The best bell tent rentals near South Portland, Maine

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking to experience the great outdoors near South Portland, Maine? We've got you covered with over 8 options for bell tent camping in the area. With options starting as low as $60 per night, you can enjoy the comfort of a bell tent without breaking the bank. Check out our top campsites like Sebago Sunrise Yurt (7 reviews), Shaky Barn Farm (1 review), and Camp Frogginton (1 review) for an unforgettable camping experience. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like pets, trash disposal, and toilets. Whether you're into surfing, snow sports, or wildlife watching, there's something for everyone in South Portland. Book your bell tent camping adventure now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Outhouse, gardens, & firepit a short walk away.

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking to experience the great outdoors near South Portland, Maine? We've got you covered with over 8 options for bell tent camping in the area. With options starting as low as $60 per night, you can enjoy the comfort of a bell tent without breaking the bank. Check out our top campsites like Sebago Sunrise Yurt (7 reviews), Shaky Barn Farm (1 review), and Camp Frogginton (1 review) for an unforgettable camping experience. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like pets, trash disposal, and toilets. Whether you're into surfing, snow sports, or wildlife watching, there's something for everyone in South Portland. Book your bell tent camping adventure now!

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1. Tir na nOg Farm

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19mi from South Portland · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging · Pownal, ME

Highland cattle graze at the forest's edge on our Celtic-heritage farm: a gentle retreat with options for woodland wandering, farm-fresh breakfasts (weekdays only, must be requested one week in advance), and campfires complete with traditional Gaelic music! Our 40-acre farm includes heritage-breed animals, organic gardens, and over 30 acres of conservation woodlands. We favor scythes over tractors--your stay will be quiet and fume-free! Bradbury Mountain and several trail networks are nearby, along with rivers, ocean beaches, and an excellent locavore food scene. Since the early 1800s, this land on the edge of Chandler Brook has nourished bodies and spirits alike. Sloping pastures meet well-managed woodlands, making this a haven for both humans and wildlife. Since the 1980s, we have worked to restore the soil and make a "hand-built" life as farmers using pre-industrial organic methods. We maintain pollinator habitats, tend an orchard of heirloom-variety fruit trees, and conserve rare heritage-breed animals, including Tamworth pigs and Scottish Highland Cattle. Our shared love for Celtic folk culture has blended naturally with our love of sustainable agriculture to create Tir na nOg Farm. Today, the work of restoration continues with the help of farm partners, family, friends, WWOOFers, and other volunteers. This land is already better than we found it, but we hope it will remain a gathering-ground of culture and agriculture, tradition and innovation for generations to come.

2. Earth Paradise Eco-Retreat

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48mi from South Portland · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Stoneham, ME

There is a beautiful hike to a mountain lookout view of an amazing panoramic of lakes and mountains including Mt Washington and Pleasant Ski mountain. From 5 Kezars rd turn right onto Kezars Ridge Drive, the last camp road before the pavement ends.) At 0.6 miles keep right onto 5 Kezar Ponds Road. Look for a GLLT sign on the right. This is the Mountain Trail. There is a second access 0.5 miles farther west on 5 Kezar Ponds Road for Ron’s Loop. Here is a link for all Lovell Land trust trails: https://www.gllt.org/five-kezars-reserve 2 Local waterfalls only 2 miles away. Drive back out to 5 Kezars road. Take a right on the paved road. It will turn back into dirt. Keep on this road until you see a beautiful stone house on your left. Keep going just up the hill and you will see a right turn into the woods where you can park. There are no signs for Kezar gorge. Hike towards the sound of the falls. There is a small cave under the falls you can climb up into if you are a strong swimmer. There is a second set of falls if you hike down the river. A most magical spot for sure. Virginia lake is in the White Mountain National forest and is only 6 miles (n a ten minute drive away) Sometimes you have to hike in a bit to get to the beach. Shallow beach is great for children and dogs. Keewayden Lake Dam is a fun place to swim in a local lake. Only and 8 minute drive Keoka lake has a nice beach with a dock to swim too. !0 minutes Covered Bridge in Bethel Screw Ager falls at Graftons Notch State park 45 min drive Ski resorts nearby are Sunday River, Mt Abrams and Pleasant Mt

3. Black Point Surf Club

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5.2mi from South Portland · 1 site · Lodging · Scarborough, ME

Black Point Surf Club is a half mile from the ocean as the crow flies. You will be within 4 miles of 3 beaches. A daily pass to Scarborough beach will be included. Enjoy close proximity to what the Maine coast offers while being set apart from the hustle and bustle of beachfront lodging. 20 minutes from Portland and Old Orchard Beach for activities, restaurants, and bars. There is a refrigerator, 2 burner induction cook top, coffee maker, electric kettle, utensils, cutlery, plates, bowls, pots and pans, propane grill, charcoal grill (charcoal not provided), There's a hand washing sink next to the toilet and a 2 bay sink for cleaning. Linens, blankets, napkins, bath and beach towels, wash clothes, and paper towels. Some board games and decks of cards, light reading material, beach chairs, boogie boards, soft top and fiberglass surf boards, and a couple of bikes.

4. Sebago Sunrise Yurt

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12mi from South Portland · 1 site · Lodging · Little Falls, ME

Nestled between Portland's fine dining and Sebago's outdoor fun, the Sunrise Yurt is a great spot to explore what Southern Maine has to offer. Rent some kayaks, take the ferry to Peaks Island, or gorge on sushi in the Old Port. Park and take a short walk to the back 2 acres of my property. The yurt overlooks a meadow and faces the sunrise. Catch some shade in the day in one of our hammocks, play a game of cornhole, and sleep comfortably in a clean, queen sized bed.

5. The Bell Tent At Honey & Stem Farm

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44mi from South Portland · 1 site · Lodging · Fryeburg, ME

Get away from it all when you stay under the stars in our 3 season bell tent on Honey & Stem Flower Farm in Fryeburg, Maine. The tent is on a small raised platform, so you are less likely to get water underneath in the event of rain. With views of farm animals (and usually some deer) while sleeping in front of the open field across from the garden and ducks, enjoy a small getaway with the luxury of a real queen size bed (not a deflating air mattress!), while still getting that "off grid camping" experience. The field is not far from the road (Route 5), so you will inevitably hear the cars drive by. With solar lighting, rocking chairs, a small phone charging station, a fire pit, and a table for two, its the perfect camping set up where you don't actually have to set everything up! Bathroom: We will have a small bathroom tent set up with a bucket toilet for an emergency bathroom, but no formal portable toilet set up/ portable toilet. The woods are also a short walk from the tent spot, however we kindly ask that you properly dig and bury should you use this, as we do have 3 dogs of our own on the property. Please note: This is a working farm and there will be people working in the garden and feeding animals from 7 am to 6 pm daily. They will respect your privacy and maintain quiet hours until 8 am. We can't promise the Rooster or Sheep will keep quiet hours though. Please also note: Farm animals can be smelly, its all part of the farm experience, we do our best to maintain animal shelters to keep this smell at bay but some animals, like pigs, may be smelly regardless. We are happy to bring you coffee at 7:30 or 8 am at your request. We can leave this in a thermos on the small table by the tent (Refer to the coffee gift basket image). We offer a "breakfast basket, with a thermos of hot coffee or hot tea and a half dozen farm fresh eggs, We can accommodate sugar along with dairy free and regular creamer with an advanced request. We also offer a "smores" basket to purchase at your request If you'd like to purchase some farm fresh eggs or other produce, please just shoot us a message. Our farm stand is no longer located on the farm, but now at our secondary location in town Fryeburg, but we are happy to provide these elements to you and we actually keep a fridge in the Garden Shed, across from the tent location, which we can store items in for you at your request. We will have a small cooler available for your use upon request, just bring your own ice. We look forward to hosting you on our small Family Farm!

Stories from the community

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Jon

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Tir na nOg Farm

The farm was very lively! Had a fun time learning about the animals. Hosts were very friendly. Had a nice bonfire as well :)

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Nathan

October 2025

2 nights at Earth Paradise Eco-Retreat

We had a wonderful stay on Donanne’s land! We were provided with everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing getaway!

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Carol

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Earth Paradise Eco-Retreat

Such a wonderful location. Remote, but 20 min from Norway, Maine- a great little town with all you need. Smooth arrival! Do either screenshot the hippcamp map instructions or download for offline use as internet is spotty in rural Maine. The approaching road is bumpy, my Subaru was fine. They have an AWD shuttle and kindly offered it. The land is lovely, quiet.

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Cam

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sebago Sunrise Yurt

Super secluded and peaceful spot, hosts were awesome and the site had everything we needed! Love the yurt, such a fun substitute for regular camping and super comfortable

A peaceful retreat, surrounded by the beauty of forest and garden, screened from view by a hazel-tree hedge. It may not be quite as legendary as Saint Kentigern himself, but there's ample space for your own dreams and stories!

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August 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Tir na nOg Farm

Everyone on the farm was very friendly and helpful. It was fun to live the ‘farm life’ for a few days among the chickens, piglets, and cows. A calf was born our first day!

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H&K

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Tir na nOg Farm

Beautiful working farm. Very rural feel yet so close to Portland.

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Patrick

August 2025

3 nights at Black Point Surf Club

My girlfiend and I had a wonderful stay at the Black Point Surf Club and would definitely go back! Frederick was a wonderful host, friendly and responsive to our questions. The location is super close to Scarborough beach (parking pass provided with the rental) and Higgins beach and is a couple minute walk from an awesome farmstand and ice cream shop! Fredrick provided surf boards, boogie boards, and beach chairs which was fun and convenient!

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Victoria

August 2025

With kids

1 night at Tir na nOg Farm

very peaceful and beautiful farm. Our tent was very clean and comfortable; I had a great night of sleep. Holly was welcoming and kind and showed us where everything we would need was located. My kids absolutely loved the pigs on the farm. I would definitely return and recommend to friends.

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Michael

August 2025

With kids

1 night at Earth Paradise Eco-Retreat

Our experience was excellent staying in the Yurt. It was easy access from our vehicle. This site was magnificent and completely private in a beautiful location. The air was extremely fresh. The yurt had lots of space to move around for my family of four. We loved meeting the dogs. Donna was excellent to communicate with and very helpful. I wish we had stayed more than one night. I would certainly recommend camping on Donna’s property🙂

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Noa

July 2025

Group trip

1 night at Tir na nOg Farm

Holy was so sweet and helpful! The farm is beautiful, the tent was really nice, very good experience!

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Ezra

July 2025

With kids

3 nights at Earth Paradise Eco-Retreat

Great location next to beautiful, little creek. Loved the yurt- kept us dry during a storm and was great for our family of 5 (plus a few camp matts). Thanks!

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Jennie

July 2025

4 nights at Tir na nOg Farm

We had an amazing stay! The farm is perfect, even more idyllic than it looks in the photos, and the tent and bed were roomy and comfortable. Holly was great and welcoming. The many animals on the farm were also fun. We really enjoyed the fire pit and made some good meals there. We will hopefully be back if we're in Maine again!

Ariela

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Earth Paradise Eco-Retreat

I highly recommend staying on Donanne's land in one of her yurts! It was the perfect off-the-grid getaway from the city I was seeking. Donanne is a lovely host who recommended an idyllic nearby pond for swimming, picked fresh snap peas for me to take home, and let me play with her pack of adorable dogs. I appreciated the comfort of the yurt combined with a true camping experience, complete with everything I needed for my stay. I'm looking forward to my next opportunity to visit!

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Bailey

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Tir na nOg Farm

The bell tent was amazing, such a lovely place to camp and relax! Amenities were perfect and the farm is beautiful.

Chloe

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Tir na nOg Farm

My friend and I had a great night at the Tir na nog Farm. The location was beautiful and very easy to navigate. We stayed in the bell tent which was set up lovely with a bed a small table, rug and extra bedding as well as some coffee and tea essentials for the morning. It was such a cool experience and the perfect 1 night camping trip since the tent part was all taken care of. Holly was such a welcoming host and gave us a tour upon arrival. My friend and I enjoyed visiting the highland cows, company of chickens and seeing the pigs. There was an option for a campfire at the campfire circle or a spot to set up your own camp stove. The out houses were clean and easy to get to. Thank you again for the lovely stay!

Toni

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Sebago Sunrise Yurt

The site and yurt were lovely! It’s far enough through a wooded path that you don’t feel like you’re right behind someone’s home. Our dogs had a blast zooming through the field and appreciated settling down in the cozy yurt just as much. We only stayed for one night but it was exactly the private nature getaway we needed and didn’t even have to drive more than 15 minutes from town to get there.

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Henry

May 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Tir na nOg Farm

Super nice host; we were happy we stayed. Love the farm.