Top Tent Camping near Shapleigh, ME

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Best Tent Sites Near Shapleigh, ME (21)

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1059 Reviews of 21 Shapleigh Campgrounds


  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackberry Crossing
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Blackberry Crossing

    Blackberry Crossing Campground

    Your typical first-come first-served National Forest campground with vault toilets and handpump water. The Albany Covered Bridge is a short walk away.

  • Judy W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Brook State Park
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Bear Brook State Park

    Bearbrook Pros and Cons

    Con: Signage is awful! Hard to find park, office and cabins! Once there, Looong drive to both campground and Cabins.

    Pro: cabins are on a remote lake. Perfect for star gazing! Rustic but comfy (beds) cabins. Bring all your own stuff. No electricity, so no lights. Our cabin had a steep path. Others did not.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Campton Campground
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Campton Campground

    Awesome Campground

    I found this place on The Dyrt app, so I came to check it out, I made a reservation online just to make sure I guaranteed my spot when I arrived, which I didn’t had to worry about either way because there was lots of empty spaces, but you never know, even though I made my reservation my spot didn’t have my name on it or any information about when I was suppose to arrive and leave, there was nobody there, but made me wonder if there was someone already there, besides that, it’s a great place to camping, clean, quite, bathroom was close by, shower and everything, besides all that I was able to use my phone with no problems, I have AT&T btw, there is a Dunkin, General store and a gas station like 3 minutes driving, which is great in case you forgot to buy something or are too lazy to make coffee and breakfast, I stayed for 2 night, can’t complain, and will come back for sure, I highly recommend this place, although I recommend to get the side from 33 to 57 it’s on the other side and not too close from the highway.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort

    Small, clean, quiet campground close to NH beaches and Portsmouth NH

    Friendly staff, hard gravel access roads, level gravel sites. No issues with electric, sewer or water hookups. Some of the best clear, clean, drinking water at high pressure we have come across. Great access to beaches, numerous eateries and shopping minutes away. This is our second time we have been here and here for the month of September.

    I would reccomend Seacoast RV Park to other campers.

  • 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 Wells Beach Resort Campground
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Wells Beach Resort Campground

    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 .

  • Kaileigh K.
    Camper-submitted photo from White Lake State Park
    Aug. 19, 2024

    White Lake State Park

    Great Lake with nice campground amenities and feel

    We had a great stay at white lake state park. I was surprised that there was only a large log separating our site from the next one but luckily it was just my brothers family so it wasn’t awkward. Our sites (2-11 and 2-11a) survived a 2 hour monsoon with some water running through but other sites had some major flooding so just something to be cognizant of.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Winding River Campground
    Aug. 18, 2024

    Winding River Campground

    Great time with kids

    We had a great time here camping with our kids and grandkids. River is not much to look at but the pool was great and there were great events like foam parties, DJ at the pool, pancake breakfast and live music to name a few. Staff were friendly and helpful.

  • 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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Dam Campground
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Beaver Dam Campground

    Excellent campground

    Beautiful and very well maintained. The staff is awesome. There are SO many amazing activities for the whole family. Would absolutely recommend!

  • 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.

  • Jeremy T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Circle 9 Ranch Campground
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Circle 9 Ranch Campground

    Dirty and uninviting

    This is one of the dirtiest camp grounds I’ve been to.  It smelled of septic gas and trash.  The bathrooms were disgusting, the pool and playground were a slimy mess.  Camp sites are small and buggy.  Open septic line everywhere.  Picnic tables were all rotten.  Not a pleasant stay at all.  This is a trailer park not a camp ground.

  • H
    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.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Baker River Campground
    Jul. 23, 2024

    Baker River Campground

    Special Campground to me

    Personal Connection 

    Baker River Campground will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s where I was first introduced to camping as a child. My first visit was in 1969 when I was eight years old. Last year, I returned for the first time in over 50 years. While much has changed, the basic layout of the camp remains the same, and it’s still family-owned, which is wonderful. 

    Current Stay 

    I stayed on site#20 with my class B van. Here are some highlights and details of my experience: Site Location: Conveniently near the road going out and to the beach. Amenities: Electrical and water hookup, a well-placed fire pit, and a bathroom/shower house right across from my site. The facilities were very clean, thanks to regular cleaning. Campground Condition: Maintained excellently, largely due to Reno, the full-time staff member who oversees the place. He was outstanding. The only reason I gave it a 5 was because of him. Environment: Located on the Baker River with a cozy beach. Limited amenities(horseshoe pit and a small playground), but both were in excellent condition. The campground is perfect for those who prefer a traditional camping experience without additional frills. During the week, the campground was quiet, but it got crowded on the weekends with seasonal campers and tent setups closer to the river. I appreciate the layout and the ambiance of the campground. 

    Negative Aspects 

    Unfortunately, a recent change in ownership to a corporation has brought noticeable changes: Loss of Personal Touch: The campground has lost its personal feel. Reno is still a lifesaver, but he’s the only one maintaining the old charm. Neglect by Management: The focus has shifted to another campground, Riverbrook, which is evident from their social media presence and activities. Baker River is largely neglected, and even basic acknowledgments from the management are lacking. Lack of Engagement: The director of both campgrounds visited but did not engage with campers. When Reno was on vacation, there was no other staff available to assist. Seasonal Campers' Discontent: Long-term campers have noticed the decline and are considering not returning next year. Corporate Focus: The corporation seems more interested in raising prices and saving money rather than maintaining and improving Baker River Campground. 

    Final Thoughts 

    I write this review out of a deep passion for Baker River Campground. It’s painful to see the decline in care and attention. I believe each campground should be treated as a separate entity with full-time events and dedicated management. The current corporate approach appears to prioritize profit over the well-being of the campground and its community. It’s a shame to see such a beloved place being neglected. I hope the management will take these concerns seriously and work towards restoring the charm and personal touch that made Baker River Campground special.

    Mike Weild

    Weild on Wheels

  • Laura G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Branch Brook Campground
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Branch Brook Campground

    Friendly Family Campground

    Branch Brook Campground is a true haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Nestled in a serene forest setting, it offers a perfect blend of tranquility and adventure. The campsites are well-spaced, providing privacy while still feeling part of a community of fellow campers. The amenities are superb, with clean and modern facilities that make camping comfortable and convenient. Hot showers and well-maintained restrooms were a pleasant surprise, ensuring that every aspect of the stay was enjoyable. The campground's natural beauty is enhanced by the peaceful sounds of the Pemi River and the gentle rustling of leaves, creating a soothing ambiance that is perfect for relaxation. The staff at Branch Brook Campground are incredibly welcoming and helpful, adding a personal touch that makes you feel right at home. Whether you're hiking the scenic trails, tubing on the Pemi River, or simply lounging by your campfire under the starry sky, every moment spent here feels like a cherished memory in the making. Overall, Branch Brook Campground is a hidden gem that deserves recognition for its exceptional service, beautiful surroundings, and commitment to providing a memorable camping experience. It's a place where you can truly unwind, recharge, and reconnect with nature. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a peaceful and rejuvenating retreat!



Guide to Shapleigh

Camping near Shapleigh, Maine, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Many campgrounds, like Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, provide easy access to water activities. One camper mentioned, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Franconia Notch State Park. A visitor noted, "There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest."
  • Family Activities: Campgrounds like Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground are great for families. One review said, "Such a great place for families. West Bay has a playground, a great shower house, water access, and kayak rentals."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings. A reviewer at Dry River — Crawford Notch State Park said, "Cool location right on the edge of the Dry River Wilderness."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds, such as Bear Brook State Park Campground, are noted for their cleanliness. One camper remarked, "Nice, clean but crowded, and most sites are close together."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. A visitor at Lost River Valley Campground shared, "This is a great family-run place."

What you should know:

  • Pet Policies: Some campgrounds have strict pet rules. For example, at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are not allowed in the campground or beach area during the summer season.
  • Site Privacy: Many sites are close together, which can affect privacy. A camper at Crawford Notch Campground noted, "The sites are all nice, but you can clearly see other campers from your sites."
  • Water Quality: Some campgrounds may have issues with water quality. A visitor at White Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "The water from the spigot is absolutely HORRID tasting."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground that offer playgrounds and activities for kids. One reviewer said, "Great place for kids with lots of variety, animals and low traffic back roads for bike riding."
  • Plan for Amenities: Make sure the campground has the facilities you need. A camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground appreciated the "beach, a playground, a ball field, and a store."
  • Pack for Weather: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A visitor at Dry River — Crawford Notch State Park noted, "Some walk-in sites with platforms are further from the road."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Ensure your RV fits the site. A camper at Lost River Valley Campground mentioned, "The ground was level and the hookups look new."
  • Be Aware of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads. A visitor at Crawford Notch Campground said, "The noise from cars and trucks zipping by on route 302 is loud."
  • Utilize Dump Stations: Make sure to use the dump station before leaving. A camper at Bear Brook State Park Campground found the "dump station was easy to access."

Camping near Shapleigh, Maine, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to check the specific campground details and reviews to ensure a great experience!

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