The best waterside camping near Orono

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Orono draws campers with over 850 waterside spots, from river bends to lakeshore nooks. You’ll pay an average of $55 a night, but can snag a site for as little as $15. Anglers and wildlife-watchers blend right in—fishing, hiking, and birding dominate the scene. Most sites allow campfires and offer toilets and showers, so you don’t have to rough it. Tried-and-true favorites? The Point (471 reviews) sits right by the water, Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss (241 reviews) mixes wild berries with waterfront views, and Howling Goat Farm and Grange (130 reviews) is known for its working-farm vibe. Bring sturdy boots, your fishing rod, and an appetite for fresh air. This stretch of Maine delivers the goods—just pick your spot and get close to the water.

97% (3.2K) 51 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Orono

The Howling Woods

1. The Howling Woods

96%
(260)
42mi from Orono · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
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 :)
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Campfires
from 
$41
 / night
Continuous Harmony Farm Camp

2. Continuous Harmony Farm Camp

93%
(119)
47mi from Orono · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
$40
 / night
Bay Berry Hill with a view!

3. Bay Berry Hill with a view!

90%
(5)
29mi from Orono · 10 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.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$38
 / night
Machias River Corridor

4. Machias River Corridor

Park 42mi from Orono · 4 sites
Discover the wild Machias River Corridor, a haven for paddlers and nature lovers.
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Toilets
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Lake St. George State Park

5. Lake St. George State Park

State park 46mi from Orono · 38 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Lake St. George State Park.
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Campfires

Orono draws campers with over 850 waterside spots, from river bends to lakeshore nooks. You’ll pay an average of $55 a night, but can snag a site for as little as $15. Anglers and wildlife-watchers blend right in—fishing, hiking, and birding dominate the scene. Most sites allow campfires and offer toilets and showers, so you don’t have to rough it. Tried-and-true favorites? The Point (471 reviews) sits right by the water, Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss (241 reviews) mixes wild berries with waterfront views, and Howling Goat Farm and Grange (130 reviews) is known for its working-farm vibe. Bring sturdy boots, your fishing rod, and an appetite for fresh air. This stretch of Maine delivers the goods—just pick your spot and get close to the water.

97% (3.2K) 51 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Orono

The Howling Woods

1. The Howling Woods

96%
(260)
42mi from Orono · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
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 :)
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$41
 / night
Continuous Harmony Farm Camp

2. Continuous Harmony Farm Camp

93%
(119)
47mi from Orono · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
$40
 / night
Bay Berry Hill with a view!

3. Bay Berry Hill with a view!

90%
(5)
29mi from Orono · 10 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.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$38
 / night
Machias River Corridor

4. Machias River Corridor

Park 42mi from Orono · 4 sites
Discover the wild Machias River Corridor, a haven for paddlers and nature lovers.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake St. George State Park

5. Lake St. George State Park

State park 46mi from Orono · 38 sites
Discover the serene beauty of Lake St. George State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

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