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Great people, family friendly, lots of activities
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Lebanon, Maine sits at the crossroads of family-friendly campgrounds and recreational opportunities in southern Maine. Several established campgrounds dot the area, including Lazy Frog Campground with its highly-rated family activities and Salmon Falls/Lebanon KOA offering diverse accommodation options from tent sites to yurts. Cole's Mine RV Resort and Potters Place Adult Camping Area provide additional options within Lebanon proper, while numerous facilities extend into neighboring communities within a 30-minute drive. The camping landscape ranges from wooded sites with full hookups to more rustic experiences, with most campgrounds operating seasonally from May through mid-October.
Camping reservations are essential during the peak summer season when facilities throughout the region reach capacity. Most campgrounds in the Lebanon area operate on a strictly seasonal basis, typically closing after Columbus Day weekend and reopening in May. According to one visitor at Lazy Frog Campground, "Everyone is very friendly, with fun themed weekends that both kids and adults participate in. Nice pool area where the sun hits all day!" Cell service varies throughout the region, with Verizon generally providing adequate coverage at most established campgrounds. Weather conditions remain relatively mild during the camping season, though early spring camping may encounter muddy conditions after winter thaws.
Family amenities feature prominently in Lebanon area campgrounds, with swimming pools, recreation fields, and organized activities common at larger facilities. Many campgrounds provide a combination of wooded and open sites, with varying levels of privacy between neighbors. Visitors frequently mention the proximity to coastal attractions, with beaches approximately 30-45 minutes away. One camper noted that Thousand Trails Moody Beach "has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland. However, the spots are pretty tight, and the WiFi is awful away from the registration office." Site spacing varies significantly between facilities, with some offering spacious, private camping while others maximize capacity with closer arrangements. Most campgrounds provide standard amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and access to bathhouses with showers.
Best Campgrounds near Lebanon (235)
1. Beaver Dam Campground
"IT is 9 miles from Wells Maine which is on the ocean. LOTS OF GREAT restaurants there and nearby, like Ogunquit Maine and York Maine, etc. "
"Campground is superior in its warmth, cleanliness, dog friendly and access to points of interest."
2. Jellystone Park™ Lakes Region
"Started with really expensive sites, and we had 4 of them next to one another. Rained the whole time we were there. Wouldnt even consider a discount, nothing."
"This is a glampground, keep this in mind, if your looking for a peacful Shangri-La seek another campground, if your looking to let loose and enjoy an amenity filled experience around other people, give"
from $64 / night
Check Availability3. Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA
"We were able to book last minute and got a great tenting site, next to a running river that was great to sleep to. Very buggy, but it's outside, what do you expect?"
"Staff was very friendly and extremely cautious about their surroundings. Plenty of things to do to stay busy during the rainy days."
4. Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground
"Owner was around and super nice! Amazing place. My family has stayed here many times and will again!"
from $40 - $85 / night
Check Availability5. Lazy Frog Campground
"The BEST campground in Lebanon Maine!!! Everyone is very friendly, have fun themed weekends that both the kids and adults participate in!! Nice pool area where the sun hits all day!"
"Lazy Frog is a cute campground, just off the beaten path. The owners have worked hard to improve this little gem. We stayed in August when it is was hot."
6. Potters Place Adult Camping Area
"Tons of walking trails through the woods, and around the pond. A very relaxing place. The owner Tom is one of the nicest guys you’ll meet. Oh, and he provides firewood for free!"
7. Sandy Pines Campground
"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."
8. Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort
9. Thousand Trails Moody Beach
"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."
10. Old Stage Campground
"Walking distance to rest rooms and showers. Great owners. 1st trip in a hurricane."
"Learning to get away from the bad campers."
from $43 - $47 / night
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Drive Time
- 55 min from Manchester, NH
- 1 hr 2 min from Portland, ME
- 1 hr 9 min from Lewiston, ME
- 1 hr 31 min from Boston, MA
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Recent Reviews near Lebanon, ME
1038 Reviews of 235 Lebanon Campgrounds
Heather H.ScoutSea Coast Camping and RV Resort
Great Spot
This is a really great campground. However, the cell service is terrible. I do have Wi-Fi, but it is very weak. I would count on having to use Starlink.
- MMark M.
GuideDesert of Maine Campground
Great for glamping, it is NOT an RV site as indicated in The Dyrt
Neat "desert" which was a form overgrazed by sheep, resulting in expanding area of blowing beach sand. Cool history such as archaeology, fossils, etc. Walk or ride around the "desert".
Really fun miniature golf course, which we sometimes drive to. Hot dogs, sausage, etc. that they cook right on outdoor grills along with ice cream, drinks, snacks etc. at their snack bar.
The campsite has tents, geodesic domes, etc. They are all very nice, and the rest and shower facilities are clean. A lot of upgrades have been (and are being) made over the past few years.
They DO NOT HAVE ANY RV SITES. Perhaps in the distant past they did, but now it's a place to bring a car and enjoy a glamping cabin or tent in the outdoors.
- MMark M.Guide
Sebago Lake Family Campground
Good place for rustic camping
This is a campground, not a resort. It offers water, sewer and electric sites but most are just water and electric. There is dump station and they offer a service to empty your holding tanks.
The sites are staggered and in wooded ares so that you don't look directly into another RV. There are a few pull through sites but most are back in.
The campground is in the process of upgrading (they used to have no sewer sites). They have showers and cabins. Trees prevent satellite reception and the local TV stations are limited due to the remote area.
Camp store is well stocked but not very large. Staff are very pleasant and accommodating. Sebago Lake is right down the hill but not walkable (car or bike).
- MMadeline D.Scout
Naples Campground
DO NOT STAY HERE
have stayed at multiple KOA campsites and have NEVER had these types of problems in my whole life. I consistently carry in/carry out, my dogs stay leashed, we never speed, and we always make a point to clean up after ourselves. General Manager herself followed me around and my car around multiple times during my half day stay here. BEYOND CREEPY to see 3 golf carts watching you and pointing at you as you attempt to enter your cabin at night as a solo traveler. Had to sit in my car for 20 minutes with my dogs before the people stopped directly watching me and I felt safe enough to get out of my locked car. Only to see that several golf carts were periodically circling my cabin while all of them refuse to even greet you, just staring while they drove by. Front desk girl is nice as can be but her boss is crazy. Go to any one of the identically priced campsites in the area and save yourself the hassle. If you are a solo traveler avoid this place like the plague, a few extra dollars is worth your safety!!!
David M.
TravelerPinehirst RV Park
Nice little coastal town
Functional and scenic RV campground.
JimmyScoutOld Orchard Beach Campground
Prejudice owners
I have never come across a more prejudice, morally wrong and bad business situation in my life than my most recent experience with this campground. I am 40, am an engineer and my mother is 70 and a retired high school teacher. I have a five year old and live with my mom. I have owned three properties over the years. I say all this background because it’s necessary for this story. Oh and I am very quiet, have held a security clearance, a marathon runner blah blah blah. My mom sold her condo and we have a move out date on June 15. We decided to get an rv for the season and stay at a campground. We picked this one. They said we were all set to move our rv to the site for May 21st. Then on May 20th in the afternoon they call and basically say our family dynamic is unacceptable and we can’t move in. Yes I have a girlfriend. She doesn’t live with us but stays often. She has been an Americore worker plus worked with homeless for years. Apparently we would look to out of place. First- to tell us this about 16 hours before move in is unacceptable, after a couple weeks of saying you’re fine. To be that judgmental and prejudiced is unacceptable. I have zero respect for this campground and wish all who read this to boycott. Mary Ellen you are not a good person. In one voicemail to my mom you state how she’s anxious and also say it will be fine! Turns out she had good reason to be anxious. To treat others like you do is not ok. I found that anxious comment very off at the time and in retrospect it is telling on many levels. Be ashamed! What you have done to good people is wrong on many levels. I state all this personal stuff to highlight how ridiculous being turned away from a campground is. I have owned nice homes in very nice communities and never thought a pathetic campground would turn me away, what a joke.
Sue B.
RangerSalisbury Beach State Reservation
Love camping here!
The first time we camped here was on Columbus Day weekend a number of years ago, and we got to see seals sun bathing on the beach. Are kids thought it was the greatest thing ever! The sites are a little close together and many of them are in direct sunlight , so that isn't the greatest , but if you have an awning, you should be good. We love that it is right on the water, and we can walk to the beach. We also appreciate that it is pet friendly, and our dogs love it too. Write down the street from camp, there is a street setup almost like a boardwalk, with arcades, live music, ice cream, food, and a carousel! There is also a bigger beach, and you are one twin away from New Hampshire. Lots to see and do here!
- sstevenM149Traveler
Jigger Johnson Campground
Beautiful campground
75 first come first served sites with flush toilets and a single shower site with pay showers. The campground is beautiful and sites are well spaced and private. Short trails lead to the Swift River directly out of the back of the campground.
Guide to Lebanon
Lebanon, Maine camping areas operate through a short but pleasant season, with most facilities open from May through mid-October due to the harsh New England winters. The region sits at approximately 430 feet above sea level with neighboring water features including the Salmon Falls River forming the Maine-New Hampshire border. Lebanon's camping terrain consists primarily of mixed forest with glacial rock formations creating natural boundaries between many campsites near Lebanon, Maine.
What to do
Water activities at Beaver Dam Campground: Located 9 miles from Wells Beach, this campground offers pond access for canoeing and kayaking. "There is plenty to do if you canoe or kayak, there is a pond right there, there is a swimming area in the pond," notes one camper at Beaver Dam Campground.
Mountain biking near coastal areas: Sandy Pines Campground provides access to nearby trail systems. "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," according to a review from Sandy Pines Campground.
Tubing and arcade games: "This campground is pretty big, sprawled out with lots to do, like tubing, cornhole, arcade, pools with slide and more," explains a visitor to Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA, mentioning multiple recreational options within the property boundaries.
What campers like
Adult-only atmosphere: Potters Place Adult Camping Area provides a quiet environment. "This is a beautiful campground with easily accessible sites, meticulously maintained grounds and it's super quiet. Tons of walking trails through the woods, and around the pond," writes one visitor to Potters Place Adult Camping Area.
Themed weekend activities: Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground offers consistent entertainment. "Super fun pool and a small campground so not many people crowding the pool. Many nice fishing spots and lots of play areas and outdoor recreation," reports a camper at Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground.
Proximity to coastal towns: Thousand Trails Moody Beach provides strategic location advantages. "The campground has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland. However, the spots are pretty tight, and the WiFi is awful away from the registration office," notes a recent visitor, highlighting both benefits and limitations.
What you should know
Cell service considerations: While most campgrounds offer adequate coverage, connectivity varies. "We were in the wooded area, but those camping on the outskirts seemed able to utilize their Starlink," notes a camper at Thousand Trails Moody Beach.
Campsite spacing varies significantly: Site privacy and size differ between campgrounds. "The sites in the front are the newest area of the park and mainly available for the 50AMP consumers," explains a reviewer about Thousand Trails Moody Beach, contrasting with other locations offering more secluded options.
Water drainage issues: Some areas experience pooling during heavy rain. "The campsite behind ours got totally flooded and the peoples stuff was soaked," reported a visitor to Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA, suggesting campers check site elevation when booking.
Tips for camping with families
Child-appropriate campgrounds: Several Lebanon area facilities cater specifically to families. "This is an all adult RV park" notes a reviewer about Potters Place, helping families identify which campgrounds welcome children and which don't.
Entertainment considerations: Look for campgrounds with dedicated recreation areas. "Kid. Accommodating. Family friendly. Kid infested. Safe. Scenic. Perfect," succinctly states a visitor to Old Stage Campground.
Swimming options: Most family-oriented campgrounds offer water features. "Great family friendly campground. Large sites, not super private, but we also stayed right on the beach. Clean. Safe. Friendly staff," notes a visitor from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort, highlighting both swimming access and campsite characteristics.
Tips from RVers
Site configuration considerations: "The 30 amp sites are very close together. The campground layout is quite unusual, with campers parked lengthwise along the road. This means that you share the space where you sit outside with the camper behind you, resulting in very little privacy," explains a visitor to Moody Beach.
Electrical capacity management: Campers at some sites report low voltage issues during peak usage. "We have a 50 amp unit but reduced down to 30 amp (30 was the only option). We always use a surge protector. Once the weekend campers arrived our surge protector kept tripping due to low voltage," notes a visitor to Lazy Frog Campground.
Check site specifics when booking: Sites vary considerably in size and access. "Driveway is hard to see and difficult to get in and out of," notes a Beaver Dam Campground visitor, highlighting the importance of confirming approach routes before arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there RV campgrounds with full hookups in Lebanon, Maine?
Are there RV campgrounds with full hookups in Lebanon, Maine?
Yes, Lebanon offers several RV-friendly campgrounds with full hookups. Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground provides full hookup sites specifically designed for RVs with drive-in access and big-rig-friendly accommodations. Potters Place Adult Camping Area is another option catering to RVers seeking a quieter, adults-only environment with full hookup capabilities. For travelers seeking membership options, campgrounds like Thousand Trails offer good value for extended stays. Most RV parks in the Lebanon area provide essential amenities including water, electric, and sewer connections, with many offering cable TV and WiFi access. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months when availability can be limited.
What camping options are available in Lebanon, Maine?
What camping options are available in Lebanon, Maine?
Lebanon, Maine offers several diverse camping options to suit various preferences. Lazy Frog Campground is a popular family-owned private campground featuring a pool area, large field for games, and a pond for catch-and-release frog fishing. For those seeking more extensive facilities, Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA provides drive-in access with reservable sites, water, toilets, and is big-rig friendly. Additional options in the area include Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground and Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort, both offering a range of amenities for campers. Lebanon's location in southern Maine also makes it a convenient base for exploring nearby coastal and inland camping destinations.
What outdoor activities and attractions are available near Lebanon, Maine campgrounds?
What outdoor activities and attractions are available near Lebanon, Maine campgrounds?
Lebanon's strategic location in southern Maine provides easy access to diverse outdoor activities. The region offers excellent water recreation opportunities with nearby lakes perfect for swimming, fishing, and boating. Flat Rock Bridge Family Resort provides access to water activities directly from their property. For beach lovers, the famous coastal areas of southern Maine are within driving distance, including Old Orchard Beach with its pier, amusement park, and seven miles of sandy shoreline. Hiking enthusiasts can explore numerous trails in the area, including those at Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground. The region also offers seasonal attractions like apple picking, farmers markets, and scenic drives through rural Maine landscapes. Portland's urban amenities are easily accessible for day trips.
Can I find pet-friendly or family-oriented campgrounds in Lebanon, Maine?
Can I find pet-friendly or family-oriented campgrounds in Lebanon, Maine?
Lebanon offers excellent options for both pet-friendly and family-oriented camping experiences. Wakeda Campground, LLC, located near Lebanon, welcomes pets and features beautiful forested sites with electric and water hookups. Families particularly enjoy Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp Resort in the nearby Lakes Region, which offers themed weekends and activities specifically designed for children. Many Lebanon area campgrounds provide family-friendly amenities like swimming pools, playgrounds, game fields, and organized activities during peak season. When traveling with pets, always check specific pet policies as they may vary regarding leash requirements, breed restrictions, and designated pet areas. Most family-oriented campgrounds in the region offer spacious sites that accommodate both camping equipment and space for outdoor family activities.
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