The best star host campgrounds near Rockland, Maine

Looking to go camping near Rockland, Maine? Hipcamp has over 500 options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabins, there's something for everyone. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $12, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: Four Acre Woods Campground (419 reviews), The Point (326 reviews), Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss (178 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, showers, and trash disposal, and engage in activities such as biking, paddling, and boating. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Rockland, Maine? Hipcamp has over 500 options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabins, there's something for everyone. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $12, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: Four Acre Woods Campground (419 reviews), The Point (326 reviews), Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss (178 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, showers, and trash disposal, and engage in activities such as biking, paddling, and boating. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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1. 13 Acres/Off Grid/Branch Lake!

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41mi from Rockland · 1 site · Tent, RV · Ellsworth, ME

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Pack in/pack out, off grid camping spot. Bring tent or RV for a dry camping experience. 1 mile down a dirt road. 13 acres all to yourself! Enjoy ease of huge, level gravel pad. Includes a 2 sided privacy structure to hang an outside shower bag (bring water & bag). Branch lake is right across the main road (but more like driving distance than walking). 15 mins to Ellsworth, 30 to Bar Harbor. No bathrooms, bring water, take your trash. This is a huge level gravel pad up a long dirt driveway. Travel down a dirt road about 1 mile to find your oasis in nature. 4 wheel drive is not required but necessary if you bring an RV (please use 4 wheel drive when going up the driveway if you’re towing to avoid creating ruts in the drive way. A car will make it down the dirt road and up the semi-steep drive way. PLEASE DRIVE SLOW to respect the road and preserve the undercarriage of your car. Please bring everything you need for a great stay and take everything with you when you depart. The pad will accommodate multiple tents, a small to medium sized RV and 4-5 cars. There are no onsite amenities. Please bring your water and plan to take your trash with you. The area is lush and green and the stars are bright at night. Any fallen trees are yours to use for firewood. You can also take any small branches from the brush piles. We just ask that you do not cut down any other trees on the property. You have 13 acres all to yourself. There are a few short trails that lead to the rear of the property but they are very short and not maintained paths. Guests interactions: You are on your own! We will observe the property after your checkout. Please take everything with you and do not burn trash in the fire ring. There are nearby ATV trails. If you bring ATVs, kindly ask that you drive them carefully on our gravel pad, driveway, and dirt road (drive slow, no donuts please :)) Dogs are welcome! Bring your friends. Take your trash. Please respect our nature and pack it out if you pack it in. That includes anything you may or may not do in the woods. Do not leave tissue paper or piles of #2 on the paths. Use a bag, pack it out. We do not provide anything besides the space to pop a tent. Bring a hand saw to cut wood!

2. Applecroft

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15mi from Rockland · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Waldoboro, ME

Applecroft is home to our family, our wood fired catering company and our farm. It's 100 acres of magic forests, rolling fields and a quiet lake. Learn more about this land: Beautiful wide open fields surrounded by forest and backed by a picturesque huge pond. Close to the ocean and all the coastal goodness that Maine offers. Close in proximity to lobster pounds, lighthouses, rocky coast and perfect lakes to swim in. Our camping spaces are far enough into the fields and woods to offer privacy and seclusion, and close enough to Hwy 1 to get you anywhere you need to be. While you are here feel free to enjoy the surrounding forests, trails and our nearby pond.

3. Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary

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40mi from Rockland · 2 sites · Lodging · Gardiner, ME

The Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary was generously bequeathed to the Kennebec Land Trust in November 2016 upon owner Kendra Wakefield Shaw’s passing. Its 108-acres feature historic cabins and 4000 feet of frontage on Cobbossee Stream in West Gardiner. The property’s coniferous and deciduous woods, vernal pools, and marshlands are important habitat for many species of birds, mammals, and plants. In 2018, the Maine Cabin Masters renovated two of the stream-side cabins, which now serve as rustic getaways for Hipcampers and the like. A small dock and canoes are available for use on the wide and deep flatwater stream! *NEW 2024 - A dock has been added to cabin 2, so each cabin now has it's own private dock. Please carry-out your trash after your stay. Thank you! Due to the sensitive wildlife habitat - no dogs are allowed at either cabin. If you're interested in staying a full week at the cabins, please message us directly for availability. Kennebec Land Trust members receive a 10% discount on reservations. Not a member? Visit the KLT website (www.tklt.org) to join and find more information about the Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary Cabin, including a full list of what is provided. Your membership confirmation email will include your discount code. Thank you!

4. Cedar Grove Farm

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26mi from Rockland · 2 sites · RVs · Searsport, ME

Experience life off-the-grid on our 50-acre homestead, surrounded by 100 acres of wild blueberry barrens. We built our 20ft guest yurt with sustainably harvested maple saplings from our land. It's surrounded by beech trees and tucked away from our cabin. It's a very special place to us, and we're excited to share it!

5. Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

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49mi from Rockland · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging · Palmyra, ME

Black Owned. Female Owned. Queer Friendly. Cannabis Friendly. Animal Friendly. Child Friendly. Earth Friendly. Restore inner peace as you immerse your senses in our tranquil 170 acre landscape of Central Maine woods and waterways, located directly off the ITS 84 Rec Trail– 5 min from I95 (exit 150). Once home to a thriving primitive campground, Nature’s Way, nestled along a private half-mile on Douglas Pond, we take pride in retaining that original camp charm while supplying upgrades and necessities to ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable! Local trails provide great opportunities for hikers, bikers and snowmobilers to get out and play. Easy access to I95 provides a home base for your other Maine adventures and events. We are proud to be stewards of this land, recognized as the Wabanaki Territory in origin. Our sacred space is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including songbirds, rare native bird species, deer, and unique and distinct fish populations. We are additionally proud to be cannabis caregivers here in Maine, devoted to living soil-grown, rare genetics and terpene-rich strains that express the medicinal power of the plants, particularly pertaining to the endocannabinoid system’s function within the human body. Outpost: Our outpost is located ½ way to the cabin/campsite area and across from the event field. Offerings rotate seasonally to include in-house-made goods and services. We are also happy to offer cannabis caregiver services on site with a diverse selection of small batch flower and other THC/CBD products to enjoy while finding your Peace Of Maine. We occasionally host unique events and services that will be announced on our social media pages and may be requested for small groups with prior arrangements made. These options include, but are not limited to, healing sessions incorporating massage, natural aesthetics and energy work, customized ritual and ceremony, and multimodal movement and meditation offerings. WE DO NOT allow hunting or foraging on the property. WE DO allow fishing.

Stories from the community

Emmett

November 2025

10 ft campervan

1 night at 13 Acres/Off Grid/Branch Lake!

It was a great spot to park up at for the night, the spot was very level. We appreciated the small bench and the fire ring. Communication with host was great.

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Julia

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to 13 Acres/Off Grid/Branch Lake!

Great spot has a fire pit and is the perfect off grid location

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Nehemiah

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at 13 Acres/Off Grid/Branch Lake!

It was nice and quiet and the host was friendly and promptly reached out regarding my stay.

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Brandie

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Applecroft

Great car camping site and awesome hosts, super friendly and welcoming, Shane made sure I had fire wood and recommended that I take a short walk down to the pond in the morning to catch the sunrise and it did not disappoint! Gorgeous! I was only there for one night for a quick solo camping trip to go visit the Dambo trolls in the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens also highly recommended going there during your stay!

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Soheila

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

Leketa is a great host. When we arrive she took time to drive to our cabin and make sure we have everything we need. She was very responsive throughout our stay. The cabin itself was lovely and the lake was so peaceful.

Alexander

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

I only stayed one night, but it was absolutely terrific. The spot is beautiful, peaceful, and really well cared for. You can tell Leketa and Hillary put a lot of thought into the small touches — it made all the difference. I’m so happy I got to experience it, even briefly, and I’ll definitely make the time to come back someday.

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Becca

September 2025

21 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to 13 Acres/Off Grid/Branch Lake!

Loved this spot! Private location with room to meander. Great communication with hosts and would absolutely stay again!

Lane

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

This is our second time staying here and we loved it just as much as the first time. It’s so cozy and has everything you need. I guarantee we’ll be back again!

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cyrus

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

Leketa and Hillary have a lovely spot! Our second time here and we hope to return.

J

Jess

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary

Gorgeous setting. Couldn’t be more idyllic. Everything was as described.

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Larry

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary

We loved the Cabin! It had a great view of the the steam and you could hear and see loons and owls. Excellent Bass fishing.

This is the site. Wide open field with a mowed area for camping and a fire pit.

Sara

September 2025

12 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Applecroft

This was a lovely spot tucked back from the road with a beautiful walk to the pond nearby. Heard lots of coyotes and owls, which was awesome. Directions to the site were clear and easy to navigate. Will hopefully come back someday!

Mike

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

We absolutely loved our stay here! The cabin was cozy with everything we needed for cooking right on hand. Super easy to get to, which made the trip more relaxing. The location was prime, about 100 yards of waterfront to enjoy, with sunny mornings and shady afternoons that were perfect for hanging out. Our two dogs had the best time. We’d absolutely come back!

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Nurzhan

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary

This is a great place to stay with the family. As another guest said, you should understand where you are going to and what you are getting. We followed recommendations on the website and brought everything we needed with us and our stay was great. I will definitely try to come in future if we ever decide to visit Maine again.

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Dlo

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

Beautiful site with great views & close to the water. Leketa was exceptional and such a wonderful host! Would absolutely recommend this site to anyone looking for a great time and getaway :)

Aaron

August 2025

With kids

3 nights at Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary

Amazing perfect rustic cottage right on water with dock and canoe. Come here to escape. Be ready for no fridge and little electricity. Saw loons every day and heard them every night. Great fishing!

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David

August 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

3 nights at Applecroft

Wonderful site! Total privacy with plenty of room for dogs to run around, quick walk to the water, had a great time all around. Hosts were super prompt when communicating.

Erynn

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private Waterfront Cabin/Campsites

We loved tenting here! Our site was private and serene. Porta potty is very clean and a short walk from the sites. We loved spending time on the pond and being woken up by the loon calls. As other reviewers have mentioned, the doughnuts are amazing!

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Rita

August 2025

3 nights at Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary

The cabin is very comfortable. We go for the excellent canoe. Upstream there is a large marshy area excellent for viewing wildlife and marsh flora

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Brad

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary

We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. We had really good outdoor camp fires. The fishing was great. The canoe was nice to have for fishing. Bathroom was not so great but we still had a great time. Very peaceful.