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GuidePawtuckaway State Park Campground
Very nice campground! Some sites right on the lake. Have camped there several times. Lots of space between sites.
RV Camping near York Beach, ME
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RV parks and resorts near York Beach provide variable accommodations for motorhome travelers. Several established options include Flaggs RV Resort, located directly across from Long Sands Beach with full hookup availability, and York Beach Camper Park, situated approximately 10 minutes walking distance from Short Sands Beach. A visitor commented, "Small but trees all around RV park with basic WiFi, about 10 min walk to short sands beach in York." Wild Acres Sun RV Resort in Old Orchard Beach accommodates larger rigs and operates from April 30 to October 13, while Moody Beach RV Campground in Moody offers 50-amp electrical service and sewer hookups for travel trailers and motorhomes from April through mid-October.
Most area RV parks require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when coastal sites fill quickly. Site spacing varies significantly between locations, with some parks featuring closely positioned sites that limit privacy. The trolley system services multiple campgrounds, providing convenient beach access without moving the RV. Dump stations and sewer hookups are standard at most parks, though Sea-Vu West Premier RV Resort in Wells lacks onsite sanitary dump facilities despite offering premium amenities. Weather considerations affect seasonal operation, with most parks closing between mid-October and early November. One RVer noted that train noise impacts sites marketed as "oceanside" at Wild Acres, advising visitors to carefully select locations away from the railroad tracks for quieter stays.
Best RV Campgrounds near York Beach (135)
1. Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach
"There are a myriad of sites including rustic tent, cabins, and full hook-up RV sites that accommodate the largest of RV’s. Wifi and cable are available and sites have picnic tables and fire pits."
"They have a nice pool, free showers, nice laundry facility. They even have breakfast in the morning. Mainly pancakes and bacon."
2. Tuxbury Pond RV Campground
"Pros: Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, clean grounds, gated campground with card key access in/out of the grounds, 2 pools (closed for the season during our stay), pavilion, activities/entertainment, fairly"
"Beautiful campground, clean facilities, decently priced. The pool, playground, bathrooms, and basketball court were all open and well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay!"
3. Wild Acres Sun RV Resort
"More of a festival than an RV resort. Extremely crowded, close sites, and heavy car traffic in walking and bike areas. Sun night was way quieter than Fri and Sat night."
"This was a nicely shaded and quiet park, even with kids running around. There was a nice pool for the kiddos, as well as kayaks and water toys for the pond, which looks like a lake."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 - $400 / night
4. Thousand Trails Moody Beach
"We came in in October, the foliage is beautiful on the “wooded” sites. There are new sites with gravel and no trees as well, we had our choice."
"Pet friendly also. You will love it here."
6. Sea-Vu West Premier RV Resort
"This campground is mostly seasonal, privately owned park models, but has 45 spaces for RV’s."
"The close location to dining, motorcycle rides, wide/grassy sites and quietness all contribute to a very good stay. The staff are very friendly and helpful if needed."
7. Pine Acres Resort
"Camped with a whole bunch of friends.This place has all of the amenities. As well as countless outdoor activities. Fun for the whole family! Swimming, fishing, hiking, climbing (near by), biking."
8. Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
"Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios."
"The park recently added new 50 amp full hook-up sites(some of which are pull-thrus) so there are plenty of options for big-rigs."
Check Availabilityfrom $38 - $48 / night
9. Beach Rose RV Park
"Beach Rose RV Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts is a small, friendly, family-owned campground near the beach."
"Owners were helpful on arrival, level concrete pad full hookups. Sites close together but quiet."
10. Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground
"They have full hookups to 50 amp as well as primitive tent sites. They have tons of amenities and themed areas. Great place to stay the week or the season."
"This place is perfect for small families or parents of younger kids. 2 amazing playgrounds, clean facilities and one amazing pool."
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from $40 - $85 / night
Drive Time
- 47 min from Manchester, NH
- 56 min from Portland, ME
- 1 hr 4 min from Lewiston, ME
- 1 hr 13 min from Boston, MA
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RV Park Reviews near York Beach, ME
646 Reviews of 135 York Beach Campgrounds
- Leighton O.Guide
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Great location if you find a site within walking distance of the beach. Sites are very close together and get pretty noisy. You have to really like people to enjoy this camping area. Bathrooms and shower are very clean though.
- Leighton O.Guide
Winter Island Park
Nice location if enjoy walks by the ocean. Staff is very friendly. Bathrooms and showers could use some work.
- PPatrick
TravelerPawtuckaway State Park Campground
Great spot with all types of different campsites.
- Nancy W.
LegendWinter Island Park
Basically a parking lot but with great views!
I’m not going to lie this was a little tricky for big rigs to get to, but with lots of patience and skillful driving, it is doable. Salem is an old New England town so there are many narrow streets and some low clearances. Follow the directions on the parks website as they are designed for RVs– don’t use Google Maps unless you are a small camper. Even getting into the park is kind of challenging because of the way the entrance is laid out with the entrance booth and some low hanging trees. This campground is in a municipal park with a marina, beach, a short walking trail, and picnic areas. The campground has different sections and totally different feels to them. We arrived on a weekend and section we were in the section which is in the parking lot of a busy marina. The parking lot was half full which made for navigating our 45’ bus into our site pretty hard.
No sites have fire pits but you can have a fire if you bring your own above ground pit. Tent sites have picnic tables but nothing else. Some sites you can drive to and have a car onsite and others are non-vehicle access sites (11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 27& 38) in which you have to park in a parking lot. Some RV sites have great water views and others are in a back gravel lot. In my opinion, the best RV sites are 12-16(A-D) because they have a water view. Sites 16B-D are a little tricky for big-rigs to get into because of the tight space. Our site (#13) had a slight downhill slope. We pulled in forward so we could have a view of the harbor which meant the utilities (water electric only) were in the front of our site but we were able to reach without an extension cord. We loved watching the action in the harbor. There is a gazebo by the water which we enjoyed siting under and watching boats go in and out of the harbor while it rained.
There is a nice sandy beach onsite which attracts a lot of day use vistors. The grounds are interesting to walk around as the water views are nice and there is an old fort to explore. Nearby town of Salem Willows is(about½ mile away) is a cute old seaside town with restaurants and arcades. They have a Bluebike rental station which is an easy way to get downtown and explore the area if you don’t have a car.
- Nancy W.Legend
Sea-Vu West Premier RV Resort
Pleasantly surprised.
This campground is mostly seasonal, privately owned park models, but has 45 spaces for RV’s. I was a little skeptical about staying at this campground with so many park models and seasonals but was pleasantly surprised at how nice, clean, and tidy all the sites were. They obviously take pride in how things look because the grounds and campsites were very well-kept.
All campsites are 50/30-amp full hook-up with level gravel pads with grassy patios, a picnic table, and fire pit. We stayed in site#702 which was long enough for our 45’ motorhome and tow car. All the utilities were easy to reach and the electric worked well. The only problem was that we were parked under a large oak tree that was profusely shedding large acorns. There are some sites that are in the open which I would definitely choose, if I came back in the fall. The campground is gated which is a nice feature. It is located a mile or so off Route 1 which means you don’t get the road noise and traffic, but still conveniently located near shops and restaurants.
One nice feature are the shaded walking trails in the park. While they are not super long, it is a nice change from walking the roads (which are paved). Other amenities include a decent size swimming pool (closed while we were there), a basketball court, playground, laundry, and camp store. I thought it was a little expensive at $75/night (for full hook-up) at the end of the season, especially since the pool was closed.
- Nancy W.Legend
Sun Outdoors Wells Beach
Tight sites and expensive, busy area along the Maine coast
We stopped here in the summer to check out the coastal towns in southern Maine. There are many campgrounds in the area and we chose this one because they had a 25% off coupon (on a 7-night stay) which gave us the best nightly price in the area. However, the nightly rate was still$74/night, one reason being they charge a “resort fee” of$15/day which is ridiculous. This is a typical resort-style campground with lots of amenities (most of which we never use). But, for some people, this is a destination campground because of all the amenities- a large heated swimming pool, basketball courts, sand volleyball, bocce, fitness center, two playgrounds, 18-hole minigolf (that you pay extra for), and more.
The campsites in the front of the park are sandwiched between the swimming pool and Route 1 which is very busy and noisy. Campsites in the far back portion of the campground are shaded and a much quieter section. Camping pads and patios are a mix of gravel and sand. Many sites have shade and some have an astroturf patio (I think those are “premium” sites). Our campsite was in the middle section which was fairly quiet but the sites are close together with no privacy. The site was a long and level pull thru with a gravel pad and gravel/sand patio. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit.
There is a tent-only section and they have renal cabins. There is lots to do for families in the area including the beach and amusement and water parks. Restaurants of all sorts are nearby. You can easily walk to Congdon’s Donuts which is a Maine classic.
- Nancy W.Legend
Seacoast Camping and RV Resort
Nice Campground, Love the area!
This is a nice, clean, well-maintained campground for RV and tenting. The campground is located on Route 1 which means you are convenient to a lot of things but there is lots of traffic. Half the campground is seasonal/long term campers and the other side is mostly transients. The roads and campsites are fine crushed gravel with nice grassy patios. The campground is very well maintained (the best part being that the mower collects they cut the grass so no clippings get tracked in your camper). There are some mature trees that provide shade but don’t impede navigating in and out of sites or impacting slide outs.
Campsites range from tent with water/electric to RV water/electric and RV full hook-up 50-amp and full hook-up 30-amp. There are three bathhouses on the property (one of which has a dishwashing sink) and laundry. Tent sites 50-55 are in an are set away from RV sites and more private. They are also close to a large bathhouse with multiple toilets and showers. Tent sites 90-100 are across from a large playground which can be quite chaotic, but if you have kids, this is a great spot.
Our site (#147) was a long pull-thru with a descent amount of space between our neighbors. We got about half a dozen over-the-air channels (one being a major network station) and were able to connect with eastern arc satellites with our Dish Satellite. The 50A electric was good as was the water pressure.
The campground does not have much in the way of amenities except for a game room, basketball court, and playground. The game room is pretty cool with lots of arcade-style games, a pool table, foosball, and table tennis. While we were there, they just finished putting in all new playground equipment and enlarged the size making it really big and a hit with the kids in the park. Once convenience is that maintenance picks up garbage at your site (between 8am– 3pm). Unfortunately, people leave them out after hours and animals got into them and scattered garbage everywhere. We've stayed here before and always enjoy being in the area as it is close to the fun cities of Portsmouth and Newburyport.
- KKurt B.
ScoutHampton Beach State Park Campground
Oceanfront camping at its best—full hookups just steps from the beach. Located in popular Hampton Beach, you'll be close to nightly bandshell concerts and vibrant nightlife. There is a lottery system in place for stays during the summer.
Guide to York Beach
York Beach RV camping options provide coastal stays from April through October, with most parks closing between mid-October and early November due to northern Maine weather conditions. Local campgrounds offer varying proximity to both Long Sands and Short Sands beaches, typically ranging from 0.2 miles to 4 miles from shorelines. Several campgrounds operate shuttle services or connect to the regional trolley system for efficient beach access.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: 10-minute walk to pond access at Cole's Mine RV Resort and Campground offers multiple fishing spots with minimal crowds. "Many nice fishing spots and lots of play areas and outdoor recreation. Owner was around and super nice!" writes Samantha N.
Portland excursions: 20-minute drive from Saco Old Orchard Beach KOA allows day trips to Maine's largest city. Nancy W. noted, "Not too far from the campground are the towns of Kennebunkport, Wells, and Biddeford and a little farther will have you in Ogunquit or Portland."
Wildlife viewing: 4 miles from Old Orchard Beach at Wild Acres Sun RV Resort. "A great place to explore is Rachael Carson National Wildlife Refuge. There is a small welcome center and trails that wind through the marsh with beautiful views (and dog-friendly)," explains a visitor.
Train access to Boston: 5-minute drive from Beach Rose RV Park connects to regional rail. One camper shares, "Boston and Salem are very close and you can take a train which is only 5 minutes away from the campground."
What campers like
Water activities: Heated pool with waterslide at Cole's Mine RV Resort earns consistent praise. Andrew G. reports, "The pool is heated and has an amazing water slide and themed. We had a blast and plan on visiting again next year!!"
Spacious sites at the premium end: Wells locations offer more room between RVs. At Sea-Vu West Premier RV Resort, Susan J. appreciated, "wide/grassy sites and quietness all contribute to a very good stay. The staff are very friendly and helpful if needed. Our 2 dogs had plenty of walking areas."
Wooded or open options: Seasonal choices available at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground. Kasey M. observed, "We came in in October, the foliage is beautiful on the 'wooded' sites. There are new sites with gravel and no trees as well, we had our choice. The wooded sites are pull through and back in, depending on the row."
Clean facilities: Consistent maintenance at most York Beach area campgrounds. At Saco Old Orchard Beach KOA, Brittany M. found that "the bathrooms were the cleanest I've seen camping and the staff was incredibly friendly!"
What you should know
Site privacy varies significantly: Research site layout before booking. At Tuxbury Pond RV Campground, Sara D. noted, "No separation between some tent sites, strong sewer smell in woman's restroom & on some campsites."
Train noise impacts oceanfront marketing: At Wild Acres, one visitor cautions, "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 you're at one of the sites 'by the ocean'."
Membership considerations: Some parks offer significant savings through programs. At Moody Beach RV Campground, Paulina B. advises, "Consider the Thousand Trails membership when booking this site. Our annual membership fees basically covered what it would cost to camp here for two weeks."
Weekend vs. weekday experience: Dramatic difference in noise levels and crowding. At Wild Acres Sun RV Resort, David A. experienced, "Sun night was way quieter than Fri and Sat night. Park has great amenities, and well run but just be prepared for large groups, loud music and managed chaos."
Tips for camping with families
Playground quality: Multiple options at premium locations. At Sea-Vu West Premier RV Resort, a camper mentioned, "If you have children, there's a nice play area with really nice playground equipment."
Beach access logistics: Evaluate walking time with kids. At Beach Rose RV Park, Ray C. explains, "It's only about a mile from the beach. We rode bikes to Salisbury Beach and my young adult son rode his longboard to the beach."
Pool options: Vary by age groups at some locations. Nancy W. reports that Saco Old Orchard Beach KOA offers "a heated pool, hot tub (adults only), basketball, volleyball, playground, and various activities like s'mores, crafts, ice cream socials and more."
Entertainment scheduling: Check campground calendars for family events. Erin M. shares, "We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was friendly, the bathrooms and grounds were very clean, activities were fun, the playground/pool was nice."
Tips from RVers
Site configuration challenges: Unusual layouts at some parks. At Moody Beach RV Campground, Arno W. cautions, "The campground layout is quite unusual, with campers parked lengthwise along the road. This means that you share the space where you sit outside with the camper behind you, resulting in very little privacy."
Hookup availability: 50-amp service not universal. For York Beach rv campgrounds, note that not all offer full hookups. At Seacoast Camping and RV Resort, Harold C. mentioned, "Our site unlike the pull throughs was grass but it was firm enough."
Satellite and wifi limitations: Tree coverage impacts connectivity. At Wild Acres Sun RV Resort, Sarah A. warns, "Wifi not great and we have starlink - lots of obstruction so if you need uninterrupted access I'd check with the front desk to see if there are clearer areas for your satellite."
Dump station access: Not available at all rv parks in York Beach area. Several campgrounds offer full sewer hookups but lack separate dump stations, requiring campers to plan accordingly with tank management.
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