If you’re planning a trip to Freeport, Maine, then you’ve probably included a fair bit of shopping in your itinerary.
Home to the L.L. Bean Flagship Store and Outlet as well as dozens of other brand-name discount outlets, independent small businesses, boutiques, and eateries, Freeport is a bustling center of retail activity.
And while there are certainly plenty of higher-end accommodations in the area, if you’d like to save your pennies for all that retail therapy, camping is a sure-fire way to stay nearby (see driving times from Freeport center below in each listing) in a much more affordable fashion, without sacrificing too much on creature comforts.
Map of Freeport Campgrounds
This map features all the campgrounds near Freeport listed in this post.
Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Campground
Located at the Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, this unique campground is part of an extensive campus that exists solely to educate folks about food and the way it is grown.
For over 50 years, all of the proceeds from the campground have gone to that mission. Wolfe’s Neck offers shady or sunny full hookup sites for campers, tents, and RVs; you can also rent large canvas tents with private outhouses, various sizes of cabins, and, new this year, A-frames.
There are many farm-centric activities for all ages, such as cow-milking tours, in-garden vegetable picking and tasting, and more.
Bicycles, kayaks, and canoes are available to rent, and there are over 3 miles of hiking trails on-site; pets are allowed, as long as they are leashed at all times.
Wolfe’s Neck also has a farm-to-table café, as well as a fully-stocked camp store.
Location: 134 Burnett Rd, Freeport, ME 04032
Website: Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Campground
Desert of Maine Campground
Sand dunes in the middle of a Maine pine forest? Sounds crazy, I know—but yet, here they are, at the Desert of Maine.
The adjoining campground at this quirky find is hugely popular and has been undergoing a slew of upgrades and improvements this past year, such as building new A-frame cabins, enlarging and leveling campsites, and adding bocce and tetherball to their already extensive list of activities.
There is a mini-golf course, plenty of lawn games, a camp store, and a unique, handmade playground.
The Desert of Maine Campground is pet-friendly, and the bright, airy bathhouses were constructed using pine and cedar—making them feel (and smell) quite spa-like.
Location: 95 Desert Rd, Freeport, ME 04032
Website: Desert of Maine Campground
Winslow Park & Campground
This no-frills campground offers 100 campsites (no hookups), each with a picnic table and grill.
Picnic shelters are available to rent for large groups and events, and there is a small beach available at low tide.
Several hiking trails circumvent the property, there is an on-site boat launch, and weekly live music is offered, weather permitting.
With plenty of open space for lawn games and a playground for the kids, Winslow Park is perfect for a fun, inexpensive getaway for the whole family.
Location: 10 Winslow Park Way, Freeport, ME 04032
Website: Winslow Park & Campground
Cedar Haven Family Campground
Offering full hookup sites, rental cabins and campers, and a real family atmosphere, Cedar Haven features a private lake; canoes and kayaks are available at the office if you don’t have your own, and you can always resort to simply partaking of a refreshing swim.
Enjoy a rousing game of horseshoes, basketball, or volleyball during your downtime, and then head on over to the camp store for made-to-order pizza (they’ll even deliver to your site!) or choose from a variety of snacks.
Cedar Haven is pet-friendly, and there is even a dog-wash station available.
Location: 39 Baker Rd, Freeport, ME 04032
Website: Cedar Haven Family Campground
Blueberry Pond Campground
This small, tidy spot has a little of everything you need for a comfortable, affordable camping excursion.
You’ll find a 42-foot inground pool, a small playground, a basketball hoop, a horseshoe pit, and a small camp store on-site; there are also well-tended hiking trails at this pet-friendly campground.
The bathhouse is cleaned daily, and there are communal laundry facilities, as well.
Location: 218 Poland Range Rd, Pownal, ME 04069 (10 minutes)
Website: Blueberry Pond Campground
Bradbury Mountain State Park & Campground
Like most state park campgrounds, amenities and services are limited at Bradley Mountain, and reservations can be made online, by phone, or by mail.
If you tend to bring everything you’ll need—including entertainment—then you’ll be happy as a clam here; there is a small playground in the park, and bathrooms/showers are available, as well as a dishwashing station.
Location: 547-553 Hallowell Rd, Pownal, ME 04069 (11 minutes)
Website: Bradbury Mountain State Park & Campground
Freeport/Durham KOA Holiday
You can’t go wrong with a KOA—and the pet-friendly Freeport/Durham location is especially likable.
Whether you’re looking for a tucked-in-the-woods campsite, an open, sunny pull-through for your RV, or a less-roughing-it experience like a dome cabin or glamping tent, you’ll certainly have options here.
And there are recreation options for all ages: A playground, horseshoe pits, a baseball diamond, basketball and volleyball courts, and an inground pool.
You’ll also enjoy themed weekends (Christmas in July, Haunted Weekend in August, and a Hawaiian Luau in September, to name a few), organized activities, pancake breakfasts, ice cream socials, and made-to-order pizza.
You can even mine for gems and fossils at Big Skye Mining, on-site!
Location: 82 Big Skye Ln, Durham, ME 04222, Durham (14 minutes)
Website: Freeport/Durham KOA Holiday
White’s Beach & Campground
The owners of this peaceful campground pride themselves in offering an affordable, simple getaway for families looking to enjoy each other’s company while surrounded by nature.
Tent sites and pull-throughs with hookups are available at this pet-friendly campground, and every site features a picnic table and fire pit.
You’ll find a sandy beach at White’s private pond, as well as a playground, snack bar, horseshoe pits, and basketball/volleyball courts.
Location: 472 Durham Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011 (14 minutes)
Website: White’s Beach & Campground
Seaspray Island-to-Island Tours
And now, for something completely different.
If you are a kayaker, this is definitely an adventure to add to your paddling bucket list.
This tour offers you the chance to experience as much of the Maine Island Trail System as you’d like, with or without a guide.
Paddle along and experience Maine’s coast like never before—and then pitch camp and fall asleep to the sounds of distant buoy bells and lapping waves.
All tours are completely customizable, and the helpful folks at Seaspray can help you plan out your itinerary.
Location: 209 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011 (15 minutes)
Website: Seaspray Island-to-Island Tours
Maine Forest Yurts
By now, you’ve probably heard of yurts—circular, roomy, tent structures that feature far more amenities than you can typically expect of a camping experience.
Open year-round and pet-friendly, Maine Forest Yurts is located at Runaround Pond on 100 forested acres, perfect for enjoying all manner of outdoor activities.
Think canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, and fishing…or ice skating, cross country skiing, ice fishing, and snowshoeing.
Yurt amenities include all furnishings, a gas stove, bunk beds, a futon, a wood stove, a composting toilet, an outdoor Sun Shower, and a fire pit with chairs.
Location: 430 Auburn Pownal Rd, Durham, ME 04222 (17 minutes)
Website: Maine Forest Yurts
Thomas Point Beach & Campground
Featuring a tidal beach on Thomas Bay, this popular campground welcomes tents, campers, and all sizes of RVs to 84 acres of peaceful, wooded sites.
There are well-manicured grassy areas for ball games of all sorts, and a sprawling playground for the kids.
Thomas Point also hosts many big events during the summer season, like the Maine Highland Games, The Bluegrass Festival, The Maine Arts Festival, and many others.
Location: 29 Meadow Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011 (21 minutes)
Website: Thomas Point Beach & Campground
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