Top Tent Camping near West Bethel, ME

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Best Tent Sites Near West Bethel, ME (49)

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957 Reviews of 49 West Bethel Campgrounds


  • Kt The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road
    Oct. 28, 2024

    White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road

    Little larry!! Amazingly peaceful spot.

    Have stayed at all upper sites. Beautiful serene and quiet. Site 4 and 5 get some cell service. Upper two top sites beware of bears especially the right side site. Game trail heaven. Amazing little larry brook. Great flat sites except top two. Highly recommend

  • Kt The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Great spot. Watch put for officer rowe!!!

    Great spot w an exception of local officer Rowe. Comes to site unannounced or invited then fabricates the visit.

    Other than that it's wonderful. Some really amazing river sites. Moose pond at top left fork has reception as well as lower gate.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose Brook State Park
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Moose Brook State Park

    Wonderful campground near Mt Washington

    Loved this campground! Quiet and pretty private spots - outer loop a bit more. Great facilities w wash sink - nice camp store and not at all too close to town! 20 min drive to Mt Washington (be sure to check weather as we had rain at the campground which was ice on the mtn so we couldn’t go to top/they stopped us halfway.)

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackberry Crossing
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Blackberry Crossing

    Blackberry Crossing Campground

    Your typical first-come first-served National Forest campground with vault toilets and handpump water. The Albany Covered Bridge is a short walk away.

  • Kevin H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road
    Oct. 7, 2024

    White Mountains Camping on Little Larry Road

    Adorable private spots

    We pulled in around 7:30 pm on a Sunday night and there were plenty of open spots. We took a huge one. Found a fairly flat area and stayed for the night.

    Just enough t-mobile / starlink signal to watch streaming and message, but wouldn't be enough for remote work so we went to the White Mountain National Forest Picnic area off the main road about 5 minutes away and had great signal

  • Dominique F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Hogan Road Pulloff near Appalachian Trail

    Easy access. Somewhat secluded.

    About 1km (.6 miles) of gravel road, easy enough for a big road bike, but don’t go any further as it gets rough. Plenty of trees to hang your hammock. Enough space to put up to 3-5 tents. No fire allowed. Would be really quiet if not for the road across the lake. I saw one truck in the evening and one in the morning.

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rangeley Lake State Park
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Rangeley Lake State Park

    Rangeley Lake State Park Campground

    The each campsite is nice and private--I was lucky enough to get a site on the lake for my stay! The shower houses/restrooms are amazing--one big open room with a large shower, toilet, sink, bench, and towel rack. The only downside is you have to press the button for the shower to run, and it's only a few seconds each push, so you're constantly pressing a button as you're mid scrubbing. But hey--after a long day of hiking or swimming, that's no big deal!

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Blue State Park
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Mount Blue State Park

    Mount Blue State Park Campground

    The campground was nice and quiet during our stay, but the pit toilets near our campsite were quite rough--super smelly and an endless amount of flies flying out of the toilet.

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stony Brook Recreation and Campground
    Sep. 10, 2024

    Stony Brook Recreation and Campground

    Pleasant stay at Stony Brook

    The staff was very nice and helpful during our stay. There are a variety of sites to choose from and a bunch of things to do around the campground. The campground store also had a good supply of items, too. It sounds like the new owners are making improvements around the campground, so I'm excited to see how it comes along if I'm in the area again in the future!

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cold River
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Cold River

    Short and sweet

    Stayed for a night while passing through the area. Lots of space between sites and very clean facilities. Would stay again.

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf 1 Campground
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Sugarloaf 1 Campground

    Ideal base camp

    I was lucky to snag one of the couple remaining campsites on a Saturday afternoon. The sites are spacious, the bathrooms with flush toilets are clean enough, and the river nearby is a great spot to rock-hop if you're not too busy hiking the many amazing trails in the area.

  • Cailey T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stealth Site
    Sep. 4, 2024

    Stealth Site

    Off the main road, a few spots

    Tiny turn off with spots for a few cars and a few tents. No amenities. Riverbank access

  • Kaileigh K.
    Camper-submitted photo from White Lake State Park
    Aug. 19, 2024

    White Lake State Park

    Great Lake with nice campground amenities and feel

    We had a great stay at white lake state park. I was surprised that there was only a large log separating our site from the next one but luckily it was just my brothers family so it wasn’t awkward. Our sites (2-11 and 2-11a) survived a 2 hour monsoon with some water running through but other sites had some major flooding so just something to be cognizant of.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lafayette Place Campground - Franconia Notch State Park
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Lafayette Place Campground - Franconia Notch State Park

    Good location and amenities, great staff

    We were there June 26-30, 2024 for a Hiker Trailer Campout. We had 17 trailers and 30 people. Lafayette Place was the perfect place for an event like that. The water points and restrooms were placed well throughout the campground. The quarter operated showers were nice and hot and very good pressure and flow. Our campsite (79) was a bit uphill from the road, but easily negotiable. As others have noted, there is a bit of noise from Rt. 93.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Town Hall Road Dispersed
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Town Hall Road Dispersed

    Good dispersed camping

    The road was not as bad as I anticipated. There was room for my Jeep Grand Cherokee towing a squaredrop camper to pass the very few oncoming vehicles we encountered. There is a good mix of tent and small/medium camper sites. Many of the sites are right on the side of the road. 

    We went to the end of Town Hall Road and camped at the last site before you leave the WMNF. It was a very spacious site, set back from the road, a little bumpy getting into it.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Mountain-Mt. Washington KOA
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Twin Mountain-Mt. Washington KOA

    Great place for families

    This campground is wonderful for camping with kids. It has a great playground and a small but nice and clean pool.

    The amenities are clean and well taken care of.

    Super nice staff is the finishing touch for this great campground.

    Spaces are reasonably spacious and in wooded area.

    We would definitely recommend.

  • Mitchell C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose Brook State Park
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Moose Brook State Park

    P01-P-09 get you closest to the ponds

    We stayed two nights at P-08 and loved both times. The side we stayed at is more for larger campers and is much quieter than the larger side. Paid showers, that’s a bummer, but we make do. Nice camp store, great access to rivers for fishing. Pulled an 8” brook trout out of a 10’ wide stream onsite. Awesome experience

  • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose Brook State Park
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Moose Brook State Park

    Great Campground !

    We booked 2 nights and stayed for 3! Nice small campground with very clean bathrooms and showers! Staff was friendly and mountain biking trails were good and easy to get too.

  • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose Brook State Park
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Moose Brook State Park

    Very Nice Campground

    We did not have reservations so our pick of sites was limited. There are several styles of sites here from tucked in/private to open areas and not so private sites. Bathrooms were clean and there is a nice wash station to do dishes. Campground is well maintained. We came for easy access to mountain biking trails!

  • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf 2 Campground
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Sugarloaf 2 Campground

    Great Spot!

    This is an old style campground which we love. Pit toilets are clean and stocked. Campground was very quiet even though most sites were occupied. Great hiking nearby as well as some shorter hiking trails straight out from the campground. We would definitely stay there again!

  • Rebecca D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Russell Pond Campground
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Russell Pond Campground

    Nestled in the woods, one of the few where there is no road noise!

    Russell Pond is a really nice find. Unlike most campgrounds there is a good amount of low vegetation between sites for privacy. We also loved that our firepit faced the woods rather than the road or another campsite, which is often how the sites are set up. The pond is small but very pretty and very shallow and sandy. We took our dogs on a romp to swim and wade in the water. The bathrooms are tired, the bathhouse I was closest to had one of three stalls functioning and one of two sinks were operational. However, they were perfectly clean. I didn't check out the shower. I chatted a bit with the camp manager, and she mentioned the bathrooms are slated for updates in the spring. All around the campground is peaceful, well maintained, and you really feel like you are fully in nature!



Guide to West Bethel

Camping near West Bethel, Maine, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the nearby trails, especially around Moose Brook State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Nice small campground with very clean bathrooms and showers! Staff was friendly and mountain biking trails were good and easy to get to."
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Umbagog Lake State Park Campground is a great spot. A camper shared, "You can kayak right from your campsite. We had water & electric and there is a dump station onsite."
  • Swimming: Check out Sebago Lake State Park Campground for a refreshing swim. One family noted, "The lake is clean and nice, the campsites are nice and flat and clean."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Dolly Copp Campground said, "The restrooms/shower facilities are all new, and there are a number of sites for RVs with water and electric hookups."
  • Privacy: Many campgrounds offer a sense of seclusion. A reviewer at Moose Brook State Park Campground mentioned, "Campsites offer a lot of privacy."
  • Natural beauty: Campers love the scenic views. One camper at Umbagog Lake State Park Campground remarked, "The sunsets can be spectacular!"

What you should know:

  • Reservation systems: Some campgrounds have strict reservation policies. A visitor at Crawford Notch Campground expressed frustration, saying, "The nicest sites were reserved the entire time we were there and they were total no-shows."
  • Road noise: Be prepared for some noise from nearby roads. A camper at Crawford Notch Campground noted, "The sites are all nice, but the noise from cars and trucks zipping by on route 302 is loud."
  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A reviewer at Dolly Copp Campground mentioned, "There are no showers, but the facilities are clean."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. One parent at Sebago Lake State Park Campground said, "There are many campsites and lots of young children running around and playing."
  • Plan for privacy: Select sites that offer some distance from others. A visitor at Moose Brook State Park Campground mentioned, "The side we stayed at is more for larger campers and is much quieter than the larger side."
  • Pack essentials: Bring everything you need, as some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A camper at Umbagog Lake State Park Campground noted, "They sell ice & firewood there along with a small store with a few supplies."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Moose Brook State Park Campground said, "Not great for larger RV or trailers but we found accommodation for our 27 footer."
  • Look for electric hookups: If you need power, confirm availability before booking. A camper at Dolly Copp Campground mentioned, "There are a number of sites for RVs with water and electric hookups."
  • Be prepared for rough roads: Some campgrounds have unpaved access roads. A visitor at Town Hall Road Dispersed noted, "The road is dirt, but it’s hard packed and smooth, with a few dips and holes here and there."

Camping near West Bethel, Maine, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near West Bethel, ME is Town Hall Road Dispersed with a 4.5-star rating from 19 reviews.

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