The best waterfall campgrounds near Orono, Maine

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the United States! If you're looking to experience the beauty of a waterfall near Orono, Maine, we've got you covered with over 265 options to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cozy cabin, we have the perfect accommodation for you. Looking for the top-rated campsites? Check out WildWalkWays at Eastern Plant with 190 reviews, Hole in the Wall Camping with 98 reviews, or 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin with 28 reviews. With popular amenities like toilets, showers, and potable water, and exciting activities such as paddling, boating, and surfing, your camping trip will be unforgettable. Plus, our average price per night is just $30, with options as low as $19. Start your outdoor adventure with Hipcamp today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping in the United States! If you're looking to experience the beauty of a waterfall near Orono, Maine, we've got you covered with over 265 options to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cozy cabin, we have the perfect accommodation for you. Looking for the top-rated campsites? Check out WildWalkWays at Eastern Plant with 190 reviews, Hole in the Wall Camping with 98 reviews, or 100 Mile Wilderness Cabin with 28 reviews. With popular amenities like toilets, showers, and potable water, and exciting activities such as paddling, boating, and surfing, your camping trip will be unforgettable. Plus, our average price per night is just $30, with options as low as $19. Start your outdoor adventure with Hipcamp today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Deering Acres Campground

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32mi from Orono · 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!

2. Bay Berry Hill with a view!

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29mi from Orono · 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.

3. Dandelion Rest Stop

38mi from Orono · 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.

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. Sunflower Ranch Camping

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21mi from Orono · 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 Orono

Machias River Corridor

42mi from Orono · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Machias River Corridor

Stories from the community

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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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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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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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Laura

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Deering Acres Campground

Great communication! Clear and fast responses.

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Corey

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Deering Acres Campground

The land is close to Belfast and right off of a main road, which was convenient and yet the site was very quiet.

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Brennan

April 2025

Tent

1 night at Deering Acres Campground

Such a beautiful view! I love staying here for so many reasons, such a perfect get away. This beautiful campsite sits at the top of a beautiful town that has everything you could need. I love taking in all the sites from the beautiful rural town to staring at the stars, The wide open space and fresh air is so relaxing. Deering Acres is by far my favorite get away 10/10