Best Campgrounds near Rumford, ME

The Rumford, Maine area provides camping options ranging from primitive tent sites to full-service RV parks with several establishments concentrated along nearby rivers and lakes. Facilities like Lone Mountain River Front Campground in Andover and Mountain View Campground in Dixfield cater to both tent and RV campers, while some locations like Honey Run Campground and Beach in Peru also offer cabin rentals. Mount Blue State Park Campground, approximately 25 miles east of Rumford, features lakeside sites accessible by boat, drive-in, or walk-in methods, making it popular for visitors seeking water recreation opportunities.

Many campgrounds in the region remain open seasonally, typically from May through October, with a few operations extending into November. Road access varies between paved and maintained gravel surfaces, with most established sites accessible without specialized vehicles. "The bathhouse is clean and beautiful. The river is pristine and safe for little ones," noted one camper about Lone Mountain's facilities. Weather conditions can change rapidly in this mountainous region, with cooler temperatures common even during summer months. Cell service is generally available at developed campgrounds, though coverage may be spotty in more remote areas. Most locations require reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holiday periods.

Waterfront access ranks as a primary draw for campers visiting the Rumford area, with multiple reviews highlighting riverfront and lakeside options. Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins in nearby Byron provides access to the Swift River, while Papoose Pond Family Campground offers multiple water-based recreation opportunities. A visitor to Lone Mountain noted, "We stayed at the far end of the campground on the river. Ellis pond public beach is fantastic and only 10 minutes or so drive away." Family-friendly amenities like playgrounds, recreation halls, and swimming areas are common at the larger establishments. Several campgrounds feature well-maintained bathroom facilities with flush toilets and hot showers, though amenities vary significantly between primitive sites and fully-developed campgrounds. Scenic mountain views complement the water features, with access to nearby hiking trails including sections of the Appalachian Trail.

Best Camping Sites Near Rumford, Maine (188)

    1. Mount Blue State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Weld, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 585-2347

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Our camp sites were next to each other but also very private. No water or electricity except at the main bathrooms where there are showers, toilets and a dish wash station. Beautiful lake!"

    "Mount Blue is an awesome Maine State Park about 2 hrs. north-west of Portland, 1hr from the White Mts. in NH and 1.5 hours from the Quebec border. "

    2. Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins

    19 Reviews
    Byron, ME
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 364-3880

    $30 - $210 / night

    "Nice trail to the river next to our site. Dog friendly. Fun little scavenger hunt for kids of all ages. Short walk over to Coos Canyon rest area with great swim holes."

    "We stayed at the main campground in 2021. The campground was a nice place and the sites are generally under shaded trees and included electric and water."

    3. Grafton Notch Campground

    13 Reviews
    Newry, ME
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 824-2292

    $28 / night

    "This campground is privately owned and is situated in an amazing spot in the mountains of Western Maine."

    "This small, private campground just outside Grafton Notch State Park offers clean, level, quiet sites with hot showers. If you don’t need wi-fi and hook-ups, this is the place for you!"

    4. Stony Brook Recreation and Campground

    9 Reviews
    Newry, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 824-2836

    "Very nice has a pool close to grafton state park"

    "Sites are a little close to each other, but they're very long. Great pool, fun rec room area (we learned how to play shuffleboard!) We were the 2nd tiny house there!"

    5. Lone Mountain River Front Campground

    3 Reviews
    Andover, ME
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 392-0019

    "This is my 2nd year returning to lone mountain river front camping in Andover Maine. The peace and tranquility here is tough to beat."

    "This location has stunning landscape, but getting there is somewhat difficult. I used a Google map to find the path, but it didn't take me to the exact address I was looking for."

    6. Mountain View Campground

    1 Review
    Dixfield, ME
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 562-8285

    "Great campers to be around."

    7. Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground

    6 Reviews
    West Bethel, ME
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 824-4224

    "It is very close to the highway so there there is some traffic noise but not bad. Tents are in a different area."

    "There was a very cool suspension bridge to take you to on a walk to a private island. I definitely plan on visiting again!"

    8. The Loon's Nest

    1 Review
    Bryant Pond, ME
    7 miles
    +1 (603) 620-8831

    $125 / night

    "The Loon's Nest is the perfect setting to enjoy the best of Maine, sitting along the lake with several mountains nearby. "

    9. Honey Run Campground and Beach

    2 Reviews
    Peru, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 562-4913

    $20 - $90 / night

    "Nice campground, we enjoyed our site next to the cabin that our friends stayed in. One thing to note, lots of returning seasonal campers."

    10. Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins

    14 Reviews
    North Waterford, ME
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 583-4470

    "If you bring yoyr own kayaks there is a ruver with a take out close to the campground. U could walk back or drive in with a truck for pick up! This place is amazing! Will continue to go every year!"

    "Perfect spot to relax and get away from everything. Great amount of amenities and privacy."

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Recent Reviews near Rumford, ME

751 Reviews of 188 Rumford Campgrounds


  • Mark W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Aziscoos Valley Camping Area

    Great campground near great fishing

    I've camped here several times (June, July, August, September, and October) over the last couple years--usually at no-hookup sites. Most of the sites get enough sun to keep batteries charged and most of the sites are free of Starlink obstructions. I usually stay there mid-week and it's very quiet.

    It's an easy drive to some of the best trout fishing in Maine and New Hampshire.

    The grounds and facilities are extremely well maintained. The staff is great, and I've met some fabulous people camping there. 

    It's Maine so the blackflies and mosquitoes can be a challenge early in the season. And toward the end of the season, you'll want a vacuum cleaner to deal with the Asian lady beetles that have invaded all of northern New England.

  • Marc D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Crawford Notch Campground

    Beautiful area

    Beautiful campground. Large secluded sites. Forested. Beautiful fall colors. Coin operated showers. Access to nearby trails.

  • Oksana S.
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Jellystone Park™ Glen Ellis

    Read before booking

    PLEASE READ BEFORE GOING We went to Jellystone Park at in Glen NH. We originally booked from Sunday to thursday. We left on Tuesday due to several issues with the cabin that the office staff refused to fix. Issues we had was 1. Cabin was filthy and had bugs inside. 2. Stove top wasnt working. 3. Fridge smelled so bad I had to wash it with warm water and dish soap. 4. Our cabin reeked like cigarettes to the point I couldn't bath my kids because when the bathroom got steamy the smell got sooo bad. I tried to adress the issues and was told they had a no smoke policy so its not their issue if it smelled because they did their part in putting a policy down. For it being filthy I was told they trust their cleaner so it qas me that made it filthy..(attached is one picture that I have this is just the bathroom on our first day their. Everything was covered in dirt, sand and soo dusty and bugs everywhere). I first spoke to James who yelled and was saying ridiculous excuses as to why its ok. Then the manager(dont remember name but she was older and blonde hair) screamed at me while I had my 2 year old with me. I was telling her calmly and very nice my concerns to which she was yelling to get out of the office. Then I was threatened to have the cops called if I complained again. I lost alot of money I cant afford to loose. But most important I was want to make people aware. I told them the website should state these things to be fair cause if I knew this i wouldn't have paid since they said its normal for stoves not to work and its out of their controll if someone smokes in the cabin. They said no one would stay if they posted those things. I left litterally shaking and crying because I couldn't believe it. They are nice if you dont complain. Discusting customer service horrendous management. Will be reporting everywhere already let my friends know so they dont go next year.

  • Yung H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2025

    Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins

    Fantastic

    Its a really cool spot to explore. I went when the water was low and was able to adventure where youre not meant to and man was it a blast.Found my own pride rock(lion king) and was able to meditate in silence and be away from all the boaters and atvs was super peaceful with a water near by. The tent campers around me were really solid people aswell.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Two Rivers Campground

    Quiet on the River

    Very nice with easy access with wonderful hosts.

  • S
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Crocker Pond

    Beautiful spot!!

    7 campsites in a really beautiful place!! We went in early October and about half the sites were full. It was very peaceful and great hiking nearby!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Jefferson Campground

    Great Mountain Campground

    Nice campground in a beautiful location. This place is a bit off the beaten path of White Mountain tourist areas but is still within easy drive to all the major attractions. We picked this spot for that exact reason. Open field camping in the middle with wooded sites on the edges of the park. I originally chose a site that was a bit too small to properly unhook the trailer but staff helped me get a better location. Site 17 was too tight for 44 ft total length. Switched to site 5 pull through. Some sites face each other for camping with friends. Follow their map to pull in correctly. Staff is excellent and very helpful. Small store on site with necessities and fire wood. FYI Amenities: pool, playground, laundry (affordable) hot showers. Off season so the place was not busy, very quiet. This is on our short list for when we return next year.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Grafton Notch Campground

    Amazing place!

    We stayed here 2 nights in late September. The campground is very neat and tidy with lots of nice touches like flowers and seasonal decorations. The sites are gravel & the paths are covered in wood chips - both make walking cleaner because you are out of the dirt and mud. There is a path to the river and 2 picnic tables by the river. The bathhouse is clean and has a large shower with plenty of places to put your soap, shampoo, etc. There are also lots of hooks in the shower and bathroom for your stuff and the shower has a large bench to sit on as you get dressed. There are 2 dishwashing stations outside the bathhouse. Horseshoes and corn hole are on site and there is a well stocked camp store. Lots of information and brochures on the area. The owner is very kind and personable - I am looking forward to coming back!


Guide to Rumford

Camping near Rumford, Maine provides options in a mountainous region with elevations ranging from 600 to 1,500 feet. The Androscoggin and Swift Rivers cut through this area, creating numerous waterway camping opportunities where temperatures often drop into the 40s even during summer nights. Western Maine's campgrounds frequently report wildlife sightings including moose, deer, and various bird species.

What to do

Gold panning opportunities: The Swift River at Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins attracts prospectors of all experience levels. "Rent a pan or sluice from the coos canyon rock and gem shop a 3 min walk from the office and pan for gold in the river right from the campground," notes camper David B. Equipment rentals typically cost $10-15 for basic panning gear.

Hiking nearby mountains: Tumbledown Mountain provides challenging day hikes within 30 minutes of several local campgrounds. "A really great state run campground. Has all the basics and well spaced campsites. Tumbledown mountain is close by and a must to hike up. Also fun place nearby to pan for gold flakes," says Peter F. about Mount Blue State Park Campground.

ATV trail access: Several campgrounds connect directly to regional ATV trail networks. "Great place to stay with ATV trails access right from your campsite. With the river right close by you can pan for gold," reports Andrew G. about his stay at Coos Canyon. Most trails require state registration for ATVs, available at local town offices or online for $45-65 depending on residency status.

What campers like

Dark sky viewing: The limited light pollution makes star-watching exceptional. "As most campers know last summer was about as wet as it gets so mosquito population was a little bothersome. Camp fire wood was also very damp. On the one night we saw clear sky I was amazed how a dark sky looks being from Boston area," writes Jeffrey S. about his experience at Lone Mountain River Front Campground.

Clean facilities: Bathhouses receive consistent positive reviews across multiple properties. "The bathhouse is very 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," notes Lee D. about Grafton Notch Campground.

Swimming areas: Natural river swimming spots provide alternatives to developed beaches. "We stayed at the far end of the campground on the river. Ellis pond public beach is fantastic and only 10 minutes or so drive away," mentions one visitor to Lone Mountain. Most swimming areas lack lifeguards, so personal flotation devices are recommended, particularly for children.

What you should know

Limited connectivity: Cell service varies significantly across the region. "There is no cell service but wifi was available at the office," reports J.B. about Coos Canyon Campground. Many campgrounds offer WiFi near their offices or stores, but service rarely extends to individual campsites.

Weather variability: Mountain weather changes rapidly, especially during spring and fall. "Weather conditions can change rapidly in this mountainous region, with cooler temperatures common even during summer months," notes one camper. Temperatures often drop 20-30 degrees from day to night, making layered clothing essential even in July and August.

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill completely during peak weekends. "We were the 2nd tiny house there," mentions Ashley I. about her stay at Stony Brook Recreation Campground. Book at least 4-6 weeks ahead for holiday weekends, particularly for sites with utilities or premium waterfront locations.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with structured recreation programs. "We camped here two nights with my family. It was the first camping trip we took with my 2 year old, and so was very nervous about how it would go. I was very relieved to be surrounded by families with small children. Despite that, it was very quiet," shares Sandie N. about Mount Blue State Park.

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature updated play equipment. "Very nice has a pool close to grafton state park," notes Frank R. about Stony Brook Recreation. Most playgrounds are centrally located near bathhouses or recreation buildings, making them convenient supervision points while preparing meals.

Beach options: Sandy beach access ranks high for families with children. "The kids LOVED this campground. lots of streams for frogs and adventure. not to mention Next to one of the prettiest mountains in Maine, Tumbledown! the showers and bathrooms were really nice for a campground," reports Melissa N. about Mount Blue State Park.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven terrain at many campgrounds. "Sites are a little close to each other, but they're very long. Great pool, fun rec room area (we learned how to play shuffleboard!) We were the 2nd tiny house there," shares Ashley I. about Honey Run Campground and Beach.

Limited 50-amp service: While several campgrounds advertise 50-amp electrical service, availability is limited. "Lovely staff and campground. Sites are wide and long enough. Great Wifi and they use satellite TV, you need their converter but you get your deposit back when you turn it in," reports Pat C. about Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground.

Sewer challenges: RVers report uphill sewer connections at some campgrounds. "Our sewer was uphill at our site which is a big pet peeve of ours and super annoying when it comes to empty the tanks," notes one reviewer. Bringing extra sewer hose lengths and supports helps manage these situations at several campgrounds in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds near Rumford, Maine?

Western Maine offers several excellent campgrounds near Rumford. Crocker Pond in West Bethel provides a secluded experience with seven sites, many directly on the water, allowing stays up to 14 days. Grafton Notch Campground features 15 well-wooded sites in a stunning mountain setting, open mid-May through Columbus Day, with great hiking nearby. Other options include Coos Canyon Campground and Cabins near Byron and Stony Brook Recreation and Campground in Hanover. For those willing to travel slightly farther, Cathedral Pines Campground offers beautiful views of Flagstaff Lake and the Bigelow mountains.

Is land for camping available for purchase in Rumford, Maine?

While there isn't specific information about camping land for sale directly in Rumford, the western Maine region does offer rural land purchasing opportunities. The area surrounding Rumford, including nearby communities like Byron, Andover, and Dixfield, occasionally has parcels available that would be suitable for private camping development. Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground represents a successful private camping business in the region. For those interested in purchasing land for camping purposes, contacting local real estate agents who specialize in rural properties would be the best approach. Be sure to verify local zoning laws and land use regulations before purchasing to ensure camping activities would be permitted.

What camping is available near Rumford, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, Rumford, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 188 campgrounds and RV parks near Rumford, ME and 12 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Rumford, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Rumford, ME is Mount Blue State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 18 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 free dispersed camping spots near Rumford, ME.