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.
