Best Campgrounds near Ocean Park, ME

Ocean Park, Maine provides a range of camping experiences along the southern Maine coast, with several established campgrounds offering beach proximity and family-friendly amenities. Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach and Old Orchard Beach Campground are among the popular options within a few miles of Ocean Park, featuring sites for tents, RVs, and cabin rentals. Most campgrounds in this coastal region provide full hookups, shower facilities, and organized activities, particularly during summer months when the area becomes a hub for beachgoers and families.

The camping season in this region typically runs from early May through mid-October, with peak demand occurring during July and August. "The campground is just one mile from Old Orchard Beach and close to Route 1 which is the main corridor leading up and down the Maine coast," noted one visitor about Old Orchard Beach Campground. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holiday periods when campgrounds frequently reach capacity. Many campgrounds offer shuttle service to nearby beaches, eliminating parking concerns during busy periods. Weather conditions remain relatively mild throughout the camping season, though coastal fog and occasional storms can occur. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, and most campgrounds offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.

Waterfront and beach access represent significant draws for campers visiting the Ocean Park area. Sandy Pines Campground in nearby Kennebunkport receives particularly high ratings (4.7/5) for its diverse accommodation options including tents, RVs, cabins, glamping units, and yurts. Bayley's Camping Resort features water access with boat-in camping options. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, family-friendly amenities like swimming pools, game rooms, and organized activities are common highlights. Several visitors mentioned the convenience of trolley service from campgrounds to beaches and downtown areas. While sites at most campgrounds tend to be relatively close together, many offer wooded areas that provide some privacy. Proximity to attractions in Portland (approximately 20 miles away) and the outlet shopping in Freeport makes this area a convenient base for exploring southern Maine's coastal region.

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Best Camping Sites Near Ocean Park, Maine (185)

    1. Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach

    22 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    3 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. Sandy Pines Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cape Porpoise, ME
    7 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."

    3. Bayley's Camping Resort

    17 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    4 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."

    4. Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    4 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.  "

    5. Old Orchard Beach Campground

    12 Reviews
    Ocean Park, ME
    2 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."

    6. Paradise Park Resort

    8 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 934-4633

    $63 / night

    "Great campground, it is walking distance to Old Orchard beach and has large sites. Many family activities including fishing, 2 pools, a dog park, and a snack shack."

    "Walking distance to Old Orchard Beach, this campground has something for everyone. While the site are fairly small and crowded, it harldy matters because of all of the amenities at the campground."

    7. Wild Acres Sun RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    Ocean Park, ME
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (207) 934-2535

    $60 - $400 / night

    "Extremely crowded, close sites, and heavy car traffic in walking and bike areas. Sun night was way quieter than Fri and Sat night."

    "Good first: it’s the closes campground to the beach around. Quick walk to the sand and just a little further to the pier. Clean and neat facilities. Great activities for the kids."

    8. Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown

    6 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 934-2352

    "Nice pool; playground for kids, can walk to old orchard; or they have a bus also!"

    "Our campsite was close to bathrooms, pool and playground. Staff was so kind. Kids loved it.."

    9. Wild Acres Tent & Trailer Park

    6 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (207) 934-2535

    "Great huge campground only a walk to the beach from one entrance. Train goes by close to sites near beach access! Most sites are gravel.. clean clean clean"

    "And of course the beach was walking distance which was the biggest draw for us. If you have little ones, time your beach trips with low tide. The waves crash pretty hard at high tide."

    10. Red Apple Campground

    6 Reviews
    Kennebunk, ME
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 967-4927

    "This campground is located near Kennebunkport in Arundel, Maine. Campsites are well-spaced and have level asphalt pads. Ours came with picnic table and fire pit."

    "Price was a little high, but the location was great and the amenities made it a very worthwhile trip!"

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Recent Reviews near Ocean Park, ME

831 Reviews of 185 Ocean Park Campgrounds


  • 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!

  • 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

  • Savanna B.
    Aug. 8, 2025

    The Green Gate Campground

    Quiet and relaxing

    The campground is nice, friendly people. The pool is 9ft deep. The office is the store and there isn't that much to purchase but everything is reasonably priced.

  • Joseph W.
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Ferndale Acres

    Amazing

    The people there are so friendly! The place is nice and relaxing and is beautiful to just walk around.


Guide to Ocean Park

Camping near Ocean Park, Maine, offers a mix of beautiful scenery, family-friendly activities, and a chance to unwind in nature. Whether you're looking for a cozy tent site or a full RV setup, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds are close to stunning beaches. For instance, at Bayley's Camping Resort, visitors can enjoy a free trolley ride to Old Orchard Beach, making it easy to soak up the sun and sand.
  • Clamming: If you’re into clamming, Sagadahoc Bay Campground is a great spot. One reviewer mentioned, “Great place for clamming. They can issue a town permit for 7 days and have all the stuff to dig your own.”
  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Explore the nearby trails at Winslow Park And Campground. A visitor noted, “Walking trails all around mostly in wooded areas,” perfect for a family hike.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One guest at Sandy Pines Campground said, “The facilities are in great shape,” highlighting the cleanliness.
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many campgrounds cater to families. A reviewer at Sebago Lake State Park Campground mentioned, “This is a nice park for families. The lake is clean and nice, the campsites are nice and flat and clean.”
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. At Hermit Island Campground, one visitor shared, “The campground was very accommodating plus we had 2 service dogs that loved this place so much.”

What you should know:

  • Reservations: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A guest at Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park advised, “It is within a mile of the Audubon center, where you can either put in your own kayak/canoe or rent one.”
  • Tight Campsites: Some campgrounds have close quarters. A reviewer at Bayley's Camping Resort noted, “The campsites are on top of each other all the way around,” which might not suit everyone.
  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in some areas. A visitor at Hermit Island Campground mentioned, “I could not get cell service at the campground,” so plan accordingly.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Bring Activities: Keep kids entertained with outdoor games. A parent at Winslow Park And Campground mentioned, “West Bay has a playground, a great shower house, water access, and kayak rentals.”
  • Watch for Wildlife: Be cautious of local wildlife. One camper at Sandy Pines Campground warned, “Beware of skunks at night,” so keep food secured.
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds have limited food options. A visitor at Desert of Maine Campground noted, “The campground is extremely child-friendly, with all sorts of comforts,” making it easier to manage meals.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park mentioned, “The sites are close together, and do not have any foliage buffers between them.”
  • Use a Spotter: If you're new to backing in, having a friend help can make it easier. A camper at Bayley's Camping Resort suggested, “Take it slow, have a spotter and you should be just fine.”
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A visitor at Sandy Pines Campground advised, “The website hasn’t been updated - kayak rentals and honey wagon service are both unavailable as listed.”

Camping near Ocean Park, Maine, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Ocean Park, ME?

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