The best waterfall campgrounds near Old Town, Maine

Looking for a camping experience near Old Town, Maine, with stunning waterfalls? Look no further than WildWalkWays at Eastern Plant (190 reviews), Hole in the Wall Camping (98 reviews), and 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin (28 reviews). Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like pets, campfires, and toilets, as well as exciting activities like exploring historic sites, climbing, and paddling. Get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping experience near Old Town, Maine, with stunning waterfalls? Look no further than WildWalkWays at Eastern Plant (190 reviews), Hole in the Wall Camping (98 reviews), and 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin (28 reviews). Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like pets, campfires, and toilets, as well as exciting activities like exploring historic sites, climbing, and paddling. Get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

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45mi from Old Town · 1 site · Lodging · Elliottsville Township, ME

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.

2. Deering Acres Campground

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35mi from Old Town · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · Brooks, ME

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!

3. Bay Berry Hill with a view!

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33mi from Old Town · 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.

4. Machias River Corridor

4 sites · Woodland, Maine

Discover the wild Machias River Corridor, a haven for paddlers and nature lovers.

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5. Dandelion Rest Stop

40mi from Old Town · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging · Freedom, ME

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.

6. Maine Outdoor Adventures

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48mi from Old Town · 1 site · Tent · Monson, ME

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.

7. Sunflower Ranch Camping

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27mi from Old Town · 1 site · Lodging · Ellsworth, ME

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.

Public campgrounds near Old Town

Machias River Corridor

43mi from Old Town · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Machias River Corridor

Stories from the 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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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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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!

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.

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!

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!

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Luke

July 2025

16 ft car

4 nights at Maine Outdoor Adventures

This place is awesome! Great location, tent is comfy, outdoor shower rules, and kayaking on the pond is fun. Above all, the breakfast was a 10 out of 10!

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Gary

July 2025

12 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Deering Acres Campground

Just a field with a Porta-pottie , a fire ring, picnic bench and a good view, but what more do you need? May be showers.

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Gary

July 2025

12 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Deering Acres Campground

Nice spot. Very scenic. Quite quiet. Quite roomy. Very little level spots. Brooks is a nice little community with a cafe and a health food store and a new food market. Ralph’s cafe has had a line waiting for breakfast the 2 times I tried to eat there.

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Hanna

July 2025

16 ft car

5 nights at Maine Outdoor Adventures

This place was amazing! Monica was very helpful with making sure we didn’t need anything and helping us explore more in the area. 10/10 experience!

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Sherry

July 2025

With pets

4 nights at 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

We loved staying at Paul’s camp, it was just like he described it, quiet and peaceful and perfect. We had our twin 2 year old granddaughters, our daughter and her husband and 3 dogs with us and we enjoyed camp fires, walks down the road, picking wild flowers and just being together unplugged. We went on some swimming adventures in the area that he had listed in a binder (thanks for that Paul!). It was a wonderful time. He has a slice of heaven there and we are grateful he is sharing it. He supplied everything, even a cooler on the porch and brought extra water and firewood. The flush toilets and shower were a big plus.