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Campgrounds near Veazie, Maine primarily consist of developed facilities catering to both RV and tent campers, with several offering cabin accommodations. The region includes campgrounds like Pumpkin Patch RV Resort in Hermon and Paul Bunyan Campground in Bangor, both located within 15 minutes of Veazie. These mixed-use campgrounds typically provide full hookup sites with amenities such as showers, restrooms, and picnic tables, while some also feature cabin rentals for those seeking more shelter from Maine's variable weather conditions.
Most campgrounds in the Veazie area operate seasonally from May through mid-October, closing during Maine's harsh winter months. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holiday periods when facilities reach capacity. The camping season generally begins around May 1st and extends through mid-October, with some facilities like Cold River Campground in Eddington remaining open until October 31st. Travelers should note that spring camping often means dealing with mud and insects, while fall offers colorful foliage but cooler temperatures. A camper noted, "Sites are very clean and the park is well-groomed with maintenance people always mowing or cleaning sites. There is pretty good space between sites so you don't feel cramped."
Waterfront access represents a valued feature at several campgrounds near Veazie, including Pushaw Lake Campground in Orono, where campers can enjoy lakeside sites with water activities. Campground amenities vary significantly, with KOAs and larger resorts offering organized activities, playgrounds, and camp stores, while others maintain a quieter, more adult-oriented atmosphere. Parks Pond Campground in Clifton provides kayak rentals at reasonable rates. Many visitors mention the cleanliness of facilities as a highlight, with bathrooms and shower buildings regularly maintained. One reviewer shared, "We've only been here a few days, but first impressions mean a lot. Sites are spacious! Connections are well placed and in good repair." For those willing to drive farther, Acadia National Park's Blackwoods Campground lies about an hour away, offering a more rustic national park camping experience.
Best Campgrounds near Veazie (149)
1. Pumpkin Patch RV Resort
"Snowmobile trails behind the campground lead to a walking path that connects the high school and elementary school for a pleasant walk in the woods."
"We have been here around six times. It’s a quiet peaceful campground. It is very well kept, and the staff is always welcoming. Sites are large and level. Nice walking areas and close to dunkin!"
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $50 / night
2. Paul Bunyan Campground
"Beautiful campground close to all the attractions"
"Close to the cross center and the waterfront concerts. Quite"
3. Bangor Holden KOA
"Quick walk to bathrooms & showers, which are very clean. Held lots of activities over the weekend, busy crowd. Got a nice secluded tent space."
4. Parks Pond Campground
"My spot was right next to road. I honest didn't notice road threw out the night. Water rentals kayaks etc were very reasonable. Staff was very nice."
"THe all around environment was very welcoming. I will definitely stay again in the future."
5. Red Barn Campground
6. Pushaw Lake Campground
"The wind was coming right off the lake which made it particularly hard to set up. Blocking the wind with our car was our only choice."
7. Holden Family Campground
"Minutes from the highway and an hour or so from Acadia."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
8. Pleasant Hill Campground
"No huge hills, several trash dumpsters conveniently located and even a barrel for animal waste. Bath house conveniently located. Campground has playground, pool and rec room."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $50 / night
9. Cold River Campground
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
from $35 - $75 / night
10. Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park
"Close proximity to Bar Harbor and a lot of the main attractions of the national park. Showers are just outside of the entrance to the campground, coin operated."
"quiet, wooded, relatively secluded. good spot at 111 where we stayed. nice places for tents. private showers outside main camping area were a positive since none in camping area itself."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $60 / night
Drive Time
- 3 min from Bangor, ME
- 1 hr 27 min from Lewiston, ME
- 2 hrs 4 min from Portland, ME
- 3 hrs 8 min from Manchester, NH
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Nancy W.
LegendLake St. George State Park Campground
Prett lake setting
This campground is located on the northwest shore of Lake St. George which is a beautiful spring fed lake. The closest big town is Belfast which is just 16 miles west and Augusta is about 25 miles away. The park offers lots to do like boating, picnicking, volleyball, fishing, hiking, and swimming (which is in a designated area with lifeguards in the summer months). The park has rental canoes, paddle boats and kayaks for those that don’t have their own. We visited in the summer and the campground was pretty full but you didn’t feel like you were smothered. There are only 39 campsites, most of which are reservable online. The campground is also open in the winter and offers lots of winter outdoor activities. Campsites are a mix of gravel, grass, shady, and completely open sites. Be careful which site you book because some campsites are wide open with no shade so you may not want to book those in the summer. There is are newer restrooms with showers towards the front of the campground. The restrooms and showers are together in one room so you have lots of privacy. The shower had plenty of hot water. A dump station and potable water fill are located near the entrance. Sites along the water were nice and large enough for big-rigs but many were unlevel. We thought sites 21-23 and 30 were some of the nicest. Campsites in the middle section seemed more level than the ones along the lake or nearest the road in the woods. The sites in the middle also tend to be larger and you could use as a pull-thru. Our Verizon phone and hotspot worked well and we were able to pick up a few over-the-air antenna. One of the downsides is the noise from Route 3 which is a busy road. The other is that there are no hook-ups in the campground. Each site does have a firepit and picnic table. Nearby is the Lake St. George Brewing Company which has great beer and a dog-friendly patio. Check out the little town of Liberty nearby which has a restaurant, an interesting tool store and Liberty Graphics which has tons of cheap t-shirts with cool designs.
- Nancy W.Legend
Schoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park
Quiet Side of Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is definitely one of our favorite National Parks and Schoodic Woods Campground adds to the awesome experience. This is the “Quiet Side” of Acadia which means way less crowds. The campground is divided into two loops A and B with campsites able to fit big-rigs to tents. Loop B has large pull-thru sites adequate to fit any size RV and has water and electric with sites being more open than Loop A. Loop A has a little more privacy between sites and does offer 30/50-amp electric but no water at the site. Many sites in Loop B are not level and we had a difficult time getting level in our site (B24). All the roads are paved and campsites are gravel with a large patio and fire pit and picnic table. Each loop has two bath houses, but be forewarned, there are NO showers in the campground (you have to drive to another campground nearby and pay for showers), nor is there a laundry facility. There are dish washing stations at the bathhouses with hot water. Park staff does a great job of keeping the bathrooms clean and camp hosts regularly clean campsites and fire pits. There is a hike-in tent section but, oddly, campfires (wood and charcoal) are not allowed but you can use butane. There is Wifi at bathrooms and Ranger Station. All sites have to be booked online and they will not make reservations at the ranger station.
We love this section of Acadia because there are far less crowds but you still have the beautiful coastline and plenty of hiking and biking opportunities. Hiking trails and the carriage roads are accessible right from the campground so you don’t have to drive anywhere. Frazier Point is a great place to launch a canoe or kayak, just be aware of the 10–12-foot tides and plan accordingly. The Musquito Harbor Brewery is a great place to go for pizza and beer after a morning exploring the park.
- Nancy W.Legend
Rest Ashore Cottages
Great waterfront getaway near the quiet side of Acadia National Park
If you are looking for a Maine coastal getaway in a beautiful location that is away from crowds, Rest Ashore Cottages are perfect. This property features ten relatively new cottages located right on a quiet bay along the beautiful Maine coast. Some are right on the water and others are set back a row but all have access to a private sandy and rocky beach. The cottages vary in bedrooms and size ranging from king beds to bunks and able to sleep up to six people. Cottages with bunks for kids provide toys and games for their enjoyment. Each cottage has an outdoor picnic table and BBQ grill. There is a shared fire pit and gathering area on the beach and multiple play areas for kids with digging equipment to keep them busy. Units are fully furnished with an array of kitchen appliances (some even have a dishwasher and washer/dryer) and include linens. Their website has a detailed description of what is included in each cottage and the sleeping arrangements. Their cancellation policy is great – if you cancel 30 days prior to arrival, you receive a one hundred percent refund.
The cottages are located a short drive to the Schoodic Woods section of Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor, known as the “Quiet Side” of Acadia. Be forewarned, this is not the main section of Acadia near Bar Harbor on Mt. Desert Island. This section of the park does have plenty of hiking and biking opportunities with miles of carriage roads and trails and plenty of gorgeous views of the rocky coastline. There are also many great picnic areas and places to paddle and fish. A great place to visit is the Schoodic Institute Visitor Center that has lots of history and information about Acadia, the Maine coastline, and the research facility. If you want to visit Bar Harbor, there is a ferry from Winter Harbor that takes you across the bay on a 45-minute boat ride. If you don’t have a car, the Island Explorer (a free bus service) will take you around the park and over to Bar Harbor. There is a small grocery in Winter Harbor and plenty of restaurants within a 10-minute drive.
Becky S.
ScoutPiscataquis Point
We spent the weekend and it was so peaceful and relaxing! It was very nice and neat. We looking for coming back again!!!
Veronica V.ScoutTimberland Acres RV Park
Clean facilities. Laundry available for $2.50 for wash and $2.50 for dry. All hook ups worked for me. I stayed at spot 085, very close to bathrooms which was helpful. Friendly and helpful staff.
Thomas B.
RangerHolden Family Campground
Quiet and Pleasant
Spent a few days here in early October. Pleasant host, easy check-in, and quiet campground with full hookups. Minutes from the highway and an hour or so from Acadia.
- KKevin L.
TravelerTimberland Acres RV Park
Acadia Visit
This is a BIG campground with lots of amenities. Laundry, dog park, bath house, etc…. The size of the place makes using some of the amenities prohibitively—you could walk well over a quarter mile to get to the bath house. Generally a very clean location with easy access to the road to Acadia NP.
- KKaren M.Guide
Mount Desert Campground
Amazing site
This has been our favorite site yet! We at C54 which is apparently the best site. We have a roof top tent and the site had power and water. It is a “corner lot”! It has so much room and is right near the bathroom and showers. You are in the woods and there is a beautiful lake with kayak rentals right on site. The staff was so kind and helpful. We felt they were truly happy we were there.
Guide to Veazie
Camping sites near Veazie, Maine typically open between May and October due to the region's cold winters and spring thaw conditions. Located in Penobscot County at approximately 100 feet above sea level, the area experiences average summer temperatures between 70-85°F during peak camping season. Most campgrounds in this region sit within a 15-20 minute drive of Veazie, providing access to both forest and water recreation.
What to do
Kayaking on Branch Lake: Branch Lake Camping area offers water access with 26.5 miles of shoreline to explore and a maximum depth of 124 feet. One camper mentioned, "We sat our chairs in the water and cooled down everyday and floated on our noodles. Great relaxing place. We had loons come in close to our site. Saw an Eagle too."
Hiking nearby trails: Paul Bunyan Campground provides access to walking paths through wooded areas. A first-time camper shared, "That camping could be so easy and fun! This is my first time actually camping in a tent for fun. (U.S. Army Veteran)The showers are nice and hot, it's quiet here at night, and it's such a chill atmosphere."
Fall foliage viewing: The camping season extends into October at several locations, with Pumpkin Patch RV Resort offering autumn views. A visitor noted, "Stayed here in October, the week before they shut down for the season. Staff was friendly and super helpful. Snowmobile trails behind the campground lead to a walking path that connects the high school and elementary school for a pleasant walk in the woods."
Visit Bangor attractions: Most campgrounds sit within 15 minutes of downtown Bangor. A camper explained, "You are about fifteen minutes to downtown Bangor which has some good restaurants, a casino, and a large outdoor concert venue which has big name musical acts throughout the summer."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds near Veazie offer larger than average camping spots. A visitor to Bangor Holden KOA mentioned, "We booked a deluxe patio site. The site was great, flat and easy to back into. The campground was clean and other campers were very friendly and very family oriented."
Clean facilities: Bathroom and shower cleanliness rates highly across multiple campgrounds. A reviewer at Paul Bunyan Campground stated, "The showers are nice and hot, it's quiet here at night, and it's such a chill atmosphere."
Waterfront access: Several campgrounds offer direct lake or pond access. A Branch Lake camper shared, "We pulled up at around 7:30pm and found most campers sitting out of their RV's enjoying the night. It was a little intimidating being our first time camping but we checked in and rolled down to our site right on the water."
Dog-friendly options: Many campgrounds accommodate pets with dedicated areas. One visitor noted, "There is a recreation room for rallies or large gatherings, a small outdoor game area, and a new dog exercise area which has water and toys and is long enough for our Labrador retriever to chase a ball."
What you should know
Seasonal operation: Most camping sites near Veazie, Maine close for winter. Cold River Campground remains open until October 31st, later than most in the area that close mid-October.
Internet connectivity: Wi-Fi quality varies significantly between campgrounds. One camper reported, "Only real disappointment was lack of cell coverage for AT&T and if you want internet you must buy a package. Upside to purchased package - there are very little slow downs. Just be sure to only use the nimber of devices you purchased. We paid $69 for 3 devices for 30 days."
Campground clientele: Some locations cater more to adults than families. A visitor observed, "This campground caters more to adults and does not have too much for kids to do. Most of the campers were seasonals whose campsites were well-kept and they were quiet."
Limited tent options: While RV sites are plentiful, designated tent camping areas can be limited. A tent camper at Parks Pond Campground shared, "Beautiful area. I question if I would like this spot. Its right off route 9. My spot was right next to road. I honest didn't notice road threw out the night."
Tips for camping with families
Organized activities: Bangor Holden KOA offers structured family programming. A family camper noted, "Lots of organized activities and great Bingo on Saturday night. We did the pancake breakfast for donation, crafts, and wagon ride durring the day as well as enjoyed the well kept pool."
Playground access: Some campgrounds feature dedicated play areas for children. As one visitor mentioned, "The kids loved the playground and the ice cream window. We also took advantage of the pizza delivery for dinner one night, the pizza was great!"
Water recreation: Affordable boat rentals make water activities accessible. A Parks Pond visitor shared, "Water rentals kayaks etc were very reasonable. Staff was very nice. Staff treated you like you were friends not customers."
Seasonal timing: Mid-summer typically offers the best weather conditions for families with small children. Spring camping can involve mud and insects, while fall brings cooler temperatures but spectacular foliage colors.
Tips from RVers
Pull-through availability: Several campgrounds offer pull-through sites for easier parking. One RVer stated, "Most sites are level and there are long pull thrus so you don't have to unhitch if you are only staying one night."
Hookup placement: Connection location quality varies between campgrounds. A visitor commented, "Our site was a full hook-up pull thru which was perfect for our one-night stay. All the hook-ups were well-placed and we did not need extensions to connect."
Pump-out services: Some locations offer mid-stay tank services. An RVer at Blackwoods Campground noted, "They offer a pump out service twice a week which is nice."
Campsite leveling: Ground conditions vary widely. One RVer mentioned, "The site was level and had some shade. If you have a small camper you can pull in forward and your door opens to the water. I couldn't pull in I had to back in yet having the dinette overlooking the lake was nice."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Veazie, ME?
What camping is available near Veazie, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, Veazie, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 149 campgrounds and RV parks near Veazie, ME and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Veazie, ME?
Which is the most popular campground near Veazie, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Veazie, ME is Pumpkin Patch RV Resort with a 4.8-star rating from 12 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Veazie, ME?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Veazie, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Veazie, ME.
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