Best Glamping near Rumford, ME

The Loon's Nest provides a private glamping retreat along a quiet Maine lake near Rumford, featuring upscale accommodations with modern comforts not found at traditional campgrounds. Located approximately 10 miles from Rumford, this exclusive glamping destination offers a serene waterfront setting with mountain views, providing an ideal base for exploring western Maine's wilderness. Nearby, Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins offers glamping options with electricity, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and private facilities. These accommodations typically include proper beds with linens, electricity, and dedicated bathroom facilities—a significant upgrade from standard camping. One guest shared, "The Loon's Nest is the perfect setting to enjoy the best of Maine, sitting along the lake with several mountains nearby."

Waterfront activities dominate the glamping experience, with paddling opportunities on the surrounding lakes. Papoose Pond provides kayak and canoe rentals, allowing guests to explore the tranquil waters directly from their glamping accommodations. The campgrounds maintain beach areas for swimming and lounging, with Papoose Pond offering additional recreational facilities including a pool and carousel. Seasonal considerations affect availability, with most glamping sites operating from May through October. According to a camper at Papoose Pond, "It's definitely more lux than a standard site, but it makes camping with kids insanely easy. There are a million options from plain tent sites to rentable cabins and everything in between, there's something for everyone." Winter operations are limited, making summer and fall the prime seasons for experiencing Maine's glamping offerings.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Rumford, Maine (40)

1. 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. "
2. Honey Run Campground and Beach
2 Reviews
Peru, ME
11 miles
Website
+1 (207) 562-4913
$20 - $90 / night
"We grabbed a tent site for 3 days and it had water and electric! You get a picnic table and fire ring"

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

3. Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins
14 Reviews
North Waterford, ME
23 miles
Website
+1 (207) 583-4470
"Kayak, canoe, SUP rentals, a carousel, pool, lake, hike, and sooooo many activities."

"We stay in an HHK which is a site that has its own electric stove, kitchen sink, covered picnic table, and small bathroom in the back!"
4. Moose Brook State Park Campground
29 Reviews
Gorham, NH
34 miles
Website
+1 (603) 466-3860
$35 - $45 / night
"We have stayed at Moose Brook State Park a number of times over the years to gain easy access to the hiking trails in the White Mountains."

"We were welcomed by a lovely little house used as the Ranger station. A fire kept it warm and cozy. The ranger was very pleasant."

5. Mollidgewock State Park Campground
14 Reviews
Errol, NH
31 miles
Website
+1 (603) 482-3373
$29 - $40 / night
"Absolutely beautiful positioning next to a river. Clean sites - many covered in grass with wildflowers which were stunning."

"Staff was very helpful. We arrived,after a 3 1/2 hour drive, early for check in but were able to go to our site."
6. Two Lakes Camping
6 Reviews
Otisfield, ME
29 miles
Website
+1 (207) 539-4851
"We set up at two lakes campground for a week, very happy. 2 adults and 2 dogs with plenty of room at our campsite. Some sites look much tighter but our space was great!"

"They had a wild west party and we got to dance and have a campfire in a huge field. It was cute!"

7. Jellystone Park™ Androscoggin Lake
8 Reviews
North Monmouth, ME
33 miles
Website
+1 (207) 248-8041
"Beaver Brook in Monmouth Maine is a must stay if you have kids from babies to teens. Our family has been going annually for the last five years."

"Big pool and brooks around. Tons of trails. A general store with a connected ice cream stand near the pool area. Gated fence."
8. Sebago Lake State Park Campground
21 Reviews
Naples, ME
43 miles
Website
+1 (207) 693-6613
$25 - $30 / night
"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."

"Sebago Lake State Park is close to Portland, Maine and neighboring towns. Nice to be close to home so the drive to arrive isn’t so long. Nice scenery and helpful staff. An enjoyable weekend."

9. Lakeside Pines Campground
7 Reviews
North Bridgton, ME
33 miles
Website
+1 (207) 647-3935
$50 - $69 / night
"Dump station, bath house, laundry facilities, and fire pits throughout campsites. Narrow driving lanes for inexperienced campers. Permanent campers interspersed in complex."

"Long Lake, Maine. Some lakeside sites. Lots of wooded sites with easy access to the lake. A few local permanent campers."
10. Cathedral Pines Campground
20 Reviews
Eustis, ME
44 miles
Website
+1 (207) 246-3491
$32 - $40 / night
"There are clean showers, flush toilets, laundry, wifi in some locations, a campers only and a public beach, opportunities for canoeing and kayaking Flagstaff lake with rentals available if you didn't bring"

"We weren’t able to stay in a lake front sit, but ours was very close to the lake that came with a slight view of the water. There’s a gate that locks between 8 pm and 8 am."

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Rebus B.
Scout
May. 17, 2021
Freeport / Durham KOA
Great spot, great hosts
Kid and pet friendly. Lots of activities for kids including a flashlight candy hunt, water slide, and s’more roast. We’ve been coming back for years and the addition of a glamping tent, cabins, and domes have made it even nicer!
Sarah C.
Legend
Jul. 28, 2020
Aziscoos Valley Camping Area
Nice folks and super reasonable price
This campground is just north of Errol, NH along the Magalloway River. The sites and facilities are well maintained and quite clean. The owners and staff are quite nice and really do a great job managing the campground. There are nice shaded sites along the river as well as a number of sites in a wide open field. Be sure to ask about the amount of shade (or lack there of) when you make your reservation. While being in the field in a climate controlled RV may not be a big deal, being in the sun from sunrise to sunset can be rough as a tent camper.

Sites have picnic tables, fire rings and are nicely spaced from one another. There is a bath house that is clean and a nice amenity, especially for the reasonable rate of $15/night for tent campers (almost unheard of at many private campgrounds).

You can put your boat in upstream of the campground and paddle to the area or you can drive. We paddled from just upstream and continued on the following day. There are several grassy spots where you can slide your boat onto shore.
Gary G.
Legend
Sep. 18, 2017
Moose Brook State Park Campground
Perfect campground for access to the White Mountains
We have stayed at Moose Brook State Park a number of times over the years to gain easy access to the hiking trails in the White Mountains. The campground is well run, manned by easy going Rangers, and is hassle free. The sites are large, with a choice of wooded, partially wooded, or open. Sites are level, with the fire ring on the correct side for people with campers. The price is good and on a number of occasions we have seen moose or bear in the area.
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Samantha M.
Scout
Aug. 23, 2020
Covered Bridge
Traditional Tent Camping
Gread drive up tent sites with some within a few steps to the Kangamangus. Sites good distance apart but not entirety secluded. Great for little kids!
Nancy W.
Legend
Apr. 16, 2021
Freeport / Durham KOA
Good Location, Clean, Lots of Camping Options
I have a love– hate relationship with KOA campgrounds. They tend to be overpriced and not consistent. You will find one that has nice sites at a decent price. Then, there are the others which are complete opposite. This KOA is on my good side. There are lots of site choices, cabins, yurts, and tent sites to choose from. The location is good as it is about 10-15 minutes far from the town of Freeport(home to L.L. Bean and tons of outlet stores), the pretty coastal town of South Freeport, four craft breweries and a cidery, and Bradbury Mountain State Park. The owners and work campers are very friendly and the super welcoming. Normally I am not concerned how nice people are but they go out of their way to make sure you get all the discounts you can and put you in a site that you prefer.

We have stayed here a few times and are always impressed how well-cared for the grounds are and how and clean the common areas, bathrooms, and pool are. The grass is always cut, weeds trimmed, fire pits cleaned and there is no trash lying on the ground. There are lots of seasonal sites but they are in the back portion of the park with the transients being in the front. The park has nice super long 50 amp FHU pull-thrus in the front of the park which will fit any length RV and tow vehicle. Some of these sites are “buddy” sites with a shared patio, but are so wide that even if you don’t know your neighbors, it would not be a bother because you are far enough apart. The only downside to these pull thrus is there is no shade. We tend to be there in cooler months so shade is not a problem. However, the rest of the campground has a very park-like feel with over 50 acres there is plenty of room to roam and even a short nature trail through a wooded area. Many sites backup against the woods or are in wooded areas so keep that in mind when making your reservation. We give this park two thumbs up for their dog park which is ten times the size of the average KOA dog park. My lab had plenty of room to run and chase a ball and there were never any other dogs there which was nice. Plus, it was clean and free of dog poop! Normally, there are plenty of activities like s’mores by the fire, crafts, pony rides (yes, they have their own ponies on site), ice cream social, hay rides but this year they were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We don’t use those amenities anyway so that wasn’t a problem but can see that would be fun activities for kids. We were in a buddy sites with our friends and liked the shared patio. Since we were in the open area, we were able to get both satellite with our roof-mounted dome and some over-the-air channels from Portland which is about 45 minutes away. All of our hook-ups were in an accessible place but we were also in a long pull thru and could position the RV in the site accordingly.

Some of the cons for this park are the lack of cable, so-so wifi, and the dusty gravel roads and pot holes. There are a few restrooms buildings scattered around the park which may not be close depending on what site you are in.
Samantha N.
Guide
Aug. 20, 2022
Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins
I GREW UP HERE
My dad grew up going here and so did I. My siblings and I all learned to ride our bikes here. My nieces and nephews are now doing the same. Its where I learned to love nature. I became addicted to kayaking here and am now a wildlife ecologist!!! Its the PERFECT family campground. Kayak, canoe, SUP rentals, a carousel, pool, lake, hike, and sooooo many activities. I've stayed in tents, half moons (kitchen and bathroom but sleep in tent), cabins, RV sites....I LOVE this place so much. Its my childhood
Jeremy G.
Guide
Jun. 8, 2022
Lakeside Pines Campground
Quiet lakeside camping
Loons loons everywhere. Lots of wildlife. Good facilities. Full hookups for boondockers. Dump station, bath house, laundry facilities, and fire pits throughout campsites. Narrow driving lanes for inexperienced campers. Permanent campers interspersed in complex. Woodside and lakeside sites.
Jean C.
Legend
Jul. 1, 2019
Zealand Campground
Large grassy riverside sites but the traffic will keep you awake
This is a roadside campground with several large, grassy sites that wasn’t my first choice, but it was late at night and my other option hadn’t panned out. It is located right beside US302 and you’ll hear vehicles and see their lights driving by all night. Zealand Rd, which takes you to the 2 Sugarloaf campgrounds as well as the Zealand Trailhead, cross the Ammonoosuc River here and there is a picnic area on the other side of Zealand.

When I pulled up at night, there were fireflies lighting up the grass and woods. There are water faucets and vault toilets. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Some of the sites are more secluded, particularly 4-10. They’re all first-come, first-served, so you can choose your site upon arrival. Be prepared to carry your tent and other gear a short distance from your car for several of the sites. I was surprised to see how the sites with wooded parking areas opened up to the grassy expanse near the river. Access to the river isn’t great. It’s not a place where you’ll be swimming.

Stay here because you couldn’t get a site at one of the Sugarloafs and you want to hike in on the Zealand Trail or you want to head south into Crawford Notch explore there. The Cog Railway station isn’t far away. If you need any last minute items, stop by Foster’s Crossroads in Twin Mountain. For a quick hike with nice views, drive up Zealand Rd to the Sugarloaf trailhead. It will take you to a saddle between two peaks on the 52-with-a-view list.
Peter C.
Guide
Oct. 10, 2018
Moose Brook State Park Campground
Small and Family friendly and has that 40s vibe that's very charming.
We were welcomed by a lovely little house used as the Ranger station. A fire kept it warm and cozy. The ranger was very pleasant. We bought some fire wood for $6 a bundle… there was a private seller down the road selling it for $4.

Easy check-in. We reserved the last available site and it was near the bathroom which I wasn't that excited about but it was actually quite nice.

Nice bathrooms. Nice Shower building. Good wash-sinks.

Our site appeared to be the only one with 2 fire pits. One of them was a nice cooking/barrel type of set-up that all the other sites had. The second was an older stone and cement pit with a back wall that was perfect for sitting in front of on a chilly October evening.