96% (2.7K) • 284 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Boothbay Harbor
Your Own Private Island
1. Your Own Private Island
100%
(2)
27mi from Boothbay Harbor · 1 site · Lodging
Want a unique vacation? Everyone loves the idea of their own island. Peaceful, quiet and away from it all. In recent years we even have a nesting bald eagle pair! Our cottage is rustic, no running water and no electricity and only accessible via boat!
We have a propane stove, refrigerator, and lanterns. Guests must bring water and small propane canisters for their stay. Guests are required to clean before departure.
Bathroom is within the cottage and has an odor free composting toilet. For showering needs we have a camp style solar shower. Bedroom has a full-size bed. Crow's nest has a small futon that opens for an additional bed for one.
The $375 fee is the cost of the boat captain to make one trip to deliver you and your gear to the island and one to take you back. If you will be coming in your own boat or kayak, please let us know and we can refund that fee if we aren't hiring the captain.
Depending on the captain's schedule often arrival is the last trip of day and departure is 8 am. Additional trips can be arranged with our captains as well as sightseeing tours. Please note the captain charges $25 to transport a pet. We have a dock if you would be interested in bringing your own boat.
Boat rentals also available nearby. Arrival and departure times are dependent on the captain's availability.
See Bald eagles and seals. You can fish for striped bass right off the island.
Water views from every window. The upper floor of the cottage is the Crow's nest (a tiny space accessible from a ladder below,) in the treetops with great sunset views.
Bring your kayaks! Crow Island was mentioned in the book "Rivers of Memory" by John Gibson
To quote Rachel Field, “If once you have slept on an island. You’ll never quite be the same.”
Toilets
Cooking equipment
from
$138
/ night
New Gloustria
2. New Gloustria
99%
(34)
33mi from Boothbay Harbor · 2 sites · Tents
Megquier place as they used to call it. Built in 1775, Megquier farm was the first homestead in the town of New Gloucester. The house here is supposedly the oldest in New Gloucester. Situated on originally 60 now 30 acres of woodland, with trails of all sorts that weave through the property which is surrounded by mostly farmland and wooded terrain.
The Megquier family who built the house had relations with local indigenous people trading cider from their orchard. They also were known to be rebellious towards English rule at the time and were involved in the local militia leading to the revolutionary war against English rule. Proof of which lies in some historic photos of family members dressed in militia uniform right in front of my house way back when. Furthermore, construction of the house itself violated the kings rule that no tree over two feet in diameter marked by the kings agents was to be harvested. However, the roof sheathing in the house are two feet wide at least. Interesting to review the history of mast landing in Freeport Maine, just a few miles away.
More recent undocumented history of this property is just as interesting. I’m told that during the Vietnam war period, many people resided here in commune to resist the draft for that illegal war. They camped along what was once a pond here on a sunny hillside with towering Hemlock trees. Proof of which lies just under the ground such as old beer bottle and cans from that time as well as the rusted front end of an old International Harvester bus similar the one Ken Keasey and the merry pranksters drove around the US with. Pretty cool.
I’m told that this place has a cool vibe to it, in the house and around the property. Hopefully I’m keeping that intact. After 7 years here I’ve created a network of trails for biking, skiing and exploring. I’ve carved out a nice high and dry hilltop camp with two 12’x12’ platforms and a composting outhouse. It’s situated on the most isolated area of the property. It’s quiet, private and gets great afternoon/evening light. Totally chill place to isolate. And mountain bike.
There are approximately 7 kilometers of private bike trails to explore and more always being created. Very close to other local biking trial networks via some road sections or a quick shuttle to other trailheads.
Also there’s a decent little sandy swimming hole a mile down the road.
This camp is brand new this summer. I’m hoping to attract people who love mountain biking.Learn more about this land:Winter camping available. Private isolated campsite on 30 acres. Great bike trails. Wooded dry hilltop campsite with privacy and seclusion. I’ve constructed two 12’x12’ platforms at the top of the hill along with a custom built composting outhouse and huge stone fire pit. Bike down your choice of trails into my network right from the site. Park your vehicle in the field near the trailhead and hike in to the camp or bring your four wheel drive vehicle right to the site. Utility cart available. I will provide all the wood you need for a campfire. As well as a water source located at the field. Approximately 7 kilometers of trail and counting. Bring your dog so long as it is behaved. You’ll be able to bike directly from here all the way to Bradbury Mountain state park and back (about 3-4 hrs) or easily drive to multiple trail networks. Pineland Farms located 1 mile away. 15 minutes to Bradbury Mountain state park. 20 minutes to Freeport Maine and LL Bean. 30 minute drive to downtown Portland. 10 minute drive to the nearest store. You’ll be all by yourself out there but close enough to hear the road nearby. You may see people riding a bike down on the main trail but you’ll be all set on top of the camp hill. I’ve created this one awesome refined site. There’s a lot of room here and plenty of spots for primitive camping. Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions.
Campfires
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$50
/ night
Continuous Harmony Farm Camp
3. Continuous Harmony Farm Camp
93%
(119)
39mi from Boothbay Harbor · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Continuous Harmony Farm is located on the north side of Camden Hills State Park. When this area was originally settled, the farm was located on the "highway" from Camden to seasonal pastures in Lincolnville. The trails leading to the park still go by the old foundations that dotted the old Government Road from Camden. The farm has 46 acres of flowing pasture, hardwood forest and flower and vegetable gardens. At the heart of the property is a large farm pond that has been used to water livestock for generations. We hope you can visit us soon! Our farm abuts Camden Hills State Park, offering dozens of miles of trails for hiking and biking. Farm activities include looking after our flock of Katahdin sheep, laying hens, bee hives and vegetable and flower gardens. Activities nearby include rock climbing, boating, horseback riding, paddle boarding and swimming.Learn more about this land:Continuous Harmony Farm Campsite is located under a great old white ash tree beside a large farm pond on 46 acres of sheep meadow, forest and fields. Our farm abuts Camden Hills State Park, offering dozens of miles of trails for hiking and biking. Farm activities include looking after our flock of Katahdin sheep, laying hens, bee hives and vegetable and flower gardens. Activities nearby include rock climbing, boating,, horseback riding, paddle boarding and swimming.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Potable water
from
$40
/ night
The Anchorage Cabins
4. The Anchorage Cabins
42mi from Boothbay Harbor · 7 sites · RVs, Lodging
The Anchorage is a 4-acre cabins and motel property located approximately 0.5 miles south of Lincolnville, ME. This historic property has been operating for over 100 years.
Recently purchased by my wife and me, it is currently undergoing a rebranding and remodel. At present, there are 4 small cottages available to rent, along with plenty of parking space for smaller RVs and vans.
Cyclists passing through are welcome to reach out—we’re happy to accommodate tent camping as well. Services such as showers are limited at this time.
Cottages include air conditioning, heat, and Keurig coffee makers.
RV and van campers will have access to water for filling tanks, and we can accommodate 15A connections at this time.
The property itself is gorgeous, offering incredible night-sky views. From the parking area, you can see Penobscot Bay in the distance. A small creek also runs through the land, attracting birds and other wildlife.
The Anchorage is located just 0.5 miles from Lincolnville Beach, a popular spot for swimming, relaxing, and launching kayaks. Nearby attractions include:
Cellar Door Winery - 4.5 mi
Camden - 5 mi
Belfast - 12 mi
Acadia National Park - 65 mi
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
The Harraseeket Campsite
5. The Harraseeket Campsite
98%
(100)
25mi from Boothbay Harbor · 1 site · RV
Learn more about this land:
Private 1.5 acre field off of Staples Point Road, 3 miles from downtown Freeport, 1 mile to Winslow Park. Field is surrounded mostly by forrest, only non-drinking water provided from the garden hose at the entrance to the field. Water is shut off late October through the winter but the site is available. Whatever you bring in, you take out; garbage, human waste, etc. There is a camp fire with benches, plenty of fire wood and a luggable loo if needed.
Water hookup
from
$39
/ night
96% (2.7K) • 284 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Boothbay Harbor
Your Own Private Island
1. Your Own Private Island
100%
(2)
27mi from Boothbay Harbor · 1 site · Lodging
Want a unique vacation? Everyone loves the idea of their own island. Peaceful, quiet and away from it all. In recent years we even have a nesting bald eagle pair! Our cottage is rustic, no running water and no electricity and only accessible via boat!
We have a propane stove, refrigerator, and lanterns. Guests must bring water and small propane canisters for their stay. Guests are required to clean before departure.
Bathroom is within the cottage and has an odor free composting toilet. For showering needs we have a camp style solar shower. Bedroom has a full-size bed. Crow's nest has a small futon that opens for an additional bed for one.
The $375 fee is the cost of the boat captain to make one trip to deliver you and your gear to the island and one to take you back. If you will be coming in your own boat or kayak, please let us know and we can refund that fee if we aren't hiring the captain.
Depending on the captain's schedule often arrival is the last trip of day and departure is 8 am. Additional trips can be arranged with our captains as well as sightseeing tours. Please note the captain charges $25 to transport a pet. We have a dock if you would be interested in bringing your own boat.
Boat rentals also available nearby. Arrival and departure times are dependent on the captain's availability.
See Bald eagles and seals. You can fish for striped bass right off the island.
Water views from every window. The upper floor of the cottage is the Crow's nest (a tiny space accessible from a ladder below,) in the treetops with great sunset views.
Bring your kayaks! Crow Island was mentioned in the book "Rivers of Memory" by John Gibson
To quote Rachel Field, “If once you have slept on an island. You’ll never quite be the same.”
Toilets
Cooking equipment
from
$138
/ night
New Gloustria
2. New Gloustria
99%
(34)
33mi from Boothbay Harbor · 2 sites · Tents
Megquier place as they used to call it. Built in 1775, Megquier farm was the first homestead in the town of New Gloucester. The house here is supposedly the oldest in New Gloucester. Situated on originally 60 now 30 acres of woodland, with trails of all sorts that weave through the property which is surrounded by mostly farmland and wooded terrain.
The Megquier family who built the house had relations with local indigenous people trading cider from their orchard. They also were known to be rebellious towards English rule at the time and were involved in the local militia leading to the revolutionary war against English rule. Proof of which lies in some historic photos of family members dressed in militia uniform right in front of my house way back when. Furthermore, construction of the house itself violated the kings rule that no tree over two feet in diameter marked by the kings agents was to be harvested. However, the roof sheathing in the house are two feet wide at least. Interesting to review the history of mast landing in Freeport Maine, just a few miles away.
More recent undocumented history of this property is just as interesting. I’m told that during the Vietnam war period, many people resided here in commune to resist the draft for that illegal war. They camped along what was once a pond here on a sunny hillside with towering Hemlock trees. Proof of which lies just under the ground such as old beer bottle and cans from that time as well as the rusted front end of an old International Harvester bus similar the one Ken Keasey and the merry pranksters drove around the US with. Pretty cool.
I’m told that this place has a cool vibe to it, in the house and around the property. Hopefully I’m keeping that intact. After 7 years here I’ve created a network of trails for biking, skiing and exploring. I’ve carved out a nice high and dry hilltop camp with two 12’x12’ platforms and a composting outhouse. It’s situated on the most isolated area of the property. It’s quiet, private and gets great afternoon/evening light. Totally chill place to isolate. And mountain bike.
There are approximately 7 kilometers of private bike trails to explore and more always being created. Very close to other local biking trial networks via some road sections or a quick shuttle to other trailheads.
Also there’s a decent little sandy swimming hole a mile down the road.
This camp is brand new this summer. I’m hoping to attract people who love mountain biking.Learn more about this land:Winter camping available. Private isolated campsite on 30 acres. Great bike trails. Wooded dry hilltop campsite with privacy and seclusion. I’ve constructed two 12’x12’ platforms at the top of the hill along with a custom built composting outhouse and huge stone fire pit. Bike down your choice of trails into my network right from the site. Park your vehicle in the field near the trailhead and hike in to the camp or bring your four wheel drive vehicle right to the site. Utility cart available. I will provide all the wood you need for a campfire. As well as a water source located at the field. Approximately 7 kilometers of trail and counting. Bring your dog so long as it is behaved. You’ll be able to bike directly from here all the way to Bradbury Mountain state park and back (about 3-4 hrs) or easily drive to multiple trail networks. Pineland Farms located 1 mile away. 15 minutes to Bradbury Mountain state park. 20 minutes to Freeport Maine and LL Bean. 30 minute drive to downtown Portland. 10 minute drive to the nearest store. You’ll be all by yourself out there but close enough to hear the road nearby. You may see people riding a bike down on the main trail but you’ll be all set on top of the camp hill. I’ve created this one awesome refined site. There’s a lot of room here and plenty of spots for primitive camping. Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions.
Campfires
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$50
/ night
Continuous Harmony Farm Camp
3. Continuous Harmony Farm Camp
93%
(119)
39mi from Boothbay Harbor · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Continuous Harmony Farm is located on the north side of Camden Hills State Park. When this area was originally settled, the farm was located on the "highway" from Camden to seasonal pastures in Lincolnville. The trails leading to the park still go by the old foundations that dotted the old Government Road from Camden. The farm has 46 acres of flowing pasture, hardwood forest and flower and vegetable gardens. At the heart of the property is a large farm pond that has been used to water livestock for generations. We hope you can visit us soon! Our farm abuts Camden Hills State Park, offering dozens of miles of trails for hiking and biking. Farm activities include looking after our flock of Katahdin sheep, laying hens, bee hives and vegetable and flower gardens. Activities nearby include rock climbing, boating, horseback riding, paddle boarding and swimming.Learn more about this land:Continuous Harmony Farm Campsite is located under a great old white ash tree beside a large farm pond on 46 acres of sheep meadow, forest and fields. Our farm abuts Camden Hills State Park, offering dozens of miles of trails for hiking and biking. Farm activities include looking after our flock of Katahdin sheep, laying hens, bee hives and vegetable and flower gardens. Activities nearby include rock climbing, boating,, horseback riding, paddle boarding and swimming.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Potable water
from
$40
/ night
The Anchorage Cabins
4. The Anchorage Cabins
42mi from Boothbay Harbor · 7 sites · RVs, Lodging
The Anchorage is a 4-acre cabins and motel property located approximately 0.5 miles south of Lincolnville, ME. This historic property has been operating for over 100 years.
Recently purchased by my wife and me, it is currently undergoing a rebranding and remodel. At present, there are 4 small cottages available to rent, along with plenty of parking space for smaller RVs and vans.
Cyclists passing through are welcome to reach out—we’re happy to accommodate tent camping as well. Services such as showers are limited at this time.
Cottages include air conditioning, heat, and Keurig coffee makers.
RV and van campers will have access to water for filling tanks, and we can accommodate 15A connections at this time.
The property itself is gorgeous, offering incredible night-sky views. From the parking area, you can see Penobscot Bay in the distance. A small creek also runs through the land, attracting birds and other wildlife.
The Anchorage is located just 0.5 miles from Lincolnville Beach, a popular spot for swimming, relaxing, and launching kayaks. Nearby attractions include:
Cellar Door Winery - 4.5 mi
Camden - 5 mi
Belfast - 12 mi
Acadia National Park - 65 mi
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
The Harraseeket Campsite
5. The Harraseeket Campsite
98%
(100)
25mi from Boothbay Harbor · 1 site · RV
Learn more about this land:
Private 1.5 acre field off of Staples Point Road, 3 miles from downtown Freeport, 1 mile to Winslow Park. Field is surrounded mostly by forrest, only non-drinking water provided from the garden hose at the entrance to the field. Water is shut off late October through the winter but the site is available. Whatever you bring in, you take out; garbage, human waste, etc. There is a camp fire with benches, plenty of fire wood and a luggable loo if needed.
Water hookup
from
$39
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sarah
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
This was a great spot right by Camden State Park! Just a few minutes from a trailhead and very peaceful. The firepit and picnic table were great adds.
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Linda
October 2025
22 ft travel trailer
With pets
We enjoyed our stay on Douglas's land. It worked out perfect for our needs. Alot of space to walk the dog w/out worrying about car traffic.
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Paige
October 2025
Tent
With pets
The place was great! Very secluded and perfect for our dogs to be off the leash.
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Jessica
October 2025
12 ft travel trailer
Jay's field was a perfect spot for us to camp for the night on our way home. We needed a simple and private pit stop and this place was it. The road is on is pretty quiet leaving the field to be secluded.
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Jessica
October 2025
25 ft Class C
Great spot near Camden ME.
Very quiet camping location.
We were welcomed by a friendly dog.
There’s a trail off the property that leads to a beautiful lookout view.
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Alice
October 2025
20 ft campervan
If you love wildlife this is a nice place to see it. Lots of turkey and deer! Beautiful to watch at the end of the day.
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Mike
September 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
I had a really nice night on Jays land. Really open and flat field. It’s nice that water is also available
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Dustin and Jane
September 2025
16 ft campervan
Jay’s land was a quiet and peaceful refuge. We enjoyed the level areas to camp on. The water source and ample supply of dry fire wood were excellent additions.
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Neil
September 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Simple and beautiful wooded campsite. Access to a hose, toilet, fire pit. Lovely and quiet.
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Nicole
September 2025
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
Private, level and peaceful spot! Enjoyed the proximity to Winslow Park and Freeport. Would stay here again!
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Marie-Christine
September 2025
22 ft campervan
With kids
Jay's site is awesome, we've had a really great time. It's peaceful and
quiet.
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Herb
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Amazing place !! Doug was fantastic and allowed us to store bikes and the property is undersold !!
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Phillip
August 2025
19 ft campervan
With pets
Very peaceful stay! We arrived late, and Douglas was available to make sure I was headed in the right direction. We also got to meet Wendell, Doug’s dog, and the sheep!
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nina
August 2025
16 ft car
super sweet- private and quiet yet very convenient location.
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Amber
August 2025
19 ft campervan
With pets
This was as my second time staying here with my two dogs. We love the large open space and the privacy. Plenty of firewood to use on-site. The location is perfect and quiet.
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Moth
August 2025
19 ft travel trailer
With kids
This was one of our favorite stays on Hipcamp. A wide open field all to yourself that's shaded. Jay was super accommodating and the turkeys were fun to watch!
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Ethan
August 2025
16 ft car
Wonderful little spot! Easy to find clean and flat, great proximity to Portland and many other cool things in the area, 100% on my radar for the next visit to the area! Great site all around.
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Jessica
August 2025
16 ft car
Great spot! Felt safe, beautiful plot of land, easy to find with detailed directions from host. Nice fire pit and wooden bench. Would stay here again! :)
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Ashleigh
August 2025
Tent
With pets
I loved camping at this location! It is very spacious and secluded. The layout is perfect and the included fire wood makes packing and starting fires so easy!
Thank you so much!
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Jeffrey
August 2025
20 ft campervan
Great directions to sight. Very private. Plenty of wood for a fire too!
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