Daniel S.
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TravelerCottonwood Camping & RV Park
Nice peaceful place to stay
Nice owner and staff, spotless and modern washrooms, great showers, fast WiFi... There is a lot to like about this place!
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Several cabin options exist near Meddybemps, Maine, with Keenes Lake Family Campground and Seaview Campground offering cabin rentals with electrical hookups, water access, and basic amenities. Most cabins include modest furnishings with beds, tables, and sometimes kitchenettes, though specific amenities vary by location. Cottonwood Camping & RV Park features unique cabin accommodations, including a "tiny bird cabin" and treehouse lodging. Machias Rips Campsite provides more rustic cabin options with limited amenities but beautiful river views. "This campground is absolutely adorable. RV, tent, Treehouse camping to camping out in a Teepee! I surprised my husband with the Teepee - we were not disappointed!"
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Great Pond Outdoor Recreation Area offers cabin rentals year-round, while most other campgrounds operate seasonally between May and October. Pleasant Lake Camping Area provides cabins from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Reservations are typically required, with many campgrounds allowing online booking. Pet policies vary by location - Keenes Lake, Seaview Campground, and Cottonwood Camping allow pets at their cabin sites. A reviewer noted, "Despite taking place during the period of social distancing, everyone at the campsite strictly followed the clearly posted epidemic prevention regulations."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely - some cabins offer simple counters with microwaves, while others have no cooking facilities beyond outdoor fire rings. On-site camp stores at Keenes Lake and Seaview Campground provide basic supplies and firewood. Cell service can be limited at more remote cabin locations like Machias Rips Campsite, though some reviewers report getting connectivity with certain carriers. Bathroom facilities range from shared campground restrooms and showers to more private options at higher-end cabins.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Meddybemps (7)
1. Keenes Lake Family Campground
"It is basic, but more like what you would find at national parks, which I prefer MUCH MORE."
"For some reason our fire ring and table were missing when we arrived, and they had replacements at the site within 30 minutes."
2. Pleasant Lake Camping Area
3. Seaview Campground
"There is a wide grassy area across from the sites and right on the waters edge. Picnic tables and fire pits."
"Location is good and if the border wasn't closed it would be closer to even more sights to see! The owners are nice and very responsive."
4. Machias Rips Campsite
"Great free off grid camping near Canadian border. The other previous reviewers did a great job explaining the campground."
"This campground is one of my favorites in Maine! Sitting only an hour from Ellsworth and Bangor ME this is a nature lovers dream!"
5. Cottonwood Camping & RV Park
"Outdoor pavilion with chairs and TV. Great showers. Most sites are large and secluded with fire pits and tables. Dog Park in back. Wi-Fi is iffy at the site, good at the pavilion."
"This is the first campground we have stayed at that has ATV trail access, horse friendly camping, full hookups, pull through sites, tent camping, tent rentals, teepee rentals, "tiny bird cabin", and a"
6. Great Pond Outdoor Recreation Area
"Great location to just disconnect from the rest of the world! Only downside was we went during black fly season, wait until they are gone to be able to enjoy it fully!"
7. Chanterelle Valley
from $15 - $75 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 39 min from Bangor, ME
- 2 hrs 59 min from Lewiston, ME
- 3 hrs 37 min from Portland, ME
- 4 hrs 40 min from Manchester, NH
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Cabin Reviews near Meddybemps, ME
26 Reviews of 7 Meddybemps Campgrounds
- jjeanne A.
GuideCottonwood Camping & RV Park
Great place for a few nights
Very friendly staff. Outdoor pavilion with chairs and TV. Great showers. Most sites are large and secluded with fire pits and tables. Dog Park in back. Wi-Fi is iffy at the site, good at the pavilion.
- LLeonard R.Traveler
Cottonwood Camping & RV Park
Just A Place To Crash
We stayed one night. Standard Maine camp - neighbors 20’ away on three sides.
Price is $25-$70.
This is a good spot if you’re visiting Jonesport or Cherryfield.
Staff is very friendly.
- CCrispin S.Guide
Machias Rips Campsite
Great Stay
We were in Maine to explore Acadia National Park but did not want to stay in the center of Acadia. Our original plan was to stay just a couple of nights but loved this site so much we stayed an extra night.
This site was easy to get to, although GPS will tell you to park and walk which is not true, you can park at site. We stayed at the first site which also offered a hikers hut, came in handy during a little rain. The fire ring and vault toilet was the best we’ve had at any disbursed site; the vault toilet was surprisingly very clean and lacked the normal odor. It is apparent this area is well cared for. We also enjoyed a day of playing on the rocks in the River.
The only negatives were road noise and mosquitoes; the mosquitoes were not fazed by our Off or our candles.
There were about six campsites with two that seemed to be long term stayers, the other sites had visitors for just a night.
If in Maine again, this will be a repeat stay for us. We would have given it a 4 1/2 star if we could do 1/2. Also, we had full cell service thru Verizon.
goose10091203GuideMachias Rips Campsite
Nice enough
There are about 5 spots. Some are rough and not super flat, but it's pretty and the river is right there. You can hear the highway but it's not too bad. Only real negative for me was nowhere to really walk my dogs, nothing even close to a trail nearby. Just the highway.
- CCheryl K.Guide
Keenes Lake Family Campground
Nice people
We stayed here one night in mid September. There are new owners and they are really nice people. It is hard to get a level site but the owner let us pick what was best for us based on what was available. Majority of campers are seasonal. The shower had hot water and a heat lamp but could use a renovation. Quiet place with a pretty lake.
Suzy M.
ScoutCottonwood Camping & RV Park
Pleasant owner, Excellent baths,
Good stop between Millinocket and Acadia Nat'l Park. Very accessible owner. Outstanding bath facilities w/ United hot water, (free too!)
John B.ScoutSeaview Campground
Outrageous pricing under new ownership
Pay no attention to any reviews that are a year older as there are new owners now. The prices have tripled and there are 7 pages of rules you have to sign off on!! This campground has lost its personality! The previous owners were fantastic and extremely accommodating. New owners are invisible and everything is automated online and pricing is ridiculous! This used to be a very busy place but not anymore! I hope the new owners figure it out before it’s too late!
- BBethany K.Scout
Keenes Lake Family Campground
Cute Area
I stayed in a small site, just me and my vehicle. I asked for a quiet spot with elec and the site was perfect. It is basic, but more like what you would find at national parks, which I prefer MUCH MORE. My spot was shaded and level enough to have a tent, vehicle, chairs and table (not provided at my site), and they have a fire ring.
It isnt the usual RV sites that are sterile and squished in like sardines, so if thats what you looking for, this isnt it.
I paid $36 for my night, on par with national/ state parks, but much cheaper than most commerical camping grounds. The area is a little overpriced, so it was nice to stay somewhere reasonable, especially at the end of the season.
THere isnt wifi, my car (ATT) got better service than my phone (Tmobile).
The road is decent, maybe a few spots to watch out for, and they ask you to keep the speed down (5mph) so they are trying to take care of it (or not let it get torn up too much)
I didnt use the shower, but the bathroom was plumbed.
Guide to Meddybemps
Camping cabins near Meddybemps, Maine offer rustic to modern accommodations amid Washington County's dense northern forests. Located in the easternmost region of the United States, this area experiences distinct seasons with warm summers averaging 75°F and winters that regularly drop below freezing. The region sits at approximately 400 feet above sea level with numerous lakes and waterways connecting to the Atlantic Ocean.
What to do
Water recreation access: Keenes Lake Family Campground provides direct lake access for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. A camper shared, "We swam, kayaked and crossed the lake on paddle boards. The lake was clean and the campground is small with limited sites."
Hiking nearby: Machias Rips Campsite offers marked trails that lead into the woods from the campground. "There is a marked trail in the camp that leads deep into the woods, I followed it for about a mile before it got too thick for my interest. Could be the trail that connects to the large pools of water up the river," notes one visitor.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Seaview Campground campsites provide ocean views where you can occasionally spot marine wildlife. "We had site S11, one of the best for sure. Unobstructed view of the bay. You can see whales swimming by," reports a camper.
Fishing in local waters: The Machias River Corridor offers fishing for various species. According to one fisherman, "Great spot to fish and swim! I've caught smallmouth bass, chubs and trout in the river so far! Black and silver Jerk baits work great."
What campers like
Affordable options: Keenes Lake Family Campground offers competitive rates. "Very cheap prices daily, weekly, and monthly rates available. Has electric and water on each site. Washer and dryer available," mentions one reviewer.
Unique accommodations: Cottonwood Camping & RV Park features unconventional lodging options. One camper notes, "This is the first campground we have stayed at that has ATV trail access, horse friendly camping, full hookups, pull through sites, tent camping, tent rentals, teepee rentals, 'tiny bird cabin', and a tree house."
Connectivity options: Cellular service varies widely between locations. A camper at Machias Rips notes, "We had 4 bars of LTE service (AT&T) which was nice," while Great Pond Outdoor Recreation Area offers "0 cell service! Perfect place with lots to do at the campground! Great location to just disconnect from the rest of the world!"
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain varying levels of amenities. A visitor to Cottonwood mentions, "Outstanding bath facilities with unlimited hot water, (free too!)" while another notes Machias Rips has "a relatively new and quite clean pit toilet available for use."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from May through October, though dates vary by location. Great Pond Outdoor Recreation Area remains open year-round, making it one of the few cabin options available in winter months.
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds may present challenges. "The dirt road leading to the camp can be easily missed if not paying attention! But is clearly marked with a blue sign at the head of the road," explains a Machias Rips visitor.
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