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Old Orchard Beach, Maine has campgrounds that cater primarily to RV and tent campers seeking amenities and beach access. Major camping areas include Bayley's Camping Resort, Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown (formerly Hid'n Pines), and Paradise Park Resort, all within 1-3 miles of the popular beach area. These developed campgrounds provide full hookup sites for RVs, designated tent camping areas, and cabin rentals. Several properties also offer glamping options like yurts at Sandy Pines Campground in nearby Kennebunkport. Most facilities operate seasonally from May through mid-October, coinciding with the region's prime beach tourism season.
Camping in the Old Orchard Beach region typically requires advance reservations, particularly during peak summer months when occupancy rates reach capacity. Most campgrounds in this coastal area maintain well-maintained interior roads suitable for large RVs and trailers. As one camper noted, "This campground is very cute, oriented to families and couples. There are multiple pools and playgrounds." The camping season generally runs from early May through mid-October, with shoulder season visits offering more availability and lower rates. Temperatures remain moderate throughout summer, rarely exceeding 85°F, though coastal humidity can be significant. Cell coverage is generally strong throughout the area, and most campgrounds provide WiFi, though quality varies by location and visitor volume.
Family-friendly amenities represent the primary draw at Old Orchard Beach campgrounds, with multiple properties featuring swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities. According to visitor reviews, several campgrounds provide shuttle services to the beach, eliminating parking concerns during busy summer weekends. Campers frequently mention the convenience of on-site stores, laundry facilities, and clean restrooms as significant benefits. "Free shuttle to OOB" was highlighted by multiple reviewers as a valuable service. Site privacy varies considerably, with many reviewers noting the close proximity of neighboring campsites at larger resorts like Bayley's. For visitors seeking more natural settings with greater site separation, Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground in Freeport (about 35 miles north) offers oceanfront camping with more emphasis on natural surroundings than resort-style amenities.
"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!"
"This campground is four miles from Old Orchard Beach which is a trip. It is a throw-back from your childhood when carnival rides and funnel cakes made you so happy. "
"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."
"The people here are so friendly and accommodating, the campground facilities are clean and well kept, the kids activities are top notch, and the free trolly to Old Orchard Beach and Pine Point Beach is"
"We like to stay in the “south section” which tends to have less kids because it is farther away from the “action.”"
"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. "
"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."
from $100 - $145 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $63 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $60 - $400 / night
Check Availability"About half mile walk to old orchard beach. Plenty of comfort stations with laundry available. Pool is nice. Pass code for entry. Nice area."
"Nice pool; playground for kids, can walk to old orchard; or they have a bus also!"
"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."
"We quite enjoyed our time at Powderhorn Campground in Old Orchard Beach in Maine. Our site was one of the best sites we ever stayed at, tucked in the corner and no one next to us."
"Best camp resort ever, clean showers, tons of area to choose where to camp, play area for kids, horseshoes for adults, store on location, best of all the most amazing staff if I could I give it ***"
TravelerBeyond friendly staff. The sites and kept up. The cabins are like a home away from home. Little dan and big Dan are amazing to go swimming in. The store has everything you'd want or need during ur trip!
GuideCampgrounds have both electric & none. Most sites have shade but could use more foliage between sites. Has a beach. lake has a no motor requirement. Also trails to wonder
RangerA small campground with closely spaced sites in a heavily wooded area. There is some road noise (even though it’s on a back road), but we could barely hear it camped in the back loop. Nice shower rooms, pit toilets and a cool common area with a coffee maker, sink, hot plate and extra kitchen items. Well maintained and the campground host was friendly and helpful.
ScoutWe recently stayed here in a cabin with our family of four plus dog. Our boys loved the playground, bounce pillow, heated pools and sandy beaches. We stayed during the week so it was very quiet. We have an older dog otherwise we would have checked out the dog park and dog beach (he doesn’t like to swim). This place checks all the boxes. We were just bummed out about the store hours and food shop not being open during our stay as we hoped to get lunch there but it’s fine. The site was clean and well kept. They have regular security driving around.
ScoutI’ve camped at many campgrounds on the Saco. Canal bridge is by far the best. Jeff is an amazing caretaker. Always respectful and helpful. Floating from swans falls back to the campground is absolutely beautiful. I’ll be back year after year.
GuideLovely campground near the lake. Many of the beaches were resident only so I highly recommend buying the $10 beach pass to access their private beach (There’s only two passes available so get there early) The lake was incredibly beautiful and so relaxing!
I will say site #23 is a bit of a tight squeeze, we had a travel trailer (About 21 ft) and a GMC Sierra and we had to pull the truck up tightly against the trailer so we weren’t sticking out. Wanna shout out Rick because he was so kind and very helpful!
TravelerWish there was closer bathrooms.
ScoutGreat little mom and pop campground with tent and RV sites
TravelerDecent campground but way overpriced You would think for $154 per night plus taxes that the sites would at least be level and well maintained…. Not the case Gravel site full of weeds
Many campgrounds near Old Orchard Beach, Maine operate seasonally from early May through mid-October when temperatures range from 45-80°F. Most sites require reservations at least 2-3 months in advance during peak summer season. The coastal region receives moderate rainfall throughout the camping season, with June averaging 3.5 inches of precipitation.
Paddling opportunities: Several campgrounds offer kayak and canoe access to local waterways. At Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground, "you can freely roam the farm (or hike in the adjacent Wolfe's Neck State Park) or rent a kayak/canoe and explore Casco Bay." The campground combines water activities with farm experiences as "the kids enjoyed visiting with the farm animals and walking along the rocky shore each day."
Fishing access: Multiple camping areas provide fishing opportunities without leaving the grounds. Wild Duck Adult Campground features marsh access, with one visitor noting it "gives you a whole new look into old orchards scenery. During sunrise and sunset, the marshes reflect the sun and give the perfect picture for relaxation." At Bayley's Camping Resort, "there is a fishing pond, golf cart rentals, numerous pools and hot tubs, daily activities, weekly poolside entertainment, playgrounds, mini golf, café, game room, arcade, and more."
Biking trails: The Eastern Trail provides paved cycling routes near multiple campgrounds. A reviewer at Wild Duck mentioned "this quiet campground is about a mile from the Eastern Trail through the Scarborough Marsh." Sandy Pines Campground offers additional mountain biking options, with a visitor sharing: "For those so inclined, there is great mountain biking either through the Tyler Preserve down to Cape Porpoise or North through the Emmitt Smith Preserve."
Beach shuttle services: Several campgrounds provide transportation to local beaches, eliminating parking headaches. At Wild Acres Sun RV Resort, "there is a trolley to the beach but lots to do at the campground too." Campers appreciate the convenience, with one noting that Wild Acres offers "free beach parking and a walk to OOB!"
Adult-only areas: For campers seeking more peaceful environments, select properties maintain dedicated adult spaces. Bayley's Camping Resort features "a kids pool and a pool for the adults only w/bar," while another reviewer mentioned "the adults only area can get loud in the summer with music during the day." The separate sections allow families and adults to enjoy different atmospheres within the same property.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the area maintain high cleanliness standards across their facilities. Paradise Park Resort received praise for "clean restrooms and showers," while at Sun Outdoors Saco, "the bathrooms were the cleanest I've seen camping and the staff was incredibly friendly!" At Old Orchard Beach Campground, multiple reviews mentioned that "facilities are always clean" with "wonderful showers and very accommodating staff."
Site privacy varies: Many campgrounds feature closely spaced sites with limited separation. At Sandy Pines Campground, "while the sites are not super spread out, they are not right on top each other either." However, at Bayley's Camping Resort, one camper noted it's "not our favorite campground. This place is large with a lot of really close campsites not so private."
Seasonal pricing differences: Rates vary significantly between peak and shoulder seasons. Old Orchard Beach Campground operates "May 1 - Oct 31," but costs much less in spring and fall. At Bayley's, "nightly rates in peak season are outrageous but you can find much cheaper rates if you stay in the shoulder season or go with 30 amp electric and no sewer."
Insect considerations: The coastal marsh areas can have significant mosquito activity. A visitor at Wild Duck Adult Campground warned: "BRING BUGSPRAY!!! My husband and I stayed here in our popup for two nights in June 2018. The campground was veeerrryyy quiet... The only negative of this place was the mosquitoes. They were TERRIBLE."
Choose sites strategically: For families with children, site location significantly impacts experience. At Paradise Park Resort, "our campsite was close to bathrooms, pool and playground. Staff was so kind. Kids loved it." At Wolfe's Neck, families appreciate that "there are tenting spots, camper spots and field spots. I recommend any with tree coverage. There are bathrooms close by to all."
Look for dedicated children's activities: Several campgrounds offer structured programming for younger campers. Bayley's provides "activities for kids and adults, horse shoes, bands every weekend," while Paradise Park Resort has multiple family-friendly amenities: "This campground is very cute, oriented to families and couples. There are multiple pools and playgrounds. One pool has a hot tub for kids."
Consider transportation options: Navigating with children is easier at properties with internal transportation. Wild Acres offers a "free shuttle to the beach which is convenient," and at Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown, "the streets are flat for the kids to bike. They offer fun dances with kid games at night."
Site surface considerations: RV sites vary in quality and levelness across campgrounds. At Old Orchard Beach Campground, "our gravel site was perfectly level with no potholes and the roads leading to our site were easy to navigate in our 45' motorhome." However, at Wild Duck Adult Campground, one RVer noted their "site had a slight bump in it which made hooking and unhooking our travel trailer a little difficult."
Resource restrictions: Some campgrounds have limited availability of essential hookups. Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown offers "all kinds of stays from seasonal to tents. They have cabins and all sizes of sites for all types of camping. Most look level. Full hook-up is available." At several campgrounds including Sandy Pines, "we had a full hook up site, mixed in with a bunch of vintage campers."
Noise factors: Train tracks and road noise affect certain sections of specific campgrounds. At Wild Acres, one RVer warned, "the campground map is missing the train tracks that are between the campground and the ocean. The trains all blow there horn and you will hear it if your at one of the site 'by the ocean'." For quieter sites, Wild Duck Adult Campground received praise: "This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear."
Frequently Asked Questions
What campgrounds are available in Old Orchard Beach, Maine?
Old Orchard Beach offers several excellent campground options. Old Orchard Beach Campground is a family-oriented option located right in town, providing easy access to the beach, amusement park, arcade, and pier. Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown is another large facility offering various accommodation types from tent sites to full RV hookups, situated just a half-mile walk from the beach. Other nearby options include Bayley's Camping Resort, Paradise Park Resort, Sun Outdoors Saco (formerly KOA), Powder Horn Family Camping Resort, and Wild Acres, all providing convenient access to Old Orchard Beach's seven miles of sandy shoreline and attractions.
Are there tent camping options at Old Orchard Beach?
Yes, tent camping is available at several Old Orchard Beach campgrounds. Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach welcomes tent campers with friendly staff who can help you select an ideal site. Many tent sites are shaded by trees, which is particularly welcome during hot summer days. Paradise Park Resort also accommodates tent campers while offering the advantage of being within walking distance to the beach. While most campgrounds in the area cater primarily to RVs, tent campers can find suitable options. For the best tent camping experience, consider booking in advance during peak summer season as these sites fill quickly.
How much does camping cost at Old Orchard Beach?
Camping costs at Old Orchard Beach vary by season, site type, and amenities. At Bayley's Camping Resort, prices range from approximately $50-90 per night for standard sites, with premium waterfront or full-hookup sites commanding higher rates. Wild Acres Sun RV Resort offers similar pricing tiers, with basic tent sites starting around $40-50 and full-service RV sites ranging from $60-100+ during peak season. Most campgrounds charge premium rates during the summer high season (June-August), with shoulder seasons offering more affordable rates. Additional fees may apply for extra vehicles, day visitors, or premium amenities. Many campgrounds offer weekly rate discounts for extended stays.
What amenities do Old Orchard Beach campgrounds offer?
Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach features a swimming pool, hot tub, on-site food options including pizza and breakfast, regular kids' activities, and convenient trolley service to the beach. At Powder Horn Family Camping Resort, campers enjoy full hookups, clean facilities, and big-rig friendly sites. Most Old Orchard Beach campgrounds offer water and electric hookups, clean comfort stations with showers and toilets, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, and recreational amenities. Family-focused features are common, including planned activities, game rooms, and movie nights. Many provide transportation services to the beach via trolleys or shuttles, eliminating parking concerns. Seasonal pools, playgrounds, camp stores, and outdoor recreation areas round out the typical amenity offerings.
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