Best Tent Camping near Phippsburg, ME

Tent campsites near Phippsburg, Maine offer a mix of established campgrounds and more secluded options within a short drive of coastal attractions. Tiny Cabins of Maine provides dedicated tent sites with wooden platforms, while Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach offers tent camping with access to amenities like showers and a pool. Rustic Retreat provides a more primitive tent camping experience with basic facilities for those seeking a simpler setup.

Most tent campgrounds in the Phippsburg region feature fire pits and picnic tables, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Tiny Cabins of Maine provides pop-up toilets and wooden platforms specifically designed for tent campers, creating a stable surface for setup. Walk-in tent sites are available at several locations, offering more privacy than drive-in options. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly during peak summer months when coastal Maine experiences high visitor traffic. Campers should check fire regulations before arrival, as some locations like Rustic Retreat do not permit open fires.

The tent camping experience near Phippsburg offers varying levels of seclusion and natural immersion. Sites at Tiny Cabins of Maine provide waterfront tent camping with pond views and access to kayaking. According to one visitor, "The tent camping amenities, including the pop-up toilet and sturdy wooden platform, were thoughtfully provided." Tent sites at Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach feature tall pine trees offering welcome shade during summer months, though some campers note road noise can be noticeable when tenting. Primitive tent setups generally provide more solitude than established campgrounds, particularly during weekdays when visitor numbers decrease. Most tent campsites serve as excellent bases for exploring nearby hiking trails, beaches, and coastal attractions.

Best Tent Sites Near Phippsburg, Maine (11)

    1. Rustic Retreat

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    Isle of Springs, ME
    9 miles
    +1 (207) 380-3463

    2. Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach

    22 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 282-0502

    "The campground sits among tall pine trees which offer nice shade helps alleviate some of the feel of a crowded campground. "

    "We tent camped at Saco/Old Orchard Beach KOA. The staff was very friendly and when I called to book the site, they assisted in helping us pick out the nicest campsite."

    3. Tops’l Farm

    2 Reviews
    Waldoboro, ME
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 640-6440

    "The common spaces are equally as luxurious. The bathhouse was just like a four-star hotel. They provide you with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. There is even a hair dryer!"

    "Located in Waldoboro, they create a wonderfully balanced experience between the outdoors and glamp.  While their model continues to evolve, camping is not available on all days/weekends.  "

    4. Tiny Cabins of Maine

    2 Reviews
    Coopers Mills, ME
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 798-3132

    $50 - $120 / night

    "I recently stayed at the Tiny Cabins of Maine with my family for two nights, opting for their tent camping site. From the moment we arrived, the host's warm welcome made us feel right at home."

    "This smaller campground offers great privacy on a large pond in the Maine forests. "

    5. Mac's Camping Area

    1 Review
    West Poland, ME
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 998-4238

    $40 - $45 / night

    "Mac's camping has large RV Sites with access to their private beach & boat launch!  Make sure to check them out and leave a review on the Dyrt about your stay!"

    6. Riverbend Campground

    1 Review
    Leeds, ME
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 524-5711

    7. Boothby's Orchard

    1 Review
    North Turner, ME
    43 miles
    Website

    "However, it is a beautiful space and well worth checking out for weddings or other get togethers. They also have cabins you can stay in as an alternative but those are limited."

    9. Continuous Harmony Farm

    2 Reviews
    Lincolnville Center, ME
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 763-3891

    $40 / night

    "We're so excited to have this property, hosted by Doug, on our platform. Park your van, or pop your tent, next to the pond."

    "The space is gorgeous, right next to a pond. Important to know though, there are several campsites. It's unclear how many campers could be there on any given night but it could be many."

    10. Hemlocks Campground

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    West Poland, ME
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 998-2384
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Tent Camping Reviews near Phippsburg, ME

530 Reviews of 11 Phippsburg Campgrounds


  • L
    Aug. 20, 2021

    Desert of Maine Campground

    Aesthetically pleasing campground-- good for tent campers

    Desert of Maine campground is an excellent choice just 4-5 miles from the heart of Freeport at interstate exit # 22. This campground is well-imagined. Sites are close together, and some are small. There are 2 hike-in sites which are set apart. Wifi is provided throughout the campground and most sites have power. They must have studied "best practices" when designing this lovely campground. 

    I booked an extra night.

    This is an outdoor experience campground- not a wilderness adventure -- but perfect for young families…especially for those new to camping or those for whom a very sanitary classic bathroom is needed.Children find and entertain each other in the common area.

    Sites 19-27 face a shared square with excellent access to the modern and stylish bath house. Other sites have a somewhat further walk. Sites 17-27 are best for tents due to the configuration of the sites.. Tent sites # 2 & # 3 are short walk-in and very private, but lack easy access to the bath house. Almost all sites in this campground have shade and are under a beautiful canopy of old pine, maple and balsam.

    Site 24 is lovely & slightly set apart and cars are parked close by but not on the tent site. Site 27 is located down a steep slope and is very private but has difficult access. I would categorize site 27 as a hike-in site, but not # 24.  All sites are generally level and have been graded. Sites have scant privacy in front, but back up to forest. Sites 4, 6,17, 19, 23 & 26 have slightly more space but space is not the defining issue in this campground. RV's that are large should not try this campground. The maintenance is superb; and the thoughtful design of the overall campground is aesthetically pleasing. 

    This attractive campground is small-scale and personally managed. 

    Ice is available for purchase…as is wood. 

    Beware of speed trap on the 2 mile access road between the interstate & campground.

  • P
    Apr. 24, 2024

    Tiny Cabins of Maine

    Wonderful Camping Spot

    I recently stayed at the Tiny Cabins of Maine with my family for two nights, opting for their tent camping site. From the moment we arrived, the host's warm welcome made us feel right at home. Despite some distant road noise at night, the overall ambiance was serene and beautiful. The tent camping amenities, including the pop-up toilet and sturdy wooden platform, were thoughtfully provided. The fire pit and picnic table were perfect for evening gatherings, and the hammock added an extra touch of relaxation. We enjoyed the pub's games and even tried our hand at axe throwing. Kayaking in the pond was a highlight, thanks to the convenient dock. While the trails required attention to follow, the directional signs helped. Overall, I highly recommend Tiny Cabins of Maine for a memorable small family retreat, and we're already looking forward to returning in the future.

  • Jess G.
    Aug. 19, 2017

    Sebago Lake State Park Campground

    In the woods but very crowded

    This campground was in the woods and was well maintained. The campsites definitely felt like they were on top of each other and are pretty small. We picked a medium one and could barely fit 2 tents and 2 cars with a safe distance from the fire. 2 sites were within 15ft of our fire pit. The bathrooms were very clean. The lake was nice too, sandy beaches. For a large portion of our stay it torrentially downpoured. The trees allowed us to canopy a tarp but our fire pit completely flooded and we had to bail it out when the rain finally stopped. If the sites weren't so close together and small I would definitely give this place 5 stars.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 15, 2025

    Megunticook Campground

    Nicely wooded sites BUT...

    The sites here are nicely wooded and have a decent amount of separation between most of them BUT the campground is located too close to the road and, with the exception of sites 84-87 and cabins 8-10, you will hear road noise in your site. Options are 10 rustic cabins, tent sites, partial and FHU sites. 

    The bathhouse was very clean and there are both outdoor and indoor showers; both looked nice although we did not use them. 

    I thought $50 for a tent site was a little steep but it was all the potential extra fees that irked me:

    *$30 site lock to ensure you get the site you want when you reserve. I took a chance and was able to get the site I reserved without paying this fee

    *$4 weather guarantee (allows you to cancel due to inclement weather). I didn’t bother with this one

    *7.95 if you need to hook up to WiFi. We were able to use our own portable WiFi

    *$10 to use the dump station (we found another place that charged $5) 

    Aside from the fees and proximity to the road, this is a nice campground with a host of amenities: pool (which I was surprised was still open on October 1), horseshoes, laundry, dishwashing sink, a playground, and trash pick-up at your site. There is also a path to the shore with picnic tables, and chairs. Repairs to the sea wall are in progress so caution was recommended.

  • Jason D.
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Lake Pemaquid Campground

    Crowded, but great for kids

    lots of great amenities and events for kids. tent sites are on top of each other, but easy walk to camp store and bath houses. beach access for swimming in the lake. can be noisy outside of quiet hours, but becomes surprisingly quiet later at night.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 17, 2021

    Meadowbrook Camping

    Just O.k.

    If you want to visit the Phippsburg area of Maine, your camping options are pretty limited. We chose Meadowbrook Camping Area for the simple fact we wanted to explore that particular area of Maine. The campground has a mix of sites from tent sites tucked away in the woods to large RV sites in the open. We camped in a 45’ RV and wanted a 50 amps full hook-up site severely limited our choices. We were assigned a pull thru that had such a steep incline we determined it best to actually back into the site so we didn’t bottom out trying to get up the hill. The site was unlevel and we were always on a bit of an incline. Our coach is pretty sensitive when it comes to leveling so this may not be a problem with other units or towables. The site and driveway were gravel and we had a decent picnic table and fire pit.

    There are a fair amount of seasonals that have lots of junk around their campers and some sites are pretty unsightly. The restrooms were really old and not very clean. The office is a little run down and the maintenance shop behind it was unsightly with lots of equipment and stuff lying around. Needless to say, our first impressions of the campground were not that good. They tout themselves on the fact that they have fresh lobster on-site and will cook and deliver them to your site. But one look at the dirty water in the tank and we decided to head to the local lobster dock and wrangle up some fresh ones from the clean ocean water. They have a poolside café with a pretty all-day extensive menu. We didn’t eat there but it seemed to be pretty busy as it looked like lots of orders were always being. Our campsite was right next to the pool, café, and arcade area so we had a view of all the action. At least our patio side was not facing that busy area. There was an open karaoke night around a community fire pit that was very popular and everyone was having a great time. 

    People here were very nice and overall it was an o.k. stay. We choose this campground because it was the only one in the area we wanted to explore.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 19, 2017

    Camden Hills State Park Campground

    Ideal Park in Perfect Location

    I have come to Camden many times and have always loved it being in the area. The town is charming and there is so much to do in the immediate area and the surrounding towns of Rockland, Rockport, Owls Head, Lincolnville, and Belfast . . . just to name a few. One of the best parts of coming to Camden is Camden Hills State Park.

    Overall, this is a really great park. Camden Hills State Park is located three miles from downtown Camden but the 5,700 acres provide you with that serene feeling that comes with being in the peaceful woods. We arrived just a few days after the park opened for the season so the campground was especially quiet. Our large back-in site was set in an open sunny area but most of the sites are nicely tucked into the woods with plenty of space between them. One of the real pluses of this park were the miles and miles of hiking trails just outside our doorstep. Driving the tour road to the summit of Mt. Battie (elevation 800') is a must and the views are spectacular (especially for watching the sunrise). If you would like to burn a few calories try hiking the trail to the top for a truly rewarding experience.

    Sites and patios are gravel and level with a picnic table and fire pit. Approximately, half the sites have water and 30/50 amp electric and the others are no hookups. The campgrounds website has a very helpful map showing which sites are reservable and what they offer. There is a dump station and water spigots are scattered throughout the campground. Free showers are located in the bathhouse/restrooms and were clean.

    For television watchers, there is no cable and satellite can be difficult due to trees. There are nine sites (55 - 63) located in an open field that may be able to pick up satellite. Our antenna found one major network and a few PBS stations. The Verizon signal on our phone and wifi on our hotspot were strong. The park does have free wifi at most campsites and the signal was very strong. (Sites #68-81 do not have wifi).

    Reservations can be made on-line but only about half of the sites are reservable leaving the other half for walk-ups. I would advise making reservations if you want to stay over a weekend or during the summer season as this park really fills up. You can stay up to 14 days which would definitely require a reservation in the summer. Although the park accommodates larger RV's, there are a limited number of sites for those over 35 feet and the gravel roads are easy to navigate in a big rig. There are really no amenities at this park other than the tour road to Mt. Battie, a swing set from the 1970's, a picnic shelter, and the trails.

    Camden should be on everyone's list of places to see if you are traveling the Maine coast. Within 10 miles are great museums like the Farnsworth Art Museum, the Maine Lighthouse Museum, the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum, and others. There are attractive lighthouses and great restaurants. In neighboring Rockport is Shepherds Pie - one of our favorite restaurants and the Market Basket a great shop for pastries, sandwiches, wine, and coffee. Downtown Camden has a great wine and cheese shop called Lily, Lupine, and Fern and excellent clam chowder at Cappy's Chowder House. If you are looking for a great place to paddle or cool off in the crisp Maine water, check out Lake Megunticook just five miles away from the state park.

    What we really liked was the convenient location to downtown Camden and other cute towns, there are hiking trails just outside your doorstep, and you are within five miles of a grocery, restaurants, attractions, etc. The sites are large and have nice privacy. And the price was right at $27/night.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 1, 2021

    Hermit Island Campground

    Family-focused off-grid, beachside camping

    I’ve been to nearby Popham Beach SP a few times and wanted to check out camping in the area. I’d read good things about Hermit Island. If you camp here, you won't need to venture over to Popham Beach because the beaches are on site.

    This large coastal campground has campsites nestled among trees or dunes. Where natural separation of trees and grasses are insufficient, they’ve provided visual separation between sites, adding small fences where necessary. Some are expansive with plenty of space while others you’ll be cozy with your single vehicle and tent; others are walk-in sites. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings. There are lots of narrow curvy roads to the sites; you’ll want the map and read the street signs! Pop-ups are permitted on some sites, but absolutely no hard-sided trailers, no, not even teardrops(I mention this because I’ve seen some teardroppers expect to be treated like a tent, but that’s not an option here). With all the water around, have a plan for dealing with insects.

    It’s a bit of a haul to get here once you turn off the main road, so plan to do any last minute shopping in Bath or Brunswick(30 minutes to Bath without summer traffic). I could not get cell service at the campground, though I had spotty phone coverage on the road before the turnoff, but calls dropped randomly even when I was standing still.

    Reservations are by snail mail or phone months in advance and the prices are steep compared to a no-frills campground elsewhere; you’re paying for the privilege of being on the beach. There’s a large open to the public beach near the entrance and a few smaller beaches along the island. Bring your bikes and/or wagons…you’ll want them to get to the beach, explore the trails, or ride up to the camp store/snack shop. There are places to launch a kayak.

  • C
    Jul. 6, 2021

    Powder Horn Family Camping Resort

    Unbelievably clean and quiet!

    Powder Horn is the best place we’ve ever stayed. Yes, it’s large. Yes, there are people who live there for months at a time, but this park is crazy clean … roads & restrooms. It reminded me of Disney in the way we never saw trash on the ground. They have quiet hours, large pool, activities for the family, movie nights, etc. They also have a shuttle to the beach.


Guide to Phippsburg

Tent camping near Phippsburg, Maine occurs primarily between May and October when temperatures range from 45°F at night to 80°F during peak summer days. The coastal climate brings morning fog and afternoon sea breezes that moderate summer temperatures. Campsites in this area are positioned within a 30-mile radius of Phippsburg, providing both ocean-adjacent options and inland forest settings with pond access.

What to do

Kayaking on local ponds: Tent sites at Tiny Cabins of Maine provide direct pond access with a convenient dock system. One camper mentioned, "Kayaking in the pond was a highlight, thanks to the convenient dock."

Hiking nearby trails: Woodland paths connect many campgrounds to regional trail systems. According to one visitor to Riverbend Campground, it's "Just a beautiful, wild spot" with natural surroundings ideal for day hikes.

Blueberry picking: During late July and early August, camp on working farmland during harvest season. A camper at Continuous Harmony Farm noted you can "pick your own blueberries alongside their raking crew in their organic wild blueberry barrens."

What campers like

Private tent platforms: Wooden platforms at select campgrounds create stable surfaces for tents even after rain. A camper noted that at Tiny Cabins of Maine "the sturdy wooden platform" was thoughtfully provided.

Beach shuttle service: Some campgrounds offer transportation to nearby beaches. A reviewer at Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach mentioned, "There was a trolley to pick you up from the campground and take you to Old Orchard Beach."

Clean facilities: Multiple campers specifically mention bathroom cleanliness. One visitor reported, "The bathrooms were the cleanest I've seen camping and the staff was incredibly friendly!"

What you should know

Campsite privacy varies: While some tent sites offer seclusion, others place campers in closer proximity. At Continuous Harmony Farm, one camper noted: "The sites are not marked at all and there did not seem to be a way to check in. We were joined by two other groups who camped close by, so not great for a private experience."

Wildlife refuge access: Conservation areas provide additional outdoor experiences near camping areas. A camper at Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach suggested: "A great place to explore is Rachael Carson National Wildlife Refuge. There is a small welcome center and trails that wind through the marsh with some beautiful views (and dog-friendly)."

Road noise impacts: Some tent sites experience traffic sounds despite natural settings. At Tops'l Farm, a camper mentioned, "Only downfall...There are quite a few of mosquitos. Thankfully they provide various bug spray's that you can use!"

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Campgrounds with organized recreation programs help keep children engaged. A visitor to Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach shared: "Kid activities were done regularly. Outdoor movies were fun."

Campground playgrounds: Dedicated play areas provide entertainment between outdoor adventures. According to one camper: "The playground/pool was nice and the Maine blueberry pancakes were amazing!"

Cabin alternatives: When tent camping with children might be challenging, consider hybrid options. One family explained: "We stayed for 3 nights in a pop-up while my mother rented a cabin. We loved that were able to stay right next to each other and were still in nice wooded sites with an awesome space for the fire."

Tips from RVers

Water access points: Many RV sites offer lake or pond frontage with boat launch facilities. A visitor to Mac's Camping Area noted they have "large RV Sites with access to their private beach & boat launch!"

Utility hookups: While most tent sites lack electrical connections, RV sites typically provide 30-amp service and water. Riverbend Campground offers electric hookups and water connections with tent sites situated nearby for groups with mixed camping styles.

Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds operate only from May through October. Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach operates "May 1 to October 15," with peak season falling between late June and Labor Day weekend.

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