Desert of Maine

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  • Well-maintained campground next to the well-known Desert of Maine
  • Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park 15 minutes' drive; 20 to Portland
  • Modern bath house, spacious sites, camp store and kids' playground
A desert in the northernmost reaches of the US? Come and surprise yourself at the far-famed Desert of Maine, an unusual expanse of sand dunes surrounded by typical northeastern pine forest. This small-scale campground is located just next to the dunes in a forested area where there are plenty of amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Desert of Maine feels like a remote spot when you're here – something that's down to the trees, the stream and the abundant animal life – but it's actually a quick 20-minute drive from Portland and five minutes from the small town of Freeport. It's also just a couple of miles from the coast, putting Maine's most scenic coastal sights within easy reach. The campground has facilities including a modern bath house and a camp store stocking basic provisions and firewood. Each site has access to a picnic table and a fire ring. Kids may particularly appreciate a stay here, as Desert of Maine has a natural playground, nature trails and a magical labyrinth that they can explore. Desert of Maine is pet-friendly and family-friendly. Its warm and welcoming owners look forward to hosting you in this spectacular part of the Pine Tree State.

Site type

Tent sites 4
Travel trailer sites 23

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Desert of Maine

95 Desert Road

Freeport

Maine

USA

04032

Directions

Timezone

America/New_York EST (GMT-05:00)

GPS

43.85964°N
-70.15495°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - L.L.Bean (impressive outdoor apparel store): five minutes' drive - Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park: 15 minutes - Winslow Memorial Park: 15 minutes - Portland Old Port: 20 minutes - Portland Museum of Art: 20 minutes - Portland Observatory: 20 minutes - Casco Bay islands: ferries from Portland (20 minutes’ drive, then a short crossing) - Allagash Brewing Company: 25 minutes - Willard beach: 30 minutes - Cape Elizabeth: 35 minutes.

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  • Does Desert of Maine have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Desert of Maine dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Desert of Maine? Local attractions and activities include: - L.L.Bean (impressive outdoor apparel store): five minutes' drive - Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park: 15 minutes - Winslow Memorial Park: 15 minutes - Portland Old Port: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Desert of Maine?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more