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Tent Camping near Lebanon, ME
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Tent campsites near Lebanon, Maine range from drive-up sites with full amenities to walk-in tent-only campgrounds for those seeking more seclusion. Salmon Falls River Camping Resort offers tent camping from May through mid-October with facilities including drinking water, fire rings, and picnic tables. For those seeking more primitive experiences, the surrounding region features several tent-focused campgrounds like Huttopia Southern Maine in nearby Sanford, which accommodates walk-in tent camping with 107 sites on Sand Pond.
Road access to tent camping areas varies seasonally, with most sites accessible from late spring through early fall. Salmon Falls River Camping Resort provides tent pads with basic amenities including showers, toilets, and trash disposal. Walk-in tent sites at Huttopia Southern Maine require campers to park and carry gear a short distance to their campsite. Most tent-friendly campgrounds in the region maintain fire pits and sell firewood on-site, though fire restrictions may apply during dry periods. Potable water is available at established campgrounds, but backcountry tent campers should bring water filtration systems, especially when camping near water sources.
The tent camping options near Lebanon offer diverse settings from developed campgrounds to more secluded locations. Areas with tree cover provide welcome shade during summer months, while walk-in tent sites generally offer more privacy than drive-up locations. Tent campers at Swans Falls Campground in Fryeburg can access the Saco River, making it popular for paddling excursions. The campground features wooded sites with varying degrees of privacy. As one camper noted about a nearby campground, "We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was friendly, the bathrooms and grounds were very clean, and we were still in nice wooded sites with an awesome space for the fire."
Best Tent Campgrounds near Lebanon (18)
1. Salmon Falls River RV Resort and Family Campground
"Multiple pools, a water slide, high ropes, a jump pad, mini golf and more!!! My niece had so much fun! Sites are close together and they are short staffed but other than that a great place!"
2. Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach
"The campground sits among tall pine trees which offer nice shade helps alleviate some of the feel of a crowded campground. "
"We tent camped at Saco/Old Orchard Beach KOA. The staff was very friendly and when I called to book the site, they assisted in helping us pick out the nicest campsite."
3. Huttopia Southern Maine
Check Availabilityfrom $248 - $374 / night
4. Crown Point Campground
5. Viewland Campground
6. Adventurers Campground
7. Squam Lakes Association
"The association maintains about a dozen campsites in the Squam Lake area -- some hike-in and others boat-in only."
"We really enjoyed our stay here - we prefer tent camping and like to be secluded; we are not into RV parks. This was fantastic. Beautiful trails, excellent kayaking, quiet and serene."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $110 / night
8. Paugus Brook Farm
"I stayed here tent camping on the way to some fishing on the Saco River."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $45 / night
9. Swans Falls Campground
"Sites are wooded but not a ton of space/trees in between them. Some sites are right on top of the Fryeberg fairgrounds, was glad we didn’t have those."
"It's in a nice, open pine forest and there is a beautiful walking trail by the Saco River. I biked in so no idea about other utilities."
10. Camp Penacook Shelter
"As you head up the Piper Trail, as you're nearing the 3 mile mark, it starts to get steep and mostly stone steps. Luckily, right as you begin to tire, the branch for the Spur Trail appears!"
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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Tent Camping Reviews near Lebanon, ME
975 Reviews of 18 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.
Myles T.TravelerSpacious Skies French Pond
Gorgeous pond filled with lily pads!
- DDwain S.Scout
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Showers were a bit cold. Site had rubbish scattered about.
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendJigger Johnson Campground
Location Location Location
This is our favorite campground on the Kanc. Lots of great hiking and scenic views. Close to Conway as well. Leaf peeping season will find you stuck in traffic. Recommend going afterwards. JJ closes for the season on October 12th.
Thomas B.
RangerSun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach
Good for kids
I have stayed in about 20 campgrounds in the past two months and this was by far the loudest despite being pretty empty. Kids screeching and screaming for about 6 hours a day, including weekdays. Had one come knocking on my door while I was working to try and sell keychains. Some uncontrollable dogs in our loop as well. Despite the lack of peace, the campground itself was in good shape and had a lot of amenities.
Guide to Lebanon
Lebanon, Maine tent camping offers varied overnight options within a landscape of rolling hills and forests. Situated near the New Hampshire border, Lebanon's elevation averages 500 feet, creating moderate temperatures ideal for tent camping from late spring through fall. Sites range from established campgrounds with full amenities to more primitive setups with water views and hiking access.
What to do
Canoe or kayak the Saco River: Put in at Swans Falls Campground in Fryeburg for water adventures. "Small beach/canoe put in at river was nice. This campground allows day use and kayak/canoe launching. On weekends there's a huge line up of people putting in to float down the river," notes K.R.
Explore nearby White Mountains: Camp at Paugus Brook Farm as a base for hiking Mount Chocorua. "The location is a great place to either explore the immediate area (Mount Chocorua and Chocorua Lake) or head further north to Conway and North Conway)," reports Justin P.
Visit Old Orchard Beach: Stay at Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach for beach access. "This campground is four miles from Old Orchard Beach which is a trip. It is a throw-back from your childhood when carnival rides and funnel cakes made you so happy," writes Nancy W. "In the summer there is a shuttle that takes you to the beach which is convenient."
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Many tent campers prefer the secluded areas at Squam Lakes Association. "Simple, but gorgeous. The association maintains about a dozen campsites in the Squam Lake area -- some hike-in and others boat-in only. There are some with tent platforms and all have fire rings," shares Shari G.
Clean facilities: Tent campers consistently mention bathroom cleanliness as important. "The bathrooms were the cleanest I've seen camping and the staff was incredibly friendly!" reports Brittany M. about Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach.
Recreation amenities: Campgrounds with on-site activities receive positive feedback. "A little of everything at this campground, 2 pools 2 hot tubes, a giant water slide that is even fun for the adults!!! Campsites are level and site is fairly easy to maneuver with bigger rigs," says Aaron G. about Salmon Falls River RV Resort.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most tent camping near Lebanon operates May through mid-October. Huttopia Southern Maine runs "Mother's Day to Columbus Day" with 107 sites available for tent camping on Sand Pond.
Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially for summer weekends. "The sites are pricey and fill up quickly when reservations open for the year on Feb 15," notes Shari G. about Squam Lakes Association.
Toilet facilities vary: Know what to expect before booking. Squam Lakes Association provides "a composting toilet in each camping area, but no picnic table or drinking water. Come prepared with your own water...or a filter."
Fire restrictions: Rules vary by location and season. Paugus Brook Farm notes "fires aren't permitted due to area fire restrictions" while most established campgrounds allow fires in designated rings.
Tips for camping with families
Look for kid-specific amenities: When planning tent camping trips with children, facilities matter. "If you have young kids this place is so fun! Multiple pools, a water slide, high ropes, a jump pad, mini golf and more!!! My niece had so much fun!" shares Samantha N. about Salmon Falls River RV Resort.
Consider cabin options: For less experienced family campers, cabins provide a middle ground. "K16 was 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," writes Rachel P. about Sun Outdoors Saco.
Book sites away from common areas: Request tent sites farther from facilities for earlier quiet hours. "We lucked out with our cabin and the cul-de-sac it was in. It overlooked the woods and was a bit more secluded than many of the other sites," adds Rachel P.
Tips from RVers
Confirm site dimensions: Call ahead to verify tent camping areas can accommodate your setup. "Campsites are level and site is fairly easy to maneuver with bigger rigs," notes Aaron G. about Salmon Falls River RV Resort.
Check for tent-specific amenities: Some primarily RV-focused campgrounds still offer good tent camping. "We stayed for 3 nights in a pop-up while my mother rented a cabin. We loved that were able to stay right next to each other and were still in nice wooded sites with an awesome space for the fire," reports Erin M.
Consider site location carefully: Request tent sites away from larger RVs. "The staff was very friendly and when I called to book the site, they assisted in helping us pick out the nicest campsite," writes Ben P. about their tent camping experience at Sun Outdoors Saco.
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