Camping cabins near Newry, Maine provide year-round access to the Western Maine mountains, with elevations ranging from 700 to over 3,000 feet. The region experiences four distinct seasons, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 55-75°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Winter cabin options remain available at select locations while many traditional campgrounds close from October through May.
What to do
Gold panning opportunities: At Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins, visitors can rent equipment and try their luck finding gold. "Rent a pan or sluice from the coos canyon rock and gem shop a 3 min walk from the office and pan for gold in the river right from the campground!" explains reviewer David B.
Water activities: The Androscoggin River provides additional recreation options near cabin accommodations. "Short walk over to Coos Canyon rest area with great swim holes. Close to Tumbledown Mountain hiking, Mt Blue and Webb Lake," notes Camie S. from Coos Canyon Campground.
Winter sports: Several cabin accommodations near Newry remain open during winter months, providing access to nearby ski resorts including Sunday River. Honey Run Campground and Beach offers year-round accommodations according to their seasonal information.
What campers like
Waterfront locations: Many campers appreciate cabin options with water access. At Base Camp — Umbagog Lake State Park, "The sunsets here put all other sunsets to shame. The lake is crystal clear, there are so many great places to snorkel, swim, kayak, fish, literally anything," reports Sarah P.
Trail access: The region offers hiking opportunities directly from some cabin locations. As one reviewer noted at White Birches Camping Park, "Gorgeous hiking trails at the back of the camp ground. Grass or wooded sites available." Many cabins serve as convenient base camps for exploring the White Mountains.
Privacy levels: Cabin options range from social to secluded. "The two walk-in tent sites are very secluded and offer fire rings, picnic tables, a bear box and one of the two sites has a wooden tent platform," notes Sarah C. about White Birches Camping Park, which also offers cabin accommodations with varying privacy levels.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Many cabin rentals have limited availability during shoulder seasons. At Milan Hill State Park Campground, yurts and cabins operate from May through October. "We did the yurt for 2 nights. Man was it amazing. The north country and wandering back roads to find cool waterfalls and lakes," shares Ryan M.
Noise factors: Some cabin locations experience environmental noise. At Timberland Campground, "There are active tracks literally on the other side of the line of sites and there are freight trains that come through regularly including all hours of the nights," reports one reviewer.
Cell service limitations: Many cabins have limited connectivity. "No cell reception and wifi only available at the camp store," reports Camie S. from Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins. This is common throughout the region, with most wifi availability restricted to lodge buildings or camp stores.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins offers extensive programming for families. "Nightly events for adults kids and family. Kayak/canoe rentals an amazing beach. Guided hikes," writes Kelley H. The campground hosts "Tuesday trivia, Wednesday beach party, Thursday dance party, and Friday karaoke," according to Jessica W.
Site selection: Choose cabin locations based on bathroom proximity when traveling with small children. "This being our first time there, I would definitely go back! The canyon itself had tons to explore including rock climbing, cliff jumping, swimming, fishing, a cute little sandy beach for the littles to play on," notes Ashley V. about Coos Canyon.
Winter options: Several cabin providers maintain year-round operations. Honey Run Campground reports all-year availability, while Drew P. notes, "Perfect stay if you have kiddos and dogs! There's a playground, arcade, and beach. They offer kayak and canoe rentals."
Tips from RVers
Electrical considerations: Some campgrounds report electrical issues during peak season. One reviewer cautions about Timberland Campground: "The power at this place is clearly overloaded. On the weekend I was getting warnings that the voltage was in the 95v range(120v)."
Cabin alternatives: Many locations offer both cabin rentals and RV sites, providing flexibility for groups with mixed accommodation needs. Moose Brook State Park Campground features "Large, new Adirondack shelters and tent sites. Get the shelter....only $4 more per day and huge!" according to Mike K.
Parking configurations: Cabin sites typically include parking for one vehicle with overflow parking available. "Our site was right next to the river and was fantastic. Ellis pond and Webb lake were close and great to take to canoe out," shares Matthew H. about the arrangement at Coos Canyon Campground.
