The best waterside campgrounds near Camden, Maine

Camping by the water in Camden offers over 650 options, from tent spots on quiet inlets to sites near lively lakes. Expect average prices around $62 a night, with some places dipping as low as $15. You’ll find campsites with showers, campfires allowed, and space for pets. Swimming, wildlife-watching, and hiking keep days busy. Standouts include Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss (241 reviews), Howling Goat Farm and Grange (130 reviews), and The Howling Woods (129 reviews). Many sites sit right on the water, ideal for a quick swim or a long, lazy morning by the shore. If you want a spot where the lake is your neighbour and the trails start at your door, Camden’s waterside camping scene covers it.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Camping by the water in Camden offers over 650 options, from tent spots on quiet inlets to sites near lively lakes. Expect average prices around $62 a night, with some places dipping as low as $15. You’ll find campsites with showers, campfires allowed, and space for pets. Swimming, wildlife-watching, and hiking keep days busy. Standouts include Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss (241 reviews), Howling Goat Farm and Grange (130 reviews), and The Howling Woods (129 reviews). Many sites sit right on the water, ideal for a quick swim or a long, lazy morning by the shore. If you want a spot where the lake is your neighbour and the trails start at your door, Camden’s waterside camping scene covers it.

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1. The Howling Woods

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33mi from Camden · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Southwest Harbor, ME

A mystical 7 acres of mossy woods on the edge of Acadia National Park. Listen for coyotes, owls and even loons on the lake. We are just a 1.5 mile walk from the border of the Park. Just a short drive from the most popular spots. Yet even at the height of summer, it’s really peaceful here on the quiet side of the island. Sometimes called the wild side :)

2. Magnificent View Blueberry Hilltop

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9.2mi from Camden · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Union, ME

Natural wild blueberry field, just as it has been for eons. 270 degree view of hills, fields, lakes and Mountains. Solitude, yet only 15 mins to Camden and Rockland. ECOTOURISM - As seen in the May 2021 issue of MAINE the Magazine! Camp, Hike, take Photos and Pick Wild Maine Blueberries! Private quiet SINGLE SPOT on a lovely hilltop wild blueberry field with stunning 270 degree views! Solitude without being remote, 2 miles from Rt 17 (past Union Country Club 9 hole golf course). 3 miles from downtown Union (featuring 3 Convenience stores, 1 Grocery store, 2 Banks with ATMs, 2 Restaurants, Pizza, Gas and a Laundromat) and only 12 miles to Camden and Rockland. Good Cellular signal. Good access road for your RV. The amazing views include Owl's Head lighthouse and Matinicus island in the very far distance, sunrise over Ragged Mountain and the Camden hills. To the north the Dixmont, and Bangor areas are visible. Watch the sunset to the west over Sennebec pond and Appleton ridge. To the southwest Mt. Washington may be just visible on a clear day. 75 acres of open fields and woodlands to explore at your leisure. Among the hidden gems you might find are the original homestead foundation, a vernal brook, a distant field that is totally secluded and an oak tree with a heart! Deer, wild Turkeys, Hawks, Owls and Bald Eagles are frequent visitors. You may even stumble upon wild raspberries and blackberries, if they're in season. The small town of Union also hosts the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. The Lobster Festival is nearby in Rockland every August. No other campers are visible from your site - so you get breathtaking beauty all for yourself - and those with you! Note: Part of the land is a working Wild Blueberry farm and as such, on rare occasions, the quiet is interrupted to care for the crop. Should that take place we will credit you with a free day's stay. Note: No Trespassing signs are posted for the farm operation - these Do Not apply to Hipcampers! Please drive past them through the open gate to the site. Pack in and pack out! The 2 dumpsters along the main road are PRIVATE and are camera monitored. The owners require a $50 fee for unauthorized use, so please don't use them without permission.

3. Hamilton Farm Getaway

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27mi from Camden · 3 sites · Lodging · Whitefield, ME

Denali, our farm hound, looks forward to greeting you. The sheep and chickens will also enjoy seeing you. Our farm cabin has a great feel of being connected to nature. It is quiet, cozy and a wonderful place to watch the sunset overlooking grazing animals. The cabin has a queen bed in the downstair bedroom and another double bed in the loft. The couch in the sitting room also folds-out to a double bed for the children. We use high-quality cotton sheets, pillows and down comforters - to assure you will be cozy and feel pampered. We provide coffee/tea service in the morning in our farm store. The cabin does not have heat, electricity or running water. We provide numerous battery-charged lights and candles making this a is cozy, relaxing and perfect way to experience Maine farm life. An outhouse is nearby. We provide an outdoor hot-water shower. Plan to visit our farm store where you can buy goat-milk soap, beeswax candles, organic wool pillows, sheep and goat skins and other creations made by Patti. Loads of hiking trails are right out our door or wander down the gravel road. Visiting the animals (sheep, chickens and, of course, Denali - the farm hound) is always a highlight for guests. Please leave your own dog at home, thank you. Chris is a proud Mainer and natural tour guide. He will be happy to provide you with his favorite recommendations and hidden gems. For the past eleven years, hundreds of people have enjoyed seeing the lambs, walking on our trails, and relaxing in a cell-free zone. In the summer our cabin books every night – so we encourage you to make reservations soon. If you would like to talk over your plans, please give us a call. Denali the hound (and we) look forward to welcoming you!

4. Continuous Harmony Farm Camp

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4mi from Camden · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Lincolnville, ME

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.

5. Bay Berry Hill with a view!

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21mi from Camden · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Searsport, ME

At the top of the hill you can see the bay with trails and a moose that visits in the spring.Theres a small stream running thru the lower entrance of the property. Back in the 1800 they raised sheep and farmed the land.

Public campgrounds near Camden

Lake St. George Campground

19mi from Camden · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake St. George State Park

Stories from the community

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Sarah

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Continuous Harmony Farm Camp

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

Weekend Trip to Continuous Harmony Farm Camp

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.

Casey

October 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Magnificent View Blueberry Hilltop

Beautiful private place with a 360 view of the mountains! Completely impressed by the stone picnic table! The turn is a bit hidden so drive very slowly — we reached the top of the mountain and had to turn around because we went too far. I think the sign is a little hidden within the bushes. Otherwise, such a lovely stay! Would return!

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Melissa

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Magnificent View Blueberry Hilltop

What a beautiful spot! Secluded with stunning views.

Road leads to a lookout point. Lookout is a 1 mile hike from campsite.

Jessica

October 2025

25 ft Class C

1 night at Continuous Harmony Farm Camp

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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cassidy

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to The Howling Woods

directions to the site were very detailed and the site was perfect for what we needed (car camped overnight and very close to acadia)

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Lucy

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Magnificent View Blueberry Hilltop

Beautiful sunrise and sunset. A bit tough to find a place to use the bathroom and just maybe check out the wind forecast prior to booking. A lovely get away experiencing the rise and fall of each day.

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Eliza

September 2025

22 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Magnificent View Blueberry Hilltop

Amazing spot. Wonderful view evening and morning. Cant be beat. Can’t stop talking about it. Perfect way to start our trip.

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Sybille

September 2025

11 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Magnificent View Blueberry Hilltop

This is our most beloved spot. We love it because of its spectacular view over Maine and the absolute privacy! We have been coming for years and were never disappointed by the place or the host. Rod has always been very forthcoming, helpful and reliable. This time he even gave us a tour to the second spot that he plans to open up next year: another spot with all the privacy you could wish for and an amazing view. If you are looking for a spot that gives you beauty and privacy but also the closeness to Camden and Rockport for getting some hustle and bustle in summer in Maine, you are at the perfect place. We are looking forward to come back again. And we are planning to do that in October. With a camper, it doesn't matter when it gets a little cold at night, because the view is always amazing no matter the season.

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Stephanie

August 2025

12 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to The Howling Woods

We camped in the van site after a day of traveling. We just needed the spot for a night. It was quiet even though other campers were pretty close. It’s a gorgeous area filled with amazing wildlife and birds. The outhouse was quite a trek from our site and it only had a half door where the top was open. I’d recommend bringing your own camping toilet if you’re at a tent or van site here. All in all, I’d recommend the site but only with proper planning.

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Herb

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Continuous Harmony Farm Camp

Amazing place !! Doug was fantastic and allowed us to store bikes and the property is undersold !!

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Chad

August 2025

17 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to The Howling Woods

Quiet site near Acadia. Brandon was helpful in navigating the area. Would stay again.

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Phillip

August 2025

19 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Continuous Harmony Farm Camp

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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L.

August 2025

16 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at The Howling Woods

It was a nice quiet spot. There are solar lights that mark areas. I loved the little seating/fire pit area even though I didn’t get to use it. It looks like it would be a fun place to hang out.

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Christian

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Magnificent View Blueberry Hilltop

This site was absolutely incredible! We stayed here for one night and would definitely stay here again. We were able to pick some fresh blueberry’s in the morning. The views from the campsite are very nice but loved how the site had a table, chairs, and fire pit. Bugs were not an issue at all. We will definitely be returning in the future to camp here and explore more of the surrounding area.

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Joan

August 2025

19 ft travel trailer

1 night at Magnificent View Blueberry Hilltop

Private and wonderful views! Would stay again, be mindful if it's going to be warm and sunny, you need to provide some shade for yourself!

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Kristen

August 2025

10 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Magnificent View Blueberry Hilltop

This is the most beautiful place I have ever camped. I watched the sun set in the west and then watched the full moon rise in the east. In the morning the mists rose from the ponds in the valley to accompany the sunrise. You have the whole place to yourself!

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Jay

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Magnificent View Blueberry Hilltop

Very memorable place. So glad we chose it!!! Pure isolation!

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Jennifer

August 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at The Howling Woods

Nice spot for the price. It was mostly quiet and private.

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Clara

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Magnificent View Blueberry Hilltop

We had an amazing time here. The land is beautiful and we got to enjoy a serene sunset & sunrise. We picked lots of blueberries and appreciated that there were chairs, a fire pit, and a table provided. My partner & I agreed that it was one of the best camping spots we have been to!