RV camping options near Kingfield, Maine concentrate around a 40-mile radius that includes mountain terrain, river access, and wooded settings. The area sits at elevations between 550-1000 feet in Maine's western mountains, where fall temperatures typically drop below 40°F at night by late September. Most campgrounds in the region maintain gravel pad sites with varying degrees of privacy and tend to operate seasonally from May through mid-October.
What to do
River activities: At Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground, campers can rent kayaks and canoes or bring their own equipment to enjoy the Androscoggin River. "We used the campgrounds shuttle livery service to take our kayak and paddleboard up river for a leisurely float down the river so we could enjoy the scenery, have a picnic, and fish," shared one reviewer.
Gold panning: Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins offers direct access to gold panning areas. "Rent a pan or sluice from the coos canyon rock and gem shop a 3 min walk from the office and pan for gold in the river right from the campground!" according to a visitor who stayed at site 7.
Hiking trails: Access multiple mountain trails within a short drive of Happy Horseshoe Campground. As one camper noted, "If hiking is your thing there are many enjoyable hikes nearby. We were able to see moose regularly during evening hours just a few miles from camp. When leaving camp make a left, drive aprox 15 mins and you are sure to see them."
What campers like
Privacy options: Spacious Skies Balsam Woods features sites that balance openness with adequate separation. "Our favorite sites are 10 and 17–26 which are back-ins with privacy behind you and nice separation between sites," according to a long-term visitor who appreciated the layout.
Fishing access: Two Rivers Campground offers riverside camping with complimentary boat use. "Took a canoe up the river for a couple hours," mentions one reviewer who appreciated that "the sites are varied...ours is along the river so we sit parallel with it. Walking out the door is the serene view of the water."
Wildlife viewing: The region surrounding campgrounds near Kingfield offers regular wildlife sightings. At Moose Creek RV Resort, one camper "did not succeed but saw deer a few times, a red Fox, a grouse, turkey, a great blue heron and numerous ducks so wildlife is around."
What you should know
Site layouts and challenges: Many campgrounds feature variable site conditions. At Bethel Outdoor Adventure, "Not all sites are level and we found it difficult to get into because of the tight roads and dangling tree limbs...The sites are pretty close together and ours was a buddy site which meant our patio faced our neighbor's patio."
Seasonality matters: Local campgrounds typically operate May through October with reduced services in shoulder seasons. Moose Creek visitor noted: "I went in mid Oct so there were no crowds but they had a beautiful pool that was closed."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies dramatically by location. At Coos Canyon, "No cell reception and wifi only available at the camp store," reported a camper, while another mentioned that at Two Rivers, road noise from Route 2 can be "loud" but the sites remain "relaxing with great views."
Tips for camping with families
Playground options: Augusta West Kampground offers lakeside sites with family-friendly amenities. "Loved our site right on the water and access to the docks for fishing & kayaking! Kids caught many sunfish & had loads of fun!" according to a family that stayed there.
Organized activities: Campgrounds often feature scheduled events for children. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, "Every week is themed. My family goes every year for magic pumpkin week which includes TRICK OR TREATING IN SEPTEMBER. My nieces and nephews love it!"
Swimming options: Several campgrounds maintain pools or natural swimming areas. At Spacious Skies Balsam Woods, they have "a large 25 x 90' heated swimming pool" and the owners "put the pavilion and pool in the front of the campground so the noisy aspects are not smack in the middle."
Tips from RVers
Seasonal site advantages: Long-term stays offer significant cost benefits. At Moose Creek RV Resort, "Prices during the summer season are $55 (for a standard site) and $60 for premium– which is a great price in this region of the country...Monthly discounts are available which drastically reduce the price."
Hookup variations: Water and electrical service differ between campgrounds. Happy Horseshoe Campground offers full hookup sites with 50-amp service, while Deer Farm Camps provides water and electric with a sanitary dump station but no individual sewer connections.
Site selection criteria: When booking RV sites near Kingfield, carefully consider pad material and leveling requirements. Bethel Outdoor Adventure visitor suggested: "I'd stay here again, but would probably request a back-in site because they seemed nicer" than the pull-through buddy sites.
