207) 562-4913
$20 - $90 / night
"We grabbed a tent site for 3 days and it had water and electric! You get a picnic table and fire ring"

"Nice campground, we enjoyed our site next to the cabin that our friends stayed in. One thing to note, lots of returning seasonal campers."
2. Jellystone Park™ Androscoggin Lake
8 Reviews
North Monmouth, ME
18 miles
Website
+1 (207) 248-8041
"Beaver Brook in Monmouth Maine is a must stay if you have kids from babies to teens. Our family has been going annually for the last five years."

"Big pool and brooks around. Tons of trails. A general store with a connected ice cream stand near the pool area. Gated fence."

3. The Loon's Nest
1 Review
Bryant Pond, ME
17 miles
+1 (603) 620-8831
$125 / night
"The Loon's Nest is the perfect setting to enjoy the best of Maine, sitting along the lake with several mountains nearby. "
4. Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins
14 Reviews
North Waterford, ME
31 miles
Website
+1 (207) 583-4470
"Kayak, canoe, SUP rentals, a carousel, pool, lake, hike, and sooooo many activities."

"We stay in an HHK which is a site that has its own electric stove, kitchen sink, covered picnic table, and small bathroom in the back!"

5. Birches Lakeside Campground
3 Reviews
West Gardiner, ME
23 miles
Website
+1 (207) 268-4330
$35 - $1100 / night
"We also offer a Restaurant open for breakfast on the weekends we also offer a well stocked store and Cafe serving sandwiches, fried foods, fresh dough pizza and other specials."

"Cabins, RVs and tents all welcome. Clean facilities and a nice store making it so you don't have to leave! Staff does a very good job at planned activities to keep children entertained."
6. Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground
41 Reviews
South Freeport, ME
47 miles
Website
+1 (207) 865-9307
"It was fun to feed cows and walk goats. Cute farm. Ok playground, large field for pickup style games. Sites are small and not well divided."

"Overall, this campground is located in an idyllic Maine setting and offers the feel you would expect to find in a state park – hiking trails, water for kayaking/fishing, and some sites with lots of space"

7. Two Lakes Camping
6 Reviews
Otisfield, ME
29 miles
Website
+1 (207) 539-4851
"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!"

"They had a wild west party and we got to dance and have a campfire in a huge field. It was cute!"
8. Poland Spring Campground
8 Reviews
West Poland, ME
33 miles
Website
+1 (207) 998-2151
$27 - $52 / night
"We had a great time at Poland Spring, the campground was nice, our site was reasonably spacious and very well located."

"Had an amazing experience when loons took off from the far end of the lake and came in right beside and over us for a landing."

9. Sebago Lake State Park Campground
21 Reviews
Naples, ME
44 miles
Website
+1 (207) 693-6613
$25 - $30 / night
"We picked a medium one and could barely fit 2 tents and 2 cars with a safe distance from the fire. 2 sites were within 15ft of our fire pit. The bathrooms were very clean."

"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."
10. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Yonder Hill
5 Reviews
Skowhegan, ME
31 miles
Website
"Great little fishing ponds, cabins and a Treehouse! Fun swimming pool and sooo many kid’s activities."

"It's fun but not private (secluded), tranquil, or very wooded. Lots of fun activities and close to shopping and dining make this a good family spot."

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Rebus B.
Scout
May. 17, 2021
Freeport / Durham KOA
Great spot, great hosts
Kid and pet friendly. Lots of activities for kids including a flashlight candy hunt, water slide, and s’more roast. We’ve been coming back for years and the addition of a glamping tent, cabins, and domes have made it even nicer!
Sarah C.
Legend
Jul. 28, 2020
Aziscoos Valley Camping Area
Nice folks and super reasonable price
This campground is just north of Errol, NH along the Magalloway River. The sites and facilities are well maintained and quite clean. The owners and staff are quite nice and really do a great job managing the campground. There are nice shaded sites along the river as well as a number of sites in a wide open field. Be sure to ask about the amount of shade (or lack there of) when you make your reservation. While being in the field in a climate controlled RV may not be a big deal, being in the sun from sunrise to sunset can be rough as a tent camper.

Sites have picnic tables, fire rings and are nicely spaced from one another. There is a bath house that is clean and a nice amenity, especially for the reasonable rate of $15/night for tent campers (almost unheard of at many private campgrounds).

You can put your boat in upstream of the campground and paddle to the area or you can drive. We paddled from just upstream and continued on the following day. There are several grassy spots where you can slide your boat onto shore.
Pam A.
Traveler
Aug. 1, 2022
Sennebec Lake Campground
A quiet, relaxing spot
We discovered this campsite in 2020 and just returned from our third year in a row camping here with 2 kids. We have only tented, but hope to bring a small camper next year. There is a small arcade, store, and 24/7 laundry. Bathrooms/showers are clean and not very busy as most guests are in RVs. 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. 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. The sites are a decent size and the campground is fairly quiet at night.
Jason D.
Traveler
Aug. 22, 2018
Lake Pemaquid Campground
Crowded, but great for kids
lots of great amenities and events for kids. tent sites are on top of each other, but easy walk to camp store and bath houses. beach access for swimming in the lake. can be noisy outside of quiet hours, but becomes surprisingly quiet later at night.
Nancy W.
Legend
Apr. 16, 2021
Freeport / Durham KOA
Good Location, Clean, Lots of Camping Options
I have a love– hate relationship with KOA campgrounds. They tend to be overpriced and not consistent. You will find one that has nice sites at a decent price. Then, there are the others which are complete opposite. This KOA is on my good side. There are lots of site choices, cabins, yurts, and tent sites to choose from. The location is good as it is about 10-15 minutes far from the town of Freeport(home to L.L. Bean and tons of outlet stores), the pretty coastal town of South Freeport, four craft breweries and a cidery, and Bradbury Mountain State Park. The owners and work campers are very friendly and the super welcoming. Normally I am not concerned how nice people are but they go out of their way to make sure you get all the discounts you can and put you in a site that you prefer.

We have stayed here a few times and are always impressed how well-cared for the grounds are and how and clean the common areas, bathrooms, and pool are. The grass is always cut, weeds trimmed, fire pits cleaned and there is no trash lying on the ground. There are lots of seasonal sites but they are in the back portion of the park with the transients being in the front. The park has nice super long 50 amp FHU pull-thrus in the front of the park which will fit any length RV and tow vehicle. Some of these sites are “buddy” sites with a shared patio, but are so wide that even if you don’t know your neighbors, it would not be a bother because you are far enough apart. The only downside to these pull thrus is there is no shade. We tend to be there in cooler months so shade is not a problem. However, the rest of the campground has a very park-like feel with over 50 acres there is plenty of room to roam and even a short nature trail through a wooded area. Many sites backup against the woods or are in wooded areas so keep that in mind when making your reservation. We give this park two thumbs up for their dog park which is ten times the size of the average KOA dog park. My lab had plenty of room to run and chase a ball and there were never any other dogs there which was nice. Plus, it was clean and free of dog poop! Normally, there are plenty of activities like s’mores by the fire, crafts, pony rides (yes, they have their own ponies on site), ice cream social, hay rides but this year they were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We don’t use those amenities anyway so that wasn’t a problem but can see that would be fun activities for kids. We were in a buddy sites with our friends and liked the shared patio. Since we were in the open area, we were able to get both satellite with our roof-mounted dome and some over-the-air channels from Portland which is about 45 minutes away. All of our hook-ups were in an accessible place but we were also in a long pull thru and could position the RV in the site accordingly.

Some of the cons for this park are the lack of cable, so-so wifi, and the dusty gravel roads and pot holes. There are a few restrooms buildings scattered around the park which may not be close depending on what site you are in.
Samantha N.
Guide
Aug. 20, 2022
Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins
I GREW UP HERE
My dad grew up going here and so did I. My siblings and I all learned to ride our bikes here. My nieces and nephews are now doing the same. Its where I learned to love nature. I became addicted to kayaking here and am now a wildlife ecologist!!! Its the PERFECT family campground. Kayak, canoe, SUP rentals, a carousel, pool, lake, hike, and sooooo many activities. I've stayed in tents, half moons (kitchen and bathroom but sleep in tent), cabins, RV sites....I LOVE this place so much. Its my childhood
Jeremy G.
Guide
Jun. 8, 2022
Lakeside Pines Campground
Quiet lakeside camping
Loons loons everywhere. Lots of wildlife. Good facilities. Full hookups for boondockers. Dump station, bath house, laundry facilities, and fire pits throughout campsites. Narrow driving lanes for inexperienced campers. Permanent campers interspersed in complex. Woodside and lakeside sites.
Lauren A.
Guide
Mar. 12, 2021
Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground
Moo
It was fun to feed cows and walk goats. Cute farm. Ok playground, large field for pickup style games. Sites are small and not well divided. I had neighbors complain that we were on their side of the post, owners family/staff came to say that no we were fine. No sandy beach, but it's Maine after all. Tidal, and all that includes. Beautiful sky of stars. Quiet hours are enforced and respected. Few neighbors had fires past 2,3 am without issue. We are actually looking at going back this summer.
Laurie Brandt B.
Guide
Aug. 30, 2020
Meadowbrook Camping
Our coastal Maine roadtrip
Incredible little gem of a campground cooking lobsters everyday and even have breakfast delivery to your site! Friendly people. Our site was great 1a we camped right next to a beautiful apple tree