Best Campgrounds near Wells, ME

Wells, ME is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Wells is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Wells, ME. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Camping Sites Near Wells, Maine (187)

    1. Sandy Pines Campground

    22 Reviews
    Cape Porpoise, ME
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 967-2483

    "Beautiful setting, lots of trees, bordering on beautiful marsh area. Many different types of campsites: rent, RV, seasonal RV, cottages, glamping tents and cabins etc."

    "The bathrooms were always clean and single user, some had showers as well. The proximity to goose rocks beach was a major plus!"

    2. Thousand Trails Moody Beach

    10 Reviews
    Ogunquit, ME
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks."

    "We stayed in the newer area with larger spots near the entrance to the park. There are activities and food within walking distance."

    3. Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach

    22 Reviews
    Saco, ME
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 282-0502

    "Just a stones throw away from Old Orchard Beach, fantastic Sandy Maine beach. Staff was friendly. Only thing I would say is there were a lot of people!"

    "Mainly pancakes and bacon. The only problem I had with this campground with no fault of there own is the noise at night."

    4. Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

    8 Reviews
    Wells, ME
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (207) 646-7570

    $47 - $90 / night

    "While this is a large campground, requiring rules to be followed for everyone’s sake, it is in an excellent location."

    "More importantly very kind and helpful to our family members coming to visit us Wells Beach is great and a bike ride away Love this place"

    5. Dixons Coastal Maine Campground

    9 Reviews
    Cape Neddick, ME
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 363-3626

    "The location to the coastal beaches of York, Wells, Agunquit and Kennebunkport is the main reason we stayed here. It’s one of our favorite locations in Maine and we will definitely stay here again."

    "It seems that most of them on the coast of Maine are. "

    6. Beaver Dam Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Berwick, ME
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 698-2267

    "Camping at this Campground is a place that is well managed, clean and very nice.  IT is 9 miles from Wells Maine which is on the ocean. "

    "Beautiful and very well maintained. The staff is awesome. There are SO many amazing activities for the whole family. Would absolutely recommend!"

    7. Red Apple Campground

    6 Reviews
    Kennebunk, ME
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 967-4927

    "This campground is located near Kennebunkport in Arundel, Maine. Campsites are well-spaced and have level asphalt pads. Ours came with picnic table and fire pit."

    "This is a well maintained campground. very convenient to Kinebunkport where there a lots of shops and restaurants. They will shuttle you in to town."

    8. Sea Vu Campground

    4 Reviews
    Wells, ME
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (207) 646-7732

    "Proximity to fabulous restaurants and beaches is a plus."

    "It was beautiful and well cared for with flowers galore. There was a nice pool and it was right on our way to Bar Harbor. The WiFi was a little sketchy."

    9. Hemlock Grove Campground

    5 Reviews
    Arundel, ME
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 985-0398

    $44 - $58 / night

    "Campground is beautifully set in the woods off of main road . Our site was towards camp store and road so had a bit of road noise but wasn’t bad . Sites are spacious , level , with gravel pads ."

    "Nice campground,very well kept, modern and clean restrooms. Family owned and very friendly and personable staff. We stayed at site number 11 and had plenty of room for our 28 foot travel trailer."

    10. Old Orchard Beach Campground

    12 Reviews
    Ocean Park, ME
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 934-4477

    $100 - $145 / night

    "Old Orchard Beach is a fun, family-oriented campground located in the fun little beach town of Old Orchard Beach."

    "The spaces are very close to each other. The Wi-Fi does not work very well (WFH employees trying to see the world). Other than the Wi-Fi, everything exceeded our expectations."

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Recent Reviews near Wells, ME

881 Reviews of 187 Wells Campgrounds


  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground

    Bradbury Mountain Campground

    Bradbury Mountain Campground

    Nice trail that borders campground. Saw group of cyclists and hikers use it during stay. No WiFi but T-Mobile accessible. Toilet is rustic, short wooden walls surrounding vault toilet. Various sized campsites yet not crowded. Kitchen area is a cool feature & offers campers use of community utensils & pans (although we didn't need to use). Kitchen has hot water to wash dishes and microwave to warm food. Town of Freeport is popular and LL Bean has huge shopping campus.

  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground

    Bradbury Mountain Campground

    Nice trail that borders Bradbury Mountain Campground

    Nice trail that borders campground. Saw group of cyclists and hikers use it during stay. No WiFi but T-Mobile accessible. Toilet is rustic, short wooden walls surrounding vault toilet. Various sized campsites yet not crowded. Kitchen area is a cool feature & offers campers use of community utensils & pans (although we didn't need to use). Kitchen has hot water to wash dishes and microwave to warm food. Town of Freeport is popular and LL Bean has huge shopping campus. campground. Saw group of cyclists and hikers use it during stay. No WiFi but T-Mobile accessible. Toilet is rustic, short wooden walls surrounding vault toilet. Various sized campsites yet not crowded. Kitchen area is a cool feature & offers campers use of community utensils & pans (although we didn't need to use). Kitchen has hot water to wash dishes and microwave to warm food. Town of Freeport is popular and LL Bean has huge shopping campus.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Beach Rose RV Park

    Nice park

    Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet.

  • Utshob A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bear Brook State Park Campground

    Convenient and fun

    The park was easy to get to, only about half an hour from Manchester. It has kayak rentals and a very well stocked camp store, that was close to the camp sites. Our campsite was only about a hundred feet away from the camp store but still felt private.

    Our campsite also had a fire pit and a picnic table which were great.

    The size of the sites varies quite a bit though as well as their isolation, some were out in the open.

    For cell service: ATT seems to have pretty decent coverage but not Verizon.

  • Julie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Wassamki Springs Campground

    Great Family campground!

    The amenities here make it a wonderful place for kids and adults!!   Nice,  clean and quiet!    I stayed on a spot by the water, that was totally worth the upgrade.

  • Kaileigh K.
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Sandy Pines Campground

    Amazing location and campground amenities

    We had an amazing long weekend at Sandy Pines and will definitely plan to return. I loved that there was a tent only area that felt a little more secluded and quiet with some nice privacy between sites. The playground and pool were a hit with the kids. The bathrooms were always clean and single user, some had showers as well. The proximity to goose rocks beach was a major plus!

  • d
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Cape Ann Camp Site

    25 cents for a shower

    The aerial photos of this place are very deceiving. This camp ground is the foreground of the main house which, is situated on the top of the hill. The sites are all dirt. There is no concrete pads. There is no WIFI. There is no sewer hook up however, near the street there is a "dump station."  The camp ground is run down and unmaintained. Our site had a fire ring which, was filled with ash. Our first night we woke up to a trailer filled with smoke because, someone near by had a fire in 92 degree heat. Most campers are full time residents. There is no sight of them during the day light hours but, at night they are up and about on bikes and mingling with each other. 

    25 cents per 5 minute hot shower is offered in the public restroom. Some shady people immediate started to hover near the public restroom once we drove up the hill to use the public restrooms. For $70/nite for a view it's not worth it. I was glad to leave- very creepy.

  • R
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

    Zero wifi or cell signal

    Stayed back in 2023 with travel trailer and experienced almost zero wifi signal as well as verizon cell signal. Returned this past week and found no improvement whatsoever. This on back half of property. Manager stated they are awar and working on it. (For 2 years?). Could not plan anything, check weather unless you walked or drive up front. Light globes at various sites next to campers lit all night and were annoying so covered with bag. Some sites are just bad..huge pine tree at 428 caused camper to park his angled. Fire wood being sold is all pine & burns up immediately.

  • Cassie G.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Winding River Campground

    Fun laid back place. This campground has a lot of potential. Some info on their website and Facebook isn’t accurate.

    I would like to share my experience this past weekend at Winding River in Exeter NH. My family of 3 Stayed at tent site 523 in the Oak area. We also had family at 553 and 554 and Cabin 2.

    About site 523: I clearly had one of the largest and most private tent sites. It was set back with a long driveway tucked between 522 and 524. It’s a very steep drop into the river making most sites a little nerve wracking with a little one. Online it said water available nearby. Most sites had a hookup but there wasn’t a one on my site. It looked like there may have been one to share on the road, but I didn’t end up needing to figure that out.

    Tent sites 522 and 524: Along with most of the tent sites these sites were very close to each other, much smaller and closer to the road. I wished my family members had gotten 552 and 553 as they blended together nicely if you are tenting in side by side spaces. The ground was very rocky making staking tents down difficult. They were right next to the bathroom which was convenient but loud. Ventilation in the bathroom was not good so the doors were propped open much of the time and loud hand dryers.

    Shower:

    • This is the smaller of the two bathrooms in the campground. There are 2 showers there. Each with a single insufficient curtain and no hooks on the wall or bench to place things down. Water was hot enough, pressure was ok if you set it to the high power massage-like setting.
    • The showers in other bathroom (near the town center area) had a door and two curtains. Some had hooks (some of which were broken). I almost tripped going in and out of these bathroom stalls because they are raised up but there is no marking on the ground to indicate that.

    Cabin 2: Ac worked well. There was a good sized bed downstairs, smaller beds in two lofts. I was surprised the couch didn’t pull out. Fridge and all dishes were nice and clean. All the cabins seem to have different back porch setups. This porch was smaller than C1. There was a propane grill that smelled rancid with sooo much caked on The burners. The location of the ceiling fan under the other lights in the ceiling gave them a flashing effect that really bothered me.

    Pros:

    • Lower price compared to other campgrounds (but I don’t feel like I got everything advertised on the website)
    • Two playgrounds, both were nice.
    • Water slide was fun
    • We arrived Thursday at the gate and were told how to get to our site, to set up and then come over to the office which was nice.

    Cons:

    • The river is very low and yucky so none of the boating or fishing advertised was possible. likely causing the massive amount of mosquitos.
    • The whole arcade building was was “out of order”
    • The laundry room had two washers (one was broken) and two dryers 2.50 each per load. Not sufficient for a campground this size (especially when people leave their clothes in the machine for 30 mins after they’re done!)
    • Camp store was poorly stocked (multiple empty coolers).
    • Ice $3 per SMALL bag.
    • Wood $10 per bundle and rules say you can’t bring from off-site. I saw people with huge metal bins of wood but was never offered that option when I payed for multiple bundles.
    • Camp store closes at 3 on Sunday and doesn’t open until 11 am during the week (which is also checkout). This made it a little confusing when I wanted to return the golf cart. They have a small area with icecream that is scooped and maybe a kitchen. I never saw it open but I think the sign said open morning to 12 and then again in the evening.
    • The pool was green and cloudy on day 3. I called the office and was told they had just shocked it and that was a result of the copper. I am not informed enough on pool safety so I opted out of swimming on the hottest day of our stay. My son was bummed.
    • Planned activities were only scheduled for Friday and Saturday, when online mentions “daily”. During adult kareoke there were plenty of kids and really poor wifi (wasting so much time between songs).

    And just to add:

    • Staff I encountered was friendly enough, but It would be nice if they wore shirts to identify themselves.
    • Golf cart was great, but cost more than the site per night.
    • Pedal go-carts were available for rent (I didn’t ask a price).

Guide to Wells

Camping near Wells, Maine, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Many campgrounds, like Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, have easy access to lakes. One reviewer mentioned, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Sandy Pines Campground. A visitor shared, "There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest."
  • Beach Days: Enjoy the sandy shores at nearby beaches. Campers at Old Orchard Beach Campground noted, "The campground is just one mile from Old Orchard Beach and close to Route 1."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One reviewer at Wakeda Campground said, "Restrooms were clean and centrally located."
  • Community Feel: Many campgrounds have a friendly atmosphere. A visitor at Bayley's Camping Resort remarked, "The people here are so friendly and accommodating."
  • Family-Friendly Amenities: Campgrounds like Salisbury Beach State Reservation offer activities for kids. One camper noted, "This is a very family-oriented place."

What you should know:

  • Site Proximity: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground mentioned, "The tent sites are way too close to each other."
  • Noise Levels: Expect some noise, especially in busier campgrounds. A visitor at Wild Duck Adult Campground said, "The sites are close together, and do not have any foliage buffers between them."
  • Limited Cell Service: Many areas have poor cell reception. One camper at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground noted, "Forget about cellphone signal, it was 0."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for places like Sandy Pines Campground that offer playgrounds and pools. A parent shared, "Lots of family-friendly amenities."
  • Plan for Noise: Be prepared for some noise, especially at family-oriented sites. A camper at Old Orchard Beach Campground mentioned, "Loud and rowdy neighbors playing really terrible honky tonk too loud past 10pm."
  • Pack Bug Spray: Bugs can be a nuisance, especially in wooded areas. A visitor at Wakeda Campground advised, "Bring bug spray!!"

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground noted, "The correct sites are section J. Section J sites are large pull-through sites."
  • Book Early for Best Spots: Popular campgrounds fill up quickly. A visitor at Bayley's Camping Resort suggested, "CALL instead of booking online to get a good spot."
  • Expect Crowds in Peak Season: Many campgrounds can get busy during summer. A camper at Salisbury Beach State Reservation mentioned, "Not much privacy, but beautiful relaxed spot."

Camping around Wells, Maine, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there seasonal camping options in Wells, Maine?

Thousand Trails Moody Beach offers seasonal camping options with membership plans that provide significant cost savings for extended stays. Their annual membership can cover what you'd normally pay for a two-week stay, making it economical for seasonal campers. Sea Vu Campground also accommodates seasonal campers in the Wells area with extended-stay options. Most campgrounds in the region operate from late spring through early fall, typically May through October, with peak season during summer months.

What are the best campgrounds in Wells, Maine?

Beaver Dam Campground is a highly-rated option located just 9 miles from Wells. This well-managed campground offers clean facilities and convenient access to Wells' ocean attractions. For those seeking proximity to Wells Beach, Sun Outdoors Wells Beach provides excellent amenities including full hookups, water access, and facilities designed to accommodate large RVs. Both campgrounds serve as excellent base camps for exploring Wells' coastal attractions, restaurants, and nearby towns like Ogunquit and York.

Where can I find campsites in Wells for weekend trips?

For weekend trips to Wells, Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park offers quiet sites perfect for short stays, with convenient beach access and proximity to shopping. It's well-positioned for exploring the area during a weekend getaway. Hemlock Grove Campground near neighboring Kennebunkport provides another excellent weekend option with drive-in access, reservable sites, and essential amenities like water and toilets. For weekend campers, making reservations is highly recommended during summer months when the coastal campgrounds fill quickly.