Best Campgrounds near Whitneyville, ME

Campgrounds near Whitneyville, Maine range from established state parks to dispersed camping areas, with options for both tent and RV camping throughout the region. Cobscook Bay State Park Campground offers tent, RV, and glamping accommodations with boat-in, drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access options. The park features drinking water, picnic tables, and toilets, though it lacks electric hookups. Nearby, Cottonwood Camping & RV Park provides full hookups for RVs along with cabin options. For those seeking more primitive experiences, dispersed camping is available at locations like Cutler Coast Public Land, which offers free camping with minimal amenities in a natural setting.

Access to camping areas varies seasonally, with many campgrounds operating from May through October. Cobscook Bay State Park remains open year-round, while Sunset Point Campground operates from May 15 to October 15. The region experiences significant tidal changes that campers should consider when planning water activities or selecting waterfront sites. Some campgrounds feature walk-in sites that require carrying gear from parking areas to campsites, which can present challenges on uneven terrain. As one camper noted about Cobscook Bay, "One could easily break an ankle or leg here trying to scramble to your assigned campsite. These are not drive-in sites with isolated exceptions."

Waterfront camping represents a significant draw in the region, with several campgrounds offering ocean or lake views. Sites at Cobscook Bay State Park provide dramatic views of the bay and its extreme tides, with some campers reporting excellent stargazing opportunities. A visitor described their experience: "Site 66 is very private with a short walk to site from your parking spot. We loved the little walk to get a more private feel away from the road and other campers. We were right on the water which gave a beautiful view of the sunset." Campgrounds in the area generally maintain clean facilities, though amenities vary widely from primitive toilets at dispersed sites to full hookups and showers at developed RV parks. The region's mixed-use campgrounds accommodate various camping styles while providing access to Maine's coastal landscapes and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Best Camping Sites Near Whitneyville, Maine (80)

    1. Cobscook Bay State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Whiting, ME
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 726-4412

    $20 / night

    "One of the best campgrounds we’ve been to in America, beautiful views, close to amazing hiking (highly recommend bold coast trail)."

    "There are showers at the main area, a bit of a walk or drive. There is a boat launch area a short distance away and the kayaking is great. This campground was so quiet and peaceful. We loved it."

    2. Cottonwood Camping & RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Addison, ME
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 598-8497

    "The very clean restrooms were located nearby , which was convient. The staff was so friendly and very accommodating."

    "This is the first campground we have stayed at that has ATV trail access, horse friendly camping, full hookups, pull through sites, tent camping, tent rentals, teepee rentals, "tiny bird cabin", and a"

    3. Sunset Point Campground

    6 Reviews
    Addison, ME
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 483-4412

    "Nice old fashioned campground on a classic Maine Bay. Full hookups or tent sites with grass and trees"

    "Nice old fashioned campground on a classic Maine Bay. Full hookups or tent sites with grass and trees. Tmobile 4g with a strong signal"

    4. South Bay on Rocky Lake

    2 Reviews
    Whitneyville, ME
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 941-4412

    "After turning off the highway you take a dirt road for about a mile until you see a sign for the campsites."

    "Picked this location because it was close to several locations we could take day trips to the coast. Visited Bar Harbor, Eastport and several places in between."

    5. Cutler Coast Public Land — Cutler Coast Ecological Reserve

    7 Reviews
    Whiting, ME
    17 miles
    Website

    "The coast of Maine offers very few places for overnight backpacking or even just seaside hiking. The Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land is one great option."

    "This is probably the most beautiful coastal location in the state of Maine. The campsites are very limited and this is a popular spot. Show up early to get one!"

    6. Tom's Retreat on Gardner Lake

    1 Review
    Machiasport, ME
    8 miles
    +1 (347) 595-3963

    $42 / night

    "Brought our own kayak to enjoy Gardner and Second Lakes!"

    7. Mud Landing On Rocky Lake

    1 Review
    Whitneyville, ME
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 941-4412

    8. Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    98 Reviews
    Seal Harbor, ME
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 288-3274

    $30 - $60 / night

    "Close proximity to Bar Harbor and a lot of the main attractions of the national park. Showers are just outside of the entrance to the campground, coin operated."

    "quiet, wooded, relatively secluded. good spot at 111 where we stayed. nice places for tents. private showers outside main camping area were a positive since none in camping area itself."

    9. Machias Rips Campsite

    5 Reviews
    Beddington, ME
    20 miles
    Website

    "You can hear the highway but it's not too bad. Only real negative for me was nowhere to really walk my dogs, nothing even close to a trail nearby. Just the highway."

    "Situated right off of Route 9 between Amherst and Wesley Maine, you can access the Machias River Corridor Public Lands."

    10. Schoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park

    37 Reviews
    Winter Harbor, ME
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 288-1300

    $22 - $60 / night

    "Schoodic Loop Road -- less popular than the main park "Park Loop Road", provides access to gorgeous shore line views and more hiking trails, but RVs and trailers aren't allowed past the campground entrance"

    "Although it is quite a ways off the beaten path, Schoodic Woods Campground is well worth the travel time. The campground is new, so it is sparkling clean."

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Recent Reviews near Whitneyville, ME

516 Reviews of 80 Whitneyville Campgrounds


  • goose10091203 The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Machias Rips Campsite

    Nice enough

    There are about 5 spots. Some are rough and not super flat, but it's pretty and the river is right there. You can hear the highway but it's not too bad. Only real negative for me was nowhere to really walk my dogs, nothing even close to a trail nearby. Just the highway.

  • Yung H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Good spot but wood is rough

    I love the spot but all the wood is from outside the campgrounds. Its not so “dry” more like just chopped and bundled had to tend to it for over a hour+ just to get enough dry to keep the fire going. But overall a very nice quite camprground.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Machias River Camp off Route 9

    My favorite spot in Maine!!

    Super cool mixed use land with established campsites. 6 or 7 in total I think. Right on Machias river. Great ATT service.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    So lucky!

    We tried staying here in the summer a few years back and it filled up weeks ahead of time. We got lucky this trip and got one spot open same day. Got here super late and was surrounded by other campers but the trees all around gave us privacy and everyone was super quiet so no disruptive folks like so many campgrounds. The bathrooms don’t have showers of course but they are so clean it was a great thing from other sites pit toilets. If you’re in Acadia this is the spot!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Forest Ridge Campground

    Clean, quiet and affordable

    Stayed here while visiting friends and Acadia NP. Facilities very clean every time I saw them. Showers were nice but you need to wait for the hot water. Run it all hot and it will get there in a little while. Wood available on site. Open spaces in the middle with no trees or shrubs. Campers can be very close. Sides have more wooded sites. Not too many seasonal looking sites. 1 issue: our clean out was a bit high so had to lift sewer hose to clear it out. Didn’t use pool , laundry area worked good , screen porch at facility building. Fire ring worked out well, kept lots of heat in. We were off-season mid September. Reservation system forced us into our site, wants to charge a site selection fee.

  • B
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Great campground

    quiet, wooded, relatively secluded. good spot at 111 where we stayed. nice places for tents. private showers outside main camping area were a positive since none in camping area itself.

  • S
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

    Nice location, actually on the ocean

    A bit pricey, but it is a nice location and the free island bus stops right at the KOA

  • Jenna L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Beautiful campground and a beautiful park!

    A good campground in a absolutely wonderful park. There's a lot of trees around so even though the campsites are close together they feel very private. Good amount of bathrooms, trash cans, and water spickets


Guide to Whitneyville

Camping spots near Whitneyville, Maine feature a mix of ocean and lakefront settings across Washington County's diverse terrain. The region experiences significant seasonal shifts with winter temperatures often dropping below freezing and summer daytime temperatures averaging in the 70s. At Rocky Lake's South Bay location, campers report "evenings here were pretty quiet and not much traffic after dark," creating ideal conditions for those seeking secluded experiences.

What to do

Water activities on Rocky Lake: South Bay on Rocky Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities with minimal equipment requirements. One visitor noted, "I've caught smallmouth bass, chubs and trout in the river so far! (Black and silver Jerk baits work great)." The lake provides calm waters suitable for beginners.

Coastal hiking at Cutler Coast: The Cutler Coast Public Land trail system offers day and overnight hiking options. A reviewer described their experience: "The Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land is one great option. The length of the hiking trails makes this the ideal, weekend getaway location for a two-night campout." The coastal trails feature dramatic ocean views with limited camping spots.

Stargazing at quiet campgrounds: Milbridge's McClellan Park provides excellent night sky viewing opportunities away from light pollution. A camper shared: "Very quiet and an incredible place to star gaze. I hope to return someday." Bring red-light flashlights to preserve night vision.

What campers like

Secluded waterfront sites: Many campsites at Cobscook Bay State Park Campground offer privacy with water views. A camper described their experience: "Cobscook State Park is beautiful. The park is big, and many sites are very far apart - we had almost complete privacy. The majority of the tent sites and small rv sites, and some larger rv sites, are on the water."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The coastal position offers chances to observe marine wildlife. One visitor at Cobscook Bay noted, "There is a lot of wildlife and waterlife - we saw many seals and cormorants in the water, as well as a few eagles." Dawn and dusk provide optimal viewing times.

Clean facilities despite remote locations: Many campgrounds maintain better-than-expected facilities. At Machias Rips Campsite, a camper mentioned, "There is a site with a wooden protection shelter for tent campers as well! New style out houses are on site but other than that it's completely off grid!" Most free sites have basic toilet facilities.

What you should know

Extreme tides affect coastal activities: The region experiences dramatic tidal shifts. At Sunset Point Campground, a camper noted, "Really pretty campground, well maintained lawns with E/W hookups and a roof structure over the picnic table to protect from rain. Short walk overlooking the water with gorgeous sunset." Always check tide tables before water activities.

Bug protection is essential: Many campsites report significant insect activity, especially in spring and summer. A camper at Machias Rips Campsite warned, "Camp sites today are very buggy- bring your repellent and/or netting." Mesh shelters can provide relief during peak bug seasons.

Cell service varies significantly: Connectivity is unpredictable throughout the area. One camper at Machias Rips noted, "Most Cell phone carriers won't have service back at the camp, I myself had to drive 20 Minutes up the road for signal, A cell signal booster may work here." Download offline maps before traveling.

Tips for camping with families

Sheltered sites offer protection: Tom's Retreat on Gardner Lake provides family-friendly lakefront options with shelter from weather. A visitor shared: "Amazing lakefront lot, very private and comes with a big common area to BBQ and clean Port-a-Potty on the top of the 1 acre sloped lot." The sloped terrain may require supervision for young children.

Water safety planning: Ocean sites require careful monitoring of tide schedules. A Cobscook Bay camper advised, "Kayaking should be done with prior research to ensure familiarity with the tide changes (which are up to 20 ft) and currents, which are strong and dangerous in certain areas of Cobscook Bay." Always establish water safety rules before arrival.

Pack extra clothing layers: Temperature fluctuations can be significant, even in summer. When staying at coastal campgrounds, prepare for cooler evening temperatures. Moisture-wicking base layers work best for children active throughout the day.

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup availability: Cottonwood Camping & RV Park stands out for offering full hookups in an area where most campgrounds have minimal services. A visitor noted, "New park so lots of construction going on. Owner is very helpful. Will be a great park when it really gets going. W/E/S at most sites. Reasonable price. 35 to 45 bucks, in Maine thats not bad."

Size restrictions limit large rigs: Many campgrounds have narrow access roads and small sites. At McClellan Park, a camper observed, "With just 12 sites, the campground can only accommodate a few larger RV's." Always call ahead to confirm site dimensions for units over 25 feet.

Water fill planning: Most campgrounds without hookups offer potable water access points. Sunset Point Campground provides "easy to back into" sites with electric and water connections, though they may require longer hoses depending on site location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Whitneyville, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, Whitneyville, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 80 campgrounds and RV parks near Whitneyville, ME and 6 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Whitneyville, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Whitneyville, ME is Cobscook Bay State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 29 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Whitneyville, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Whitneyville, ME.