Best Tent Camping near Stow, ME

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Recent Tent Reviews near Stow, Maine

1163 Reviews of 47 Stow Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beach Camping Area
    Jun. 10, 2024

    Beach Camping Area

    Motorcycle camping

    Next to river and had a major flood this spring. I was tent camping on motorcycle and tent site are on dirt due to flood. Tent Site consists of picnic table. No water or sewer or electrical. $43 a night and bring quarters for shower. Clean restrooms and showers but I feel way over priced for what was offered. Should have looked for alternate.

  • Eric H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose Hillock Camping Resort
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Moose Hillock Camping Resort

    Mixed Feelings

    My family and friends were drawn to this campground for its exciting pool and convenient location, and those aspects definitely lived up to expectations. However, our campsite was not level, and the sites were very close together with little privacy. We were tent camping but the area we were in, while a tent site, is best for RVs.

    The bathroom facilities could also use some attention– a loose toilet and a broken hand dryer weren't ideal. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but these conditions kept it from being great.

  • Melissa B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Gunstock Campground

    Cute campground, wooded sites are limited.

    This campground overall is very nice. The camp store has most everything you could need, and the campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in. Most of the sites are out in the open though, or very close together. Not so bad if you're camping in trailers or RVs, but if tent camping you won't really have any privacy in those locations. I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?) and then I believe sites 203 and 205 were nice and tucked away in the trees as well. There is a zip line course and a metal "slide" or coaster behind the Breezy Knolls area which can get kind of noisy between the sounds of the gear and the kids screaming. Lol. But it didn't really bother me personally. The wooded area back there is beautiful though so the sites definitely made up for it. Campground has a fenced in dog park, playground, showers, clean bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Would definitely camp here again. I just prefer the wooded/shaded tent sites...which are limited at this place.

  • Justin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Baker Rocks
    Sep. 28, 2022

    Baker Rocks

    Great location and amazing facilities

    I tent camped here while doing some fishing in the area.

    Baker Rocks had a host of different camping options onsite including tent platforms, yurts, and cabins. I booked one of the tent platforms.

    The site had a large tent platform they could fit multiple tents, a brand new picnic table, a fire ring (with a free bundle of firewood), two chairs by the fire ring, and even a few strings of solar lights around the camp area.

    The tent sites are within the wooded area around the property and felt very secluded. There was a bit of road noise overnight.

    The facilities here were great. There is a full bathhouse with individual rooms for showers and sink/toilets, with running water.

    Around the campground there was a little beach along the Baker river. I only caught a few minnows when fishing but that may have been more to do with the angler. Along another bend of the river were two chairs for taking in the scenery.

    Check-in was super easy with the camp hosts who were very flexible with timing and wanted to make sure I had a great stay. The property and individual sites are deliberately designed with guests in mind.

    I would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area and might try some of the glamping options as well.

  • Brittany M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Winslow Park And Campground
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Winslow Park And Campground

    Beautiful Sunrise

    Clean bathrooms and spacious tent sites. You can choose to have a tent site right on the bay or off of the bay view. The bay view sites are our favorite, we get front row seats every morning to the sunrise on the water, we just have to peek outside our tent. So beautiful! One of my favorite campsites!

  • Jordyn T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Acres Of Wildlife Family Campground
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Acres Of Wildlife Family Campground

    Great experience

    We went the last weekend they were open for the season (sometime in October) and it was a blast! Tent sites were spacious and had a decent amount of privacy. Electric and water hookups at tent sites. General store and amenities were clean and well taken care of! A lot of families around but it wasn’t distracting since the sites were private enough. Definitely recommend!

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Covered Bridge
    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!

  • Josie K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Owls Landing Campground
    Jun. 19, 2023

    Owls Landing Campground

    Kids loved the pool

    Smaller more seasonal place for RVs, some tent sites way in back. No playground except for some old broken plastic things, the grassy knoll where the playground is really is the sewage tank buried with lots of ants!! The shower house was broken so we used the one in the office which was filthy and small. The tent area abuts private property so we heard chainsaw noise until 10pm each night. The tent sites were close but we only had one neighbor. Walk to spigot. The kids loved the pool which was well maintained and clean with floats. This was the best part! The office staff were nice and the cost is reasonable.

  • Carrie T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins
    Jul. 4, 2018

    Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins

    Best Family Campground

    We have tent camped here for a week (if not twice) every summer for the last 5 years. Pond with rentals, pool, mini golf, daily activities, crafts....so family friendly. love the half moon and kitchen and bath sites.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Desert of Maine Campground
    Aug. 26, 2018

    Desert of Maine Campground

    Great for late arrivals!

    While on the road on a Saturday night, it was difficult finding an available tent site for Saturday night only in the area. Called Desert Dunes and the man helping me couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful. We weren’t even sure if we would make it but he posted a campground map with my name on it and directions drawn out to an available tent site. We got there well after dark and ended up with a great little site (T3) and lucked out with no neighbors. The desert tour looked very cool but will have to wait for next time as we had to get back on the road.

  • Ken G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wassamki Springs Campground
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Wassamki Springs Campground

    A hidden gem in Downeast Maine

    Friendly staff, clean facilities, nice pond. A great getaway for a night or month for families of all ages. Both RV and Tent sites available.

  • Karl M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Along the River Campground
    Mar. 15, 2024

    Along the River Campground

    Good friendly little campground

    Camped here twice in 2023. Once tent camping in July and the other was in our TT on Columbus day weekend. While the sites may be a bit close, they have everything to will need for a pleasant stay.

  • J   G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crawford Notch Campground
    Apr. 28, 2021

    Crawford Notch Campground

    Little bit of everything at Crawford Notch

    If you like yurts, cabins, or tent camping they have it all. The general store is stocked with your general food items and other camping needs items. Great for groups if you are getting/sharing a cabin. Bathhouse is large and nearby.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose Brook State Park Campground
    Aug. 30, 2018

    Moose Brook State Park Campground

    My new favorite campground in NH

    Large, new Adirondack shelters and tent sites. Get the shelter....only $4 more per day ahd huge! All the facilities are phenomenally well maintained.Clean bathrooms and awesome showers! Love this place!

  • Jen S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Squam Lakes Association
    May. 28, 2024

    Squam Lakes Association

    Lovely Slice of Nature

    We really enjoyed our stay here - we prefer tent camping and like to be secluded; we are not into RV parks. This was fantastic. Beautiful trails, excellent kayaking, quiet and serene. We will revisit again soon.

    ETA: The composting toilets were clean

  • Jamie M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wassamki Spring Camping Area
    Sep. 29, 2021

    Wassamki Spring Camping Area

    Great little campground

    Beautiful views from the tent camping sites. a7 was real nice. My only complaints were the toilet paper was so thin I could barely pull it (so I brought my own) and the planes. Not horrible but something to consider… I would definitely go back

  • Sebastian D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Foothills Family Campground
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Foothills Family Campground

    GREAT

    Rolled in last minute after a reservation cancelation. Very friendly lady working and provided us firewood. We stayed at the tent sites and had enough privacy. Super close to piper trail where we climbed Mt. Chocora the next day. 10/10.

  • Tracey  S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ammonoosuc Campground
    Jul. 18, 2022

    Ammonoosuc Campground

    Camping in the woods

    This beautiful campground is located near many popular sight seeing locations, is well maintained, sites level and dirt/pine needle covered, full hookups available, tent camping available, large tree hugged sights. Tons of shade! Handles rain well. Bathrooms are immaculate! Owner is super sweet and helpful. I would absolutely stay here again and again!

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Guyot Shelter - Dispersed Camping
    May. 30, 2019

    Guyot Shelter - Dispersed Camping

    Amazing Views

    Step walk in and out though most of the tent plat forms have amazing views. I have stayed here twice and had great experiences. A outhouse is located at this tent site as well as pump-able water, bear boxes and a shelter. Great place to stay on the Pemi Loop. It is a carry in carry out campsite.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Naples Campground
    Jul. 9, 2018

    Naples Campground

    Family fun

    We went RVing here, like the vast majority of people. I wouldn’t want to tent camp here. There were a lot of activities for kids and adults on the weekend. The bath houses were new and nice.

    The new area has no trees and just looks like a big RV parking lot, but the older part has plenty of trees.

  • Anna S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Family and Friends Campground
    May. 21, 2021

    Family and Friends Campground

    Amazing place

    We always tent camp and have always loved this camp but our last trip it rained pretty much the whole time -not a big deal we enjoy the outdoors but the camp owner went above and beyond letting my kids stay in the lodge to get dry and just making sure to check in to make sure we were okay

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fransted Family Campground
    Sep. 17, 2023

    Fransted Family Campground

    Nice Family Campground

    Excellent Campground.  Good location.  Pretty sites with plenty of room.  Good sites for both large and small campers.  Our site was an easy pull through, wooded site, close to bath house, plenty big enough for our T@B 320.  Tent sites looked very nice as well.  Clean bathrooms.

  • Julienne I.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crawford Notch Campground
    Aug. 29, 2021

    Crawford Notch Campground

    Lovely near the river

    Stayed in a yurt which was clean and well maintained on a nice site. Store is so convenient and bathrooms pretty clean. Cabins, RVs and yurts are all clustered near the highway which was loud day and night. Tent sites closer to the river are more desirable—quiet and relatively private.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
    May. 1, 2019

    Hancock Campground

    Great location

    I stayed at Hancock campground in mid April this year. Great clean accessible bathrooms, beautiful grounds and large campgrounds. Leashed dogs are allowed. There are both walk-in and drive up tent sites. The walk-in sites are directly next to the beautiful Pemi River. Great overall would return again.


Guide to Stow

Tent camping near Stow, Maine offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, with a variety of well-reviewed sites that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

Tips for tent camping near Stow

  • Sawyer Pond is a great beginner-friendly spot, featuring tent platforms and fire rings, perfect for families and novice campers.
  • Fourth Iron Campground provides a secluded experience along the Sacco River, with easy access to swimming and wading areas.
  • Nauman Tentsite offers a clean composting toilet and a nearby spring for water, making it a convenient choice for hikers.

Local activities to enjoy while camping

  • At Ethan Pond Shelter, you can hike the scenic trails and enjoy stunning views of the pond, especially during sunset.
  • Wild River Wilderness Area is perfect for those looking to explore backcountry trails and experience the tranquility of nature away from the crowds.
  • Hermit Lake Shelters provides access to the Tuckerman Ravine trails, ideal for sunrise hikes and wildlife watching.

Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $15

  • Camping at Swans Falls Campground costs around $15 per night, offering amenities like drinking water and picnic tables.
  • Paugus Brook Farm provides a spacious field for tent camping, with a clean outhouse, for a reasonable fee.
  • Saco Bound is another option where you can enjoy the river access, with prices typically around $15 per night.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Stow, ME?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Stow, ME is Sawyer Pond with a 4.9-star rating from 7 reviews.

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