Campgrounds near Limerick, Maine occupy the Lakes Region between Maine's interior forests and coastal areas. Most sit at elevations between 300-600 feet with mixed hardwood-pine forests typical of southern Maine. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F during peak camping season, while spring and fall offer cooler conditions with occasional rain that can create muddy trails and campsite conditions.
What to do
Hiking at Bradbury Mountain: Located within driving distance from Freeport / Durham KOA, this state park offers day hiking with modest elevation gain. "The location is good as it is about 10-15 minutes far from the town of Freeport, four craft breweries and a cidery, and Bradbury Mountain State Park," notes Nancy W.
Winter camping options: While most campgrounds close seasonally, Hancock Campground remains open year-round. "Stayed here for two nights in late December. Site #40 along the river was close to the bathroom yet had plenty of privacy from other sites," shares Heather B. Winter camping requires extra preparation but rewards with solitude.
Swimming spots: Natural water features provide swimming opportunities during summer months. At Hancock Campground, visitors mention "a fabulous swimming hole. Clear, cold and deep just off the car camping area," according to Tara S. Water levels can vary seasonally, with lower levels in late summer.
What campers like
Pet-friendly amenities: For travelers seeking equestrian or pet-friendly options near Limerick, most campgrounds welcome dogs but lack specific horse facilities. The Freeport / Durham KOA stands out with "ten times the size of the average KOA dog park. My lab had plenty of room to run and chase a ball... Plus, it was clean and free of dog poop!" according to Nancy W.
Site privacy: While many campgrounds offer tightly packed sites, several provide more secluded options. At Gunstock Campground, "I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?) and then I believe sites 203 and 205 were nice and tucked away in the trees as well," advises Melissa B.
Seasonal events: Fall camping offers unique experiences at some locations. At Freeport/Durham KOA, "The Halloween celebration is really well done- campers decorate their sites, there is an in-costume parade, and the central, bigger rigs are set up for trick or treating. The haunted house is scary enough that I waited by the exit!" says Rebus B.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Many campgrounds fill quickly during peak seasons. For special events, plan well ahead: "The campground fills up for this event so make reservations early," notes Rebus B. about Halloween weekend at the Freeport/Durham KOA.
Connectivity limitations: Most rural campgrounds near Limerick have limited cell service and internet. At Freeport/Durham KOA, expect "WiFi and cell service are both spotty," according to Iris A., while another camper mentioned "bad WiFi and poor Verizon reception."
Insect awareness: Depending on season and location, bees or mosquitoes can affect camping comfort. At Hancock Campground, one camper reported: "Our site was completely swarmed with bees. We checked a few vacant sites to see if maybe it was just our site, but we found them all around, including all over the cars in the lot."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Several campgrounds offer structured activities for children. At Freeport/Durham KOA, families can enjoy "lots of activities for kids including a flashlight candy hunt, water slide, and s'more roast," says Rebus B., while another visitor noted "a pool with slide, a playground, a basketball hoop, a disc golf net. They have hayrides and a nightly train ride for younger visitors."
Site selection for kids: When camping with children, choosing the right location within a campground matters. At Gunstock Campground, "There is a zip line course and a metal 'slide' or coaster behind the Breezy Knolls area which can get kind of noisy between the sounds of the gear and the kids screaming. Lol. But it didn't really bother me personally," mentions Melissa B.
Tent site considerations: For families tent camping, site features become important. At Gunstock Campground, "Most of the sites are out in the open though, or very close together. Not so bad if you're camping in trailers or RVs, but if tent camping you won't really have any privacy in those locations," cautions Melissa B.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for larger rigs: When traveling with larger RVs near Limerick, Maine, look for campgrounds with appropriate site dimensions. At Ramblewood Cabins and Campground, visitors praise "spacious sites," while Freeport/Durham KOA offers "nice super long 50 amp FHU pull-thrus in the front of the park which will fit any length RV and tow vehicle."
Hookup variations: Not all campgrounds provide full hookups. Nancy W. notes at Freeport/Durham KOA: "All of our hook-ups were in an accessible place but we were also in a long pull thru and could position the RV in the site accordingly," while Hancock Campground offers more primitive options without water or electric connections.
Satellite reception: For RVers wanting TV access, satellite reception varies by location and site. At Freeport/Durham KOA, "Since we were in the open area, we were able to get both satellite with our roof-mounted dome and some over-the-air channels from Portland which is about 45 minutes away," reports Nancy W.
