The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near West Gardiner. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are West Gardiner campgrounds just for you. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Maine camping adventure.
"Beaver Brook in Monmouth Maine is a must stay if you have kids from babies to teens. Our family has been going annually for the last five years."
"Big pool and brooks around. Tons of trails. A general store with a connected ice cream stand near the pool area. Gated fence."
$30 - $35 / night
"The friend who was with me called around and found More to Life campground in Winthrop. Best part? we got a pull-through site for the night, so I didn't have to figure out how to back up in the dark!"
"We stayed in the “new sites” adjacent to the entrance road; it was a long nice site with gravel but was not private. Most sites are packed in; close to others with not a lot of privacy."
"This a beautiful spot, right on the Lake, listened to the loons, watched Canadian Geese with their goslings and saw a bald eagle swoop down and try to get something."
$35 - $1100 / night
"I wouldn't suggest learned to paddle board on the lake but its still a great spot for experienced paddleboarders. There were activities and a great camp store."
"There are bathrooms close by to all, the main lodge is nice and the food at the snack shack is sooo good!! burgers, pizza, salad- all local and from their gardens."
"Restrooms were close by but the only downside was that the showers were at the main store so you had to drive all the way up there!"
$40 - $82 / night
"The atmosphere is always positive, the activities are well varied and everyone is encouraged to participate."
"Outside we had a canopy, fire ring and grill. The kids had a blast in the heated pool and on the playground."
$50 - $120 / night
"This smaller campground offers great privacy on a large pond in the Maine forests. "
"I recently stayed at the Tiny Cabins of Maine with my family for two nights, opting for their tent camping site. From the moment we arrived, the host's warm welcome made us feel right at home."
"Small family owned campground with a variety of people enjoying piney Maine scenery. Owners are super nice and helpful. Salt water pool, walking or biking trails, boats to use."
"Beautiful scenery with a river to highlight Maine’s tidal environment. Kayaking, salt water pool and scenic walking trails blends in with the variety of singing birds under several tall pine trees."
ScoutA 1/2 mile from the coast and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. No complaints. Shower, laundry, and ice available on-site. Each campsite also has water and an electrical outlet for charging your devices.
ScoutWe enjoyed our stay at Duck Puddle Campground. The staff were friendly and the place seemed well run. Bathrooms were dated but clean. The site we had was on the water and had great views. It was surrounded by trees and had decent spacing between neighbors. 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. Everyone was invited to attend if they wanted to. Nice family friendly campground. We are already planning out next visit.
RangerManagement is very nice and handles problems well. Love the dog beach. I wish they had a change machine in the laundry room.
GuideNice campground, we enjoyed our site next to the cabin that our friends stayed in. One thing to note, lots of returning seasonal campers.
The campground offers lots of fun activities, such as bingo, karaoke, and live music. The new owners plan on new upgrades as time goes on.
GuideThis is a wonderful little campground. The sites are very well spaced out with plenty of privacy. Pit toilets and showers are clean. There’s even a kitchen area for dishes and a microwave for heating your meals. Firewood is available and they also deliver, although they forgot ours and we spent our overnight without a campfire. No worries, they refunded us with apologies.
GuidePerfect stay if you have kiddos and dogs! There’s a playground, arcade, and beach. They offer kayak and canoe rentals. We grabbed a tent site for 3 days and it had water and electric! You get a picnic table and fire ring
GuideIt is beautifully quiet here! We are at site 2 and it’s right on the water! Good space in between sites. Lots of privacy! The light breeze coming off the mountains is absolutely perfect! Will definitely be coming back!
Scout\We recently stayed at what I can only describe as the worst private campground in Maine. From the moment we arrived, we sensed the place was run more like a fiefdom than a welcoming campground. The woman in charge—a cantankerous witch—made it clear early on that customer service wasn’t part of the package.
Things went downhill fast when a group of bikers set up right next to our site and fired up a gas generator that echoed. When I politely asked how long they planned to run it, I was told—in the true spirit of American hospitality—that“in America, we’re allowed to do whatever the f*** we want, that they were on vacay, and that it would only get louder from here.”
Apparently, they were right. When I brought the issue to the owner, hoping for some kind of help or enforcement of basic quiet hours, she basically told us tough luck. The bikers had paid over$500 for their spots, and if we didn’t like it, we were welcome to leave. No refund. No solution. Just aggressive indifference. In desperation, we relocated to a more remote, forested site—quieter, yes, but also swarming with mosquitoes all night and not at all what we paid for. Again, no refund. Not even a partial one. Just a shrug and an attitude.
This place is a racket—overpriced, poorly managed, and apparently tailored to the loudest, most entitled guests with the deepest wallets. If you’re hoping for peace, nature, or even basic respect as a customer, camp literally anywhere else.
TravelerMost sites are close together, but sites 6, 12, and 16 are private with short, walk-in trails. There is a shared mini kitchen with a sink, making clean-up very easy. And, hot showers! The staff was friendly and helpful.
Camping near West Gardiner, Maine, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
Camping near West Gardiner, Maine, has something for everyone. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a great time!
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near West Gardiner, ME is Jellystone Park™ Androscoggin Lake with a 4.9-star rating from 8 reviews.
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