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Tent Camping near Veazie, ME
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Tent campsites in the Veazie, Maine region range from established campgrounds to secluded lakeside spots. The Hawnets Nest offers primitive tent sites with fire rings and picnic tables, while nearby Gassabias Lake campsites provide free walk-in tent locations in a forested setting. Partridge Pond Primitive Campsite in the Lower Penobscot Forest offers backcountry camping experiences with minimal development, typical of Maine's public lands.
Most tent campgrounds near Veazie feature basic amenities with varying access types. The Forest Poshtel and Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss provide drive-in tent sites with picnic tables and fire rings, though reservations are recommended. Walk-in tent sites at Donnell Pond Public Reserved Land require campers to hike approximately half a mile with gear. A recent review noted, "The hike in is only about 1/2 mile so it's totally doable even if you need to make two trips." Primitive tent areas generally lack drinking water, so campers should bring their own supplies. Most sites operate seasonally, with peak availability from May through October.
Areas farther from Veazie offer deeper seclusion and wilderness camping experiences. Tent campsites at Donnell Pond feature toilet facilities but no showers, typical of primitive camping areas in the region. The tent camping areas at Gassabias Lake provide access to ATV trails and fishing opportunities on the water. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "3 secluded spots on a dead-end road. Wooded, path to the lake. Each site includes fire ring and picnic table, and share a pit toilet." Many walk-in tent locations require campers to pack out all trash, as most primitive sites in the area operate on carry-in, carry-out principles. First-come, first-served policies apply at most public tent campgrounds, so arriving early during summer weekends is advisable.
Best Tent Campgrounds near Veazie (17)
1. The Hawnets Nest
Check Availabilityfrom $60 / night
2. Partridge Pond Primitive Campsite — Lower Penobscot Forest
3. Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss
"There are 4 total campsites, and each offers a slightly different view and sense of privacy. The owner met us when we arrived. Dogs are allowed. "
"This location offers level sites, views of rolling blueberry fields, a picnic table, and other goodies from your host. Lakeisha really takes pride in this property, and it shows."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $49 - $69 / night
4. Rough and Raw
"We had no idea there was a clothing optional site near Acadia and stumbled across this with hipcamp. A safe and lovely primitive site. We will be back!"
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $100 / night
5. Donnell Pond — Donnel Pond
"This lake is huge so keep that in mind. We parked at the public dock that has public parking and boated over to the beach."
"This was really a beautiful spot to set up camp. I stayed here for only 1 night as I had reservations in Acadia (about 45 minutes outside Acadia) but I will absolutely come back in the future."
6. The Forest Poshtel
from $85 - $150 / night
7. Soul Retrieve-Hill
"Soul Retrieve Hill is new to the Dyrt and has an awesome location near Senebec Lake & features a communal area so you can meet other campers! "
from $44 - $99 / night
8. Gassabias Lake campsites
"Wooded, path to the lake. Each site includes fire ring and picnic table, and share a pit toilet. Strictly carry-in, carry-out. Road into camp is dirt and some of it can be rough."
9. Continuous Harmony Farm
"We're so excited to have this property, hosted by Doug, on our platform. Park your van, or pop your tent, next to the pond."
"The space is gorgeous, right next to a pond. Important to know though, there are several campsites. It's unclear how many campers could be there on any given night but it could be many."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
10. Amy’s Farmstays
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $30 - $165 / 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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Tent Camping Reviews near Veazie, ME
692 Reviews of 17 Veazie Campgrounds
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.
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.
Dana M.GuideLamoine State Park Campground
Great Find!
Nice state campground. Older style restrooms and showers but clean. We got a beautiful site looking out at the bay. We will likely extend our already booked 2 night stay.
Guide to Veazie
Tent camping in Veazie, Maine provides access to Maine's diverse forest landscape and freshwater bodies. Located in Penobscot County, the area sits approximately 10 miles inland from Penobscot Bay at 129 feet above sea level. Seasonal tent sites typically operate from late May through mid-October, with nighttime temperatures dropping significantly even during summer months.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Gassabias Lake campsites offer direct lake access for anglers. "The lake would be great for kayaking or SUPs and fishing," notes camper Ingrid W. about the Gassabias Lake campsites, adding that "if you enjoy listening to Loons, they put on quite a symphony."
Hiking trails: Schoodic Mountain trail near Donnell Pond provides moderate terrain with substantial rewards. Erik C. shared his experience at Donnell Pond — Donnel Pond: "The hike the next morning was a good climb for only about a 3+ mile hike." Trails in this area connect multiple camping areas with viewpoints of surrounding lakes and mountains.
Blueberry picking: Seasonal berry picking becomes available in late July and early August at select farms. Adam B. mentioned at Continuous Harmony Farm: "The space is gorgeous, right next to a pond." This organic wild blueberry farm allows campers to pick alongside their raking crew during harvest season.
What campers like
Secluded spots: Many campers appreciate the privacy found at smaller campgrounds. Regarding the area's hidden camping locations, Ingrid W. observed that at Gassabias Lake, there are "3 secluded spots on a dead-end road. Wooded, path to the lake. Each site includes fire ring and picnic table, and share a pit toilet."
Water access: Lakeside camping allows for spontaneous swimming and boating. Amanda F. described her experience at Donnell Pond: "We boated to the boat with our gear and camped there. This lake is huge so keep that in mind. We parked at the public dock that has public parking and boated over to the beach."
Natural soundscapes: The quiet environment lets campers enjoy natural sounds. Heather C. noted at Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss: "The area was very quiet - at night we only heard the crickets and the wind." Many tent sites around Veazie preserve this natural quiet by prohibiting generators.
What you should know
Access challenges: Some campsites require specific preparation for reaching them. Casey explains about Donnell Pond that "more secluded campsites being pretty far for campers who can't afford thousands of dollars on ultralight gear to hike or an expensive boat to get there."
Site identification: Several campgrounds lack clear markings or check-in procedures. At Continuous Harmony Farm, Adam B. found that "the sites are not marked at all and there did not seem to be a way to check in (it was first come first serve for us)."
Primitive facilities: The best tent camping near Veazie, Maine generally features minimal amenities. Ingrid W. emphasizes that Gassabias Lake campsites are "strictly carry-in, carry-out. Road into camp is dirt and some of it can be rough. Cars can make it just go slow."
Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have limited or no connectivity. "Over 20 miles from paved road. Designated cell reception about few miles away," reports Ingrid W. about Rough and Raw, highlighting the remote nature of many tent camping options in the region.
Tips for camping with families
Pack-in gear strategy: For walk-in sites, plan multiple trips if needed. Erik C. advises about Donnell Pond: "The hike in is only about 1/2 mile so it's totally doable even if you need to make two trips."
Consider proximity to facilities: Some family-friendly sites offer more amenities than others. At Soul Retrieve-Hill, Jake C. notes the campground "features a communal area so you can meet other campers" making it suitable for social family camping experiences.
Water safety planning: Lakeside camping requires water safety awareness. Amanda F. recommends knowing the water access points: "If you do not have a boat, you can park at the public schoodic beach lot and walk the half mile to the beach. It can be confusing knowing where to go exactly to get to the camping spots."
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: For RV campers, know the specific site dimensions before booking. Heather C. found at Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss that "we stayed in campsite 2, where the land is open and flat, and there was plenty of room for our RV."
Generator restrictions: Several campgrounds near Veazie prohibit generators. Heather C. noted about Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss: "It is dry camping, with no hookups, and generators are not allowed." Plan accordingly with alternative power sources for extended stays.
Parking limitations: Some sites have restrictions on vehicle access. Ingrid W. cautions about driving conditions to Gassabias Lake: "Road into camp is dirt and some of it can be rough. Cars can make it just go slow. ATV trail access from camp."
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