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 campsite 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 site has facilities including modern toilets and showers and a camp shop that stocks basic provisions and firewood. Each pitch has access to a picnic table and a firepit. 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 pitches 4
Touring caravan pitches 23

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

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

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Desert of Maine

95 Desert Road

Freeport

Maine

USA

04032

Directions

Timezone

America/New_York Eastern Standard Time (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 shop): 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 shop): 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more