Glamping options near Westbrook, Maine extend beyond the coastal regions into wooded settings, marshlands, and lakeside destinations. Campgrounds in this area typically operate from May through October, with limited off-season availability. Reservations for premium sites and unique accommodations should be secured 3-6 months in advance, especially for sites with water views or specialized glamping structures.
What to do
Kayaking at the marsh: Wild Duck Adult Campground sits alongside Scarborough Marsh with opportunities for wildlife viewing. "This quiet campground is peaceful and quiet, with the sounds of birds and the trees being the main thing you hear - it is quite relaxing," notes camper Heather C. The campground is within a mile of the Audubon center where visitors can rent kayaks or canoes.
Farm activities: Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground offers a unique farm-based experience. "This campground is located on an organic dairy farm. There is a farm cafe on site with local food. We loved that!" shares Tonya M. The working farm provides educational opportunities with visitor access to see farm animals and organic farming practices.
Beach access: Paradise Park Resort provides shuttle services to nearby beaches. "We're typically state park campers, but decided to stay 2 nights at a resort campground to recharge and be close to the beach. We had a great experience!" reports Nathan S. Most beaches in the area permit dogs during off-season mornings and evenings.
Lakeside recreation: Sebago Lake State Park Campground offers swimming and boating on Maine's deepest lake. "Sebago lake is a great spot for all types of fishing. From bass to landlocked salmon. And you can take the boat up river through the songo locks. All the way up to long lake," explains Joshua B.
What campers like
Heated pools and hot tubs: Bayley's Camping Resort features multiple pools including adults-only areas. "There is a kids pool and a pool for the adults only w/bar. A pond for fishing, there are kayaks etc... Shower throughout and I might add very clean," says Christopher S. The resort maintains these amenities throughout their operating season.
Clean facilities: Old Orchard Beach Campground maintains exceptionally clean bathrooms and shower facilities. "Wonderful showers and very accommodating staff. There is a fantastic Mexican restaurant we ate at twice, less than a mile away," notes April C. Most campgrounds in the area provide coin-operated laundry facilities.
Private yurts and glamping structures: Sandy Pines Campground offers unique accommodations on wooden platforms. "We do not have an RV or want family to visit. Sandy Pines has some fun alternatives to stay in if you don't have an RV," reports Celeste C. These structures typically include electricity, comfortable beds, and private outdoor spaces.
Quiet adults-only options: Wild Duck Adult Campground provides a more peaceful alternative to family-oriented resorts. "We stayed for 3 nights in late July. This adult only campground is peaceful and quiet...it is quite relaxing," shares Heather C.
What you should know
Water quality varies: Some campgrounds have mineral-heavy water. "Water is yellow and stunk of iron. Manager assured it was safe. Made our shower look dirty constantly," reports one camper at Family and Friends Campground.
Insects near marshlands: Mosquitoes can be problematic at certain times of year, particularly near wetlands. "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 Megan W. about Wild Duck Campground.
Site privacy concerns: Many campgrounds prioritize quantity over privacy. "The campsites definitely felt like they were on top of each other and are pretty small. We picked a medium one and could barely fit 2 tents and 2 cars with a safe distance from the fire," notes Jess G. about Sebago Lake State Park.
Train noise at some locations: Some campgrounds near Old Orchard Beach experience train disruptions. "The campground map is missing the train tracks that are between the campground and the ocean. The trains all blow their horn and you will hear it if your at one of the site 'by the ocean'," warns Bryan about Wild Acres Sun RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Paradise Park Resort offers multiple play areas. "This campground is very cute, oriented to families and couples. There are multiple pools and playgrounds. One pool has a hot tub for kids. There's also paddleboats available to rent," explains Tonisha T.
Educational opportunities: Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground combines recreation with learning. "My kids enjoyed visiting with the farm animals and walking along the rocky shore each day. Plenty to do between biking, kayaking, farm experience and visiting downtown Freeport close by," shares Michele S.
Off-peak visits for quieter experience: Many campgrounds become exceptionally busy during peak season. "We stayed a weekday night and over the weekend and the weekend was crazy busy. A little too much," advises Daria about Sun RV Resort.
Safety concerns: Watch for traffic in larger resorts. "People drive way too fast up and down the camp roads with zero enforcement (even though speed limit signs say strictly enforced) with the amount of kids on bike and such I find this to be very important rule to enforce," cautions Andrew G. about Bayley's Camping Resort.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Choose sites away from main areas for more privacy. "We like to stay in the 'south section' which tends to have less kids because it is farther away from the 'action,'" advises Nancy W. about Bayley's Camping Resort.
Seasonal considerations: Off-season camping offers more space and quiet. "We have stayed at Wild Acres both before and after Sun Outdoors acquired it. We love going in the fall to enjoy the leaves and sit in the hot tubs," notes Claire T.
Accessibility issues: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain. "Very wooded area. Hard to maneuver big rigs. Steep, unleveled roads," warns Mae about Family and Friends Campground.
Wi-Fi limitations: Internet access varies widely between campgrounds. "The wifi was pretty terrible. We paid extra for what was supposed to be fast, streamable wifi, but at times that didn't work at all or was very slow," reports Tina about Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown.
