Best Tent Camping near Oakland, ME

Tent campgrounds near Oakland, Maine range from established sites at Tiny Cabins of Maine to more remote options at Continuous Harmony Farm along the pond's edge. Despite their names suggesting cabin accommodations, these properties offer dedicated tent sites with varying amenities. Several tent camping areas lie within a 30-minute drive of Oakland, providing access to Maine's characteristic mix of forests and waterways with platforms, fire rings, and basic facilities for tent campers.

Most tent sites in the region feature wooden platforms or cleared ground areas with nearby picnic tables and established fire rings. At Continuous Harmony Farm, campers have access to electric hookups and water spigots, while sites at The Hawnets Nest include access to toilet facilities and showers. Drinking water availability varies by location, with some sites requiring campers to bring their own supply. "The tent camping amenities, including the pop-up toilet and sturdy wooden platform, were thoughtfully provided," noted one visitor to Tiny Cabins of Maine. Most locations allow fires when conditions permit, with firewood available for purchase at select campgrounds.

The Oakland region offers tent campers proximity to numerous water bodies, with some sites providing direct pond or lake access. Tent sites at Continuous Harmony Farm are situated adjacent to a pond where campers can listen to frogs while camping. Several locations allow pets, though specific restrictions may apply. Many camping areas remain open seasonally, typically closing by mid-October due to Maine's cold weather patterns. Walk-in tent sites at Round Barn Campsites provide more seclusion, with one camper noting, "Round Barn campsites offers a dozen or so tent sites with two big group sites. Great secluded spot where you won't feel crowded." Primitive tent camping options throughout the area provide varying levels of privacy, with some sites requiring advance reservations while others operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Best Tent Sites Near Oakland, Maine (16)

    1. Tiny Cabins of Maine

    2 Reviews
    Coopers Mills, ME
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 798-3132

    $50 - $120 / night

    "I recently stayed at the Tiny Cabins of Maine with my family for two nights, opting for their tent camping site. From the moment we arrived, the host's warm welcome made us feel right at home."

    "This smaller campground offers great privacy on a large pond in the Maine forests. "

    2. Riverbend Campground

    1 Review
    Leeds, ME
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 524-5711

    3. Boothby's Orchard

    1 Review
    North Turner, ME
    27 miles
    Website

    "However, it is a beautiful space and well worth checking out for weddings or other get togethers. They also have cabins you can stay in as an alternative but those are limited."

    4. Tops’l Farm

    2 Reviews
    Waldoboro, ME
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 640-6440

    "The common spaces are equally as luxurious. The bathhouse was just like a four-star hotel. They provide you with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. There is even a hair dryer!"

    "Located in Waldoboro, they create a wonderfully balanced experience between the outdoors and glamp.  While their model continues to evolve, camping is not available on all days/weekends.  "

    5. Continuous Harmony Farm

    2 Reviews
    Lincolnville Center, ME
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 763-3891

    $40 / night

    "We're so excited to have this property, hosted by Doug, on our platform. Park your van, or pop your tent, next to the pond."

    "The space is gorgeous, right next to a pond. Important to know though, there are several campsites. It's unclear how many campers could be there on any given night but it could be many."

    6. The Hawnets Nest

    1 Review
    Stetson, ME
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 945-1944

    $60 / night

    7. Amy’s Farmstays

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    Jackson, ME
    28 miles

    $30 - $165 / night

    8. Round Barn Campsites

    2 Reviews
    Carrabassett Valley, ME
    50 miles
    Website

    "There were even people camping in their rooftop tents. Sites that I saw looked great, trails need some maintenance though, and some of the sites need clean up."

    "Round barn campsites offers a dozen or so tent sites with two big group sites. It will pretty consistently have some campers, but I've never seen all the sites full before."

    9. Maine Huts & Trails

    1 Review
    Caratunk, ME
    48 miles
    Website

    $100 - $150 / night

    "What an impressive set up. Multiple huts laid out over 35 square miles in the heart of the Carrabasset Valley."

    10. Moose Falls Campsite — Bigelow Ecological Reserve

    1 Review
    Stratton, ME
    49 miles
    Website

    "My daughter and I stayed there last Friday night and shared the site with some wonderful people. Site was quiet and really felt like one was “in” the Maine woods. 4 platforms and a privy."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Oakland, ME

331 Reviews of 16 Oakland Campgrounds


  • C
    Jun. 18, 2020

    Mount Blue State Park Campground

    Gorgeous, Well Maintained, Close to MANY Amazing Hikes

    These camp grounds are excellent. Grounds were fairly unpopulated so we had first pick and no neighbors! But I could see the sites being less private if it were a busy weekend. Walking trails through and around the grounds featuring a Nature Center, amphitheater, boat launch, and swimming beach on Lake Webb. I really enjoyed swimming, the water was clear and the beach was decently shallow. Canoe & boat rentals available too. Many primitive ground toilets that are kept very clean as well as a facility with hot showers and flushing toilets (but in my family we call that cheating). Potable water & camp dish washing stations sprinkled throughout also. Super close to many incredible day hikes such as, Tumbledown & Mt. Blue. We checked in for 3 nights and ended up staying for 5 because we were enjoying it so much! All of the sites are heavily wooded and occupied by the most amazing spectrum of songbirds, woodpeckers, and owls. Every site also provides a picnic table & a great stone-backed fire ring with a grill gate. Great design makes it so your fire light doesn't disturb your neighbors. I can't wait to return!

  • P
    Apr. 24, 2024

    Tiny Cabins of Maine

    Wonderful Camping Spot

    I recently stayed at the Tiny Cabins of Maine with my family for two nights, opting for their tent camping site. From the moment we arrived, the host's warm welcome made us feel right at home. Despite some distant road noise at night, the overall ambiance was serene and beautiful. The tent camping amenities, including the pop-up toilet and sturdy wooden platform, were thoughtfully provided. The fire pit and picnic table were perfect for evening gatherings, and the hammock added an extra touch of relaxation. We enjoyed the pub's games and even tried our hand at axe throwing. Kayaking in the pond was a highlight, thanks to the convenient dock. While the trails required attention to follow, the directional signs helped. Overall, I highly recommend Tiny Cabins of Maine for a memorable small family retreat, and we're already looking forward to returning in the future.

  • D
    Jul. 10, 2025

    Honey Run Campground and Beach

    Family oriented!

    Perfect stay if you have kiddos and dogs! There’s a playground, arcade, and beach. They offer kayak and canoe rentals. We grabbed a tent site for 3 days and it had water and electric! You get a picnic table and fire ring

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 15, 2025

    Megunticook Campground

    Nicely wooded sites BUT...

    The sites here are nicely wooded and have a decent amount of separation between most of them BUT the campground is located too close to the road and, with the exception of sites 84-87 and cabins 8-10, you will hear road noise in your site. Options are 10 rustic cabins, tent sites, partial and FHU sites. 

    The bathhouse was very clean and there are both outdoor and indoor showers; both looked nice although we did not use them. 

    I thought $50 for a tent site was a little steep but it was all the potential extra fees that irked me:

    *$30 site lock to ensure you get the site you want when you reserve. I took a chance and was able to get the site I reserved without paying this fee

    *$4 weather guarantee (allows you to cancel due to inclement weather). I didn’t bother with this one

    *7.95 if you need to hook up to WiFi. We were able to use our own portable WiFi

    *$10 to use the dump station (we found another place that charged $5) 

    Aside from the fees and proximity to the road, this is a nice campground with a host of amenities: pool (which I was surprised was still open on October 1), horseshoes, laundry, dishwashing sink, a playground, and trash pick-up at your site. There is also a path to the shore with picnic tables, and chairs. Repairs to the sea wall are in progress so caution was recommended.

  • Jason D.
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Lake Pemaquid Campground

    Crowded, but great for kids

    lots of great amenities and events for kids. tent sites are on top of each other, but easy walk to camp store and bath houses. beach access for swimming in the lake. can be noisy outside of quiet hours, but becomes surprisingly quiet later at night.

  • Miccal  M.
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Round Barn Campsites

    great location if you can get a spot

    Stopped in to try and camp here, all the spots were taken.  There were even people camping in their rooftop tents.

    Sites that I saw looked great, trails need some maintenance though, and some of the sites need clean up.

    The Road is rough, but with care you can get there, just go slow.

    There are pit toilets, but no running water or electricity.

    All of the sites are walk-in sites.

    Bussy place!

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 19, 2017

    Camden Hills State Park Campground

    Ideal Park in Perfect Location

    I have come to Camden many times and have always loved it being in the area. The town is charming and there is so much to do in the immediate area and the surrounding towns of Rockland, Rockport, Owls Head, Lincolnville, and Belfast . . . just to name a few. One of the best parts of coming to Camden is Camden Hills State Park.

    Overall, this is a really great park. Camden Hills State Park is located three miles from downtown Camden but the 5,700 acres provide you with that serene feeling that comes with being in the peaceful woods. We arrived just a few days after the park opened for the season so the campground was especially quiet. Our large back-in site was set in an open sunny area but most of the sites are nicely tucked into the woods with plenty of space between them. One of the real pluses of this park were the miles and miles of hiking trails just outside our doorstep. Driving the tour road to the summit of Mt. Battie (elevation 800') is a must and the views are spectacular (especially for watching the sunrise). If you would like to burn a few calories try hiking the trail to the top for a truly rewarding experience.

    Sites and patios are gravel and level with a picnic table and fire pit. Approximately, half the sites have water and 30/50 amp electric and the others are no hookups. The campgrounds website has a very helpful map showing which sites are reservable and what they offer. There is a dump station and water spigots are scattered throughout the campground. Free showers are located in the bathhouse/restrooms and were clean.

    For television watchers, there is no cable and satellite can be difficult due to trees. There are nine sites (55 - 63) located in an open field that may be able to pick up satellite. Our antenna found one major network and a few PBS stations. The Verizon signal on our phone and wifi on our hotspot were strong. The park does have free wifi at most campsites and the signal was very strong. (Sites #68-81 do not have wifi).

    Reservations can be made on-line but only about half of the sites are reservable leaving the other half for walk-ups. I would advise making reservations if you want to stay over a weekend or during the summer season as this park really fills up. You can stay up to 14 days which would definitely require a reservation in the summer. Although the park accommodates larger RV's, there are a limited number of sites for those over 35 feet and the gravel roads are easy to navigate in a big rig. There are really no amenities at this park other than the tour road to Mt. Battie, a swing set from the 1970's, a picnic shelter, and the trails.

    Camden should be on everyone's list of places to see if you are traveling the Maine coast. Within 10 miles are great museums like the Farnsworth Art Museum, the Maine Lighthouse Museum, the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum, and others. There are attractive lighthouses and great restaurants. In neighboring Rockport is Shepherds Pie - one of our favorite restaurants and the Market Basket a great shop for pastries, sandwiches, wine, and coffee. Downtown Camden has a great wine and cheese shop called Lily, Lupine, and Fern and excellent clam chowder at Cappy's Chowder House. If you are looking for a great place to paddle or cool off in the crisp Maine water, check out Lake Megunticook just five miles away from the state park.

    What we really liked was the convenient location to downtown Camden and other cute towns, there are hiking trails just outside your doorstep, and you are within five miles of a grocery, restaurants, attractions, etc. The sites are large and have nice privacy. And the price was right at $27/night.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 25, 2019

    Spacious Skies Balsam Woods

    Quiet, Spacious, Lots of Amenities

    While we don’t usually stay in private campgrounds due to their high cost, the price was reasonable for the quality of this campground and amenities provided. We were in need of a shower and a place for the night and this campground was perfectly situated off the highway to Greenville. 

    Most of the sites are designed for larger RVs with full hook-ups, but they have just a handful of simple tent/small camper sites without services, which is exactly what we needed.   Just a picnic table and fire ring and some privacy and we were happy campers.

    The shower house was newly remodeled and very clean, as was the laundry facility with dishwashing/utility sink. The campground has access to over 1000 miles of trails, which are designed for ATV’s. They even have an ATV washing station. While it was not open in late September, the campground offers a nice pool, game room for the kids of all ages, a small camp store, and even has a snack bar and ice cream counter.  And, if you are seeking some amazing hiking, it's relatively close to Borestone Mountain and sections of the Appalachian Trail.

    The young husband and wife team who own/run the place are very sweet folks who seem to really pay attention to the needs of their customers.  For instance, they recently spent a good deal of money on high speed wifi because that is what their customers said they wanted.  We didn't need it, so can't comment on its quality, but it's there if you do.

  • Rachel P.
    Jun. 8, 2022

    Augusta / Gardiner KOA

    Endearing, but in need of a little love…

    BF and I wanted a last minute fall weekend getaway in Maine, and ended up at the Augusta-Gardiner KOA. Generally tough to accomplish during leaf-peeping season, but we worked it out. We stayed at site T5, which was wooded but pretty open. Size was decent enough.

    Overall, I’d say sites T8, T9, T10 are best if you’re tent camping. While all tent sites are tightly spaced next to one another, these 3 provide the most shade and privacy of the bunch.

    Owners are super nice, but the campground could use a little love. Bathrooms and amenities are a little tired. There’s potential though, and some really cute details, like a little fairy house and homemade, bear-carved benches around a KOA-community fire pit, that make the campground endearing. Also, there’s a bunch to do during prime season, particularly for the kiddies- pool, mini-golf, bounce house, playground and space to runaround.


Guide to Oakland

Discover the beauty of tent camping near Oakland, Maine, where lush landscapes and serene settings await outdoor enthusiasts.

Tent campers should check out Tiny Cabins of Maine

  • Enjoy a warm welcome and thoughtful amenities at Tiny Cabins of Maine, featuring a fire pit, picnic table, and a hammock for relaxation.
  • The campground offers a unique tent camping experience alongside cabins, perfect for families looking for privacy in a beautiful forest setting.
  • Kayaking in the nearby pond is a highlight, with easy access from the campground's dock.

Tips for tent camping near Oakland

  • Make sure to plan ahead for Boothby's Orchard, as the campsite is only available during special events, making it a unique spot for gatherings.
  • For a more rustic experience, consider Moose Falls Campsite — Bigelow Ecological Reserve, which offers a quiet atmosphere and platforms for tents, though water sources may vary.
  • If you're looking for a secluded spot, Round Barn Campsites provides walk-in sites with stunning views and access to hiking trails.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Experience the thrill of axe throwing and games at Tiny Cabins of Maine, making it a fun destination for families.
  • Explore the hiking trails around Continuous Harmony Farm, where you can also pick blueberries during the season.
  • Enjoy the natural beauty and fishing opportunities at Western Maine Foothills, where the babbling brook adds to the serene camping experience.

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