Best Campgrounds near South Berwick, ME

South Berwick, Maine provides several established campground options within 30 minutes of town. The area features a mix of family-friendly RV parks and campgrounds with cabin accommodations, including Beaver Dam Campground in Berwick and Lazy Frog Campground in Lebanon. Most campgrounds near South Berwick offer full hookup sites for RVs alongside tent camping areas and cabin rentals, creating mixed-use environments suitable for various camping preferences. Many locations provide amenities such as drinking water, electric hookups, and shower facilities while maintaining wooded settings that preserve a natural camping experience.

Seasonal operation significantly affects camping availability in the region, with most campgrounds open from May through mid-October. Beaver Dam Campground operates from mid-May to Columbus Day, while Thousand Trails Moody Beach in nearby Moody remains open from April through mid-October. Winter camping options are extremely limited, making advance reservations essential during the peak summer months. The proximity to coastal areas means weather can change rapidly, particularly in spring and fall. Cell service varies throughout the region but is generally reliable at established campgrounds. According to one visitor, "The campground is well located, near the beach, shopping, and with access to Portland. Good walking, good restaurants, and a great specialty grocery store around the corner."

Campers consistently rate locations with natural features like wooded surroundings and water access more highly. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, located in nearby Nottingham, New Hampshire, receives positive reviews for its combination of recreational opportunities and natural setting. Many developed campgrounds in the area cater to families, with amenities like swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities during summer months. Privacy between sites varies significantly across campgrounds, with some offering well-separated wooded sites while others feature more open layouts. A review of one nearby campground noted, "We were overwhelmed by the beautiful massive forest. The campground was splendid with old tall, pine trees everywhere." Most mixed-use campgrounds balance RV accommodations with tent sites and cabins, making them suitable for groups with diverse camping preferences.

Best Camping Sites Near South Berwick, Maine (190)

    1. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Raymond, NH
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 895-3031

    $35 - $140 / night

    "It is close enough to the White Mountains of NH and all they have to offer (Lost River, Flume Gorge, etc.), NH's seacoast and colonial Portsmouth, the seacoast of Southern Maine with its widow's walks"

    "Much of the lake is better suited to paddle craft rather than motor boats due to it's shallow nature and rocks. The an expansive beach as well, a camp store and boat rentals."

    2. Old Stage Campground

    9 Reviews
    Madbury, NH
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (603) 742-4050

    $43 - $47 / night

    "Walking distance to rest rooms and showers. Great owners. 1st trip in a hurricane."

    "Learning to get away from the bad campers."

    3. Beaver Dam Campground

    7 Reviews
    North Berwick, ME
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 698-2267

    "IT is 9 miles from Wells Maine which is on the ocean.  LOTS OF GREAT restaurants there and nearby, like Ogunquit Maine and York Maine, etc. "

    "Campground is superior in its warmth, cleanliness, dog friendly and access to points of interest."

    4. Libbys Oceanside Camp

    9 Reviews
    York Harbor, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 363-4171

    $50 - $125 / night

    "Libby's Oceanfront Campground York, Maine gives campers a mesmerizing coastline scene experience' you will experience stunning sunsets and sunrises over the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean' Sitting in your"

    "Great place to camp right on long sands beach in York Maine. WiFi and cable is available."

    5. Dixons Coastal Maine Campground

    9 Reviews
    Cape Neddick, ME
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 363-3626

    "The location to the coastal beaches of York, Wells, Agunquit and Kennebunkport is the main reason we stayed here. It’s one of our favorite locations in Maine and we will definitely stay here again."

    "It seems that most of them on the coast of Maine are. "

    6. Thousand Trails Moody Beach

    10 Reviews
    Ogunquit, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks."

    "We stayed in the newer area with larger spots near the entrance to the park. There are activities and food within walking distance."

    7. Lazy Frog Campground

    4 Reviews
    Berwick, ME
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 457-1260

    "Lazy Frog is a cute campground, just off the beaten path. The owners have worked hard to improve this little gem. We stayed in August when it is was hot."

    "The BEST campground in Lebanon Maine!!! Everyone is very friendly, have fun themed weekends that both the kids and adults participate in!! Nice pool area where the sun hits all day!"

    8. Salmon Falls / Lebanon KOA

    7 Reviews
    Rochester, NH
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 339-9465

    "We were able to book last minute and got a great tenting site, next to a running river that was great to sleep to. Very buggy, but it's outside, what do you expect?"

    "Staff was very friendly and extremely cautious about their surroundings. Plenty of things to do to stay busy during the rainy days."

    9. Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

    8 Reviews
    Wells, ME
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 646-7570

    $47 - $90 / night

    "While this is a large campground, requiring rules to be followed for everyone’s sake, it is in an excellent location."

    "Great location, dog friendly. Very clean."

    10. York Beach Camper Park

    5 Reviews
    Cape Neddick, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 363-1343

    "A small but trees all around rv park. This is no thrills with basic WiFi. It is about 10 min walk to short sands beach in York."

    "On the coast of Maine"

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Recent Reviews near South Berwick, ME

860 Reviews of 190 South Berwick Campgrounds


  • M
    Feb. 17, 2026

    Forest Glen

    Forest Glenn campground

    Forest Glenn campground is a very nice campground on Wheelwright pond in Lee New Hampshire! Not well kept up but makes you feel like you’re still camping and not glamping ( glamorous camping ) besides some of the very nice campers here with 2 stories on them! Anyway cutting to the chase, just to let any new comers know that are looking for camping in the Lee area if you so choose to camp at forest Glenn depending who you are or how you approach this place dictates if you will have to feel like your stepping on eggshells your entire stay… the owner is a angry Drunk who is sometimes very nice to others or very nasty, and I personally mostly see him being nasty. A couple years back I wanted to look at the campground to see if this would be a place I wanted to stay at so I walked into the office and asked them if we could look around and the lady was in the process of writing us a pass to drive through. This man comes in and said whats going on so I politely told him that we were interested in his campground and we wanted to look around. He completely flipped out said he doesn't understand, said his campground is his back yard, we can't allow this how would you like if I just walked around your back yard etc etc.... yelling at us the whole time and spitting while screaming and then told us to get out of his sight…. This place mind you is overrun by golf carts and I have heard of incidents where people get hit by them because who cares about the posted 5mph speed limitations if your in a golf carts right? Right! And CLEARLY this place is a Double standard place so you will not be treated equal… and as far as I know this place has secret people who camp supposedly working at camp like the manager and security and the plumber or electrician who look like their helping but while helping they gather information about you to spread it around to others or to cause problems with you and the owner!! Oh how thoughtful… one Morning I was in the office and the owner pulled me into the rec room to have a talk with me about my string lights suggesting I shut them off at night and I’m not allowed to use them anymore. I said “sir why would I do that there are 50 other sites with spot lights and string lights Who are these lights bothering that I need to take them down for? “ he said use them inside the trailer I don’t want to see them on again! “ now tell me how that makes any sense… so I shut them off and it became like a minefield on my site at night with no lights while the campers down a different street get to have theirs on. There is no privacy at this place, things keep going missing, and the sites are packed like sardines with no room for Jesus. There are also people staying here over winter and it’s a seasonal campground tell me how that makes any sense. Anyway definitely an experience to be at where drama hits too close to home and the golf cart parking spots are rolling a little to close to my feet. “ oh sorry my foot slipped “ #welp time to search for another place. Seems to be a trend with almost every campground. Angry owners who automatically cause problems or can’t run their own business place without drug addicts for help ( to say the least me and my wife WILL NOT BE COMING BACK )

  • Sandra P.
    Feb. 16, 2026

    Harbor Hill Camping Area

    Best Seasonal Campground in the Lakes Region!

    This is a great campground to be a seasonal at! 1 mile from a beautiful beach on Lake Winnipesaukee. 1 mile from town with cute shops and nice restaurants. Friendly staff. Seasonals are very friendly and welcome new seasonals. Campground is taken care of. It is family owned and they really care. I love the fact it is all seasonal- it has a wonderful community feel.

  • L
    Feb. 5, 2026

    Tuxbury Pond RV Campground

    This camping trip truly exceeded my expectations

     The campground was clean, peaceful, and surrounded by wide open views. During the day, the natural landscape felt refreshing and expansive, and at night, the sky was filled with stars, creating a calm and almost magical atmosphere. The layout of the campsite was well planned, making it easy and comfortable for both beginners and experienced campers to enjoy their stay. One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.

    One fun thing I did after the trip was use Idea To Image to recreate some of the moments that stood out to me—sunrise over the tents, the warmth of the campfire, and the quiet starry night. It helped me turn those memories into beautiful visuals that really captured the peaceful vibe of the experience. Looking back at them now feels like being transported right back to the campsite. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2025

    Little Ossipee Lake Campground

    Great location

    This cpground is full of seasonal sp no transient sites. Has good owners who keep the park clean and well maintained. Very friendly campground.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 17, 2025

    Cape Neddick Oceanside Campground

    Two week stay

    Read reviews on google. That’s the experience we had. The signs no everything. Cash only. The management is very weird acting and riding around on a bicycle. I feel so weird making this review because this place is odd . The tenants are fun and the scenery is great. But but but you’ve been warned. Turn your blue tooth off and your WiFi so that your cellphone privacy is protected.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 21, 2025

    Spacious Skies French Pond

    Helpful staff

    The staff was friendly. Don't forget the flashlight. There is very little lighting to find your way around the winding roads of the campground which adds to the charm.

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

    Gunstock Campground

    Great Spot

    Fairly extensive camp ground associated with Gunstock ski area on central New Hampshire. We arrived without a reservation a bit after the office closed, but Elena, the manager came out to let us in and allowed us to check in. She was great. Dogs must have proof of rabies vaccine. Very nice showers. Beautiful fall colors.

  • Lin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Spacious Skies French Pond

    Best Camp in the area

    I am enjoying this camp still, even after 6 months. Management is wonderful and attentive. They take great care of the whole camp and us campers. Fun events are scheduled on the regular!


Guide to South Berwick

Cabins near South Berwick, Maine range from rustic wooden structures to modern rental units with full amenities. The cabin options extend beyond the established campgrounds with several state parks and private campgrounds offering cabin rentals throughout the region. Most cabins require advance booking, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Cabin rental prices typically range from $75-150 per night depending on amenities, with higher rates during holiday weekends and peak foliage season.

What to do

Paddle the lake at Pawtuckaway: Pawtuckaway State Park Campground in nearby Nottingham, NH offers excellent water recreation opportunities on its three-island lake system. The campground provides canoe and kayak rentals for visitors without their own equipment. According to one camper, "This a a fantastic little camp for if you want to go canoeing or kayaking or boating of any kind! It's set up of three islands and a large majority of the campsites are right on the water."

Explore local farms: The area surrounding Wakeda Campground features several small agricultural operations within a short drive. Many farms offer seasonal produce stands and pick-your-own opportunities from June through October. A visitor noted, "Lots of little farms in the area too. Would definitely book another few nights."

Beach access: Thousand Trails Moody Beach provides convenient access to coastal activities with shuttle service to nearby beaches. The campground is situated approximately 15 minutes walking distance from the beach, making it accessible for day trips. As one visitor mentioned, "The campground has good proximity to Orchard Beach and Portland. The dog park and pool were small but nice."

What campers like

Waterfront sites: Campers consistently highlight waterfront accommodations as preferred options near South Berwick. At Pawtuckaway State Park, waterfront sites offer direct lake access and scenic views. One reviewer noted, "The sites on the water book up quickly but they're perfect for fishing and boating. Also, the view!"

Clean facilities: Beaver Dam Campground in Berwick maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout their facilities, particularly in bathroom and shower areas. A recent visitor commented, "Baths are new and clean. The facilities are spotless."

Natural settings: Old Stage Campground in Dover provides wooded campsites with natural surroundings despite proximity to town. The campground offers spacious sites in forested areas near a small river. According to a reviewer, "The sites were spacious in wooded area near a small river. The road in is dirt but is mostly level."

What you should know

Seasonal operation: Most cabin facilities near South Berwick operate on limited seasonal schedules. Dixons Coastal Maine Campground in Cape Neddick runs from May 11 to September 24, which is typical for the region. During shoulder seasons (early May and late September), facilities may operate with limited staff and services.

Site variations: Site quality and size can vary significantly within individual campgrounds. At Dixons Coastal Maine Campground, sites range from open field locations to wooded settings. A camper observed, "This is a cute little place-good for tents and smaller campers, though there are some 'field' sites."

Reservation requirements: Advance booking is essential for cabin accommodations, particularly for weekend stays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Most campgrounds require deposits ranging from one night's stay to 50% of the total reservation cost, with stricter cancellation policies during peak season.

Weather considerations: Spring camping can bring significant rainfall to the area, affecting site conditions. Some campgrounds experience drainage issues during heavy precipitation. One visitor at Old Stage Campground noted, "That site was a little flooded so we chose another. It still had beautiful trees surrounding it but not as secluded from neighbors."

Tips for camping with families

Activity-focused campgrounds: Lazy Frog Campground in Lebanon offers numerous family-oriented activities throughout the season, including themed weekends and organized events. According to a visitor, "Everyone is very friendly, have fun themed weekends that both the kids and adults participate in!! Nice pool area where the sun hits all day! Big field area for playing games!"

Swimming options: Several campgrounds near South Berwick feature swimming facilities, with most pools operating from Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting. Beaver Dam Campground offers both a swimming pool and pond access for water activities. One camper mentioned, "The beach and pool are small and quiet."

Nature exploration: Many campgrounds provide opportunities for children to engage with natural surroundings through fishing, wildlife observation, and structured activities. Lazy Frog Campground offers a fishing pond where children can practice catch-and-release fishing. A reviewer noted, "Big pond to catch& release frogs from!! Definitely an awesome family owned and family fun campground!!"

Tips from RVers

Power management: Some campgrounds in the region experience electrical capacity issues during peak periods. At Lazy Frog Campground, RVers may need to manage power usage during busy weekends. One visitor explained, "We have a 50 amp unit but reduced down to 30 amp. Once the weekend campers arrived our surge protector kept tripping due to low voltage. To remedy the situation we used only one air conditioner, used propane for our hot water and refrigerator."

Site selection: RV travelers should research specific site numbers before booking to ensure appropriate accommodations for their unit size. Libby's Oceanside Camp in York Harbor features sites of varying sizes with limited large rig capacity. A camper advised, "Help back in your Rv. Sites are small but we are here for ocean views which are amazing."

Dump station access: Not all campgrounds offer on-site dump stations, which may require planning for longer stays. Several campgrounds provide full hookup options but limited dump station facilities for transient users. Check campground websites for the most current information regarding RV service availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near South Berwick, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near South Berwick, ME is Pawtuckaway State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 44 reviews.