The best waterfall campgrounds near Newport, Maine

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience! If you're looking for a scenic adventure near Newport, Maine, with a preference for waterfall terrain, we've got you covered. With over 280 options in the area, you'll have plenty of choices to explore. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out WildWalkWays at Eastern Plant (190 reviews), Hole in the Wall Camping (98 reviews), and Toad Hill (60 reviews). Prices start as low as $19 per night, with an average price of $30. Popular amenities like pets, campfires, and potable water are available, and you can enjoy activities such as surfing, off-roading (OHV), and swimming. So get ready to experience the great outdoors in style and comfort. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Newport

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience! If you're looking for a scenic adventure near Newport, Maine, with a preference for waterfall terrain, we've got you covered. With over 280 options in the area, you'll have plenty of choices to explore. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out WildWalkWays at Eastern Plant (190 reviews), Hole in the Wall Camping (98 reviews), and Toad Hill (60 reviews). Prices start as low as $19 per night, with an average price of $30. Popular amenities like pets, campfires, and potable water are available, and you can enjoy activities such as surfing, off-roading (OHV), and swimming. So get ready to experience the great outdoors in style and comfort. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Newport

1. Hole in the Wall Camping

97%

(400)

45mi from Newport · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

We purchased this land a few years ago when our neighbors decided to sell. It abuts our property They used it as a place for their family to gather and camp on during Maine wonderful summer season. It is a beautiful, quiet spot with a great view and a small pond. Hipcamp lets us share this spot and helps pay our property taxes.We are located in the western mountains of Maine in a summer community on Porter Lake. There is a beautiful view of New Vineyard mountain from our 3 acre field. We have 2 trailer sites with power and water (non potable) and an out house. The field has several fire pits and soft grassy spaces for pitching tents. The camping area is fairly private from our neighbors along the road. The site has a small private pond surrounded by trees you can sit and relax near. You can (walk/bike/drive) the 1/4 mile down the dirt road to the public beach. The beach has a public dock, boat ramp, swim float, picnic tables and grills. Paddle out to the island and try the rope swing with one of our kayaks or canoes. Be sure to check out the bald eagles that live in the white pine tree just a little farther down the island. You will hear the loons during your stay and possibly see a mother with her babies on her back. There are also ducks and ducklings and geese with gosling paddling about the lake. The state stocks the lake with trout, splake, and salmon if you like to fish. There is plenty to do right here!

2. 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

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(81)

37mi from Newport · 1 site · Lodging

This is a quaint, off grid cabin located in Elliotsville, Me., surrounded by wilderness, next to the Appalachian Trail in the 100 Mile Wilderness. Propane lights, glass front woodstove, fully operational kitchen, propane cookstove, fire pit out front, BBQ grill on porch. Firewood and propane and plenty of water at sink provided. 2 8ft kayaks for your use to explore all the ponds and lakes nearby. You can spend days or weeks exploring the area, hiking, biking, canoeing, mountain climbing and swimming. Its like going back in time a hundred years but you have some cell reception, unlike our ancestors. Have made several improvements to cabin not yet reflected in guest photos. Yeti type cooler provided for refrigeration of food for longer stays. The cabin is small but can accommodate 5 easily. Queen bed with bunk beds in 1st floor bedroom, full size and twin bed in upstairs bedroom. Clean linens provided. Open kitchen and living room.

3. Kingfield creek camping

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(3)

46mi from Newport · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Come relax and unwind on 3 acres of beautiful Western Maine mountain side. With a brand-new tent platform, picnic table, and fire ring let the stresses of everyday life fade away. Welcome to the valley! Get ready pitch your tent and enjoy a night under the stars. The campsite is set back amidst the evergreens creating a lovely green scape. Relax by the fire after a rewarding day of adventuring what Western Maine has to offer on a completely wooded lot. There are plenty of hiking, biking, swimming holes, rivers, lakes, and ATV trails nearby. Sugarloaf mountains new downhill mountain bike park is 15 minutes away. Close to amenities but very secluded in location. We look forward to your stay!

4. Dandelion Rest Stop

21mi from Newport · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging

Across the street from The Lost Kitchen. Quiet residence in the village across from the historic mill and a cascading waterfall on Sandy stream. There is a town pond for swimming, fishing and boating a 5 minute walk. Located in midcoast you are centrally positioned with Belfast, Camden, Waterville and Bangor a short drive.

5. Sunflower Ranch Camping

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43mi from Newport · 1 site · Lodging

Sunflower Ranch is the name of our home and property. Not only is our cozy, modest house sunflower yellow but in August it is surrounded with sunflowers of all sizes. We share our property with a flock of sweet hens and ducks.....and a few bossy roosters. Eggs are available for purchase if needed. There is a little greenhouse with herbs, greens and strawberries. The field is also an apple orchard that mostly feeds the wildlife. The tent site is privately placed in our cove unseen from the house. We wanted to offer a site that we would enjoy as well and feels like it is in a world of its own. We spend all of our free time outside, camping and paddling the local rivers and lakes. Tommy and I can recommend many beautiful remote Maine adventures for you to experience that are located off the grid and away from all other humans. The sweet city of Ellsworth is only 7 miles away for all of your provisions and Otis General Store is 1 mile away.. they have everything to get you through plus beer, wine, ice and homemade pizza. We can give you a pass to visit the Beech Hill Pond Beach also only 1 mile away (I walk there all the time) which has clear water and a sandy bottom. Great spot to spend the day sunbathing and swimming. I can offer yoga, personal training, boxing and paddleboard lessons or SUP yoga for some onsite physical fitness fun upon request. Learn more about this land: 16 by 12 ft A-Frame on a platform overlooking our private cove on Graham Lake.  Walk through the forest trail to the Beech Hill Pond Stream and find a private little swim spot under a mini waterfall . Great fishing, loon watching, eagles and herons. Enjoy paddling and exploring right from your tent site. Bird watching bliss! Very peaceful and quiet. Canoe or 2 kayaks included.

6. Deering Acres Campground

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(100)

23mi from Newport · 13 sites · Tents, RVs

George Deering owned these acres and worked as a farmer in the early to mid 1900's, my parent's acquired the property in 1991 and it has since been passed on to me. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in the field or near the wood line with a beautiful view; quiet and peaceful but close to amenities, a half mile away in the Town of Brooks. There is some availability for campers; although no hook-ups!

7. Bay Berry Hill with a view!

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(5)

27mi from Newport · 12 sites · Tents, RVs

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.

8. Maine Outdoor Adventures

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(34)

38mi from Newport · 1 site · Tent

Stay in this cozy yurt style canvas bell tent nestled between two ponds, surrounded by 550+ acres of wildlife conservation land, where you can paddle to the trail head of the 100 mile wilderness. Wake to the call of the loons and go for a sunrise paddle, kayaks provided! Spend the day adventuring the woods and waters near by. Hike Borestone, Barren, Little Moose, Big Moose, Eagle Rock, Number 4, White Cap, or Jump on the Appalachian trail, located 1.1 miles from your yurt. Go fishing or paddling right from your camp site on spectacle pond or near by water ways, Lake Herbron, Onawa, and Moosehead Lake. Go on a triple waterfall tour, book a white water rafting trip , Moose tour, or spend the days shopping local in near by towns. This Area of Maine is an adventurers dream. Only minutes away from the mountains, lakes and rivers near by. Monson center is 5 miles away. Where you will find the sweetest Maine town. A General Store, Art gallery, pottery shop, several eatery’s, from fine dinning to finger licking good BBQ, to lake side dining. Greenville is 5 miles away where you’ll find shopping, dining and the famous Moosehead Lake. In your cabin you will find maps to all the best hiking, paddling, exploring, white water rafting, waterfall chasing, and menus to the local eateries. Homemade gourmet breakfast by host available for additional charge upon request between 6:30- 8am. Not always available. Please ask host in advance. Menu will vary depending on availability of locally grown and foraged ingredients.

Camper favorites near Newport

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Dandelion Rest Stop

21mi from Newport · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging

Across the street from The Lost Kitchen. Quiet residence in the village across from the historic mill and a cascading waterfall on Sandy stream. There is a town pond for swimming, fishing and boating a 5 minute walk. Located in midcoast you are centrally positioned with Belfast, Camden, Waterville and Bangor a short drive.

Sunflower Ranch Camping

100%

(12)

43mi from Newport · 1 site · Lodging

Sunflower Ranch is the name of our home and property. Not only is our cozy, modest house sunflower yellow but in August it is surrounded with sunflowers of all sizes. We share our property with a flock of sweet hens and ducks.....and a few bossy roosters. Eggs are available for purchase if needed. There is a little greenhouse with herbs, greens and strawberries. The field is also an apple orchard that mostly feeds the wildlife. The tent site is privately placed in our cove unseen from the house. We wanted to offer a site that we would enjoy as well and feels like it is in a world of its own. We spend all of our free time outside, camping and paddling the local rivers and lakes. Tommy and I can recommend many beautiful remote Maine adventures for you to experience that are located off the grid and away from all other humans. The sweet city of Ellsworth is only 7 miles away for all of your provisions and Otis General Store is 1 mile away.. they have everything to get you through plus beer, wine, ice and homemade pizza. We can give you a pass to visit the Beech Hill Pond Beach also only 1 mile away (I walk there all the time) which has clear water and a sandy bottom. Great spot to spend the day sunbathing and swimming. I can offer yoga, personal training, boxing and paddleboard lessons or SUP yoga for some onsite physical fitness fun upon request. Learn more about this land: 16 by 12 ft A-Frame on a platform overlooking our private cove on Graham Lake.  Walk through the forest trail to the Beech Hill Pond Stream and find a private little swim spot under a mini waterfall . Great fishing, loon watching, eagles and herons. Enjoy paddling and exploring right from your tent site. Bird watching bliss! Very peaceful and quiet. Canoe or 2 kayaks included.

Deering Acres Campground

91%

(100)

23mi from Newport · 13 sites · Tents, RVs

George Deering owned these acres and worked as a farmer in the early to mid 1900's, my parent's acquired the property in 1991 and it has since been passed on to me. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in the field or near the wood line with a beautiful view; quiet and peaceful but close to amenities, a half mile away in the Town of Brooks. There is some availability for campers; although no hook-ups!

Bay Berry Hill with a view!

90%

(5)

27mi from Newport · 12 sites · Tents, RVs

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.

Maine Outdoor Adventures

100%

(34)

38mi from Newport · 1 site · Tent

Stay in this cozy yurt style canvas bell tent nestled between two ponds, surrounded by 550+ acres of wildlife conservation land, where you can paddle to the trail head of the 100 mile wilderness. Wake to the call of the loons and go for a sunrise paddle, kayaks provided! Spend the day adventuring the woods and waters near by. Hike Borestone, Barren, Little Moose, Big Moose, Eagle Rock, Number 4, White Cap, or Jump on the Appalachian trail, located 1.1 miles from your yurt. Go fishing or paddling right from your camp site on spectacle pond or near by water ways, Lake Herbron, Onawa, and Moosehead Lake. Go on a triple waterfall tour, book a white water rafting trip , Moose tour, or spend the days shopping local in near by towns. This Area of Maine is an adventurers dream. Only minutes away from the mountains, lakes and rivers near by. Monson center is 5 miles away. Where you will find the sweetest Maine town. A General Store, Art gallery, pottery shop, several eatery’s, from fine dinning to finger licking good BBQ, to lake side dining. Greenville is 5 miles away where you’ll find shopping, dining and the famous Moosehead Lake. In your cabin you will find maps to all the best hiking, paddling, exploring, white water rafting, waterfall chasing, and menus to the local eateries. Homemade gourmet breakfast by host available for additional charge upon request between 6:30- 8am. Not always available. Please ask host in advance. Menu will vary depending on availability of locally grown and foraged ingredients.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Outside the cabin there's a nice little porch, a firepit, and a patio table & chairs

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Jamil

November 2025

Weekend Trip to 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

This was our second visit to Paul's cabin and did not disappoint again. Paul made sure there was enough water and wood to last our stay. There is now a flushing toilet outside which was a nice treat. There are many fantastic walking trails close by including the Appalachian Trail. This time round we spent time at North Pond and Juniper Knee Pond and hiked 4ish hour to Little Wilson Falls (there and back and time at the falls).

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Nehemiah

November 2025

Tent

4 nights at Deering Acres Campground

I had a nice stay here. The privy was clean and it's only 30-40 minute drive from Bangor. The sites are on a slight grade of a hill but it isn't that bad and they each have a fire ring and picnic table with a trash can.

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Richard

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

Well appointed with all one needs for a multiday stay. If considering a stay during colder months, don't hesitate. The wood stove did the trick and there was more than enough wood. Most impressive was Paul's hosting, maintained contact throughout...very helpful. We will be back!

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Jessica

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

Wonderful cabin, this was our second time there. The cabin is well stocked and comfortable. It is beautiful there in the fall. Paul is a great host.

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Michelle

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Deering Acres Campground

Beautiful, grassy hillside with a lovely sunset. Easy to find, traffic on the nearby road isn’t bothersome.

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Sam

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hole in the Wall Camping

Enjoyed my stay! Arrived after dark and Tom made a point to come find me lost and show me my way. Great view of stars and short walk to the public beach. Loons and owls all night!

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Keegan

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Deering Acres Campground

Great camping experience. A beautiful field with plenty of room and privacy. The Port-o-john was in top quality condition. I would definitely stay again

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Nathan

September 2025

2 nights at 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

Beautiful cabin and location; very private and easy drive to Moosehead Lake. For sure recommend.

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Kelsea

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hole in the Wall Camping

Great stay! Enjoyed the field to ourselves and loved being able to watch to the beach!

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Lauren

September 2025

With pets

2 nights at 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

Loved staying here! Having a stocked kitchen, linens provided, and firewood and water available made packing so much easier than usual. A nice private spot too.

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Joni

September 2025

Weekend Trip to 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

What a gem! 100% hope to be back! Peaceful, quiet, clean and fully stocked! Just bring your clothes and food. Paul provides everything else. Love the location; Monson is a quaint small town with charming people. The flush toilet was a bonus and the shower worked fantastic!

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Ted

September 2025

Weekend Trip to 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

We had a wonderful weekend. Paul had everything we could possibly need and then some. The shower and bathroom are exceptionally clean and easy to use. We highly recommend you stay there!

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Elaine

August 2025

5 nights at 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

An incredibly peaceful and serene location with an easy, simple walk to the Appalachian Trail. Want privacy, no light pollution or noise pollution? Go here!

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Michelle

August 2025

16 ft car

4 nights at Maine Outdoor Adventures

We had a nice stay. First impression was great, the yurt was clean and fresh. The beds were quite comfy. Pretty much everything you need is provided. Monica was hilarious and helpful. We ate a lot of good food from local eateries and saw some great sights. The outdoor shower was great. We sat on the dock in the evenings and watched the frogs and loons. We definitely recommend this site!

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Susannah

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hole in the Wall Camping

Great spot for a weekend! Tom and JP were extremely friendly and helpful. The lake is perfect and our kids spent a whole day swimming, jumping off the floating dock and playing the boats that Tom provided.

Zemene

August 2025

2 nights at 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

We loved this area! Hiked Borestone Mountain, Mount Kineo, and took a dip in the nearby river. The shower was nice and easy to use.

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Clay

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Kingfield creek camping

Such a clean and well plot out site. Very kind and personable hosts! Always respond super quick and was super informative. Beautiful place, kept it simple. Would highly recommend for a chill stay in the woods.

Jessica

August 2025

Weekend Trip to 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

We had a great 2 night stay here. The property is gorgeous and private. After a full day of hiking the bed was very comfy!

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Norm

August 2025

15 ft campervan

1 night at Hole in the Wall Camping

Nice spot to camp for a night. Close to a beautiful clear lake. Host was friendly and available if needed.

Ashley

August 2025

4 nights at 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

Paul’s cabin is the best we stayed at all summer! The flush toilet and shower are genius and I wish all cabins had that. Paul was an awesome host- bringing us more water and firewood when we got low. The welcome book had great suggestions for things to do to keep our teenagers busy. We will definitely be back next year!