Best Tent Camping near Peru, ME
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Best Tent Sites Near Peru, ME (38)
1. Boothby's Orchard
North Turner, Maine1 Review•11 Photos•4 Saves- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Cabins
- Trash
4. Stephen Phillips Memorial Preserve Wilderness
Oquossoc, Maine4 Reviews•10 Photos•131 Saves67 waterfront campsites including mainland, Students Island, Toothaker Island and Western Shore. Wilderness Campsites are located on the Mainland, Students Island, Toothaker, and along the Western Shore. All sites include water views, a picnic table, a fire pit and access to an outhouse.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Picnic Table
5. Mac's Camping Area
West Poland, Maine1 Review•5 Photos•3 SavesWe are a small campground with 30 campsites. All sites have a fire ring and picnic table. RV sites are at least 40' x 40' using an open concept layout to maximize your comfort and view of the lake! We have three tent sites next to the lake. All sites have water and electricity as well as a fire ring and picnic table. Bathroom with flush toilets and showers close by. Rent one of our furnished RVs. We include (almost) everything you need for a fun vacation!
Swim, relax in the sun, build a sandcastle at our private beach, take your boat around the lake or fish from our dock. We have a playground, volleyball net, horseshoes, and family-friendly activities where kids and adults have a blast! We also have a rec hall with board games and DVDs.
Mac's Camping Area has been run by the McDonald family since the owner's grandfather cleared the land in 1970. Known to many as Mac, he believed camping should be affordable for all families. We pride ourselves in being a beautiful, fun, affordable family and pet-friendly campground. We place a high priority on customer service and adjusting to our current campers' wants and needs.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$40 - $45 / night
7. Cupsuptic Lake Park & Campground
Oquossoc, Maine4 Reviews•5 Photos•22 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
8. Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail
Gorham, New Hampshire2 Reviews•11 Photos•48 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
9. Cupsuptic Campgrounds
Oquossoc, Maine2 Reviews•4 Photos•25 Saves- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Market
10. Wild River Wilderness Area
Chatham, New Hampshire1 Review•10 Photos•16 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Alcohol
Recent Tent Reviews in Peru
630 Reviews of 38 Peru Campgrounds
Kt
Scout
White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road
Little larry!! Amazingly peaceful spot.
Have stayed at all upper sites. Beautiful serene and quiet. Site 4 and 5 get some cell service. Upper two top sites beware of bears especially the right side site. Game trail heaven. Amazing little larry brook. Great flat sites except top two. Highly recommend
- KtScout
Town Hall Road Dispersed
Great spot. Watch put for officer rowe!!!
Great spot w an exception of local officer Rowe. Comes to site unannounced or invited then fabricates the visit.
Other than that it's wonderful. Some really amazing river sites. Moose pond at top left fork has reception as well as lower gate.
Lee D.
Legend
Grafton Notch Campground
Five years later, still five stars!
General: Small (15-site) campground near Grafton Notch State Park (but not IN the park). No hookups. Not all will agree with me, but I am glad no generators are allowed.
Site Quality: Sites are gravel, level, and have enough trees to afford privacy between sites.
Bath/Shower House: It is immaculately clean. Each gender has two stalls and one ADA-accessible shower. The shower has nice warm water and a great flow. There is also a very clean vault toilet.
Activities/Amenities: Horseshoes and cornhole in the lawn area in the center. Information on many local hikes. Rocky beach has tables where you can sit and relax. There are two dishwashing sinks, potable water, and a dump station.
What makes this campground shine is the owner, Mo. We’ve stayed in many campgrounds but hands down, Mo takes more pride in her campground than any other we’ve been in. Seasonal decorations, flower pots, and Mo is an on-site presence to answer questions, engage in conversation, and make sure the sites and all facilities are pristine. We stayed here five years ago and look forward to hopefully staying again in the future. About the only thing I can find fault with is the proximity to the road but even at that, road noise is minimal.
- HHeather E.
Guide
Moose Brook State Park Campground
Wonderful campground near Mt Washington
Loved this campground! Quiet and pretty private spots - outer loop a bit more. Great facilities w wash sink - nice camp store and not at all too close to town! 20 min drive to Mt Washington (be sure to check weather as we had rain at the campground which was ice on the mtn so we couldn’t go to top/they stopped us halfway.)
RebornBeast 9.ScoutTown Hall Road Dispersed
Amazing campsite
Had everything we needed
Kevin H.ScoutWhite Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road
Adorable private spots
We pulled in around 7:30 pm on a Sunday night and there were plenty of open spots. We took a huge one. Found a fairly flat area and stayed for the night.
Just enough t-mobile / starlink signal to watch streaming and message, but wouldn't be enough for remote work so we went to the White Mountain National Forest Picnic area off the main road about 5 minutes away and had great signal
Nickolas H.ScoutTown Hall Road Dispersed
Great dispersed sites
Great sites. Some right.on water. First come first serve, can get busy.
Dominique F.
Traveler
Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail
Easy access. Somewhat secluded.
About 1km (.6 miles) of gravel road, easy enough for a big road bike, but don’t go any further as it gets rough. Plenty of trees to hang your hammock. Enough space to put up to 3-5 tents. No fire allowed. Would be really quiet if not for the road across the lake. I saw one truck in the evening and one in the morning.
Kevin C.
Ranger
Sebago Lake Family Campground
Beautiful Park Like Setting
We came into the park on a Wednesday in mid September and found that over half the spaces were open. We grabbed a spot about 60 feet from the lake.
The camping sites are large enough for a tent and a couple of vehicles. There are a few larger sites here and there. Sites are very close to neighboring camp sites so Privacy is poor
There are very nice bathroom facilities with hot showers, dish rinsing sinks and hot showers.
The view from the lake is amazing. We walked to the beach every morning with our chairs for coffee. VERY RELAXING!
There is a building near the entrance of the state park that says its a store but it looks pretty old and closed.
The young lady who delivered our park permit was exceptionally friendly and helpful. However, the people that clean the restrooms are about as polite as construction workers in Queens. They do have a garbage dumpster but it is located about a mile from the campground. Not very convenient for tent or van camping.
Overall the price charged for the sites seems higher than the value received.
Meghan B.Ranger
Rangeley Lake State Park Campground
Rangeley Lake State Park Campground
The each campsite is nice and private--I was lucky enough to get a site on the lake for my stay! The shower houses/restrooms are amazing--one big open room with a large shower, toilet, sink, bench, and towel rack. The only downside is you have to press the button for the shower to run, and it's only a few seconds each push, so you're constantly pressing a button as you're mid scrubbing. But hey--after a long day of hiking or swimming, that's no big deal!
- Meghan B.Ranger
Mount Blue State Park Campground
Mount Blue State Park Campground
The campground was nice and quiet during our stay, but the pit toilets near our campsite were quite rough--super smelly and an endless amount of flies flying out of the toilet.
- Meghan B.Ranger
Stony Brook Recreation and Campground
Pleasant stay at Stony Brook
The staff was very nice and helpful during our stay. There are a variety of sites to choose from and a bunch of things to do around the campground. The campground store also had a good supply of items, too. It sounds like the new owners are making improvements around the campground, so I'm excited to see how it comes along if I'm in the area again in the future!
- Meghan B.Ranger
Cold River
Short and sweet
Stayed for a night while passing through the area. Lots of space between sites and very clean facilities. Would stay again.
Cailey T.ScoutStealth Site
Off the main road, a few spots
Tiny turn off with spots for a few cars and a few tents. No amenities. Riverbank access
- JJohn C.Traveler
Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground
Agritourisum at it best
Stayed 5 nights with family on the next sight, great place for kids with lots of variety, animals and low traffic back roads for bike riding. Reserve early if you want hookups.
- BBob G.Traveler
Town Hall Road Dispersed
Good dispersed camping
The road was not as bad as I anticipated. There was room for my Jeep Grand Cherokee towing a squaredrop camper to pass the very few oncoming vehicles we encountered. There is a good mix of tent and small/medium camper sites. Many of the sites are right on the side of the road.
We went to the end of Town Hall Road and camped at the last site before you leave the WMNF. It was a very spacious site, set back from the road, a little bumpy getting into it.
- RRalph C.Traveler
White Birches Camping Park
Wonderful Campground
Great campground! Clean, well maintained, playground and heated pool. The view of the mountains was worth the price alone
- SSomadNomad M.Guide
Town Hall Road Dispersed
no entry
no entry 🚫
- Mitchell C.Traveler
Moose Brook State Park Campground
P01-P-09 get you closest to the ponds
We stayed two nights at P-08 and loved both times. The side we stayed at is more for larger campers and is much quieter than the larger side. Paid showers, that’s a bummer, but we make do. Nice camp store, great access to rivers for fishing. Pulled an 8” brook trout out of a 10’ wide stream onsite. Awesome experience
Dana M.GuideMoose Brook State Park Campground
Great Campground !
We booked 2 nights and stayed for 3! Nice small campground with very clean bathrooms and showers! Staff was friendly and mountain biking trails were good and easy to get too.
- Dana M.Guide
Moose Brook State Park Campground
Very Nice Campground
We did not have reservations so our pick of sites was limited. There are several styles of sites here from tucked in/private to open areas and not so private sites. Bathrooms were clean and there is a nice wash station to do dishes. Campground is well maintained. We came for easy access to mountain biking trails!
Brett D.Guide
Lakeside Pines Campground
Family oriented kid friendly , but tight spaces
Nice campground and nice lake , lots of activities for the kids. Sites are cramped and close together.
- Megan P.Scout
River Run Campground
Terrible
I am not one to give a Terrible review. However I booked two kayaks and upon arrival at 9am they said it was a first come first serve ordeal. I was not camping there but rented kayaks. They then charged me the rest of the fee then said well there are actually 2 groups ahead of you. Well wait I thought it was first come first serve but now after they take my money they said there were 2 groups ahead and it would be a 1 and half hour wait. At that point I had gone to another place up the rd and called and canceled within 20 minutes I told them to keep my deposit but to re- fund me the charge of the rentals. They wouldn't. I will never recommend or ever use them again. They definitely choose favorites and I am extremely disappointed with them.
Laurel P.TravelerHogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail
Quick Saturday Night with my pup
amazing lil spot, a pull off the wild rocky road. very private. right next to a serene view of the lake. very mild highway traffic sounds in the distance. there was another spot at the posted coordinates for this area but someone got to it before me last night. no fires allowed here. only saw one biker and one truck full of local boys pass by in the last 16 hrs
Jeff F.Scout
Happy Horseshoe Campground
Nice and clean quiet
Very friendly and helpful
- cchristine M.Traveler
White Birches Camping Park
Nice stay
We went to this campground for the ATV event, and were pleasantly surprised. Our campsite was up in the “back” over looking the mountain. It was great. Quiet and good location.
Patrick W.Scout
Beach Camping Area
Muddy, Crowded Mess
Muddy, messy campground. Feels crowded with lots of people here for the summer tubing. Poison Ivy all around the water hookup. If you stay, make sure it's for the river.
Guide to Peru
Tent camping near Peru, Maine offers a variety of scenic spots for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With options ranging from private sites to well-equipped campgrounds, there's something for everyone.
Tent campers should check out Riverbend Campground
- Located at Riverbend Campground, this site is big rig friendly and allows fires, making it a great choice for those who enjoy a cozy campfire under the stars.
- Boothby's Orchard offers a beautiful setting for tent camping, especially for special events, and features drinking water and trash disposal.
- For a more rustic experience, consider Western Maine Foothills, where you can enjoy fishing in the nearby brook and explore the natural beauty of the area.
Some prices for tent camping range from free to $30
- Camping at White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road is free, providing a peaceful retreat with no amenities, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
- Stephen Phillips Memorial Preserve Wilderness offers a unique backwoods experience with a small fee, where you can enjoy the stunning views and seclusion.
- At Mac's Camping Area, prices are around $30, and you can take advantage of electric hookups and access to a private beach.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Hemlocks Campground provides electric hookups and showers, making it a comfortable choice for families and those who prefer some modern conveniences.
- At Range Pond Campground, you'll find picnic tables and sanitary dump facilities, enhancing your camping experience.
- Wild River Wilderness Area is well-reviewed for its natural beauty and allows fires, perfect for those who enjoy cooking outdoors and gathering around the campfire.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Peru, ME is Boothby's Orchard with a 5-star rating from 1 review.
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