Highest-rated campgrounds in the Portland, Maine area by visitors

Camping is a favorite leisure activity among Americans of all stripes. According to KOA's 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, the number of camping households in the United States has increased by 67% over the last decade. As of this year, 1 in 4 leisure trips involves camping.

When planning a camping trip, many factors must be considered, including the amenities. Car camping usually means driving up to your campsite, which allows campers to haul a few more amenities to the campgrounds. These sites may offer electrical outlets, public restrooms (including showers), and a grill or fire pit for cooking. RV camping and cabin rentals may also have these amenities within their units.

On the other side, backcountry or primitive camping usually involves hiking into a campsite with few to no amenities. For example, at primitive sites, campers may need equipment light enough to carry to their campgrounds. They may also need to hang toiletries to keep wildlife away and treat their drinking water.

The National Park Service manages campgrounds inside 130 park units across the United States. Each state also manages parks with campgrounds, and there are a myriad of privately-owned campgrounds, too. According to the Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, more than half of people tend to camp within 150 miles of their home, but there are endless options for where and how to camp.

People typically must reserve a campsite ahead of time—up to a year in advance for some of the most popular sites. To help you get a head start on planning, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in the Portland area using data from Yelp as of Aug. 19, 2025. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach

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#18. Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach

- Rating: 2.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 814 Portland Road Saco, Maine
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds, Vacation Rentals
- Read more on Yelp

Sun Retreats Wild Acres

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#17. Sun Retreats Wild Acres

- Rating: 3.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 179 Saco Ave. Old Orchard Beach, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds, Vacation Rentals, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Powder Horn Family Camping Resort

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#16. Powder Horn Family Camping Resort

- Rating: 3.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 48 Cascade Road Old Orchard Beach, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Acres of Wildlife Campground

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#15. Acres of Wildlife Campground

- Rating: 3.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 60 Acres Of Wildlife Road Steep Falls, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds, Venues & Event Spaces, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Hemlock Grove Campground

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#14. Hemlock Grove Campground

- Rating: 3.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1299 Portland Road Arundel, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

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MeadowBrook Camping Area

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#13. MeadowBrook Camping Area

- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 33 Meadowbrook Road Phippsburg, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Wassamki Springs Campground

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#12. Wassamki Springs Campground

- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 56 Saco St. Scarborough, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Sagadahoc Bay Campground

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#11. Sagadahoc Bay Campground

- Rating: 3.6/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 9 Molly Point Lane Georgetown, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Bayley's Camping Resort

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#10. Bayley's Camping Resort

- Rating: 3.7/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 275 Pine Point Road Scarborough, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Dixon's Campground

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#9. Dixon's Campground

- Rating: 3.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1740 Rte 1 Cape Neddick, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

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Red Apple Campground

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#8. Red Apple Campground

- Rating: 3.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 111 Sinnott Road Arundel, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Hermit Island Campground

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#7. Hermit Island Campground

- Rating: 3.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 6 Hermit Island Road Phippsburg, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Wild Duck Campground & RV Park

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#6. Wild Duck Campground & RV Park

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 39 Dunstan Landing Road Scarborough, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown

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#5. Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown

- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 8 Cascade Road Old Orchard Beach, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds, Vacation Rentals, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Nature's Wilderness Resort

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#4. Nature's Wilderness Resort

- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2 Upper Twain Road West Baldwin, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks, Vacation Rentals
- Read more on Yelp

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Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Camping

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#3. Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Camping

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 134 Burnett Road Freeport, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Paradise Park Resort Campground

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#2. Paradise Park Resort Campground

- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 50 Adelaide Road Old Orchard Beach, Maine
- Categories: Campgrounds, Resorts
- Read more on Yelp

Northeast Rafting

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#1. Northeast Rafting

- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2981 US Rt 201 West Forks, Maine
- Categories: Rafting/Kayaking, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Madison Troyer, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 199 metros.