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.
