1 campground with availability this weekend
Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins houses some of western Maine's most distinctive glamping accommodations, surrounded by the region's lakes and mountains. Located in Waterford, just minutes from Norway, this family-focused glamping resort offers both waterfront and wooded luxury canvas accommodations with comfortable queen beds, electricity, and private decks overlooking Papoose Pond. About 15 miles south, Lakeside Pines Campground in North Bridgton features premium glamping options with plush bedding, climate control, and kitchenettes in safari-style canvas tents. Both locations provide the perfect blend of outdoor immersion with resort-level comforts including high-thread-count linens, rustic-chic furnishings, and convenient access to modern bathroom facilities. One reviewer highlighted, "I've stayed in tents, half moons, and glamping accommodations—it's where I learned to love nature and became addicted to kayaking."
Glamping guests at these resorts enjoy exclusive amenities beyond standard campgrounds, with Papoose Pond offering a carousel, swimming pool, lake access with kayak and canoe rentals, and guided nature programs. Lakeside accommodations feature private fire pits with Adirondack chairs, perfect for stargazing after days spent on hiking trails or paddling pristine lakes. The Poland Spring Campground, approximately 20 minutes east of Norway, rounds out the area's glamping campsites with geodesic domes featuring panoramic woodland views, custom lighting, and temperature control systems. Many locations remain open from May through mid-October, with peak glamping season running Memorial Day through Labor Day. According to a camper, "The addition of glamping tents, cabins, and domes have made it even nicer—lots of activities for kids including a flashlight candy hunt, water slide, and s'more roast."
"Kayak, canoe, SUP rentals, a carousel, pool, lake, hike, and sooooo many activities."
"We stay in an HHK which is a site that has its own electric stove, kitchen sink, covered picnic table, and small bathroom in the back!"
"We set up at two lakes campground for a week, very happy. 2 adults and 2 dogs with plenty of room at our campsite. Some sites look much tighter but our space was great!"
"They had a wild west party and we got to dance and have a campfire in a huge field. It was cute!"
"We picked a medium one and could barely fit 2 tents and 2 cars with a safe distance from the fire. 2 sites were within 15ft of our fire pit. The bathrooms were very clean."
"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."
from $25 - $30 / night
"Dump station, bath house, laundry facilities, and fire pits throughout campsites. Narrow driving lanes for inexperienced campers. Permanent campers interspersed in complex."
"Long Lake, Maine. Some lakeside sites. Lots of wooded sites with easy access to the lake. A few local permanent campers."
from $50 - $69 / night
"We had a great time at Poland Spring, the campground was nice, our site was reasonably spacious and very well located."
"Had an amazing experience when loons took off from the far end of the lake and came in right beside and over us for a landing."
from $27 - $52 / night
"We pulled in with a 40ft pull behind had no problems. Staff is friendly place is very dog friendly."
"Has bathhouses which were clean. Lots of sites rented all summer. Great place to explore the area from. Boating options are amazing in the area."
Campground full this weekend
from $70 - $90 / night
"It was fun to feed cows and walk goats. Cute farm. Ok playground, large field for pickup style games. Sites are small and not well divided."
"Overall, this campground is located in an idyllic Maine setting and offers the feel you would expect to find in a state park – hiking trails, water for kayaking/fishing, and some sites with lots of space"
"The Loon's Nest is the perfect setting to enjoy the best of Maine, sitting along the lake with several mountains nearby. "
from $125 / night
"There were a lot of large parties that can get a little bit loud but quiet hours are 10 o’clock and it settles right down."
"It is also in a great area with amazing hiking nearby. Make sure to head not far down the road and climb up to the peak of Pleasant Mountain to get an incredible view of the entire area."
from $32 - $36 / night
"Some of the campsites are near the water, most are now. There are some walk-up sites that we enjoyed---not too far from the car but far enough to give a bit more of a wilderness feel."
"The key draw to this place for me is Sebago lake, which connects to Long Lake, and is some of the best boating I've done."
TravelerWe come to this campground every year to hike a few 4000+ mountains. Typically we come in the fall. There are several full hook up rv sites, some without sewer and several spots for RVs near the river. While the pizza shop (Celli's) is closed for renovations right now, we love their pizza and fries. The bathrooms are decent and there is hot water!
GuideThis is one of our “go to” campgrounds when in NH. Super clean and good mountain biking.
TravelerPark is nestled in the woods with a lot of activities outdoors. Walking trails for people and dogs. Great laundry, bathrooms, office/store, cafe. The roads into the sites are tight but they guide you. We have a 30’ trailer and 20’ truck, I wouldn’t bring a trailer longer than 35’ in unless you are really good in tight spaces. Site 110 is a great pull thru.
TravelerLarge sites, clean pit toilets, in a beautiful, wooded campground adjacent to the Swift River.
Camp host, who’s been there for many years, keeps things clean, organized, and quiet.
Most sites can handle multiple big tents. Plenty of toilet houses and dumpsters available.
The great boulder loop trail is right there. It’s a very short walk to the trail head and it has gorgeous views of the swift river valley with much lower crowds than the major peaks in the whites.
Grab a drink and your chairs and take a short walk on one of the paths to the swift river and hang out a while.
ScoutThis was a cool agritourism campground. A little pricey but the cleanest campground I have stayed at over the last month and a half traveling around the great lakes area and then into New England. I'm traveling solo but definitely a cool spot if you have kids, the outhouses are kept as spotless as one could hope for and there are is a cool loop trail around the property that has educational stops. Camp store has local produce and food from the farm, there are trails where you can go down to the shoreline.
ScoutThis campground is near our home but one feels miles away. Lovely views of the shoreline, saltwater pool, and many choices for hook-ups. We stayed there over Labor Day weekend in 2025 and are returning this year in 2026
TravelerPros: We have the p lube nearly to ourselves, thus it was very similar to dispersed camping. Nice little campground with two small ponds (One for fishing, the other for swimming). Nothing very remarkable, though.
Cons: As others have mentioned, if you want flush toilets and pay showers, you have to either stay at the more crowded, larger loop or walk across the highway to get to those amenities.
ScoutWe just came back from a big family weekend there. We had 5 sites with 19 people(including children). This is by far the most rundown campground I've stayed! Only 1 bathroom facility was functioning. Of the 3 times I tried taking a shower, I only succeeded 1 time. The other 2 times(once at night and once the following morning at 6am) I only got drops coming out of the hot and cold faucets. I tried the only 2 stalls. Speaking of bathrooms...these have not been updated since the 60s-early 70s when I was camping with the same style bathroom facilities. The children's playground should be condemned!!! At least 25% of the wood is rotted. Some steps are missing from ladders. My granddaughter was swinging in the childs swing, the bottom unlatched and she fell through the bottom. If she wasn't monkey like in holding on she would have done a face plant to the ground. After looking at the swing, I found the plastic latch broken! 2 positives: the campsites are very nice! and the beach is great! Bottom line, these owners are not putting any money back into the campground and it's facilities. They are running it into the ground. I won't be coming back again!
TravelerIt was everything we were looking for, right on the river, quiet and clean, the section we stayed in was all tent camping so we weren’t sandwiched in between a bunch of RVs blocking the view. There was no lights, generators or loud music. Alcohol wasn’t permitted so that really cuts down on a lot of unnecessary nonsense. Pets are permitted and our dog loved it. It was very pleasant and relaxing. Can’t wait to go back.
The camping and glamping options near Norway, Maine range from state-established sites to private campgrounds across western Maine's lakes region. Situated in Oxford County at approximately 400 feet elevation, this area experiences warm summer days with temperatures averaging 75-80°F from June through August. The region features a mix of sandy beaches and rocky shores along the interconnected lakes, with most campgrounds offering direct water access.
Water activities at Long Lake: Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins offers numerous options for enjoying the water. According to Kelley H., "The pond is amazing... Kayak/canoe rentals and amazing beach. Guided hikes. If you bring your own kayaks there is a river with a take out close to the campground."
Hiking nearby mountains: On the Saco Family Campground provides access to excellent trails. Christopher K. notes, "Camping for the night before the hike to the summit of Pleasant Mountain! Beautiful campground, super friendly owners, amazing Saco River access, and crazy reasonable rates per night."
Floating river trips: The Saco River offers excellent floating opportunities from multiple campgrounds. One visitor at On the Saco Family Campground shared, "We stayed down in the sandier sites on the river... took a shuttle up with some kayaks- reasonably priced- and drifted back down 10 miles right to our site!"
Farm experiences: Just 45 minutes from Norway, Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground combines camping with agricultural activities. A camper mentioned, "The working farm is open to visit and walk around. Pet the baby cows and see the pigs and goats. They have a ton of activities going on through the summer."
Private wooded sites: Many campers appreciate the natural separation between sites at certain campgrounds. At Lakeside Pines Campground, a visitor noted, "Long Lake, Maine. Some lakeside sites. Lots of wooded sites with easy access to the lake. A few local permanent campers."
Clean facilities: Consistently mentioned across reviews is the attention to cleanliness. One camper at Loon's Haven Family Campground stated, "Great views of this quiet pond. Quiet campground with great campsite amenities. Has bathhouses which were clean. Lots of sites rented all summer."
Family activities: Many campgrounds offer organized events for children. A visitor to Poland Spring Campground shared, "Daily activities for adults & kids. The pool is nice and has a great little playground next to it. It has a very rustic feel but the facilities are clean, updated and inviting."
Wildlife viewing: The lakes around Norway provide excellent opportunities to see native Maine wildlife. Jean C. mentioned at Poland Spring Campground, "A friend and I camped here not for the family fun, but because we wanted to be able to slip into our kayaks for an early paddle with the loons, bald eagles, and herons."
Reservation timing: Most glamping sites near Norway, Maine operate seasonally from May through mid-October, with advanced reservations recommended. As Kathy S. noted about Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins, "We have camped at Papoose Pond every year for the last three years. Everyone is friendly and helpful."
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