Camping spots near Westbrook, Maine offer proximity to both coastal and inland environments, with the area sitting at elevations between 80-400 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds operate from May through mid-October, with fall bringing cooler overnight temperatures often dropping into the 40s. Campgrounds in this region typically experience higher humidity than inland locations due to coastal influence.
What to do
Paddling opportunities: 5-10 miles from town. Wild Duck Adult Campground connects directly to Scarborough Marsh. "This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear. It is within a mile of the Audubon center office, where you can either put in your own kayak/canoe or rent one," notes one camper.
Beach access via shuttle: 30-minute ride. Paradise Park Resort offers free transportation to Old Orchard Beach. "A shuttle will take you from the campground to the beach so you don't have to deal with parking," explains a camper. "Free shuttle to transport you back and forth to ocean," confirms another visitor.
Fishing opportunities: No license required for children under 16. Wassamki Springs Campground features a pond stocked with fish. "The park is very spacious with a nice large pond that you can fish, swim, or boat in," reports a camper. The pond has multiple access points with sandy beach areas for fishing from shore.
What campers like
Adult-only environments: Limited to ages 21+. Wild Duck Adult Campground provides a quieter camping experience. "A small campground with not a ton of sites but that is what we like. This is a quiet and low key campground so if you are looking for lots of activities then this isn't the place to be," explains one visitor.
Working farm experiences: Daily animal interactions. Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground combines camping with agricultural education. "The kids really enjoy running in field and that there is a working farm within the camp ground," writes one camper. Another adds, "We loved that! This campground is located on an organic dairy farm. There is a farm cafe on site with local food."
Range of accommodation types: Tents to cabins. Many campgrounds offer multiple lodging options. "Sites were not very private, but the views and scenery are spectacular. My kids enjoyed visiting with the farm animals and walking along the rocky shore each day," notes a camper at Wolfe's Neck, which offers ocean-view sites for tents, RVs, and cabins.
What you should know
Seasonal variations: Different atmospheres May-October. Peak season from late June through August brings the most crowded conditions and highest rates. "We stayed for 3 nights in late July. This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet," explains a camper at Wild Duck, while others note that shoulder seasons offer significant savings and quieter environments.
Mosquito preparation: Bring repellent May-September. Due to proximity to marsh areas, insects can be intense, especially at dusk. "The only negative of this place was the mosquitoes. They were TERRIBLE. In the time it took after we parked the camper, to when I could dig the bug spray out of our truck I was covered in bites," warns a visitor to Wild Duck.
Reservation timing: 6+ months advance for waterfront. Premium sites at Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach and other waterfront locations book quickly. "We were there the first week of June and could walk up and get a site that day but they said that late June you need to schedule your stay in advanced," reports a camper at Paradise Park Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Pool facilities: Multi-age options. Paradise Park Resort features kid-friendly amenities. "There are multiple pools and playgrounds. One pool has a hot tub for kids. There's also paddleboats available to rent," notes a visitor. Another adds, "This campground is very cute, oriented to families and couples."
Playground access: Different age zones. Old Orchard Beach Campground offers facilities for various age groups. "Amenities include a basketball court, Wiffle ball field, horseshoes, badminton, playgrounds, arcade, swimming pools and hot tub, group bonfire, and dog park," shares a camper. Activity schedules typically run daily during July and August.
Organized activities: Weekly schedules. Many campgrounds run structured programming. "Well organized events even in a pandemic. Cleaning done constantly. Friendly staff," reports a Wassamki Springs visitor. Another camper adds, "They have a game room with pool tables and other games and even a jukebox and they offer things like a weekly bingo night and Sunday breakfast."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Premium vs standard trade-offs. Sebago Lake State Park Campground offers both premium and standard options. "Half of area is set up with RV hookups, so it nicely separates the tents from the RVs," explains a visitor. Another notes, "Sites are very close together. Luckily many of the sites around me were not occupied but I get the feeling that is rare."
Utility hookups: Water restrictions at state parks. While private campgrounds typically offer full hookups, state parks may have limited services. "Each site offered cable but for whatever reason ours didn't work so I'm not sure if that was for the whole campground or just our site," reports a camper at Wassamki Springs.
Access considerations: Length restrictions under 40 feet. Several campgrounds have narrow access roads. "Roads in the park are gravel and can get dusty but the staff did use dust-abatement issues that worked pretty well," notes a camper. Site leveling can also be challenging at some locations, with reports of "difficulty leveling our small motorhome" at the Desert of Maine Campground.
