Best Tent Camping near Madison, ME
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Best Tent Sites Near Madison, ME (31)
1. Round Barn Campsites
Carrabassett Valley, Maine2 Reviews•8 Photos•8 Saves- Pets
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- ADA Access
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- Group
- Picnic Table
2. Maine Huts & Trails
Caratunk, Maine1 Review•8 Photos•14 Saves- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
$100 - $150 / night
3. Moose Falls Campsite — Bigelow Ecological Reserve
Stratton, Maine1 Review•5 SavesThe Firewarden's Trail (4.6 miles) intersects the Appalachian Trail at Bigelow Col (the lowest point between two peaks) and provides the shortest route to Avery Peak or West Peak from the south side of the Bigelow Range. Follow Stratton Brook Pond Road 0.4 mile east to Stratton Brook, the outlet of the pond, and another 0.4 mile east to the fork. Take the north fork (left) 0.3 miles to the old trailhead clearing. The trail bears northeast along an old tote road and ascends gradually 1.2 miles until the Horn's Pond Trail diverges left. Moose Falls Campsite is located about 1 mile further up the Firewarden's Trail. Shortly after this the trail ascends steeply for the last 0.7 mile until the Firewarden's Trail ends at the Bigelow Col (3815').
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4. Boothby's Orchard
North Turner, Maine1 Review•11 Photos•4 Saves- Fires
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- Tents
- Group
- Cabins
- Trash
5. Tiny Cabins of Maine
Coopers Mills, Maine2 Reviews•18 Photos•7 SavesTiny Cabins of Maine is on 100 acres of wooded land on a 25 acre pond. On the property are two tiny cabins (Roxie and Maybelle) and one tent site. Each cabin is fully insulated and has a tiny wood stove to make it comfortable all 4 seasons!
Each cabin has a comfortable fully sized bed, a mini woodstove, a composting toilet, kitchen essentials, an outside firepit, and plenty of wood. The tent site is a clearing in the woods with a popup tented porta-potty, and a firepit.
2 kayaks, a yak board, 2 paddleboards and a canoe are at the dock for guests to use. There is an outside Pizzeria with a woodfired pizza oven and table for two, an axe throwing target with 6 axes and directions to play as well as a clearing by the water called the Pub. There, guests can sit at a high top table, relax in a hammock, play corn hole or have a fire in the chimenea. There are currently about 1.5 miles of trails cleared, with more added each week!
The pond is surrounded by wooded area and it feels remote but road noise can still be heard.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
$50 - $120 / night
6. Bigelow Col Campsite — Bigelow Ecological Reserve
Stratton, Maine1 Review•1 Photo•24 SavesMAINE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
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7. Stephen Phillips Memorial Preserve Wilderness
Oquossoc, Maine4 Reviews•10 Photos•131 Saves67 waterfront campsites including mainland, Students Island, Toothaker Island and Western Shore. Wilderness Campsites are located on the Mainland, Students Island, Toothaker, and along the Western Shore. All sites include water views, a picnic table, a fire pit and access to an outhouse.
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- Fires
- Reservable
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- Group
- Picnic Table
9. Myer's Lodge East
Stratton, Maine2 Reviews•4 Photos•56 SavesLocated in western Maine just east of the village of Stratton about 40 miles north of Farmington, Bigelow Preserve includes over 36,000 acres of public land. The preserve encompasses the entire Bigelow Range, which includes seven summits. The highest of these at 4,150 feet is West Peak, one of only 10 Maine summits over 4,000 feet in elevation. Bounded on the north by 20,000-acre Flagstaff Lake, the preserve offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Flagstaff Lake is part of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is an historic 740-mile watertrail through New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine. https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parksearch/PropertyGuides/PDF_GUIDE/bigelow-preserve-flagstaff-lake.pdf
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- Fires
- Phone Service
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- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
10. The Hawnets Nest
Stetson, Maine1 Review•11 PhotosWelcome to our cozy and charming mini A-frame cabins and Tent Sites! Nestled on our homestead initiative here in our small town located in the southern Maine Highlands, this unique accommodation is the perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful experience a short distance from some of Maines premier Rivers, Mountains, and Coastal towns.
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- Phone Service
- Reservable
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- Cabins
$60 / night
Recent Tent Reviews in Madison
246 Reviews of 31 Madison Campgrounds
Ioan P.
Legend
Sebasticook Lake Campground
Convenient
Everything was fine , except the owner, very weird !
Meghan B.
Ranger
Rangeley Lake State Park Campground
Rangeley Lake State Park Campground
The each campsite is nice and private--I was lucky enough to get a site on the lake for my stay! The shower houses/restrooms are amazing--one big open room with a large shower, toilet, sink, bench, and towel rack. The only downside is you have to press the button for the shower to run, and it's only a few seconds each push, so you're constantly pressing a button as you're mid scrubbing. But hey--after a long day of hiking or swimming, that's no big deal!
- Meghan B.Ranger
Mount Blue State Park Campground
Mount Blue State Park Campground
The campground was nice and quiet during our stay, but the pit toilets near our campsite were quite rough--super smelly and an endless amount of flies flying out of the toilet.
- Meghan B.Ranger
Stony Brook Recreation and Campground
Pleasant stay at Stony Brook
The staff was very nice and helpful during our stay. There are a variety of sites to choose from and a bunch of things to do around the campground. The campground store also had a good supply of items, too. It sounds like the new owners are making improvements around the campground, so I'm excited to see how it comes along if I'm in the area again in the future!
Cailey T.
ScoutStealth Site
Off the main road, a few spots
Tiny turn off with spots for a few cars and a few tents. No amenities. Riverbank access
Thomas B.
Traveler
Upper Gravel Pit - Dispersed
Great Views
Great spot is you don't mind dry camping. Amazing views of the surrounding mountains. There are two sites and plenty of space between them. When I went (labor day weekend) there was a porta-potty about 1.5 miles down the road. Plenty of trail heads nearby. About 30 mins to downtown Greenville.
Kevin C.Ranger
Dead River Access on Long Falls Dam Road
Beautiful location on the river
The main camping area has about 10 long narrow sites that have large rocks bordering each site. Each site is bordered by the road. There is a single vaulted toilet.
The paved area of the road ends just past the campground. Lots of people drive just past the pavement and then they turn around.
Across the road from the campground is a beautiful river. The sound of the river put us to sleep and greeted us the next morning.
- DDennis Q.Scout
Moosehead Family Campground
Absolutely Wonderful
My large family and I spent a week here. First, the campground is easy to find and making reservations is a snap! The owners are two of the greatest people I’ve met. They are more than friendly and accommodating. They work hard keeping the entire property neat including the bathhouse. Honestly, it’s the cleanest bathroom/shower house I’ve seen. There is a playground for kids and plenty of room at each site for them to play. My family and I agree, this place is incredible and you would be foolish to go elsewhere.
Jeff F.Scout
Happy Horseshoe Campground
Nice and clean quiet
Very friendly and helpful
Miccal M.Legend
Big Eddy
Ugh, why would you stay here
This is worse than a rest area on the Jersey pike. The area consists of a bunch of pull-ins in an old gravel pit, and two semiprivate spots that are essentially pull offs from the pavement.
No service, no water, no electricity, 1 pit toilet.
On a paved road
20+ miles to the nearest town
Pack in Pack out.
There was one spot open, and I decided not to stay due to the sound of generators and the site being right on the paved road.
- Miccal M.Legend
Trout Brook Campground
Primitive Camping at it's most Public
This location is Beautiful, but it comes at the cost of privacy. When I first discovered this spot, it wasn't an official campsite, people just came here to swim and there was a fire ring. That was over 20yrs ago.
There are 4 sites, 3 have no separation between them, 1 is at the entrance, all are on the access road with 0 privacy. This area is overused, and it shows, sites are warn in and if there was room relocating fire pits and allowing some nature to come back would be nice. I managed to tuck myself into a private alcove of trees on the #1 site, but still was in full view of headlights and people driving in to see if there was space. The site I had was big enough that I shared it with a couple that had a small child, and they had their own section.
There are no service, no water, no electricity, no to little cell coverage. There is one pit toilet.
The access road in is rough, not for normal street cars.
Did I mention lack of privacy?
See pics.
- Miccal M.Legend
Round Barn Campsites
great location if you can get a spot
Stopped in to try and camp here, all the spots were taken. There were even people camping in their rooftop tents.
Sites that I saw looked great, trails need some maintenance though, and some of the sites need clean up.
The Road is rough, but with care you can get there, just go slow.
There are pit toilets, but no running water or electricity.
All of the sites are walk-in sites.
Bussy place!
KatieTravelerStealth Site
Stream side site
Room for a few vehicles. Small sandy stream bank, right next to the road. More flat camping tucked in back... possibly a tent site or two.
- SScott M.Scout
Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins
Peaceful and quiet
We stayed 4 nights and everything was perfect. Staff are very helpful and nice. The store had everything we needed. The surrounding area has some much to explore
- SScott M.Scout
Moose Creek RV Resort
Very clean and well kept.
We were there for 3 nights, everything was very clean and the staff were very helpful and pleasant. I'd definitely try to go for the premium sites as they are more wooded.
- PPaige A.Scout
Tiny Cabins of Maine
Wonderful Camping Spot
I recently stayed at the Tiny Cabins of Maine with my family for two nights, opting for their tent camping site. From the moment we arrived, the host's warm welcome made us feel right at home. Despite some distant road noise at night, the overall ambiance was serene and beautiful. The tent camping amenities, including the pop-up toilet and sturdy wooden platform, were thoughtfully provided. The fire pit and picnic table were perfect for evening gatherings, and the hammock added an extra touch of relaxation. We enjoyed the pub's games and even tried our hand at axe throwing. Kayaking in the pond was a highlight, thanks to the convenient dock. While the trails required attention to follow, the directional signs helped. Overall, I highly recommend Tiny Cabins of Maine for a memorable small family retreat, and we're already looking forward to returning in the future.
XzavierScoutRound Barn Campsites
Remote sites with privacy and great views. Hike/swim/paddle.
Round barn campsites offers a dozen or so tent sites with two big group sites. It will pretty consistently have some campers, but I've never seen all the sites full before. It is right next to the stafford brook trail to hike to the top of Bigelow and you can easily hike from your campsite to the top of the mountain and back within a day. Multiple sites including both group sites are right on the water and there is a nice beach area big enough to accomodate however many people you bring. The best tent site is on the island just offshore accessible by sandbar which is usually just knee deep. The cove makes for safe swimming away from the wind and waves offshore. Great secluded spot where you won't feel crowded like at Baxter or Grafton notch areas.
- LLynn S.Scout
Leisure Life Family Resort
Gorgeous place
This area was truly beautiful. Quiet and safe.
- CClaire T.
Guide
Cathedral Pines Campground
Pine Paradise
We have stayed here several times and love it here!
The sites are beautiful, well spaced and well taken care of. The only "downside" is if you have a longer camper there are tight corners you need to be aware of in the camp roads. If you're good at maneuvering you're good to go.
On our last trip we rented double kayaks and paddled over to Brickyard Hollow for pizza and beers.
- CClaire T.Guide
Moose Creek RV Resort
Awesome New Campground
Moose Creek RV Resort is in a great location in Greenville, close to town and to ATV trails. A good amount of ATV parking across the street.
The amenities are all brand new and beautiful, including the pool side bar. The sides are spacey and range from field sites to wooded more private sites.
Jill C.Traveler
Lone Jack Campground — Cold Stream Forest
We love Lone Jack and area camping!
We have tent camped in several of the sites 4X in the past 3 years. 10/28/23 was last visit for the year. We never see many trucks or people. The sites are quiet, peaceful, very clean and outhouses are always in excellent condition. We thank the folks who care so well for the sites. We got there in a compact SUV 3 years ago, but go by truck now. The road in off the Capital Road has deteriorated a fair amount in past year, due to rains, we believe. Don't make the trip if you expect good roads, but if you like logging roads, this area is wonderful.
Jake C.Legend
Soul Retrieve-Hill
Camp Near the Lake
Jake from the Dyrt here! Soul Retrieve Hill is new to the Dyrt and has an awesome location near Senebec Lake & features a communal area so you can meet other campers! Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!
- Jake C.Legend
The Hawnets Nest
A Frame & Tent Camping
Jake from the Dyrt here! The Hawnets Nest is the perfect stop for adventure, accommodations include a cool A-Frame or bring-your-own Tent! Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!
- DDavid G.Guide
More to Life Campground
Awesome place. More Awesome people!
Despite a very recent personal loss, the owners welcomed us with open arms and heartfelt greetings. The grounds and sites were well maintained. The bathrooms and showers were clean and well stocked.
When we arrived, we were given a map with available sites marked and free reign to pick the spot of our liking.
The pricing has increased from the dyrt's listed prices. We paid $40 for a tent site with elec. and water.
I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
A M.GuideHappy Horseshoe Campground
Owners are so nice!!!
It's not our type if place, as the sites are rather close together, but it's a nice campground. Extremely clean, well- maintained. It's obviously a labor of love by the owners, because it is in pristine condition. Seasonal sites/Community events throughout the summer. Very Vintage Vibe!!
- A M.Guide
Myer's Lodge East
Walk in ONLY!!!
It mentioned on this site that it's for RV parking, but that isn't accurate. There is a parking lot (which you cannot camp in) and you must walk in (tent only.) We didn't have a text so we moved on. Would go back at another time with a text to check it out.
- A M.Guide
Trout Brook Campground
Drove there, but didn't stay
Went there looking for privacy with our dogs to camp overnight. There are about 4 total spots, but only 1 of the four is truly enjoyable/private. It was taken and we didn't want to be that close to the people that were there, so we moved on. So, it's a hit or miss, but I wouldn't travel there again.
Guide to Madison
Tent camping near Madison, Maine offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the region, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.
Explore the Great Outdoors
- Experience the breathtaking backcountry at Maine Huts & Trails, where multiple huts are spread across 35 square miles, providing access to incredible hiking and biking trails.
- For a more secluded experience, Round Barn Campsites offers tent sites right next to the water, perfect for swimming and enjoying nature.
- Discover the tranquility of Moose Falls Campsite, where you can enjoy a peaceful night under the stars surrounded by the sounds of the Maine woods.
Amenities for Comfort
- At Tiny Cabins of Maine, enjoy well-thought-out amenities including picnic tables, fire pits, and access to a pond for kayaking.
- Northeast Whitewater Lodge provides yurts and tent camping with fire pits and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay amidst nature.
- Riverbend Campground features electric hookups and water access, making it a convenient choice for tent campers looking for added comfort.
Activities for Adventure Seekers
- Engage in nature programs at Maine Huts & Trails that allow you to explore the forest environment while enjoying guided hikes.
- Enjoy a day of rafting and camping at Magic Falls Adventures Campground, where you can easily transition from camping to thrilling water activities.
- Hike the nearby trails from Bigelow Col Campsite, which offers access to stunning views and the serene ambiance of the lake.
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