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The southern Maine region surrounding North Berwick features a variety of established campgrounds catering primarily to RV travelers and family campers. Within a 20-mile radius, visitors can find highly-rated options like Beaver Dam Campground in Berwick and Lazy Frog Campground in Lebanon, both offering full hookup sites for RVs alongside tent camping areas. The coastal influence is evident in nearby facilities such as Thousand Trails Moody Beach and Sea Vu Campground in Wells, which provide seasonal access to Atlantic beaches while maintaining wooded camping environments. Most campgrounds in this area operate from mid-May through mid-October, with a few exceptions like Sea Vu that remain open year-round.
Reservations are strongly recommended throughout the summer season when coastal Maine experiences peak tourism. Most campgrounds in the North Berwick vicinity feature level, gravel sites with varying degrees of shade and privacy. As one camper noted about Thousand Trails Moody Beach, "The campground has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland. However, the spots are pretty tight, and the WiFi is awful away from the registration office." Cell service varies throughout the region, with Verizon typically providing 2-3 bars of coverage. The camping season aligns with Maine's weather patterns, as winter conditions make most facilities impractical outside the May-October window. Campgrounds typically provide firewood for purchase, and fire restrictions are uncommon except during unusually dry periods.
Family-friendly amenities distinguish many campgrounds in this region, with swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities common during peak season. Several facilities offer shuttle or trolley service to nearby beaches, reducing parking concerns during busy summer months. Campers frequently mention the proximity to coastal attractions as a major benefit. Sites near water or with premium views tend to book quickly, particularly on holiday weekends. Pet policies are generally accommodating, with most campgrounds allowing dogs with standard restrictions. The area's campgrounds strike a balance between natural settings and convenient access to coastal Maine attractions, making them popular bases for exploring Portsmouth, Portland, and the southern Maine beaches.
Best Campgrounds near North Berwick (196)
1. Thousand Trails Moody Beach
"Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks."
"We stayed in the newer area with larger spots near the entrance to the park. There are activities and food within walking distance."
2. Sandy Pines Campground
"Beautiful setting, lots of trees, bordering on beautiful marsh area. Many different types of campsites: rent, RV, seasonal RV, cottages, glamping tents and cabins etc."
"Sandy Pines is located a very short bike ride from Cape Porpoise, home of Nunann's Restaurant , Mussette, Lost Fire and Pier 77."
3. Beaver Dam Campground
"IT is 9 miles from Wells Maine which is on the ocean. LOTS OF GREAT restaurants there and nearby, like Ogunquit Maine and York Maine, etc. "
"Campground is superior in its warmth, cleanliness, dog friendly and access to points of interest."
4. Sun Outdoors Wells Beach
"While this is a large campground, requiring rules to be followed for everyone’s sake, it is in an excellent location."
"Great location, dog friendly. Very clean."
Check Availabilityfrom $47 - $90 / night
5. Dixons Coastal Maine Campground
"The location to the coastal beaches of York, Wells, Agunquit and Kennebunkport is the main reason we stayed here. It’s one of our favorite locations in Maine and we will definitely stay here again."
"It seems that most of them on the coast of Maine are. "
6. Libbys Oceanside Camp
"Libby's Oceanfront Campground York, Maine gives campers a mesmerizing coastline scene experience' you will experience stunning sunsets and sunrises over the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean' Sitting in your"
"Great place to camp right on long sands beach in York Maine. WiFi and cable is available."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $125 / night
7. York Beach Camper Park
"A small but trees all around rv park. This is no thrills with basic WiFi. It is about 10 min walk to short sands beach in York."
"On the coast of Maine"
8. Lazy Frog Campground
"Lazy Frog is a cute campground, just off the beaten path. The owners have worked hard to improve this little gem. We stayed in August when it is was hot."
"The BEST campground in Lebanon Maine!!! Everyone is very friendly, have fun themed weekends that both the kids and adults participate in!! Nice pool area where the sun hits all day!"
9. Sea-Vu West Premier RV Resort
"It is located a mile or so off Route 1 which means you don’t get the road noise and traffic, but still conveniently located near shops and restaurants. "
"The close location to dining, motorcycle rides, wide/grassy sites and quietness all contribute to a very good stay. The staff are very friendly and helpful if needed."
10. Old Stage Campground
"Walking distance to rest rooms and showers. Great owners. 1st trip in a hurricane."
"Learning to get away from the bad campers."
Check Availabilityfrom $43 - $47 / night
Drive Time
- 51 min from Portland, ME
- 57 min from Manchester, NH
- 59 min from Lewiston, ME
- 1 hr 28 min from Boston, MA
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Recent Reviews near North Berwick, ME
948 Reviews of 196 North Berwick Campgrounds
- Leighton O.Guide
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Great location if you find a site within walking distance of the beach. Sites are very close together and get pretty noisy. You have to really like people to enjoy this camping area. Bathrooms and shower are very clean though.
- PPatrick
TravelerPawtuckaway State Park Campground
Great spot with all types of different campsites.
Rebecca W.
ScoutBearcamp River Campground
Bearcamp River Campground
Bear camp River campground is a great place to camp for a weekend or be a seasonal. You can walk 6/10 of a mile to the covered bridge nearby and float right down to the beach at the campground or you can start on one side of the campground and float to the other via river for a good 30 minute float!! You get to Camp right on the Riverside. Owners (Mike and Tabby ) are great. Good place for the kids to run around and explore. The Camp store has sweatshirts and sweatpants , candy and snacks ,s’mores kits, and much much more. They also sell wood and ice on site. There is also hot showers for free, and bathrooms. Two thumbs up from this happy camper.
Nancy W.
LegendSea-Vu West Premier RV Resort
Pleasantly surprised.
This campground is mostly seasonal, privately owned park models, but has 45 spaces for RV’s. I was a little skeptical about staying at this campground with so many park models and seasonals but was pleasantly surprised at how nice, clean, and tidy all the sites were. They obviously take pride in how things look because the grounds and campsites were very well-kept.
All campsites are 50/30-amp full hook-up with level gravel pads with grassy patios, a picnic table, and fire pit. We stayed in site#702 which was long enough for our 45’ motorhome and tow car. All the utilities were easy to reach and the electric worked well. The only problem was that we were parked under a large oak tree that was profusely shedding large acorns. There are some sites that are in the open which I would definitely choose, if I came back in the fall. The campground is gated which is a nice feature. It is located a mile or so off Route 1 which means you don’t get the road noise and traffic, but still conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
One nice feature are the shaded walking trails in the park. While they are not super long, it is a nice change from walking the roads (which are paved). Other amenities include a decent size swimming pool (closed while we were there), a basketball court, playground, laundry, and camp store. I thought it was a little expensive at $75/night (for full hook-up) at the end of the season, especially since the pool was closed.
- Nancy W.Legend
Sun Outdoors Wells Beach
Tight sites and expensive, busy area along the Maine coast
We stopped here in the summer to check out the coastal towns in southern Maine. There are many campgrounds in the area and we chose this one because they had a 25% off coupon (on a 7-night stay) which gave us the best nightly price in the area. However, the nightly rate was still$74/night, one reason being they charge a “resort fee” of$15/day which is ridiculous. This is a typical resort-style campground with lots of amenities (most of which we never use). But, for some people, this is a destination campground because of all the amenities- a large heated swimming pool, basketball courts, sand volleyball, bocce, fitness center, two playgrounds, 18-hole minigolf (that you pay extra for), and more.
The campsites in the front of the park are sandwiched between the swimming pool and Route 1 which is very busy and noisy. Campsites in the far back portion of the campground are shaded and a much quieter section. Camping pads and patios are a mix of gravel and sand. Many sites have shade and some have an astroturf patio (I think those are “premium” sites). Our campsite was in the middle section which was fairly quiet but the sites are close together with no privacy. The site was a long and level pull thru with a gravel pad and gravel/sand patio. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit.
There is a tent-only section and they have renal cabins. There is lots to do for families in the area including the beach and amusement and water parks. Restaurants of all sorts are nearby. You can easily walk to Congdon’s Donuts which is a Maine classic.
- Nancy W.Legend
Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
Nice Campground, Love the area!
This is a nice, clean, well-maintained campground for RV and tenting. The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic. Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios. The campground is very well maintained (the best part being that the mower collects they cut the grass so no clippings get tracked in your camper). There are some mature trees that provide shade but don’t impede navigating in and out of sites or impacting slide outs.
Campsites range from tent with water/electric to RV water/electric and RV full hook-up 50-amp and full hook-up 30-amp. There are three bathhouses on the property (one of which has a dishwashing sink) and laundry. Tent sites 50-55 are in an are set away from RV sites and more private. They are also close to a large bathhouse with multiple toilets and showers. Tent sites 90-100 are across from a large playground which can be quite chaotic, but if you have kids, this is a great spot.
Our site (#147) was a long pull-thru with a descent amount of space between our neighbors. We got about half a dozen over-the-air channels (one being a major network station) and were able to connect with eastern arc satellites with our Dish Satellite. The 50A electric was good as was the water pressure.
The campground does not have much in the way of amenities except for a game room, basketball court, and playground. The game room is pretty cool with lots of arcade-style games, a pool table, foosball, and table tennis. While we were there, they just finished putting in all new playground equipment and enlarged the size making it really big and a hit with the kids in the park. Once convenience is that maintenance picks up garbage at your site (between 8am– 3pm). Unfortunately, people leave them out after hours and animals got into them and scattered garbage everywhere. We've stayed here before and always enjoy being in the area as it is close to the fun cities of Portsmouth and Newburyport.
- KKurt B.Scout
Hampton Beach State Park Campground
Oceanfront camping at its best—full hookups just steps from the beach. Located in popular Hampton Beach, you'll be close to nightly bandshell concerts and vibrant nightlife. There is a lottery system in place for stays during the summer.
Myles T.TravelerCamp Brackett
Nice and peaceful spot with a trail that leads to a brook in the woods! Beautiful fall leaves throughout property
Guide to North Berwick
North Berwick lies in southern Maine's York County where coastal influence affects seasonal camping availability. Most camping spots near North Berwick, Maine operate from May through October, with elevations generally below 100 feet above sea level. The region receives approximately 48 inches of annual precipitation, making drainage an important consideration at campsites during spring and fall camping seasons.
What to do
Kayaking opportunities: Beaver Dam Campground in Berwick provides pond access for paddlers. "There is plenty to do if you canoe or kayak, there is a pond right there, there is a swimming area in the pond," notes one camper at Beaver Dam Campground.
Beach access options: Many campgrounds offer transportation to coastal areas. "Close to the beaches and main strip. You can either walk, catch the trollies or take a provided shuttle," explains a reviewer about Thousand Trails Moody Beach.
Lighthouse viewing: From camps near York Harbor, lighthouses make popular day trips. "This campsite has a great view over the ocean towards the lighthouse. The site is very tidy and toilets clean," states a visitor at Libbys Oceanside Camp.
Tubing and river activities: Salmon Falls/Lebanon KOA offers river-based recreation. "There's a nice river you can float down so that was nice! I would get a campsite by the river instead of where we stayed in an open field," suggests a camper.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain spotless restrooms. "Bathrooms are modern and spotless. Owners on site are wonderful," shares a reviewer at Beaver Dam Campground.
Oceanfront experiences: Some campsites offer direct ocean views. "Truly after 13 States we been on, this is by far the best spot we stayed on. You are in for a treat," raves a visitor at Libbys Oceanside Camp.
Seasonal activities: Many campgrounds organize events throughout the camping season. "They have plenty of activities for young and old. I will definitely come back!" notes a camper at Beaver Dam Campground.
Heated pools: Several campgrounds maintain pools for swimming when ocean waters prove too cold. "Nice pool area where the sun hits all day! Big field area for playing games!" reports a reviewer from Lazy Frog Campground.
What you should know
Site variations: Quality and size vary within the same campground. "Sites are narrow but wooded. Bathrooms are modern and spotless," explains a visitor at Beaver Dam Campground.
Seasonal crowds: Peak summer periods bring more campers. "During these Covid times overall I had a great time. Staff was very friendly and extremely cautious about their surroundings," reports a camper at Salmon Falls/Lebanon KOA.
Wi-Fi limitations: Internet connectivity challenges exist at several facilities. "The campground has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland. However, the spots are pretty tight, and the WiFi is awful away from the registration office," states a reviewer at Thousand Trails Moody Beach.
Terrain considerations: Some sites experience drainage issues during wet weather. "The only negative is the site we stayed at was mostly dirt and it rained and was a mess," mentions a camper at Sea Vu Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Activity options: Some campgrounds provide multiple recreational facilities. "There's a water slide, mini golf, ropes course, river access, and much more," states a reviewer at Salmon Falls/Lebanon KOA.
Pet policies: Many facilities welcome pets with standard restrictions. "It was beautiful and well cared for with flowers galore. There was a nice pool and it was right on our way to Bar Harbor," shares a camper at Sea Vu Campground.
Safety considerations: Several campgrounds maintain quiet hours and security measures. "We love the small space. Its a great local campground with activities going on all the time. We love the fishing pond and its pet friendly!" explains a visitor at Lazy Frog Campground.
Playground access: Many facilities maintain play areas for children. "For children, there is a swimming pool, a basketball court and a small playground," notes a camper at Thousand Trails Moody Beach.
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: Some locations have limited space for larger vehicles. "The 30 amp sites are very close together. The campground layout is quite unusual, with campers parked lengthwise along the road," cautions a visitor at Thousand Trails Moody Beach.
Power management: Electrical capacity varies across campgrounds. "We have a 50 amp unit but reduced down to 30 amp (30 was the only option). We always use a surge protector. Once the weekend campers arrived our surge protector kept tripping due to low voltage," advises an RVer at Lazy Frog Campground.
Leveling requirements: Site surfaces differ between campgrounds. "Campground is superior in its warmth, cleanliness, dog friendly and access to points of interest. Some of the sites are close together but if you can plan in advance, there are sites available with room," explains a camper at Beaver Dam Campground.
Seasonal access: Some facilities operate year-round while others close seasonally. "Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks," shares an RVer about Thousand Trails Moody Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near North Berwick, ME?
Which is the most popular campground near North Berwick, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near North Berwick, ME is Thousand Trails Moody Beach with a 3.9-star rating from 10 reviews.
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