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Best Cabin Camping near Perry, ME

20 Reviews

Cabin accommodations in the Perry, Maine area include multiple options with varying 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."

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Best Cabin Sites Near Perry, Maine (5)

    1. Seaview Campground

    5 Reviews
    Eastport, ME
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 853-4471

    "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

    6 Reviews
    Calais, ME
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 454-2022

    "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

    1 Review
    Meddybemps, ME
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 454-7467

    4. Machias Rips Campsite

    4 Reviews
    Beddington, ME
    37 miles
    Website

    "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!"

    5. Cottonwood Camping & RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Addison, ME
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 598-8497

    "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"

    "A huge Teepee with a very comfortable queen size bed- a couch, table, area animal rugs , coffee maker and a fan if needed."

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20 Reviews of 5 Perry Campgrounds

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2024

    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.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2023

    Machias Rips Campsite

    River in Maine

    Great free off grid camping near Canadian border. The other previous reviewers did a great job explaining the campground. The only exception is that we had 4 bars of LTE service (AT&T) which was nice. Camp sites today are very buggy- bring your repellent and/or netting.

  • John R.
    Aug. 20, 2022

    Machias Rips Campsite

    Amazing FREE Camp Site for All Types of Campers!

    This campground is one of my favorites in Maine! Sitting only an hour from Ellsworth and Bangor ME this is a nature lovers dream!

    The dirt road leading to the camp can be easily missed if not paying attention! But is clearly marked with a blue sign at the head of the road. Your GPS might not give you an “exact” location but i promise I found the place with no problem!

    The road has a few pot holes but nothing my stock (Low to the ground) Dodge Caravan couldn’t handle, There is about 4 Sites with river front views and trails leading to the water from each camp. There are also bigger sites for campers and RV’s. There is a site with a wooden protection shelter for tent campers as well!

    New style out houses are on site but other than that it’s completely off grid!

    Most Cell phone carriers won’t have service back at the camp, I myself had to drive 20 Minutes up the road for signal, A cell signal booster may work here. Radio signal is fine tho.

    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) The mosquitoes can get bad in the area but fire pits and fires are permitted in the camp and they helped keep me comfortable from bugs!

    There is also a marked trail in the camp that leads deep into the woods, I followed it for about a mile before it got too thick for my interest. Could be the trail that connects to the large pools of water up the river with ADDITIONAL camping there as well.

  • K
    Aug. 22, 2020

    Seaview Campground

    Seaview it is!

    It's all about the view! It's also a big rig haven. Sites are close together in a grassy area but all have views of the ocean. There is a wide grassy area across from the sites and right on the waters edge. Picnic tables and fire pits.

  • J B.
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Cottonwood Camping & RV Park

    ATV & Equestrian Fun

    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 tree house.  

    A must see!

  • C
    Aug. 10, 2020

    Cottonwood Camping & RV Park

    A Wild West experience!

    This campground is absolutely adorable. 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- a couch, table, area animal rugs , coffee maker and a fan if needed. We were asked to bring our own bedding due to Covid regulations - which we did not mind at all. The very clean restrooms were located nearby , which was convient. The staff was so friendly and very accommodating. Sleeping in the TeePee was an incredible experience and we would definitely do it again - so fun! All we needed was a horse- haha! The owner also offers horseback riding lessons and trail rides.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 22, 2021

    Machias Rips Campsite

    Not bad for free camping!

    Situated right off of Route 9 between Amherst and Wesley Maine, you can access the Machias River Corridor Public Lands. At this particular location, there are 2 RV sites, 3 tent sites and a lean-to shelter, all situated right on the bank of the river.

    We spent one night here in the lean-to on our way to the Cutler Coast. The lean-to was in decent shape but it's definitely been marked by its visitors and has quite the slope to it. It was large enough for us to pitch our 3 person tent in and it was pretty great to fall asleep to the sounds of the Machias River a stone's throw from our tent. 

    There was a massive fire pit at the lean-to that we didn't utilize. There was also a fair amount of trash in the site, and oddly enough a lot of chewed bubble gum. The sites are spaced out nicely and there's a fair amount of shade to be had. There is also a relatively new and quite clean pit toilet available for use. 

    All in all, it was a great stopping point that set us up well for our early morning departure to get to the Cutler Coast. I would certainly stay here again if I were in the area.

  • D
    Jul. 23, 2020

    Seaview Campground

    Nice full hookup

    Had a choice of 3 campgrounds in the Eastport area during Covid but we wanted full hookup for our little teardrop trailer. We are very happy with this place. 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. The site is plenty large (there are some BIG rigs here) and we can see the bay from it although we are maybe 150 feet away. Most campers seem to be here for a long term rental and they are a quiet group. I think there are many more amenities during ordinary time. There's an IGA grocery store nearby and that's been a bonus. I would definitely stay here again if visiting the area.

  • R
    Sep. 15, 2020

    Keenes Lake Family Campground

    Beautiful lake

    Camped during Covid restrictions. Everyone seemed to be following the guidelines that were clearly posted by the campsite. The snack bar in the office/shop area was a great fallback plan if we were too lazy to cook, but wasn’t needed. People who ran the place were very accommodating. For some reason our fire ring and table were missing when we arrived, and they had replacements at the site within 30 minutes. They also delivered our wood to our campsite when I asked about where to purchase it while they delivered the missing items. Campsites were roomy enough, but set a bit close together.

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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