Best Campgrounds near North Waterboro, ME

Camping near North Waterboro, Maine encompasses a range of established campgrounds set amid the wooded landscapes of southern Maine. The area sits within easy reach of both inland lakes and coastal attractions, with notable options including Bunganut Lake Camping Area in Alfred and Pine Ridge Campground in Acton. These facilities are positioned approximately 15-25 miles from Portland, making them convenient bases for exploring both the Maine coast and the inland forests. Sebago Lake State Park Campground, located about 30 miles north, offers year-round camping with access to one of Maine's largest lakes.

Most campgrounds in the North Waterboro region operate seasonally from early May through mid-October, with peak season running from late June through Labor Day. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F, with occasional humidity and afternoon thunderstorms. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months and holiday weekends, as sites fill quickly. Cell service is generally reliable near larger campgrounds and towns but can be spotty in more remote areas. Fire restrictions may be implemented during dry periods, particularly in late summer.

The camping options around North Waterboro cater to various preferences, from family-friendly resorts to more basic accommodations. According to reviews, campgrounds like Wild Duck Adult Campground in Scarborough offer "quiet spots with good access to Portland, beaches, and shopping." Waterfront camping is available at several locations, with Acres of Wildlife Family Campground in Steep Falls providing boat access and swimming opportunities. RV campers will find numerous full-hookup sites at places like Spacious Skies Walnut Grove in Alfred, while tent campers can enjoy more rustic experiences at smaller campgrounds. Many facilities welcome pets, though specific rules vary by location. Campers seeking family activities will find playgrounds, swimming pools, and organized events at the larger resorts during summer months.

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Best Camping Sites Near North Waterboro, Maine (252)

    1. Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach

    22 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 282-0502

    "Just a stones throw away from Old Orchard Beach, fantastic Sandy Maine beach. Staff was friendly. Only thing I would say is there were a lot of people!"

    "Mainly pancakes and bacon. The only problem I had with this campground with no fault of there own is the noise at night."

    2. Bunganut Lake Camping Area

    5 Reviews
    Springvale, ME
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 247-3875

    "It is built on a hill so some sites are a bit of a walk to get to. Linda will try to get you the best/easiest site for your type of camping."

    "The lake looks amazing though it rained all weekend so we didn’t get to utilize it. The store has anything you may have forgotten for fair prices. We had a great time!"

    3. Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 883-4432

    "Spent three nights in a nice sized, quiet spot, on the camps’ outside loop. The park is well located, near the beach, shopping, and with access to Portland."

    "This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing.  "

    4. Sandy Pines Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cape Porpoise, ME
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 967-2483

    "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."

    5. Acres Of Wildlife Family Campground

    9 Reviews
    Sebago, ME
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 675-2267

    "The site was easy to access and was roomy enough for our bikes and dogs outside. The space between us and our neighbors is significant."

    "A lot of families around but it wasn’t distracting since the sites were private enough. Definitely recommend!"

    6. Bayley's Camping Resort

    17 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 883-6043

    "Right next to the road. So yes lots of family glamping fun. But not for those looking for a more visceral Maine camping experience."

    "The campsites are on top of each other all the way around. Of course, as we always find in the RV community, everyone was very nice."

    7. Old Orchard Beach Campground

    12 Reviews
    Ocean Park, ME
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 934-4477

    $100 - $145 / night

    "Old Orchard Beach is a fun, family-oriented campground located in the fun little beach town of Old Orchard Beach."

    "Easy access to area stores, eats. Very accommodating. Clean showers, laundry, arcade."

    8. Spacious Skies Walnut Grove

    3 Reviews
    Springvale, ME
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 324-1207

    $44 - $999 / night

    "I was on a long road trip and only stayed a few days mainly to see the nearby Maine hotspots - Kennebunkport and Portland. The campground is not fancy, but clean and well maintained."

    9. Pine Ridge Campground

    3 Reviews
    Shapleigh, ME
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 850-1001

    $44 - $68 / night

    "Minutes away from scenic hiking, fruit orchards and more. Check them out and leave them some love."

    10. Sebago Lake State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Naples, ME
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 693-6613

    $25 - $30 / night

    "Sebago Lake State Park is close to Portland, Maine and neighboring towns. Nice to be close to home so the drive to arrive isn’t so long. Nice scenery and helpful staff. An enjoyable weekend."

    "The campsites were very tight, but there was nobody around us so we had plenty of privacy. All campsites are short walk to the beach and very pleasant."

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Recent Reviews near North Waterboro, ME

1162 Reviews of 252 North Waterboro Campgrounds


  • Utshob A.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.

  • Julie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Wassamki Springs Campground

    Great Family campground!

    The amenities here make it a wonderful place for kids and adults!!   Nice,  clean and quiet!    I stayed on a spot by the water, that was totally worth the upgrade.

  • Kaileigh K.
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Sandy Pines Campground

    Amazing location and campground amenities

    We had an amazing long weekend at Sandy Pines and will definitely plan to return. I loved that there was a tent only area that felt a little more secluded and quiet with some nice privacy between sites. The playground and pool were a hit with the kids. The bathrooms were always clean and single user, some had showers as well. The proximity to goose rocks beach was a major plus!

  • bwillz1986 W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Crocker Pond

    Gem

    Nice gem. Toilets were pristine. Very peaceful. Not all sights have drive in access so get here early

  • R
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

    Zero wifi or cell signal

    Stayed back in 2023 with travel trailer and experienced almost zero wifi signal as well as verizon cell signal. Returned this past week and found no improvement whatsoever. This on back half of property. Manager stated they are awar and working on it. (For 2 years?). Could not plan anything, check weather unless you walked or drive up front. Light globes at various sites next to campers lit all night and were annoying so covered with bag. Some sites are just bad..huge pine tree at 428 caused camper to park his angled. Fire wood being sold is all pine & burns up immediately.

  • Cassie G.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Fun laid back place. This campground has a lot of potential. Some info on their website and Facebook isn’t accurate.

    I would like to share my experience this past weekend at Winding River in Exeter NH. My family of 3 Stayed at tent site 523 in the Oak area. We also had family at 553 and 554 and Cabin 2.

    About site 523: I clearly had one of the largest and most private tent sites. It was set back with a long driveway tucked between 522 and 524. It’s a very steep drop into the river making most sites a little nerve wracking with a little one. Online it said water available nearby. Most sites had a hookup but there wasn’t a one on my site. It looked like there may have been one to share on the road, but I didn’t end up needing to figure that out.

    Tent sites 522 and 524: Along with most of the tent sites these sites were very close to each other, much smaller and closer to the road. I wished my family members had gotten 552 and 553 as they blended together nicely if you are tenting in side by side spaces. The ground was very rocky making staking tents down difficult. They were right next to the bathroom which was convenient but loud. Ventilation in the bathroom was not good so the doors were propped open much of the time and loud hand dryers.

    Shower:

    • This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok if you set it to the high power massage-like setting.
    • The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken). I almost tripped going in and out of these bathroom stalls because they are raised up but there is no marking on the ground to indicate that.

    Cabin 2: Ac worked well. There was a good sized bed downstairs, smaller beds in two lofts. I was surprised the couch didn’t pull out. Fridge and all dishes were nice and clean. All the cabins seem to have different back porch setups. This porch was smaller than C1. There was a propane grill that smelled rancid with sooo much caked on The burners. The location of the ceiling fan under the other lights in the ceiling gave them a flashing effect that really bothered me.

    Pros:

    • Lower price compared to other campgrounds (but I don’t feel like I got everything advertised on the website)
    • Two playgrounds, both were nice.
    • Water slide was fun
    • We arrived Thursday at the gate and were told how to get to our site, to set up and then come over to the office which was nice.

    Cons:

    • The river is very low and yucky so none of the boating or fishing advertised was possible. likely causing the massive amount of mosquitos.
    • The whole arcade building was was “out of order”
    • The laundry room had two washers (one was broken) and two dryers 2.50 each per load. Not sufficient for a campground this size (especially when people leave their clothes in the machine for 30 mins after they’re done!)
    • Camp store was poorly stocked (multiple empty coolers).
    • Ice $3 per SMALL bag.
    • Wood $10 per bundle and rules say you can’t bring from off-site. I saw people with huge metal bins of wood but was never offered that option when I payed for multiple bundles.
    • Camp store closes at 3 on Sunday and doesn’t open until 11 am during the week (which is also checkout). This made it a little confusing when I wanted to return the golf cart. They have a small area with icecream that is scooped and maybe a kitchen. I never saw it open but I think the sign said open morning to 12 and then again in the evening.
    • The pool was green and cloudy on day 3. I called the office and was told they had just shocked it and that was a result of the copper. I am not informed enough on pool safety so I opted out of swimming on the hottest day of our stay. My son was bummed.
    • Planned activities were only scheduled for Friday and Saturday, when online mentions “daily”. During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs).

    And just to add:

    • Staff I encountered was friendly enough, but It would be nice if they wore shirts to identify themselves.
    • Golf cart was great, but cost more than the site per night.
    • Pedal go-carts were available for rent (I didn’t ask a price).
  • Rae Y.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Saddleback Campground

    Uncomfortable feeling for my girls

    I made everyone stay in the trailer every night , we just didn’t feel comfortable with our girls being out after dark. There was def a lot of questionable rif raf that were definitely on something and it was obvious that there were a few girls there that were working.   Always men working on vehicles.  Family will not go back. Don’t want my daughter around that

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 9, 2025

    Sebago Lake State Park Campground

    Campground on Beautiful Lake

    I was lucky to score a nice site mid week just before the 4th of July. My site was large and fit my large tent but it was clear that it can get muddy based on the deep tire tracks left on the site by a previous camper. The selling point of this campground is the lake for sure. Sebago Lake is beautiful. Sites are very close together. Luckily many of the sites around me were not occupied but I get the feeling that is rare. Bathrooms were clean. Beach areas were very nice for relaxing.

  • Savanna B.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Place is nice, can get loud

    It's a nice campground with a pool and hottub. The store is a little overpriced. Most of the staff is okay but there are some that are a little rude. It can get loud at times but it's mostly chill


Guide to North Waterboro

Camping near North Waterboro, Maine, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the outdoors: Many campers enjoy hiking and biking on the nearby trails. One visitor mentioned, "Great place for kids with lots of variety, animals, and low traffic back roads for bike riding" at Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground.
  • Water activities: Kayaking and swimming are popular at local lakes. A reviewer at White Lake State Park Campground said, "The lake was beautiful—warm and crystal clear, soft sand, with a trail around it."
  • Visit local attractions: Check out nearby towns like Freeport for shopping and dining. One camper noted, "Freeport is an excellent base of operations for hiking, kayaking, etc." while staying at Winslow Park And Campground.

What campers like:

  • Scenic views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Sandy Pines Campground said, "The campground is clean and the facilities are in great shape."
  • Family-friendly amenities: Many campgrounds offer activities for kids. One family shared, "The kids and I enjoyed one of the best beaches I have ever experienced" at Sandy Pines Campground.
  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Bayley's Camping Resort mentioned, "The bathrooms were very clean and the showers are nice."

What you should know:

  • Crowded during peak season: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach noted, "This is a very busy campground, with RVers coming and going nearly daily."
  • Tight camping spots: Many sites are close together, which can affect privacy. A camper at Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park said, "The sites are close together and do not have any foliage buffers between them."
  • Limited amenities at some sites: Not all campgrounds have full hookups or extensive facilities. A reviewer at Eastern Slope Camping Area mentioned, "The sites are average size and close together. Not a lot of privacy."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. A family at Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort enjoyed the "saltwater pool and beach with our grand babies."
  • Be prepared for wildlife: Some campers have encountered skunks and other animals. One visitor at Sebago Lake State Park Campground warned, "There are some very friendly skunks walking around at night!"
  • Reserve early: Popular sites fill up quickly, especially during summer. A camper at Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground advised, "Reserve early if you want hookups."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site before booking. A reviewer at Bayley's Camping Resort mentioned, "Depending on your site location you may get more privacy than if you stay in the big rig sites."
  • Expect noise: Campgrounds can be lively, especially with families. One RV traveler at Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park noted, "If you’re looking for peace and solace, probably best to keep searching."
  • Bring your own supplies: Some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A camper at Sandy Pines Campground suggested, "Bring a broom or two and find your inner peace over it."

Camping near North Waterboro, Maine, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near North Waterboro, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, North Waterboro, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 252 campgrounds and RV parks near North Waterboro, ME and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near North Waterboro, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near North Waterboro, ME is Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach with a 4.2-star rating from 22 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near North Waterboro, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near North Waterboro, ME.