Wassamki Spring Camping Area, near Portland, Maine, is a campground that offers a mix of seasonal and transient sites, making it a convenient spot for those looking to enjoy the nearby city. The campground features a lovely spring that’s perfect for paddling and swimming, though there are some rules to keep in mind, like swimming only within 75 feet of the shore.

Campers can take advantage of amenities like a swim beach, playground, and a community bonfire area, which adds a nice touch for evening gatherings. Many visitors have enjoyed the recreational options available, including volleyball and basketball courts, and the store on-site sells everything from camping supplies to ice cream. One camper noted, “Beautiful views from the tent camping sites,” highlighting the scenic surroundings.

If you’re looking to explore, you’re just a short drive from Portland, where you can indulge in great breweries and restaurants. While some reviews mention that the campground has an older feel, the location and activities available make it a decent choice for those wanting to balance nature with city life. Whether you’re camping in an RV or pitching a tent, Wassamki Spring has a little something for everyone.

Wassamki Spring Camping Area

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Nice place, good people convenient location

Great location

Nice place!

Beautiful views from the tent camping sites. a7 was real nice.
My only complaints were the toilet paper was so thin I could barely pull it (so I brought my own) and the planes.
Not horrible but something to consider…
I would definitely go back 


Great little campground 

The staff was very rude. They put us in a spot that was to small for our RV when we paid for a 45 ft spot. On the last night of our stay the cops showed up at our door. Some stuff had come up missing from another campsite so they came to our door. When we asked why the cop were only asking us they said because the staff said they thought we were involved. The only reason I can think of is we were the only Minoritys staying there. They searched our rv and left. The next morning I was walking my dog and the owner let his dog off the leash to attack my dog. If I had ent picked him up and thrown him in the truck the dog would have bit him because the dog ended up biting me. The owner just laughed. We left immediately. Don’t stay here 

Al around bad experience

We chose this campground because it was close to Portland– a city where we love hanging out at great breweries, shopping, and eating at some of the country’s best restaurants. The close proximity to Portland is one of the pluses of this campground. But, it turned out we weren’t crazy about this campground and probably would not be back. 

  

Campsites for transients and big-rig sites are in the front portion of the park; whereas, the seasonals are along the spring/pond in the back section. There are tons of site types to choose from depending on your amperage, sewer, and cable needs. Our site was a back-in full hook-up, 50-amp site that was o.k. It was level and long enough to fit our 45’ RV. The pad was gravel and the patio was grass with a firepit and picnic table. The utilities were in the far back of the site so make sure you have long enough hoses. Since we hung over the back of our site and our wet and electric bays are towards the back of our RV, we were able to reach the utilities without extensions. 

  

As the name implies, there is a spring on the property which is fairly large and open to paddling (no motorized boats) and swimming. There are lots of rules about where you can swim (i.e., only within 75 feet of the shore, no swimming to island, no dogs, no diving offshore, etc.). You can fish in the pond (catch and release only). Visitor fees seemed quite high at $8/day use and $15/overnight but I’m sure it helps keep the number of people down. 

  

Amenities include volleyball/basketball/pickle ball, a swim beach, playground, recreation hall, snack bar, horseshoes, a community bonfire area, and dog run. There is no charge to borrow sporting equipment which is nice (volleyballs, basketballs, etc). The store sells camping supplies, ice, groceries, ice cream, and t-shirts. There is a pretty active events calendar (of which we did not participate) with games (cards, bingo, etc.), themed weekends, and entertainment. 

  

Overall, the campground has an old, run-down appearance and a dusty dirty feel to it. The seasonal sites are pretty junky with lots of stuff spread out around each camper. I was really glad we were in a transient site away from the seasonals because it was a little quieter as a lot of the seasonals were outside playing loud music and got a little rowdy. We love the Portland area and will return but not to this campground– there are plenty more in the area a little farther away from downtown.

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