Desert Of Maine Campground

Andréa Orsini

The little cabines are very nice, well equipped. It’s a nice experience to have with family or friends. The instructions are very clear, you can buy everything you need to do a fire as self service. I recommend 100% this place to experience something a bit different

ahicks2

My wife and I stayed here for one night and everything was so great. We were in cabin 18 and it was so clean and such a great design. Plenty of room for 2 people, this one has a small restroom area which was super handy. The bed was very comfortable and there were extra sheets and pillows if needed. The portable AC unit worked great and wasn't too loud. We walked across to the very convenient little Camp Store and grabbed some firewood and kindling at a very reasonable price. We built a nice fire and enjoyed the quiet evening. The main restroom and shower area is very clean and modern. There are also some fun outdoor games close by. Overall, we loved staying here and hope to come back next fall.

Matthew Lee

Writing this review 3 years late, but we had a wonderful experience at the Desert of Maine campgrounds. We came here in 2021 and was our first ever trip to Maine. Everything was super clean and very well organized. We wanted to go back, but to our dismay, there are no more standard tent sites like there used to be. We are not glampers and as much as we like cabins in the woods after spending a lot of money upgrading our camping gear, we wish there were more options for tenters like us. Either way, this place was wonderful and would certainly recommend to anyone. 20 minutes away from downtown Portland, and Freeport as a whole is a fun place to walk around with lots of shopping and of course the LL Bean flagship store.

Katie Zerkle

We had an amazing time here! We stayed in cabin 26 which was secluded but also close to the clean bath house. We got engaged the day of our trip and the owners arranged a sweet gift for us. We loved our stay here. 10/10. We will remember this forever.

Ashley D

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!

Amanda Boltax

We pulled in late at night and left the next morning as a stop to Acadia NP. We found the amenities outstanding. The bathroom and showers were like a woodsy spa. Loved the self-serve stand that had firewood and snacks. Also their signs and communication are excellent and humorous. We really enjoyed our short stay and it’s super close to the L.L Bean and the town of Freeport. Highly recommend!

Dragica “Daca” Zoric

Magical!!! Beautiful, quiet, clean, neat. Easy access. Staff/owners are exceptional, awesome service. Little curious shop, freshly brewed coffee. Easy to go around. What a peace. There are toilets and showers, woods for the fire, refreshments... Perfect. Nature is beyond perfect, if you are a nature lover this is the place for you.

Linda Smith

We had a wonderful stay here at the campground! It was very clean and the staff was great! Very nice, friendly atmosphere. The playground was amazing and we had lots of fun playing the yard games that were available to us. We will definitely come back! Thanks for a memorable vacation!

Nancy Neville

We had a great time at this lovely little campground! We stayed for 2 nights on site 17 in a 23ft travel trailer. It was somewhat of a tight squeeze to get into the site (due to the large trees). Having said that, the site itself was a good size. I would not recommend a larger trailer for any of the sites. This campground truly is for tents and small (23ft and under) RVs. The campground was spotless and quiet. The bathrooms/showers were exceptionally clean and modern. The adjacent "Desert of Maine" park is a great place for families to enjoy spending time outdoors with the kids. We travel with 2 dogs. Dogs are welcome on leash at the park. I guess the only negative was having to pay an additional $10. per dog per night at the campground. I'm not sure what the reason for the fee is. I consider it a small price to pay for the joy of having our dogs with us at this delightful location. The owner "Doug" seems like a really kind and thoughtful guy. He has done some really great things with the place. We will definitely be back!

Katie Rinker

This place was WONDERFUL! The bathrooms were probably my favorite part! They are beautiful, clean and smell like cedar with a nice, hot shower. We also loved the little paths with wooden boardwalks, the firewood, so easy to purchase and the whole ambiance of the place. It was glorious to sit under the big pine trees and to wander through the desert after hours. We weren't expecting electric at our site (because we forgot to read about it) and were so excited to have water, electric and even the campsite number was well lit and easy to find. Totally recommend and hope to be back one day!