Camping near Vassalboro, Maine offers diverse overnight options within Maine's central lake region. Lake Cobboseecontee spans 12 miles near Litchfield and provides numerous water-based activities, while several campgrounds feature woodland sites within 30 minutes of Vassalboro. Yurt camping near Vassalboro combines convenience with comfort in this lakes-dominated landscape of central Maine.
What to do
Fishing access: 3 miles from Sennebec Lake Campground provides excellent fishing opportunities. "Really cute campground. Its perfect if you have a motor boat, pontoon, jetskii, or even a kayak! I wouldn't suggest learning to paddle board on the lake but its still a great spot for experienced paddleboarders," notes one visitor to Birches Lakeside Campground.
Hiking trails: Multiple difficulties available at Camden Hills State Park Campground. "The top portion of the park, where all the campsites are, has direct access to Mount Megunticook, and Mount Battie, and offers easy to advanced hikes. It's great to be able to do numerous hikes without having to leave the park," shares a Camden Hills camper.
Educational farm activities: Daily at Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground where camping supports a non-profit. "A beautiful place with a farm, campground and state park all together! The working farm is open to visit and walk around. Pet the baby cows and see the pigs and goats," reports one visitor.
What campers like
Lake access: Direct waterfront sites at several campgrounds provide immediate water access. "We enjoyed our stay at Duck Puddle Campground. The site we had was on the water and had great views. It was surrounded by trees and had decent spacing between neighbors," notes one visitor to Duck Puddle Campground.
Themed events: Weekends at many campgrounds feature special activities. "The weekend we stayed they happened to be celebrating 'Christmas in July' and so a lot of the campers had put up lights and decorated. They had a band play on Sat night and large bonfire," reports a Duck Puddle camper.
Arts programs: Regular workshops available at some locations. One camper at Searsport Shores Ocean Campground shared, "It's also a treasure trove of arts of all kinds - fiber arts, metal sculptures, carvings, paintings, and music. We got lucky and stayed on a lovely weekend in September that featured a small, intimate festival and workshop of fiddlers, banjos, ukuleles, mandolins, and guitars jamming with old time and blue grass music."
What you should know
Yurt camping Vassalboro area: Limited options but available within 30-minute drive. Sennebec Lake Campground features "new glamping tents near the beach," according to a recent visitor.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate May-October with high season in July-August. "I am not an rv parking lot kind of person so I really like this campground. It looks like the sites are on top of each other online but they r better than most the way they are arranged," notes a visitor to Duck Puddle Campground in October.
Ocean vs. lake options: Both available within reasonable driving distance of Vassalboro. "We are going back! A unique opportunity to stay and relax on a farm by the ocean. We stayed on waters edge in a band of trees, breezes, birds, and fish jumping," shares a Wolfe's Neck camper.
Tips for camping with families
Structured activities: Daily programs at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Yonder Hill keep children engaged. "Been here 3-4 times and have had an amazing time watch the kids. Great little fishing ponds, cabins and a Treehouse! Fun swimming pool and sooo many kid's activities," reports one repeat visitor.
Beach access: Varied swimming areas available for different skill levels. "We discovered this campsite in 2020 and just returned from our third year in a row camping here with 2 kids. We love the proximity to the lake with easy access for kayaking and swimming," notes a Sennebec Lake camper.
Playground facilities: Multiple options at different campgrounds. "Brought the family here for a nice Father's Day weekend. Good place to bring the kids. Lots of fun activities to keep everyone in the family entertained," shares a Jellystone visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Waterfront premium but requires advance booking at most campgrounds. "Our large back-in site was set in an open sunny area but most of the sites are nicely tucked into the woods with plenty of space between them," notes a visitor to Camden Hills State Park Campground.
Hookup availability: Varies by campground with limited full hookup sites at some locations. "We could have chosen lakefront but they were just water and electric and since we were staying 4 days we chose the full hookup in a nicely wooded site," explains a Duck Puddle camper.
Leveling requirements: Some sites need minimal adjustment while others are naturally level. "We have a 35ft RV, and we faced no issues getting in and out of the property and the sites across the water were level, with no extra leveling needed," shares a Searsport Shores visitor.
