RV campgrounds near Trevett, Maine sit on a peninsula in the Midcoast region with elevations generally below 100 feet above sea level. Most camping areas operate in a seasonal climate with warm summers ranging from 70-80°F and cooler evenings around 55-60°F. Coastal fog and occasional rain affect camping conditions throughout summer months, with September offering clearer weather and fewer crowds.
What to do
Beach access with tidal awareness: Thomas Point Beach and Campground provides direct beach entry at various tide levels. "We put our kayaks into the water right at the beach and had a nice float in the bay. The campground is close to Topsham and Brunswick, which is where we needed to be for the weekend," notes one visitor to Thomas Point Beach and Campground.
Botanical explorations: Within 15 minutes of Boothbay Craft Brewery, visitors can experience unique botanical installations. A camper at Boothbay Craft Brewery & RV Resort mentioned, "We stayed here for a week while exploring the area…don't miss the Guardians of the Seeds (trolls) at the Botanical Gardens! Truly a one of a kind campground with amazing restaurant and brewery on site!"
Nature preserves hiking: Multiple trail networks exist within 10-minute drives of campgrounds. "Nearby is the Ovens Mouth Preserve which has great hiking and nice water views and is just one of many nature preserves in the area which all are very nice, well-marked, well-maintained, and dog-friendly," according to a Shore Hills Campground visitor.
Paddling tidal waterways: Several waterways offer kayaking with attention to tide charts. At Wild Duck Adult Campground, a camper noted: "This campground is about a mile from the Eastern Trail through the Scarborough Marsh. It is within a mile of the Audubon center office, where you can either put in your own kayak/canoe or rent one."
What campers like
Brewery proximity: On-site food and beverages rank highly with guests. A visitor at Boothbay Craft Brewery & RV Resort shared: "The brewery is really cool, and the wood fired pizza is some of my favorite. The folks who run this place are really friendly and accommodating. Both my wife and I really enjoyed ourselves."
Waterfront views: Sites facing water bodies provide changing scenery with tides. At Sagadahoc Bay Campground, a camper noted: "The most unique feature of this campground happens at low tide when you can walk over a mile out towards the lighthouse on Sequin Island. Plenty of clamming and watching wild life like hermit crabs, crabs, seagulls or your dogs running in joy on the soft clay like surface."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained restrooms receive consistent positive comments. A visitor to Shore Hills Campground & RV Park mentioned: "The laundry room was clean and appears well maintained. We visited on Indigenous Peoples weekend. The leaves were at their peak and the nights were crisp."
Varied site options: Campgrounds offer distinctly different site types within the same facility. According to one Shore Hills camper: "Shore Hills has a wide variety of sites that can accommodate everything from the biggest size RV to tents. The great thing about this campground is that there is such a large selection of sites that you pretty much can get what you want."
What you should know
Tidal fluctuations: Water access varies dramatically throughout the day. At Sagadahoc Bay Campground, visitors note: "The RV spots are in a very open field, but they are directly on the water. When the tide goes out you have the entire inlet to walk around in and explore. At night the stars were absolutely amazing!"
Train noise: Railroad tracks impact some waterfront sites. One camper at Wild Acres Sun RV Resort warned: "The campground map is missing the train tracks that are between the campground and the ocean. The trains all blow their horn and you will hear it if your at one of the site 'by the ocean'."
Reservation processes: Booking systems vary widely between campgrounds. One visitor attempting to stay at Sagadahoc Bay noted: "After three phone calls and three emails trying to confirm our reservation and give payment info, we cancelled our reservation because the whole process was too disorganized and discourteous to inspire confidence."
Insect preparation: Coastal areas experience heavy mosquito activity. A Wild Duck Adult visitor cautioned: "The only negative of this place was the mosquitoes. They were TERRIBLE. In the time it took after we parked the camper, to when I could dig the bug spray out of our truck I was covered in bites."
Tips for camping with families
Event scheduling: Verify special events that might affect campground atmosphere. A reviewer at Thomas Point Beach and Campground advised: "This spot is gorgeous! They also host some amazing events for the community from music to car shows to weddings... If you go here check the website very carefully for a week that isn't going to be crowded."
Beach safety: Understand water conditions before swimming. A Thomas Point visitor noted: "There was plenty of walking to do, a playground, and lots of marsh area to explore with snails and horseshoe crabs around."
Seasonal timing: Consider visiting after major holidays for reduced crowds. According to a Sagadahoc Bay camper: "We noticed that the campground cleared out a lot the days after July 4th. Very quiet and possible to go on a last minute camping trip."
Local food experiences: Fresh seafood options available near campgrounds. "You can order lobster bake and have it delivered to your camp site for dinner," mentioned a Sagadahoc Bay visitor, while another suggested: "For fresh lobster we head down to the waterfront to Atlantic Edge Lobster."
Tips from RVers
Extension cord needs: Some electric hookups require additional equipment. A Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park visitor noted: "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."
Site location considerations: Front sections often experience more noise. A Thomas Point Beach camper advised: "The electrical hook ups are like 1 box for every 10 camping spots so they are kinda far away so make sure u have an extension cord of some sort and there's no water or sewer hook ups so fill ur water tank before parking."
Tree clearance: Overhanging branches can create navigation challenges. One visitor to Camden Hills RV Resort shared: "Lots of tall pine trees provide shade but also make it a little difficult to navigate the roads. We had to go pretty slow to avoid hitting tree branches. Parking under the pines also meant a lot of sap on our roof which was a bear to remove."
Leveling requirements: Check site grade when booking. A Camden Hills RV Resort camper warned: "Our site was shady and a pull-thru. Luckily our site was level but some are not very level and would have been a problem for us."
