The best campgrounds near Fort Fairfield, Maine with swimming

In Fort Fairfield, you’ll find over 60 places to camp where you can swim straight from your site—freshwater rivers and ponds are never far off. Average price per night sits at $40, but some sites dip as low as $12, so you won’t have to break the bank to cool off. Swim after a long hike, then fire up a campfire for the evening. Most sites offer toilets and showers, and you can count on campfires being allowed. If you want a site that locals trust, check out Sunnyside Family Farm Camping (31 reviews), Nature At It's Best (13 reviews), or Laughing Pig Farm (9 reviews). snow sports, hiking, and fishing are just as easy to find if you want to mix it up after your swim.

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In Fort Fairfield, you’ll find over 60 places to camp where you can swim straight from your site—freshwater rivers and ponds are never far off. Average price per night sits at $40, but some sites dip as low as $12, so you won’t have to break the bank to cool off. Swim after a long hike, then fire up a campfire for the evening. Most sites offer toilets and showers, and you can count on campfires being allowed. If you want a site that locals trust, check out Sunnyside Family Farm Camping (31 reviews), Nature At It's Best (13 reviews), or Laughing Pig Farm (9 reviews). snow sports, hiking, and fishing are just as easy to find if you want to mix it up after your swim.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Sunnyside Family Farm Camping

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49mi from Fort Fairfield · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · Linneus, ME

We are NOT a campground. We are opening our home and farm for travelling visitors to have a safe place to rest at a reasonable price. Those that wish to have an extended stay here are welcome, but please do not expect the amenities of a campground. We are a humble, small, family-operated, diversified farm spanning 180 acres. Alongside raising thirteen children, we take pride in cultivating u-pick blueberries, raspberries, apples, and pumpkins, as well as raising meat poultry and laying hens. Our farm also boasts a variety of livestock, including cows for dairy products and beef, egg-layers, and sheep. Notably, our children are actively involved in caring for and utilizing riding and driving horses. Located not too far from the North Woods, the Allagash, Mt. Kathadin, and numerous lakes, we are surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Please note: No generators except for medical purposes, upon pre-approval. No unattended outdoor lights. We enjoy our quiet and dark skies without pollution. Garbage is carry in, carry out unless paid for under extras. Thank you.

2. St John River Front Tenting

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49mi from Fort Fairfield · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Fort Kent, ME

Very private tenting site directly on the St John rivers shore. Lots of wildlife, serenity and privacy. Great fishing spot especially for bass and muskie. Start your day walking on riverside trail, then maybe a kayak journey on the water, and take off for the day on the hundreds of ATV trails! And end under the star as you sit by the open fire listening to the peepers.

3. Riverbend Cabin and Sauna

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32mi from Fort Fairfield · 1 site · Lodging · Monticello, ME

David purchased the property from his parents and built the log cabin, sauna and privy with good friends who also constructed the Rope Bridge. Linda came along in 2000 and moved in with her dog. David was just finishing up a bedroom addition to the cabin, just in time! We got married on the property in 2002. Our family gathers together a lot throughout the summers and we have a ski commute to our vehicles during the winter. We love to share our cabin with those of like mind. It's truly a sweet spot!Learn more about this land:Our cabin in the woods offers you a sweet getaway. Think of it as Luxury Camping. No running water but fresh water is provided. Privy on premises. Gas stove. Wood stove. No refrigeration (coolers & ice works!). Grill. Fire pit. Basic kitchen items. Wood-fired sauna. Totally off grid. Located on the river.The cabin is suited for short term stays, though someone with a good comfort level of being in nature and off grid could enjoy a longer stay. Life slows down in our neck of the woods.

Public campgrounds near Fort Fairfield

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Aroostook Campground

13mi from Fort Fairfield · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Aroostook State Park

Stories from the community

Heath

October 2025

10 ft pop-up camper

With pets

1 night at St John River Front Tenting

Perfect little site on the river just a few minutes from town. Private site with fire pit overlooking the river. Restaurants and gas stations very close. Also right by the border crossing

Jenna

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at St John River Front Tenting

My partner, our two dogs and I had an awesome time staying here. Sherry is lovely and so is her space.

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Kern

September 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at St John River Front Tenting

Sweet private spot right on the river. Sherry’s a friendly host.

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Brendan

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sunnyside Family Farm Camping

Private site, could just see the raspberry bushes ahead. Nice site for a fire, bring a good size grate if you don’t have a grill. They left wood, there was plenty of kindling nearby in the woods as well. The farm was beautiful, very nice folk. Would stay again!

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Denise

July 2025

19 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to St John River Front Tenting

This spot was perfect. Private, on the river, peaceful, beautiful. Very dog and people friendly. We have a campervan and were able to fit right in. Even though we were on the river there were few mosquitoes. We were well directed to town to a great brewery with wood fired pizza. Yum! Neat area, but we were just passing through. Will stop by again if we’re in the area.

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Stephanie

July 2025

16 ft campervan

1 night at St John River Front Tenting

Sherry’s spot was perfect! A private little spot right along the riverbank! We were more than comfortable there for our stay.