Best Campgrounds near Rockwood, ME

Camping in the Rockwood area encompasses extensive shoreline options along Moosehead Lake, Maine's largest lake. The region includes established facilities like Lily Bay State Park with its Dunn Point and Rowell Cove camping areas, offering wooded tent and RV sites without hookups. Several miles north, The Birches Resort provides lakefront tent sites alongside cabin accommodations. Remote primitive camping options exist at locations like Cowan Cove, where access requires traversing logging roads but rewards visitors with serene waterfront sites.

Road access varies significantly across the region's campgrounds, with remote areas requiring careful vehicle selection. "Roads are all gravel out here, seems to be inactive logging. We didn't see any log trucks," noted one camper about the Spencer Bay area. Many primitive sites are accessible only via bumpy, unpaved logging roads that may become challenging during wet weather. While established state park campgrounds maintain year-round operations with managed facilities including showers and vault toilets, most locations lack cell service or Wi-Fi connectivity. Visitors should arrive prepared with supplies as the nearest town of Greenville is approximately 9-30 miles away depending on the camping location, with limited services available.

Waterfront access consistently emerges as the primary draw for campers, with lake views and water activities dominating visitor experiences. Tent sites directly on Moosehead Lake tend to fill quickly during summer months, particularly at Lily Bay State Park where waterfront sites are highly coveted. A camper described their experience: "Absolutely one of the jewels in the Maine State Park System, Lily Bay on enormous Moosehead Lake is generally open year round." Wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the region, with multiple visitors reporting moose sightings along roads and waterways. Campfire restrictions apply at most locations, with firewood available for purchase to prevent introduction of invasive species. Most campgrounds maintain quiet, family-friendly environments with generous spacing between sites, particularly in the more remote areas.

Best Camping Sites Near Rockwood, Maine (100)

    1. Dunn Point Campground — Lily Bay State Park

    19 Reviews
    Greenville, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 695-2700

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Absolutely one of the jewels in the Maine State Park System, Lily Bay on enormous Moosehead Lake is generally open year round."

    "This gorgeous state park along the shores of Moosehead Lake near Greenville feels like the campgrounds of my youth. Sites are all tucked into the woods with easy access to trails and the lakeshore."

    2. Rowell Cove Campground — Lily Bay State Park

    12 Reviews
    Frenchtown, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 695-2700

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Out site was away from the lake so we only had access to outhouse but could drive to the lake and comfort station with plumbed toilets and showers."

    "Lily Bay is located nine miles north of the town of Greenville and in one of the best regions to explore Maine’s wilderness."

    3. Cowan Cove

    4 Reviews
    Rockwood, ME
    4 miles

    "This is one of many sites around Moosehead Lake area."

    "Wonderful location only 18 sites. I have camped here several times and live in the area. Roads are bumpy and dusty but very passable. Though I’m not bringing my half million dollar Dutch Star here."

    4. Seboomook Wilderness Campground

    8 Reviews
    Rockwood, ME
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 280-0555

    "They had a small store and the access to Moosehead Lake was excellent. If you like remote camping this a great place to go and explore the area around the campground."

    "We could walk about 100 feet before the water was chest high. This would be perfect for kids!"

    5. The Birches Resort

    2 Reviews
    Rockwood, ME
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 534-7588

    "The Birches Resort and Campground in Rockwood, Maine was that slice of paradise we absolutely loved. "

    "My husband and I camped at one of three tent sites that are located right on the lake. There is a new (or at least very clean) Porta-Potty for these three sites to share."

    6. Moose Creek RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Greenville, ME
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 695-2425

    $55 - $60 / night

    "The campground opened in May 2022 and is just what the Greenville area of Maine needed– a nice, large campground which is big-rig-friendly, nice amenities, and close to downtown."

    "Moose Creek RV Resort is in a great location in Greenville, close to town and to ATV trails. A good amount of ATV parking across the street. "

    7. Moosehead Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Greenville Junction, ME
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 695-2210

    $28 - $54 / night

    "Season opens around Memorial Day and when I visited midweek in late June it was still quiet. Most sites are back-in, though they offer some pull throughs, and most are wooded or in the orchard."

    "Camp is just outside of Greenville so it’s super easy to go into town if you forgot anything. The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was I could hear the road noise from rt.6."

    8. Lazy Tom Bog Primitive Campsite

    3 Reviews
    Frenchtown, ME
    15 miles

    "You will find this site just past the bridge off Spencer Bay Road (old logging road) on the right (when coming from the main roads). Bring boats if you want to see moose. We had kayaks."

    "I’d say closest gas station was probably 15-20 minutes away from the spot. People come often to check for moose and loud lumber trucks pass often so keep that in mind when camping."

    9. Indian Pond Campground

    3 Reviews
    West Forks, ME
    16 miles
    Website

    $14 / night

    "This campground is approximately 13 miles from the West Forks, Maine--home to the best whitewater rafting in the state."

    "Camp sites were decent size, and about 1/3 are close to the water. A few recommendations I have if you are going. Bring everything you need with you, do your food shopping on the way."

    10. Shallow Bay

    2 Reviews
    Frenchtown, ME
    15 miles
    Website

    $24 / night

    "This was the first campsite along our Maine North Woods canoe adventure – about 4 miles from the Lobster Launch."

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Recent Reviews near Rockwood, ME

250 Reviews of 100 Rockwood Campgrounds


  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Lazy Tom Bog Primitive Campsite

    THIS IS WHERE YOU SEE A MOOSE!

    Was there for not even 24 hours and saw a moose. Dirt road to get to the spot right after the bridge on the right for only 5 minutes at most. Rocky camping spot but has a fire pit. I didn’t have any service. PERFECT launching spot for a kayak. Gets cold at night. I’d say closest gas station was probably 15-20 minutes away from the spot. People come often to check for moose and loud lumber trucks pass often so keep that in mind when camping. Again, it was all rocky.

  • Jessica D.
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Peaks-Kenny State Park

    It has been an excellent experience.

    Everyone has been really nice, beautiful beach and trails. I got the only walk-in site it might be the best site here

  • T
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Spacious Skies Balsam Woods

    Russell

    Very nice staff friendly,everything met our expectations, will definitely book a week for next summer.

  • Anne L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Wilderness Edge Campground

    Nice campground near Millinocket

    Clean campground, clean bath house with laundry.

  • Ethan S.
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Dead River Access on Long Falls Dam Road

    Absolutely Beautiful

    I have been here numerous time with my GF and my friends alike and just about every time we have spotted moose and had a great time in the backroads of maine. If you go up the road a little bit theres a big lake on top of the dam and (not sure if you can fish it) there are some nice fish up there as well. Overall great time and plenty of great memories!

  • Linda C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Trout Brook Campground

    Tranquil

    You’re camping close to others but it was quiet at night when we were there mid-week.

  • Sandra L.
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Wilderness Edge Campground

    Comfortable family campground & RV park

    Quiet wooded sites, glacier stones,dirt roads, clean bathrooms. Nice hot showers. Rustic cabins are half walled with screens, ATV trails easy access, pool, pet friendly, beautiful place.

  • Michelle L.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    New England Outdoor Center

    Beautiful location and friendly staff

    This is a rustic campground in a beautiful setting. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They kept everything clean. The campground is really a base of operations for NEOC’s whitewater rafting, so in the morning and afternoon, you have groups of rafters come in getting ready for or returning from their trip. You can book rafting trips with them, and the guides who worked there were awesome.

    The campground is on a small lake, and they have a bunch of kayaks and canoes kept at the side with oars and PFDs. Sign a waiver, and you can take them out, no hassle. From the lake, there is a great view of Mt. Katahdin.

    There is a pavilion with pool tables and indoor fire pit that you can go hang out at night as well as tables where you can sit out back overlooking the lake. There’s even a pub area indoors. No camp store so make sure to get what you need in town.

    Only one issue that prevented me from giving them five stars: they advertise that there are flush toilets and showers but no hot water when the generator isn’t running. It runs for a few hours in the morning and then from about 3-9 pm. The problem is that the restroom doors are locked when the generators are off, so there are no flush toilets or potable water when the generator is off. There are outhouses throughout the campground, but that wasn’t what we were expecting. They could also use a couple of speed limit signs on the main road bc cars go pretty fast in that area.

    Overall, a great campground for any hiking or rafting in the area!

  • S
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Jo-Mary Campground

    Yea, beautiful location, but overpriced & lacking

    They charged us almost $400 for two tent sites, for two nights.  They are clearly resting on their laurels, need to hire more help for peak periods, be in the office when they need to be available and answer their phones and return phone calls, and also need to check for garbage left by previous campers and have their port-a-potties emptied way more often (gross!)

    If you can get past the price gouging and lack of attention to detail, the place IS beautiful and enjoyable.


Guide to Rockwood

Camping spots near Rockwood, Maine center around a region situated at roughly 1,000 feet elevation where Maine's northern forest ecosystem transitions into higher alpine terrain. The area's climate features warm summer days that typically reach the mid-70s and cool nights that can drop into the 40s even during peak season. Seasonal campground operations vary widely, with most primitive sites accessible only from late May through October when logging road conditions are most favorable.

What to do

Guided fishing expeditions: Northern Pride Lodge and Campground offers guided fishing trips with a registered Master Maine Guide. "If you want to get away and have a moment for yourself, this is the place to be. You can enjoy the unbelievable sunrises or sunsets across the pond (which is over 7 miles long)," notes a camper at Northern Pride Lodge and Campground.

Fly fishing in nearby rivers: The East Outlet of the Kennebec River offers premier fly fishing just a short drive from most camping areas. A camper at Moosehead Family Campground reports, "We stay here every time we visit Moosehead lake. The spots are tidy and are broken up so you don't ever feel crowded."

Hiking Mt. Kineo: Take the ferry from Rockwood to Mt. Kineo for moderate to difficult hiking with panoramic views. "For adventurous folks, a ferry ride to Kineo and a hike to the tower is a great way to spend the day. Do your research, ferry schedules are subject to change due to weather. The hike is moderate to hard, but offers some fantastic views of Moosehead Lake," advises a camper from Lily Bay State Park.

Visit B-52 crash site memorial: Several campgrounds provide access to the historic B-52 crash site on Elephant Mountain, a sobering but educational hiking destination. A Rowell Cove Campground visitor mentions, "This is a great location for fishing and boating on the lake or nearby ponds, hiking peaks as part of the Pinnacle Pursuit in the greater Greenville area, exploring the B-52 crash site memorial, or seeking out moose on small ponds and logging roads."

What campers like

Sandy beaches and swimming access: Many lakefront campsites feature natural sandy beach areas ideal for swimming. "We spent two nights st Lily Bay, on the Rowell Cove side of the park. The sites are beautifully arranged along the cove, with almost every outside site with water access," shares a visitor at Rowell Cove Campground.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Early mornings and evenings offer excellent wildlife viewing, especially for moose. "If you are interested in seeing moose. We saw tons of droppings along the trail and finally saw a beautiful bull moose in one of the ponds," notes a camper from Rowell Cove.

Lakeshore kayaking: The protected coves and bays allow for easy paddling even for beginners. "Great sites. Site 16 on the water you can launch your kayak from the site," explains a Rowell Cove visitor.

Unique camping experience: For the adventurous, remote sites offer unmatched seclusion. "This was the first campsite along our Maine North Woods canoe adventure – about 4 miles from the Lobster Launch. It is a gorgeous campsite along the sandy shores of Lobster Lake," explains a visitor at Shallow Bay.

What you should know

Prepare for variable weather: The region can experience rapid temperature changes and frequent rain, even in summer. "We enjoyed our weeks on Moosehead Lake. Lily Bay Campground has spacious and wooded sites. The staff is very helpful and friendly," notes a camper.

Bring supplies: Most camping areas require self-sufficiency. "Bring everything you need with you, do your food shopping on the way. Greenville is maybe 15 miles away, the quickest way is a logging road, conditions of the logging roads can vary," advises a visitor at Indian Pond Campground.

Road conditions vary significantly: Many remote sites require careful navigation of unpaved roads. "This campground is approximately 13 miles from the West Forks, Maine--home to the best whitewater rafting in the state. This is an out of the way facility--8 miles in on dirt roads, not for those that want all the amenities of larger campgrounds," notes another Indian Pond camper.

Anticipate generator restrictions: Many camping areas limit or prohibit generator use to preserve the wilderness experience. "This entire area is amazing a little rough bit of drive down dirt roads but totally worth it!!" reports an Indian Pond visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Choose established campgrounds for amenities: For families with young children, established campgrounds offer important facilities. "We enjoy our weeks on Moosehead Lake. There is a beach and a playground. A clean shower and flush toilet facility," shares a Lily Bay visitor.

Book lakefront sites early: Waterfront sites with direct water access are highly sought after by families. "Sites are large and, in general, private. The campground map includes letters to indicate the rig size each site can accommodate. Tent only sites generally require you to walk in from a parking area, many taking you closer to the water," reports a Rowell Cove camper.

Pack for cool evenings: Even in summer, nights can be chilly, requiring warm sleepwear and layers for children. "Amazing clear water lake. 3 to 1 moose to human ratio, and abundant nearly tame birds and furry creatures. Haunting loon calls in the evening," notes a visitor at Rowell Cove.

Consider boat rentals: Many families enjoy lake exploration without hauling their own watercraft. At The Birches Resort, "There are boat rentals and seaplane flights you can book for sightseeing and a launch for boats/paddle craft," mentions a visitor.

Tips from RVers

Check site lengths and access carefully: Many campgrounds have limited big rig access. "Small campground with 36 RV and tent sites located just a couple of miles from downtown Greenville. The campground has lots of large trees and narrow roads which make it very difficult for big rigs," warns a visitor to Moosehead Family Campground.

Use stabilization pads: Many sites throughout the region have uneven terrain requiring additional leveling equipment. "Our site (#25) was a long pull thru that sloped down in the front and took a bit for us to get level and our front steps were pretty high off the ground," notes another Moosehead Family Campground visitor.

Consider newer RV-focused options: The region now offers modern facilities designed specifically for larger RVs. A visitor at Moose Creek RV Resort shares, "The owners are super friendly and take great pride in how the campground looks. Moose Creek has just over 100 sites and they are expanding in 2023 to include more RV/tent sites, cabins, and a rental house."

Plan for limited hookups: Full-service sites are rare in the region. "No sewer at any sites but there is a dump station and they offer a pump out service for $20. We contemplated using the dump station but the roads were so tight that it would have been difficult for us to pull into it," warns a Moosehead Family Campground visitor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Rockwood, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, Rockwood, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 100 campgrounds and RV parks near Rockwood, ME and 8 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Rockwood, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Rockwood, ME is Dunn Point Campground — Lily Bay State Park with a 4.9-star rating from 19 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Rockwood, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near Rockwood, ME.