🌝 2024 Solar eclipse: Book now for 4/8
1 / 54

Desert of Maine Campground

96%
·
· Freeport, Cumberland, Maine
44 acres hosted by Doug H.
Avatar
The Desert of Maine Campground is adjacent to the Desert of Maine which is an iconic destination 10,000 years in the making. Approximately 20 acres of rolling sand dunes in the middle of a lush Maine forest, the "Desert" is a glacial deposit of sand from the last ice age. Learn about the history, science, and fascinating characters that have made the Desert of Maine a tourist destination for nearly 100 years.  Campground guests are eligible for 15% off of admission to the Desert during the day, and they can stroll the dunes and stargaze there free of charge after hours. The campground has been recently renovated and features a quiet, natural setting, the nicest campground bath house you will ever see, a self-serve camp store open 24x7, new water/electric infrastructure at every site, lawn games like corn hole, bocce, and hook & ring, and premium fire pits. It is a hidden gem!
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
Not currently accepting bookings on Hipcamp
More camping spots nearby
96%
99 ratings · 65 reviews
Avatar
Hayley W.recommends
July 8, 2022
Cozy A-Frame Cabins
We loved waking up in the morning to see trees and only trees outside of the large window. It felt very private, even with others nearby. We enjoyed the firepit and Adirondack chairs, as well as the easy self-service station for firewood, matches, and snacks. It was all very slick to navigate! The bathrooms were the cleanest that we have ever experienced camping/glamping. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, and would recommend it to anybody! It was such a fun, and affordable, place for us to enjoy. Thanks!
Avatar
Jennifer S.
July 3, 2022
Tent / Small RV Sites
Very nice bathrooms!
Pros: site nine was large and private. Very conveniently located in Freeport and close to Portland! Very nice bathrooms, electric access and water at our site. Cons: Open till 10 PM our first night a large group of children were practicing setting up their tents and then before 8 AM the next morning they were up again & very loud near our site. A local resident on a trail walked through our campsite.
Avatar
Greta F.recommends
June 18, 2022
Tent / Small RV Sites
Great sites and facilities!
Avatar
Todd H.recommends
June 12, 2022
Tent / Small RV Sites
SUPER COOL Campground!
The Desert of Maine campground is AWESOME! Wooded sites, amazing bathhouse, hot showers, and cool activities. We had water and electric at our site which was a pleasant surprise. The staff was super nice and the campers were friendly as well. The campground also offered A-frame structures with a single bed, private toilet and sink - nice enough to be called a rustic hotel room. Campground was quiet at night.
Avatar
Josh S.recommends
June 11, 2022
Tent / Small RV Sites
Desert of Maine, rooftop tent
Overall great stay. Good amenities. Site nine was most private.
Avatar
Ross D.recommends
June 6, 2022
Tent / Small RV Sites
The camp worked well after a long day riding. Clean and lots of amenities. Cant wait to see it when all the building is done.
Location
Freeport, Cumberland, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Avatar
Hosted by Doug H.Joined in May 2021
Things to do nearby

Safety at Hipcamp

Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Inclusion Policy
Hipcamp Hand

Safety partners

Recreate Responsibly

About us

Hipcamp is the most comprehensive resource for beautiful private campsites.

Discover and reserve tent camping, RV parks, cabins, treehouses, and glamping.

Download the Hipcamp App

Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future.