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Best Tent Camping near Newfield, ME

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Tent campers exploring the region around Newfield, Maine can find several established tent camping options, with the closest sites located in nearby towns like Sanford and Lebanon. Huttopia Southern Maine in Sanford offers 107 tent sites with walk-in access between Mother's Day and Columbus Day. Salmon Falls River RV Resort and Family Campground in Lebanon provides tent sites with drive-in access from May 15 to October 15, featuring fire rings and picnic tables at their designated tent areas.

Most primitive tent campgrounds in the Newfield area maintain basic facilities with varying levels of amenities. Walk-in tent locations typically provide fire rings and designated tent pads, though campers should verify fire regulations as seasonal restrictions apply throughout Maine's forests. Potable water availability differs significantly between campgrounds, with some offering drinking water access while others require campers to bring their own water treatment systems. "A great spot to stay on the Pemi Loop. It is a carry in carry out campsite," noted one visitor about a nearby backcountry site. Tent campers should pack appropriately for the region's variable conditions, as temperatures can drop significantly at night even during summer months.

Tent sites throughout the region offer different experiences based on proximity to water features and wilderness areas. In early fall, many sites provide excellent foliage viewing opportunities with fewer crowds than peak summer periods. Areas with walk-in tent access typically offer more seclusion than drive-up campgrounds. According to one visitor describing a nearby tent site, "Sites are situated just off the Sacco River and river access is easy, with multiple rocky beaches in between the sites and river." Many primitive tent campgrounds in Maine's forests feature established tent platforms that keep sleeping areas dry during wet weather, though hammock camping is also possible at sites with suitable tree spacing. Most walk-in tent sites require packing gear a short distance from parking areas, usually between a quarter-mile to 1.5 miles depending on the specific location.

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  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2018

    Big Rock

    WMNF rustic campground on the Kanc

    There are 2 Big Rock Campgrounds in NH and they are very different! This is not the resort campground convenient to ATV trails, but a rustic campground offering large, level, wooded sites along the Kancamagus Highway just 2 miles east of the Lincoln Woods Visitor Center. It's a great location for exploring the sites and beautiful vistas along the Kancamagus, easy access to Franconia Notch and Lincoln, NH. Lincoln also offers a grocery store, restaurants, stores selling outdoor gear, moose tours, and adventure tours (zip/climbing).

    Some of the sites are tent only, with parking separated from the tent pad/fire ring/picnic table. Others are large and level with ample space for RVs. You'll get some traffic noise, but there's less here than at places along 3 & 93.

    There are no reservations; all sites are first-come, first serve and it's open from mid-May to mid-October. Bring cash or a check to pay for your campsite. It's self-service with an iron ranger. Fee (2018) is $22, an extra $5 for a second car.

    Water is available. There are vault toilets and no showers. No cell phone service.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 6, 2024

    Dry River Campground — Crawford Notch State Park

    Nice place

    Cool location right on the edge of the Dry River Wilderness. Great Basecamp for lots of hikes in the area. Some spots are right on the highway with not much tree cover in between so can be loud. Some walk in sites with platforms are further from the road

    Vid is from the river off the trail that starts in the campground

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 5, 2020

    Hastings Campground

    Wonderful Fall Location

    This quiet spot is perfect for late season camping in the fall in New England. It is relatively small but there is a host on site who was incredibly friendly and attentive. Situated just off the Wild River and off of major roads, Hastings was incredibly peaceful while we were there. The sites are nicely spaced out and most have small wooded sections in between them for privacy. Additionally, sites are meticulously kept as are the two pit toilets available. 

    There is a water spogit a short walk from most campsites. Each site has a fire ring with grate, clear flat spots for pitching a tent or backing in an RV. Since I'm not an RV camper, I didn't pay much attention to those ameneties. Sites have a nice picnic table as well. There is plenty of space at each site to pitch a tent or two as well as a canapoy of some sort if you want. 

    While this place can get busy in the summer season, it's perfect for those in between seasons and super close to some great hiking in the White Mountains!

  • Beau B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2018

    Russell Pond Campground

    Russell Pond Campground (Walk in)

    Walk in sites at Russel Pond are nice. spacious sites with fire pits and a picnic table. Potable water is close by along with a bear box. Bathrooms are clean and the showers are $2.50 for 5 minutes. Genuinely nice staff a close proximity to several nice hikes.

  • Kate K.
    Aug. 22, 2019

    Hancock Campground

    The White Mountains Stole My Heart!

    We had a last minute change of plans to our hiking trip due to a delay. We wouldn’t have the time to hike into our pre planned area before dark, so decided to set up shop here. This place was actually pretty great. Each site was pretty large and most of them had access to the river. Which had nice areas for swimming and wading. Each site had its own bear box and it was only a short hike down from the car. The park connected directly to some beautiful AT trails that we took advantage of the next day. It was also pretty cheap! $12 or $15 if I remember correctly. All self registration.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2018

    Dry River Campground — Crawford Notch State Park

    Nice base for exploring Crawford Notch

    This state park campground located between Rte 302 and the Dry River in Crawford Notch is a great location for exploring family friendly trails to (Sawyer Pond, Arethusa Falls, Willard Cliffs to name a few) or longer excursions to Mt Washington and other peaks in the Whites & Presidentials. Story Land is an easy drive, too, if you have young children.

    Fees are a reasonable $25/night. Facilities include clean bathrooms with showers. In addition to the full-service, handicap accessible wash house, there are vault toilets around the loop. Cell service is poor to absent throughout Crawford Notch. If you need to connect, drive south toward Bartlett or North to Bretton Woods.

    Sites are spacious, level, and wooded, though some have no real demarcation between them. This can be good if you are with friends and reserve sites side by side (2 & 3; 12 & 13), Because most of the sites are on the outside of the loop or opposite sides of the road, you won't feel surrounded. There are no hookups. Site are back-in. A few of the drive-to sites include small lean-tos. In addition, there are a few sites that are more secluded, set back further in the woods and providing a tent platform as well as a fire ring and picnic table. The entire campground is close to the road, so you will hear traffic noise. Sites 27-31 are particularly close to the main road. Although sites 2-7 appear to be far from the river, it's still just a short walk. There's a formal trail to the river from the back of the loop, near 16B (lean-to). Reservations open 11 months in advance. Mid-Oct to Dec 1 sites are walk-in only. Pre-register online and bring your print-out with you to save yourself some time.

    There's no camp store, though they do have firewood for sale if you see someone. During the peak season, i expect the sites fill up in advance, but this early in the season there were sites available for Friday night when I checked in (though most only for 1 night; Saturday night was definitely harder to come by). If you haven't stocked up in advance, your best bet for groceries when coming from the south/east are Grant's Supermarket at the junction of 302 & 16 or your choice of major supermarkets in Conway.

  • L
    May. 30, 2019

    Guyot Shelter - Dispersed Camping

    Amazing Views

    Step walk in and out though most of the tent plat forms have amazing views. I have stayed here twice and had great experiences. A outhouse is located at this tent site as well as pump-able water, bear boxes and a shelter. Great place to stay on the Pemi Loop. It is a carry in carry out campsite.

  • d
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Osceola Vista Campground

    great for group camping

    i stayed here for one night with a large group (maybe 40ish people) prior to setting out on our backpacking weekend.

    This is a great campground, very clean. toilets available, and dumpster for trash were very convenient. There was potable water available also, and picnic tables. parking was tricky for our large group, and we had a bit of trouble fitting in all of the cars, but if you have a smaller group it should be no problem.

    campground was very quiet, no real road noise or anything could be heard. ground was soft and grassy, although i would still recommend using a sleeping pad, was not as hard as some other campgrounds I have stayed at. had a nice big grassy area for the large group.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 10, 2024

    Beach Camping Area

    Motorcycle camping

    Next to river and had a major flood this spring. I was tent camping on motorcycle and tent site are on dirt due to flood. Tent Site consists of picnic table. No water or sewer or electrical. $43 a night and bring quarters for shower. Clean restrooms and showers but I feel way over priced for what was offered. Should have looked for alternate.

Guide to Newfield

Tent camping near Newfield, Maine centers around the foothills of the White Mountains, with camping options scattered throughout York County. The region averages 45-50 inches of annual precipitation with summer temperatures typically ranging between 50-80°F. The area falls within hardiness zone 5b, affecting which plants thrive and camping conditions throughout the three-season camping period common to most local campgrounds.

What to do

Kayaking the Saco River: Put in near Saco Bound which provides river access for paddlers. "Right on Saco river. Gets busy in the summer," notes Brian P., so weekday trips offer more solitude.

Swimming at beach sites: Salmon Falls River RV Resort and Family Campground provides multiple water recreation options. "Multiple pools, a water slide, high ropes, a jump pad, mini golf and more!!! My niece had so much fun! I loved the lazy river and had so much fun!" reports Samantha N.

Hiking nearby trails: The region offers access to White Mountain foothills with varied terrain. At Paugus Brook Farm, "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)," according to Justin P.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many tent campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms. At Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach, Brittany M. found that "The bathrooms were the cleanest I've seen camping and the staff was incredibly friendly!" This makes tent camping more comfortable for those wanting basic hygiene amenities.

River access: Several campsites provide easy water access. At Swans Falls Campground, K R. notes, "Small beach/canoe put in at river was nice. This campground allows day use and kayak/canoe launching." This access point serves both overnight campers and day visitors.

Wooded sites: Tent camping areas typically feature tree cover for shade. "It's in a nice, open pine forest and there is a beautiful walking trail by the Saco River," reports Charles P. about Swans Falls Campground, providing a balance of sun and shade for tent setups.

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Most tent camping facilities near Newfield operate approximately May through October. Huttopia Southern Maine runs "Mother's Day to Columbus Day" with 107 tent sites available during this period.

Reservation requirements: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially for summer weekends. For Camp Penacook Shelter, "The Camp Penacook Shelter is a first-come, first-serve deal, so get there first!" advises Maddie R.

Varying amenities: Facilities range from primitive to well-equipped. Maddie R. adds about Camp Penacook, "There is a fire pit with a grill rack, but I highly recommend a personal camp stove for reliability," indicating campers should prepare for amenity limitations.

Tips for camping with families

Look for built-in activities: Family-friendly campgrounds offer structured recreation. Huttopia Southern Maine provides a "manicured and aimed to be family friendly" environment according to A.C., making it suitable for children of various ages.

Consider noise levels: Family tent camping requires understanding neighbor proximity. K R. notes about 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."

Pack for variable weather: Maine nights can get cool even in summer. At Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach, Rachel P. appreciated unexpected amenities: "We were shocked to find that the cabin had electrical, lights and a small heater. Being a chilly fall night, this was greatly appreciated."

Tips from RVers

Site selection matters: At Salmon Falls River RV Resort, Aaron G. reports, "Campsites are level and site is fairly easy to maneuver with bigger rigs." This benefits both RVers and tent campers concerned about level ground.

Campground transitions: Management changes can affect the camping experience. Aaron G. adds about Salmon Falls River: "If I have one issue it would be that it went to a KOA which isn't bad but the transition year seemed a bit wanky."

Nearby attractions: Tent campers can take advantage of nearby towns. Ben P. from Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach notes, "This KOA is close to Old Orchard Beach, the city of Portland, and towns of Kennebunkport, Ogunquit, Wells and Kittery Outlets."

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