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A truly unique camping experience! Camp at the edge of 20 acres of rolling sand dunes at the famed Desert of Maine. Just 8 minutes from the famous LL Bean flagship store and the outlet shops of Freeport, 20 minutes to downtown Portland, and close to all that mid-coast Maine has to offer, this quiet, secluded campground changed ownership in 2019 and has been completely renovated. Featuring a luxurious bath house, spacious sites, new water/electric infrastructure, and thoughtful touches throughout, this campground is a hidden gem. There are 27 sites, each equipped with a fire ring (w/ integrated grill) and picnic table. Campground guests enjoy 25% off admission to the Desert of Maine where they can learn about the fascinating history of the Desert and the quirky characters that have made it an iconic and beloved tourist destination for nearly 100 years. Guided or self-guided tours for history and science buffs; a one-of-a-kind natural playground, an imaginative labyrinth called“Gemstone Village”, and a Fossil Dig for kids. Small cafe and unique Gift Shop.
From jct I-295 (exit 20) & Desert Rd: Go 2 mi W on Desert Rd.
I stayed in a tent site here and loved it! I would love to be able to stay in an A frame cabin the next time. This is one of the most clean campgrounds I have ever been to. The bathrooms are gorgeous! They have a 24/7 snack shack that is open based on the honor system and it takes cards, which I loved. They had outdoor games that you could play like corn hole and the Dessert of Maine is right next door with ice cream and mini golf! Would love to stay here again!
We stayed at a tent campsite for the weekend with our dog and had a great time! This place is a bit upscale, which was really nice. It was super comfortable and the amenities are updated, modern and great. They had electric and water at our campsite. You were able to buy firewood at anytime. This place had it all! Super close to downtown Freeport, hiking at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park and a short ride to Portland. We had a great time and would highly recommend to anyone. Will definitely be going back. 5 Stars!
Rather expensive for camping, but worth every penny. We stayed for a week and had a great experience. There is so much to do at the campground and there is so much to do nearby. I've done plenty of camping and this was my best car camping experience to date. Everything is so well thought out and convenient. The washrooms are the nicest I've seen. The dish washing station is so convenient, as is the self serve store where you can buy wood, ice and other essentials.
I really hope to be able to come back again soon.
We loved our stay in cabin #3! It was spotless and comfy. Campground felt safe and was very quiet and peaceful. We chose this because it was dog friendly, a big plus for us. Doug was very quick to respond to our messages and the staff was great. We would definitely come here again!
