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TravelerCottonwood Camping & RV Park
Nice peaceful place to stay
Nice owner and staff, spotless and modern washrooms, great showers, fast WiFi... There is a lot to like about this place!
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Cabin camping near Perry, Maine includes options ranging from rustic log cabins to specialty accommodations, with campgrounds offering lake access, wooded settings, and on-site amenities. Seaview Campground in Eastport and Keenes Lake Family Campground in Calais both offer cabin rentals with scenic settings. Cabins typically include basic furniture, electricity, and some have water access. Standard amenities at most locations include picnic tables and fire rings, while indoor features vary by site. One camper shared that "the tiny bird cabin" at Cottonwood Camping & RV Park provides a unique lodging experience among their various accommodation types. Keenes Lake cabins offer lake views, with some positioned close to the water for easy swimming and paddling access.
Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts. Cottonwood Camping & RV Park features specialty accommodations including a treehouse cabin option alongside their standard cabins. Most locations require advance reservations, particularly during the summer season from May through October. Pet policies differ between properties, with some allowing dogs in select cabin units for an additional fee. A review mentioned that Cottonwood "will be a great park when it really gets going" with reasonable prices between $35-45 per night for their cabin accommodations. Pleasant Lake Camping Area offers cabin and yurt options open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between properties, with some providing only outdoor fire pits while others include basic kitchen setups. On-site camp stores are available at several locations, including Seaview Campground and Keenes Lake Family Campground, offering essential supplies and firewood. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, cabins at Keenes Lake are "roomy enough, but set a bit close together." Electricity is standard in most cabin accommodations, though heating systems may be limited or absent in some of the more rustic options. The unique teepee accommodation at Cottonwood comes with "a very comfortable queen size bed, a couch, table, area animal rugs, coffee maker and a fan if needed."
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Perry (5)
1. Seaview Campground
"There is a wide grassy area across from the sites and right on the waters edge. Picnic tables and fire pits."
"Location is good and if the border wasn't closed it would be closer to even more sights to see! The owners are nice and very responsive."
2. Keenes Lake Family Campground
"It is basic, but more like what you would find at national parks, which I prefer MUCH MORE."
"For some reason our fire ring and table were missing when we arrived, and they had replacements at the site within 30 minutes."
3. Pleasant Lake Camping Area
4. Cottonwood Camping & RV Park
"Outdoor pavilion with chairs and TV. Great showers. Most sites are large and secluded with fire pits and tables. Dog Park in back. Wi-Fi is iffy at the site, good at the pavilion."
"This is the first campground we have stayed at that has ATV trail access, horse friendly camping, full hookups, pull through sites, tent camping, tent rentals, teepee rentals, "tiny bird cabin", and a"
5. Machias Rips Campsite
"Great free off grid camping near Canadian border. The other previous reviewers did a great job explaining the campground."
"This campground is one of my favorites in Maine! Sitting only an hour from Ellsworth and Bangor ME this is a nature lovers dream!"
Drive Time
- 1 hr 59 min from Bangor, ME
- 3 hrs 20 min from Lewiston, ME
- 3 hrs 57 min from Portland, ME
- 5 hrs 1 min from Manchester, NH
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Cabin Reviews near Perry, ME
24 Reviews of 5 Perry Campgrounds
- jjeanne A.
GuideCottonwood Camping & RV Park
Great place for a few nights
Very friendly staff. Outdoor pavilion with chairs and TV. Great showers. Most sites are large and secluded with fire pits and tables. Dog Park in back. Wi-Fi is iffy at the site, good at the pavilion.
- LLeonard R.Traveler
Cottonwood Camping & RV Park
Just A Place To Crash
We stayed one night. Standard Maine camp - neighbors 20’ away on three sides.
Price is $25-$70.
This is a good spot if you’re visiting Jonesport or Cherryfield.
Staff is very friendly.
- CCrispin S.Guide
Machias Rips Campsite
Great Stay
We were in Maine to explore Acadia National Park but did not want to stay in the center of Acadia. Our original plan was to stay just a couple of nights but loved this site so much we stayed an extra night.
This site was easy to get to, although GPS will tell you to park and walk which is not true, you can park at site. We stayed at the first site which also offered a hikers hut, came in handy during a little rain. The fire ring and vault toilet was the best we’ve had at any disbursed site; the vault toilet was surprisingly very clean and lacked the normal odor. It is apparent this area is well cared for. We also enjoyed a day of playing on the rocks in the River.
The only negatives were road noise and mosquitoes; the mosquitoes were not fazed by our Off or our candles.
There were about six campsites with two that seemed to be long term stayers, the other sites had visitors for just a night.
If in Maine again, this will be a repeat stay for us. We would have given it a 4 1/2 star if we could do 1/2. Also, we had full cell service thru Verizon.
goose10091203GuideMachias Rips Campsite
Nice enough
There are about 5 spots. Some are rough and not super flat, but it's pretty and the river is right there. You can hear the highway but it's not too bad. Only real negative for me was nowhere to really walk my dogs, nothing even close to a trail nearby. Just the highway.
- CCheryl K.Guide
Keenes Lake Family Campground
Nice people
We stayed here one night in mid September. There are new owners and they are really nice people. It is hard to get a level site but the owner let us pick what was best for us based on what was available. Majority of campers are seasonal. The shower had hot water and a heat lamp but could use a renovation. Quiet place with a pretty lake.
Suzy M.
ScoutCottonwood Camping & RV Park
Pleasant owner, Excellent baths,
Good stop between Millinocket and Acadia Nat'l Park. Very accessible owner. Outstanding bath facilities w/ United hot water, (free too!)
John B.ScoutSeaview Campground
Outrageous pricing under new ownership
Pay no attention to any reviews that are a year older as there are new owners now. The prices have tripled and there are 7 pages of rules you have to sign off on!! This campground has lost its personality! The previous owners were fantastic and extremely accommodating. New owners are invisible and everything is automated online and pricing is ridiculous! This used to be a very busy place but not anymore! I hope the new owners figure it out before it’s too late!
- BBethany K.Scout
Keenes Lake Family Campground
Cute Area
I stayed in a small site, just me and my vehicle. I asked for a quiet spot with elec and the site was perfect. It is basic, but more like what you would find at national parks, which I prefer MUCH MORE. My spot was shaded and level enough to have a tent, vehicle, chairs and table (not provided at my site), and they have a fire ring.
It isnt the usual RV sites that are sterile and squished in like sardines, so if thats what you looking for, this isnt it.
I paid $36 for my night, on par with national/ state parks, but much cheaper than most commerical camping grounds. The area is a little overpriced, so it was nice to stay somewhere reasonable, especially at the end of the season.
THere isnt wifi, my car (ATT) got better service than my phone (Tmobile).
The road is decent, maybe a few spots to watch out for, and they ask you to keep the speed down (5mph) so they are trying to take care of it (or not let it get torn up too much)
I didnt use the shower, but the bathroom was plumbed.
Guide to Perry
Dispersed camping near Perry, Maine offers both coastal and forest experiences with sites within driving distance of the Canadian border. Campers find cabin rentals at several campgrounds in the region, including rustic options and fully furnished units. The area experiences typical Maine coastal weather patterns with warm summers and cold winters, making late spring through early fall the prime camping season.
What to do
Kayaking on nearby lakes: Keenes Lake Family Campground provides access to a clean lake perfect for paddling. "The lake was clean and we swam, kayaked and crossed the lake on paddle boards," notes Pamela H., who found the campground "lovely with a great view of the lake."
Fishing the Machias River: Machias Rips Campsite offers free riverfront sites with good fishing opportunities. John R. reports, "Great spot to fish and swim! I've caught smallmouth bass, chubs and trout in the river so far! Black and silver Jerk baits work great."
Horseback riding: Cottonwood Camping & RV Park offers trail rides and riding lessons. According to Cheryl R., "The owner also offers horseback riding lessons and trail rides," making it a unique option for cabin camping near Perry, Maine.
What campers like
Ocean views: At Seaview Campground, you can watch marine wildlife from your site. Mark S. shared, "We had site S11, one of the best for sure. Unobstructed view of the bay. You can see whales swimming by."
Affordable accommodations: Keenes Lake Family Campground offers budget-friendly rates. Nicholas D. confirmed, "Very cheap prices daily, weekly, and monthly rates available. Has electric and water on each site."
Unique lodging options: Visitors seeking cabin camping alternatives near Perry appreciate Cottonwood's varied accommodations. Cheryl R. described, "RV, tent, Treehouse camping to camping out in a Teepee! I surprised my husband with the Teepee- we were not disappointed! A huge Teepee with a very comfortable queen size bed."
What you should know
Campground ownership changes: Seaview Campground has new ownership that has affected pricing and policies. John B. cautions, "Pay no attention to any reviews that are a year older as there are new owners now. The prices have tripled and there are 7 pages of rules you have to sign off on!!"
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies greatly between campgrounds. At Machias Rips, John R. noted, "Most cell phone carriers won't have service back at the camp, I myself had to drive 20 Minutes up the road for signal." However, Gary reported contrasting experience: "The only exception is that we had 4 bars of LTE service (AT&T) which was nice."
Bathroom facilities: Pleasant Lake Camping Area lacks developed facilities. At Machias Rips, Jillian B. observed, "Seems to be a bathroom pit-stop for travelers on rt 9 due to having the maintained bathroom. So lots of traffic driving in, using the toilet and then driving right back out."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly swimming: Look for gradual water entry points at lakeside campgrounds. Rebecca Y. at Keenes Lake shared, "Camped during Covid restrictions. Everyone seemed to be following the guidelines that were clearly posted by the campsite," indicating the campground maintains safety standards.
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