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Maine's coastal town of Kennebunk has good camping spots within driving distance for weekend trips. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground attracts water-loving campers who bring kayaks and canoes to use on the park's lakes. Bear Brook State Park Campground has miles of hiking trails that wind through the woods and around several ponds. Both parks have wildlife like deer and raccoons, so hanging food or using sealed containers keeps your campsite critter-free. Most campgrounds can be reached on regular paved roads, though some of the back roads might get muddy after rain. Camping works best from May through October when temperatures stay comfortable for sleeping outdoors. Many campgrounds close completely once snow starts falling. Christine B campground tends to be quieter than the state parks and puts you closer to town for supply runs. If you're planning a summer trip, book at least a few weeks ahead since sites fill quickly, especially on weekends. September and October camping lets you see the red and orange maple leaves that make New England famous. Before heading out, double-check the campground's website for any fire bans or other rules that might affect your stay.
"Beautiful setting, lots of trees, bordering on beautiful marsh area. Many different types of campsites: rent, RV, seasonal RV, cottages, glamping tents and cabins etc."
"Sandy Pines is located a very short bike ride from Cape Porpoise, home of Nunann's Restaurant , Mussette, Lost Fire and Pier 77."
"Just a stones throw away from Old Orchard Beach, fantastic Sandy Maine beach. Staff was friendly. Only thing I would say is there were a lot of people!"
"Mainly pancakes and bacon. The only problem I had with this campground with no fault of there own is the noise at night."
"Old Orchard Beach is a fun, family-oriented campground located in the fun little beach town of Old Orchard Beach."
"Easy access to area stores, eats. Very accommodating. Clean showers, laundry, arcade."
from $100 - $145 / night
Check Availability"Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks."
"We stayed in the newer area with larger spots near the entrance to the park. There are activities and food within walking distance."
"This campground is located near Kennebunkport in Arundel, Maine. Campsites are well-spaced and have level asphalt pads. Ours came with picnic table and fire pit."
"Has a beach. lake has a no motor requirement. Also trails to wonder"
"Beautiful grounds with campsites nestled in a hemlock pine forest with lots of forest all around. So peaceful. Full hookup. Nearby Kennebunk and Kennebunk Port."
"Campground is beautifully set in the woods off of main road . Our site was towards camp store and road so had a bit of road noise but wasn’t bad . Sites are spacious , level , with gravel pads ."
from $44 - $58 / night
Check Availability"Right next to the road. So yes lots of family glamping fun. But not for those looking for a more visceral Maine camping experience."
"The campsites are on top of each other all the way around. Of course, as we always find in the RV community, everyone was very nice."
"While this is a large campground, requiring rules to be followed for everyone’s sake, it is in an excellent location."
"Great location, dog friendly. Very clean."
from $47 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Spent three nights in a nice sized, quiet spot, on the camps’ outside loop. The park is well located, near the beach, shopping, and with access to Portland."
"This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing. "
RangerLOVE this campground. Beautiful grounds with campsites nestled in a hemlock pine forest with lots of forest all around. So peaceful. Full hookup. Nearby Kennebunk and Kennebunk Port. No hiking trail on the grounds but many a short drive away. Pickleball and disc golf nearby. Only bummer was we wish we stayed longer. We would love to return for a week or more!
ScoutThis is our 2nd year as seasonal campers and it is wonderful. The seasons sites are very spacious and most have plenty of shade/sun. The transient site are not as spacious but have grassy areas and plenty of sun. There are no tent sites at this time
ScoutThis was a cool agritourism campground. A little pricey but the cleanest campground I have stayed at over the last month and a half traveling around the great lakes area and then into New England. I'm traveling solo but definitely a cool spot if you have kids, the outhouses are kept as spotless as one could hope for and there are is a cool loop trail around the property that has educational stops. Camp store has local produce and food from the farm, there are trails where you can go down to the shoreline.
GuideThere are no bad camping spots at this charming, scenic, squeaky clean campground. If you love water views, walking trails and exploring low-tide. Run, don’t walk and make a reservation today!
GuideBeautiful park! Real contact with nature, super safe... get ready to walk.
GuideThis is a nice campground with 90% permanent upscale sites. Don’t let that deter you, the nightly spots are concentrated have excellent natural surroundings. Decent size spaces and mostly level. Workers were nice and many things to do.
TravelerA mix of seasonal and short term campers. Here for 3 nights I did not feel out of place at all - quite the opposite. Staff are very nice, campground is quiet, clean and has lots of amenities(laundry, games- pool, table tennis, badminton, small kids playground, kayak rental for the placid river, swimming area at the river"beach"). All sites have water and hookup. Couple of excellent tent spots right on the river. I had a small space down by the river for my tent trailer and found it quite spacious. Sites overall are somewhat close together but not overly and it remains peaceful. About 30 minute easy drive to the coast (Portsmouth, Hampton Beach etc.).
Scout⭐**Gunstock Campground: Apparently Your Reserved Site Is More of a Suggestion**
I don't believe I have**ever** left a negative Google review. I generally think that when something goes wrong, you contact the business, give them an opportunity to make it right, and most businesses are genuinely interested in doing exactly that.
Gunstock Campground has cured me of that quaint notion.
I reserved a full-hookup campsite for two nights. I was unable to make it there the first night, but arrived shortly after 7:00 a.m. the next morning. The camp store, where registration takes place, wasn't open yet, so I headed out for my planned hike— about six miles through the Belknaps, including summiting Rowe twice and Gunstock.
By the time I returned, I was utterly exhausted, starving, and actually feeling weak. My ambitions for the afternoon were modest:**eat something, take a shower, and collapse at the campsite I had paid for.**
The staff at the camp store greeted me warmly, checked me in, and sent me on my way.
I drove to my site. There was already a camper in it. Not merely*parked* there, mind you. They had apparently moved right in. They were hooked up to**my site's water and electric**, with water spraying from their ill-fitting hose connection and forming a rather impressive puddle underneath the camper.
I returned to the camp store to report that someone had apparently activated Gunstock's new**"Choose Any Site You Like"** camping plan. A staff member went down to speak with them and came back to tell me they were "packing up." Excellent! My mistake was assuming" packing up" meant**leaving**. It did not.
Apparently these campers had actually reserved a site**two rows away** that had**no water or electric**. Yet somehow, sometime after arriving the previous night, they had accidentally found themselves two rows over, in my clearly different site, connected to utilities their reservation didn't include.
We've all made mistakes. I've occasionally parked one space away from where I intended. I've never accidentally parked**two rows away, hooked myself up to someone else's electricity and water, and spent the night.**
But perhaps I lack imagination.
After they had now consumed about an hour of my afternoon— which, incidentally, is an hour I normally bill at attorney rates— I went back toward my site expecting to find it finally vacated.
And it was! Because Gunstock had moved these folks to another site**two spaces away from me**, apparently allowing them to pay for the upgrade they had already been test-driving. So the people who knowingly or unknowingly occupied my reserved full-hookup site, used the utilities, and delayed me from getting into the site I paid for were rewarded with...a nearby full-hookup site.
They never walked over to apologize. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable staying. It's difficult to relax at a campground when you've just discovered that site assignments appear to operate somewhat on the honor system— and that when someone helps themselves to your reserved site and utilities, management's solution is apparently to make sure *they* remain comfortably accommodated nearby. So I left. On my way home, I called Gunstock and asked for a refund. Surely, I thought, this would be the easy part. After all, I had paid for two nights, hadn't used the first, couldn't get into my site when I arrived for the second, waited while unauthorized occupants vacated it, and ultimately left because the entire experience had become so unpleasant.
Nope. Instead, the staff member **defended the other campers**. I was told they arrived late and "mistakenly" took my site. I was even told they supposedly **hadn't used the utilities**. This was particularly fascinating information for me to receive because **I PERSONALLY SAW THEM HOOKED UP TO THE WATER AND ELECTRIC.** I also took photographs. Including the enormous puddle underneath their camper from the leaking water connection. But apparently my eyewitness account and photographs were no match for the alternative version of events.
For my inconvenience, however, Gunstock did give me a coupon for a **free Bavarian pretzel**. So there is that.
I paid for a full-hookup campsite. Someone else occupied it and used the hookups. I lost roughly an hour waiting to access what I had reserved. The other campers were accommodated with an upgraded site nearby. I left because I no longer felt comfortable staying. And when I asked Gunstock to make the situation right, they refused to refund me and instead argued with me about things **I had personally witnessed and photographed**. The most disappointing part isn't that another camper took my site. Campers can behave badly. Businesses can't control everything their customers do. **What a business CAN control is how it responds when that happens. ** Gunstock had every opportunity to turn this into a mildly annoying story about a camping mix-up. Instead, they turned it into my first negative Google review.
But hey... **I do have that free pretzel coupon.**
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
Camping spots near Kennebunk, Maine range from salt marsh waterfront sites to wooded retreats within a short drive of popular beaches. The area experiences average summer temperatures between 75-85°F during peak camping season, with coastal breezes providing natural cooling on warmer days. Fall campers should prepare for overnight lows that can dip into the 40s by October when many facilities begin seasonal closures.
Kayaking on tidal waters: Visitors staying at Wild Duck Adult Campground can access the Scarborough Marsh for paddling. "There is a culvert under Rt 9 that you need to pass under which is dangerous - the Audubon Center informed us that people have flipped in the culvert due to the current, and that there are obstructions under water that one individual got caught on," warns one reviewer, suggesting the nearby Audubon Center as a safer launching point.
Beach shuttle access: Campers at Bayley's Camping Resort can avoid parking hassles with free transportation. "Free shuttle to OOB," notes a visitor, making beach access simpler during busy summer months when parking lots fill early. The shuttle runs regularly during daylight hours throughout the peak season.
Mountain biking trails: Sandy Pines Campground connects to local preserves with biking routes. "For those so inclined, there is great mountain biking either through the Tyler Preserve down to Cape Porpoise or North through the Emmitt Smith Preserve," mentions a camper who enjoyed exploring beyond the campground boundaries.
Eastern Trail access: Located about a mile from the 65-mile multi-use pathway, some campgrounds provide easy access to this recreational corridor. "My wife and I enjoy riding our bikes on rail trails. This quiet campground is about a mile from the Eastern Trail through the Scarborough Marsh," reports a visitor to Wild Duck.
Adult-only options: Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach offers dedicated spaces for mature travelers. "It's no doubt great for the permanent residents. It's not close to anything, so not a convenient location," shares one guest who found both pros and cons to this experience.
Clean shower facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain their bathroom areas diligently. "The bathrooms were the cleanest I've seen camping and the staff was incredibly friendly!" reports a camper who stayed at Sun Outdoors despite rainy conditions. Bathhouses often include separate sink areas for washing dishes.
Lobster delivery: Red Apple Campground offers a distinctive regional dining experience. "Best part was ordering lobster and having it delivered to the campsite. Steamed and ready to eat!!" exclaims one happy camper. Orders typically must be placed by 10 AM for same-day delivery.
Pool amenities: Several campgrounds provide heated swimming options. "One of the nice features was the on-site restaurant which claims to be famous for their 'blueberry pancakes' and also offers Belgian waffles, pizza, hamburgers, and hot dogs," mentions a visitor appreciating both the food and pool access during their stay.
Mosquito pressure: Camping near marshlands means insect preparation is essential. "The only negative of this place was the mosquitoes. They were TERRIBLE. In the time it took after we parked the camper, to when I could dig the bug spray out of our truck I was covered in bites," warns a camper who visited in June.
Site privacy varies significantly: Old Orchard Beach Campground and others have different sections with varying levels of seclusion. "The sites are not super spread out, they are not right on top each other either," notes one camper. Sites backing to marsh or wooded areas typically offer more privacy than central locations.
Seasonal site limitations: Many tent campers find fewer options than RV travelers. "The most significant con was that this campground is truly only for RV camping. Us tent campers we on sites with zero trees. It almost felt as if they were trying to dissuade tent campers from coming here," reports a summer visitor, noting the lack of shade in tent-designated areas.
Variable Wi-Fi reliability: Internet connectivity can be spotty throughout the region. "This on back half of property. Manager stated they are aware and working on it. Could not plan anything, check weather unless you walked or drove up front," shares a camper who experienced connectivity issues at one location.
Beach proximity considerations: While many campgrounds advertise beach access, actual distance varies. "The beach is close but not close enough to walk too. We were in an RV and had to unhook to go anywhere," explains a visitor to Hemlock Grove Campground, highlighting the importance of transportation planning for beach days.
Playground safety awareness: Inspect play areas before allowing children to use them. "The kids playgrounds are dangerous with huge pieces of concrete protruding out of ground around the base of slides and swings. Lots of stubbed toes and cut feet," warns one family who experienced minor injuries during their stay.
Alternative accommodation options: Some campgrounds offer cabin rentals for families new to camping. "Stayed in a single room cabin that could comfortably sleep 4, furnished with a full-sized bed and a bunk bed. We were shocked to find that the cabin had electrical, lights and a small heater," reports a visitor who appreciated these comforts during a chilly fall night.
Structured activities for rainy days: Several campgrounds offer organized events when outdoor time is limited. "During the week we were there, we enjoyed a wonderful evening of jazz by a local trio of musicians. The campground also offered complimentary beer and wine that evening," notes a visitor who found entertainment options during their stay.
Site selection advice: RV campers recommend researching specific site configurations before booking. "The campground is laid out very nice. The sites are nice size with gravel. They are under trees so we could watch the colors change," shares a fall visitor to Sandy Pines Campground, highlighting the benefit of tree coverage during autumn.
Road condition awareness: Some access roads require extra navigation care. "Our gravel site was perfectly level with no potholes and the roads leading to our site were easy to navigate in our 45' motorhome," reports a visitor to Old Orchard Beach Campground, noting the well-maintained interior roads despite the campground's size.
Speed enforcement varies: Different campgrounds have different approaches to speed limits. "Don't drive over 5 mph or you will get a stern scolding from the owner," warns one camper about strictly enforced limits at Red Apple Campground, compared to another visitor noting "People drive way too fast up and down the camp roads with zero enforcement" at a different location.
Off-season timing benefits: Many RVers find better value and space in shoulder seasons. "We stayed here to see the fall colors. Not all amenities were in use this time of year. It is a short drive to the beach and the town of Kennebunkport," shares a visitor who appreciated the quieter experience outside peak summer months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best campgrounds in Kennebunk, Maine?
The Kennebunk area boasts several excellent camping options to suit different preferences. Red Apple Campground offers reservable sites with water, toilets, and big-rig accessibility in a convenient Kennebunkport location. For those seeking a unique experience, Hemlock Grove Campground provides a more secluded setting while still maintaining essential amenities. Other noteworthy options include family-friendly campgrounds with lake access, adults-only facilities for a quieter experience, and oceanfront sites for those who prefer coastal camping. The best choice depends on your priorities—whether you value proximity to town, natural settings, specific amenities, or particular activities. Most campgrounds in the area maintain high standards of cleanliness and service, with many receiving excellent reviews for their helpful staff and well-kept grounds.
What amenities are available at Kennebunkport camping sites?
Kennebunkport camping sites offer a variety of amenities to enhance your outdoor experience. Sandy Pines Campground provides water hookups, clean toilets, and accommodates big rigs with reservable sites. Many campgrounds in the area feature electric and water hookups for RVs, with Yankeeland RV Resort offering swimming pool access and spacious sites for various camping styles. Typical amenities across the region include free showers, laundry facilities, WiFi (though quality varies by location), and friendly staff. Some campgrounds provide direct access to natural features like lakes and streams, while others focus on family-friendly facilities. Most Kennebunkport area campgrounds are well-maintained with a good balance of wooded privacy and convenient access to facilities.
How far is Kennebunk camping from popular beach attractions?
Camping options around Kennebunk offer convenient access to Maine's beautiful beaches. Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park is well-located near beaches, shopping, and provides good access to Portland. Sun Outdoors Wells Beach puts you just minutes from Wells Beach, offering an ideal balance of camping atmosphere and beach access. Most Kennebunk area campgrounds are within a 10-20 minute drive of popular beaches including Kennebunk Beach, Mother's Beach, and Gooch's Beach. Campers can also reach Old Orchard Beach—famous for its pier and seven miles of sandy shoreline—within a 30-minute drive from most Kennebunk camping locations. The proximity to these coastal attractions makes Kennebunk an excellent base for exploring Maine's renowned beaches while enjoying comfortable camping accommodations.
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