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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 (237)
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"
Check Availabilityfrom $64 / night
3. 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!"
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
from $40 - $85 / night
5. 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. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
"It is close enough to the White Mountains of NH and all they have to offer (Lost River, Flume Gorge, etc.), NH's seacoast and colonial Portsmouth, the seacoast of Southern Maine with its widow's walks"
"Much of the lake is better suited to paddle craft rather than motor boats due to it's shallow nature and rocks. The an expansive beach as well, a camp store and boat rentals."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $140 / night
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
1091 Reviews of 237 Lebanon Campgrounds
Rebecca W.
ScoutBearcamp River Campground
Bearcamp River Campground
Bear camp River campground is a great place to camp for a weekend or be a seasonal. You can walk 6/10 of a mile to the covered bridge nearby and float right down to the beach at the campground or you can start on one side of the campground and float to the other via river for a good 30 minute float!! You get to Camp right on the Riverside. Owners (Mike and Tabby ) are great. Good place for the kids to run around and explore. The Camp store has sweatshirts and sweatpants , candy and snacks ,s’mores kits, and much much more. They also sell wood and ice on site. There is also hot showers for free, and bathrooms. Two thumbs up from this happy camper.
Nancy W.
LegendSea-Vu West Premier RV Resort
Pleasantly surprised.
This campground is mostly seasonal, privately owned park models, but has 45 spaces for RV’s. I was a little skeptical about staying at this campground with so many park models and seasonals but was pleasantly surprised at how nice, clean, and tidy all the sites were. They obviously take pride in how things look because the grounds and campsites were very well-kept.
All campsites are 50/30-amp full hook-up with level gravel pads with grassy patios, a picnic table, and fire pit. We stayed in site#702 which was long enough for our 45’ motorhome and tow car. All the utilities were easy to reach and the electric worked well. The only problem was that we were parked under a large oak tree that was profusely shedding large acorns. There are some sites that are in the open which I would definitely choose, if I came back in the fall. The campground is gated which is a nice feature. It is located a mile or so off Route 1 which means you don’t get the road noise and traffic, but still conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
One nice feature are the shaded walking trails in the park. While they are not super long, it is a nice change from walking the roads (which are paved). Other amenities include a decent size swimming pool (closed while we were there), a basketball court, playground, laundry, and camp store. I thought it was a little expensive at $75/night (for full hook-up) at the end of the season, especially since the pool was closed.
- Nancy W.Legend
Sun Outdoors Wells Beach
Tight sites and expensive, busy area along the Maine coast
We stopped here in the summer to check out the coastal towns in southern Maine. There are many campgrounds in the area and we chose this one because they had a 25% off coupon (on a 7-night stay) which gave us the best nightly price in the area. However, the nightly rate was still$74/night, one reason being they charge a “resort fee” of$15/day which is ridiculous. This is a typical resort-style campground with lots of amenities (most of which we never use). But, for some people, this is a destination campground because of all the amenities- a large heated swimming pool, basketball courts, sand volleyball, bocce, fitness center, two playgrounds, 18-hole minigolf (that you pay extra for), and more.
The campsites in the front of the park are sandwiched between the swimming pool and Route 1 which is very busy and noisy. Campsites in the far back portion of the campground are shaded and a much quieter section. Camping pads and patios are a mix of gravel and sand. Many sites have shade and some have an astroturf patio (I think those are “premium” sites). Our campsite was in the middle section which was fairly quiet but the sites are close together with no privacy. The site was a long and level pull thru with a gravel pad and gravel/sand patio. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit.
There is a tent-only section and they have renal cabins. There is lots to do for families in the area including the beach and amusement and water parks. Restaurants of all sorts are nearby. You can easily walk to Congdon’s Donuts which is a Maine classic.
- Nancy W.Legend
Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
Nice Campground, Love the area!
This is a nice, clean, well-maintained campground for RV and tenting. The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic. Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios. The campground is very well maintained (the best part being that the mower collects they cut the grass so no clippings get tracked in your camper). There are some mature trees that provide shade but don’t impede navigating in and out of sites or impacting slide outs.
Campsites range from tent with water/electric to RV water/electric and RV full hook-up 50-amp and full hook-up 30-amp. There are three bathhouses on the property (one of which has a dishwashing sink) and laundry. Tent sites 50-55 are in an are set away from RV sites and more private. They are also close to a large bathhouse with multiple toilets and showers. Tent sites 90-100 are across from a large playground which can be quite chaotic, but if you have kids, this is a great spot.
Our site (#147) was a long pull-thru with a descent amount of space between our neighbors. We got about half a dozen over-the-air channels (one being a major network station) and were able to connect with eastern arc satellites with our Dish Satellite. The 50A electric was good as was the water pressure.
The campground does not have much in the way of amenities except for a game room, basketball court, and playground. The game room is pretty cool with lots of arcade-style games, a pool table, foosball, and table tennis. While we were there, they just finished putting in all new playground equipment and enlarged the size making it really big and a hit with the kids in the park. Once convenience is that maintenance picks up garbage at your site (between 8am– 3pm). Unfortunately, people leave them out after hours and animals got into them and scattered garbage everywhere. We've stayed here before and always enjoy being in the area as it is close to the fun cities of Portsmouth and Newburyport.
- KKurt B.Scout
Hampton Beach State Park Campground
Oceanfront camping at its best—full hookups just steps from the beach. Located in popular Hampton Beach, you'll be close to nightly bandshell concerts and vibrant nightlife. There is a lottery system in place for stays during the summer.
Myles T.TravelerSpacious Skies French Pond
Gorgeous pond filled with lily pads!
- Myles T.Traveler
Camp Brackett
Nice and peaceful spot with a trail that leads to a brook in the woods! Beautiful fall leaves throughout property
- DDwain S.Scout
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Showers were a bit cold. Site had rubbish scattered about.
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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