Best Tent Camping near Pownal, ME

Searching for a tent campsite near Pownal? The Dyrt can help you find the best tent campsites for your next trip. Whether you're looking for a quiet, dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Pownal, ME (13)

    Camper-submitted photo from Mac's Camping Area
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    1. Mac's Camping Area

    1 Review
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    3 Saves
    West Poland, Maine

    We 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

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      2. Riverbend Campground

      1 Review
      13 Saves
      Leeds, Maine
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • WiFi
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      4. Tiny Cabins of Maine

      2 Reviews
      18 Photos
      7 Saves
      Coopers Mills, Maine

      Tiny Cabins of Maine is on 100 acres of wooded land on a 25 acre pond. On the property are two tiny cabins (Roxie and Maybelle) and one tent site. Each cabin is fully insulated and has a tiny wood stove to make it comfortable all 4 seasons!

      Each cabin has a comfortable fully sized bed, a mini woodstove, a composting toilet, kitchen essentials, an outside firepit, and plenty of wood. The tent site is a clearing in the woods with a popup tented porta-potty, and a firepit.

      2 kayaks, a yak board, 2 paddleboards and a canoe are at the dock for guests to use. There is an outside Pizzeria with a woodfired pizza oven and table for two, an axe throwing target with 6 axes and directions to play as well as a clearing by the water called the Pub. There, guests can sit at a high top table, relax in a hammock, play corn hole or have a fire in the chimenea. There are currently about 1.5 miles of trails cleared, with more added each week!

      The pond is surrounded by wooded area and it feels remote but road noise can still be heard.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Firewood Available

      $50 - $120 / night

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        5. Range Pond Campground

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        4 Saves
        Minot, Maine
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Tents
        • Picnic Table
        • WiFi
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        6. Webbs Mills Stead

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        8 Saves
        Casco, Maine

        Private camping on residential land, nestled into the hill of Webbs Mills Village. 2 minute drive or 5 minute walk to Webbs Mills Eatery which features local derived foods and craft brews. 15 minute drive from Raymond, 5 minute drive to Naples, 20 minute drive to Windham, Gray, Auburn. Close to Kokatosi Campground and Naples Causeway. 420 and pet friendly! Happy to provide a safe place in a dangerous world to our friendly nomads!

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Tents

        $5 - $40 / night

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          7. Hemlocks Campground

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          3 Saves
          West Poland, Maine

          When you come to Hemlocks Campground you are not just going camping, you are gaining a second home and extended family. We strive to make our campground a place you want to come back and visit as often as you can.

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • Tents
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            8. Saco Bound

            1 Review
            4 Saves
            Fryeburg, Maine
            • Fires
            • Phone Service
            • Reservable
            • Tents
            • Market
            • Trash

            $25 - $50 / night

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              9. Swans Falls Campground

              2 Reviews
              10 Saves
              Fryeburg, Maine
              • Pets
              • Fires
              • Phone Service
              • Reservable
              • Tents
              • Group
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              10. Huttopia Southern Maine

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              18 Saves
              Sanford, Maine

              There’s nothing quite like the southern coastal area of Maine. It may be a relatively short drive from most of New England, but it’s far from ordinary. There are beaches and inlets to explore, thick pine forestsone-of-a-kind treasures and crafts, and much more – and located in the heart of it all is Huttopia Southern Maine.

              deep freshwater pond and mature forest set the stage. Choose from a variety of wood and canvas tents to fit your needs, or select a Vista tiny house and enjoy the surroundings through large glass walls and screened porches. Relax and breathe deep. Everything you need is here.

              Our bistro is available with fresh, handmade foods throughout the day, so you can enjoy a paddle, a swim in the heated pool, a yoga class or game, or hop in the car for a beach excursion to nearby Kennebunkport or Ogunquit.

              • Pets
              • Fires
              • Electric Hookups
              • Phone Service
              • Reservable
              • ADA Access

              $300 - $350 / night

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            Recent Tent Reviews in Pownal

            616 Reviews of 13 Pownal Campgrounds


            • Kt The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
              Oct. 28, 2024

              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.

            • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Sebago Lake Family Campground
              Sep. 13, 2024

              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.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Cold River
              Sep. 9, 2024

              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.

            • Chuck W.
              Camper-submitted photo from Pemaquid Point Campground
              Sep. 3, 2024

              Pemaquid Point Campground

              False advertising of private beach

              Advertising a private beach that belongs to a private neighborhood. Sent us into a private neighborhood to a beach that's not their property.

            • JThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground
              Aug. 31, 2024

              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.

            • JThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Park Campground
              Aug. 31, 2024

              Riverside Park Campground

              What you get in southern Me

              A friendly place but very crowed campground and tight getting a 21’ trailer in. About 1/2 of the sites are seasonal. Lots of beach traffic in the area and while we are glad we stoped by we wouldn’t go back

            • Ronald C.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Wells Beach
              Aug. 19, 2024

              Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

              Huge campground

              I only stayed one night because I couldn’t find a spot anywhere close to 95 . The campground is huge and the spaces are very tight ,not to mention $148 for a full hook up pull thru site that my 42 ft 5w barley fit. I would not go back .

            • Jonathan J.
              Camper-submitted photo from Old Orchard Beach Campground
              Aug. 17, 2024

              Old Orchard Beach Campground

              Great Community Park

              This is a great campsite. So many amenities that work. Great sense of community. Overly friendly people at the front desk that are accommodating. The spaces are very close to each other. The Wi-Fi does not work very well (WFH employees trying to see the world). Other than the Wi-Fi, everything exceeded our expectations.

            • BThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
              Aug. 16, 2024

              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.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Bayley's Camping Resort
              Aug. 12, 2024

              Bayley's Camping Resort

              Best campground on earth!

              This is my favorite campground by a mile! 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 so convenient and the drivers are AMAZING. The nightly entertainment is also outstanding, especially the hypnotist. There are three nice pools, several playgrounds, two stores, a mini golf course, several ponds for fishing, and a really great restaurant with a huge selection of foods and decent prices. There’s also an adult pool with its own bar and restaurant that’s also very good! They serve a yummy brunch too. I really can’t say enough about Bayley’s. We travel 9.5 hours to come here each year and when we arrive, it simply feels like home. Old Orchard Beach is beautiful and is just a 5 minute trolly ride away. Just come! And don’t forget to bring your boogie boards!!

            • AThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Moody Beach
              Aug. 8, 2024

              Thousand Trails Moody Beach

              Nice for one or two nights

              The 30 amp sites are very close together.

              The campground layout is quite unusual, with campers parked lengthwise along the road. This means that you share the space where you sit outside with the camper behind you, resulting in very little privacy. It feels cramped, and you’re constantly close to your neighbors. If you’re looking for a peaceful, secluded camping experience, this setup might not be ideal.

              The facilities are ok but dated and could be cleaner. The beach is a short 15-minute walk.

              For children, there is a swimming pool, a basketball court and a small playground

              All in all, this is a good campground if you are on the road and want to spend a night or two exploring the area.

            • Joy P.
              Camper-submitted photo from Meadowbrook Camping
              Aug. 3, 2024

              Meadowbrook Camping

              Electrical Issues

              I value the reviews left here, so I felt I needed to leave an honest review in hopes it will help someone else. We stayed here for almost 2 weeks. During that time there was a sewage smell near the bathhouse. The sites are not level and most are not shaded or very wide. We also had brown water and were extremely thankful for our multiple water filters. We paid for a 30 amp service, but had low voltage the entirety of our stay. The solution that was proposed, was that we remove our Watchdog EMS and Surge protector. We decided to keep our Watchdog on. They had several campsites on the same breaker, something we have never seen at any campground in our 3 years of travel. On our last day, we didn't even have enough voltage to keep fans running inside our RV. Please be aware that low voltage seems to be an ongoing problem as an RV behind us had an electrical cord burn up while we were there.

            • Brett D.
              Camper-submitted photo from Lakeside Pines Campground
              Aug. 1, 2024

              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.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park
              Jul. 31, 2024

              Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park

              Quiet campground on Scarborough Marsh

              We stayed for 3 nights in late July.   The campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing.   The trees are quite tall and create a lovely canopy overhead.   There is some road traffic noise, but it’s minimal.  The sites that face the marsh are the best sites - they have some grass and lovely views.  We were in site 5, which faces the woods and was dirt.  It had a slight bump in it which made hooking and unhooking our travel trailer a little difficult.   The sites are close together, and do not have any foliage buffers between them.  The bathrooms were very clean.   The people we met who worked at the camp were friendly and helpful.   It is within a mile of the Audubon center, where you can either put in your own kayak/canoe or rent one.   The Eastern Trail is 1.3 miles away,  and good for walking, running or gravel biking.

            • Megan P.
              Camper-submitted photo from River Run Campground
              Jul. 31, 2024

              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.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Meadowbrook Camping
              Jul. 22, 2024

              Meadowbrook Camping

              Great Staff, Nice Sites

              We were greeted with the most amazing, kind and service oriented staff! Just wonderful to see these days. Our site was a pull through and it was wooded and flattish. Some rocks on boulders, but we fit in fine. We were right next to a tenting site. Kind of close, but we managed to put the back of the RV toward their site. It is dog friendly!!! Lots of things to do on grounds and around this area. We had a great time. Plus, they have nice hot showers for free. No quarters here! lol In short, we loved our time here.

            • Patrick W.
              Camper-submitted photo from Beach Camping Area
              Jul. 13, 2024

              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.

            • Nate & His Reina Puertorriqueña H.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Moody Beach
              Jul. 8, 2024

              Thousand Trails Moody Beach

              It was just ok.

              It was an ok experience. We don’t like the campsites being sideways or parallel to the road, it feels strange. Bathrooms were down for cleaning but when they opened they smelled of bleach and still had gobs of hair in the drains of multiple shower stalls.

            • Josie W.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
              Jul. 8, 2024

              Town Hall Road Dispersed

              Great location!

              We loved this spot. There were plenty of sites to choose from and most (not all) had access to the river as well as a fire ring. Sites were on a dirt road, but it was quiet for the most part. Sites were also a good distance from each other so it felt pretty private. We stayed two nights and at two different sites; enjoyed both. Would love to return here in the future.

            • A
              Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Walnut Grove
              Jul. 7, 2024

              Spacious Skies Walnut Grove

              Great Stopover for Maine Hotspots

              I was on a long road trip and only stayed a few days mainly to see the nearby Maine hotspots - Kennebunkport and Portland. The campground is not fancy, but clean and well maintained. Many of the sites were used by long-term campers, which turns the campground into a nice little neighborhood - everyone I greeted waved or said hello. I travel solo, and felt very safe.



            Guide to Pownal

            Tent camping near Pownal, Maine, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying a variety of amenities and activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several well-reviewed options to consider.

            Tent campers appreciate these amenities

            • Mac's Camping Area provides drinking water, electric hookups, and picnic tables, making it a comfortable choice for tent campers.
            • Webbs Mills Stead features a reservable site with firewood available, ensuring a cozy camping experience.
            • Tiny Cabins of Maine offers a unique blend of tent camping with access to fire pits and picnic tables, perfect for family gatherings.

            Some prices for tent camping range from $20 to $50

            • At Range Pond Campground, tent camping is available during the season from April 15 to October 15, with prices that fit various budgets.
            • Saco Bound offers affordable tent sites right on the river, making it an attractive option for those looking to enjoy water activities.
            • Riverbend Campground provides a scenic setting for tent camping, with prices that cater to different preferences.

            Enjoy these local activities

            • At Hemlocks Campground, you can take advantage of boat-in access to explore the nearby waters and enjoy fishing or kayaking.
            • Swans Falls Campground is perfect for those who love river activities, offering easy access for canoeing and kayaking.
            • Boothby's Orchard is not only a great camping spot but also a fantastic location for hiking and enjoying the beautiful orchard scenery.

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            • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Pownal, ME?

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Pownal, ME is Mac's Camping Area with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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