Reviews

Kristen Tanzer Teixeira

This was SUCH a cool place to stay! Was looking for a Fall night away and did not know what to expect and it was AWESOME! We chose one of the A frames looking into the woods and the stream and it was beautiful! So private and cozy. We had s'mores and just enjoyed the cool night. We even heard a wolf howl! AMAZING! The room was warm and clean and so inviting, the bed was super comfy and we were right near the bathroom area which was SPOTLESS. The little camp store was perfect as we ended up needing firewood. None of the amenities were since it fall/winter but we didn't mind. We walked the desert and hiked the blue trail. Loved the fairy theme labyrinth and history walk. Such a COOL place! If I had kids I'd bring them in the summer for sure. It would be SO fun! The whole process from beginning to end was EFFORTLESS. The website link with all the info and times email notices made the entire experience simple and fun. Legit love it here and can't WAIT to come back!

Emily Howe

I stayed 3 nights at site 18 in October 2025. It was absolutely perfect. There were plenty of towels and linens and warm blankets. The bath house is so clean and nice, and I wasn't freezing cold when I got out. The toilet in the cabin is in a little closet, just right but cold if you leave the door closed. The cabin is one large room and it feels so spacious and lovely. Plenty of privacy with the provided curtains, if you want it. Large bed was comfy and cozy. Chargers easy to use on built in shelf by the bed. Coffee and etc in the cabin was more than enough and made everything even lovelier. The heat pump over the bed was just right for me. I wasn't looking to rough it, I wanted to relax and I did. I liked it so much Im going to ask them about bringing a retreat there in 2026. Photos are spot on accurate. They owners are clearly hilarious and committed to quality. Well done.

Lindsey Duran

We stayed in a Luxe tent for one night. My family and I loved the putt putt and the desert was unique. Our tent had plenty of room for our family of five with the three young kids sharing the pull out couch. We wish there had been an extra electric blanket to put on the pull out couch; it would have helped keep the kids a lot warmer. The wood burning stove helped to take the edge off of the chill, but we would have spend $100 on wood if we had stayed another night or two. The wood bundles come with a nylon rope handle stapled to them. My husband was not able to get the rope off of the piece of wood it was stapled to and threw it in the fire. It created so much smoke that we had to open all the windows and leave early. I would add a warning about burning those or maybe have some way for the handles to be removed easier. We would definitely stay again. The location was great.

Matthew Flyntz

My wife and I stayed in the tent at site 30 and had a great time! The tent was super cozy and well furnished. The bed was shockingly comfortable. The bath house was super clean. The self-service camp store had a nice variety of food, drink, and campfire-related items available to purchase. One thing to note for campers: the Desert of Maine is free to access after its normal operating hours. We walked right in around 8:00 am and got to explore for free.

Stephanie Costa

We LOVED staying here! When camping we normally bring our tents, but we decided a 2 night stay somewhere it wasn't worth the hassle of our tents. We loved "camping" in the woods and having a fire pit but with a heated/air conditioned and full bathroom to call our own too. Everything was super clean and well maintained. We also really enjoyed the mini-golf and desert. Such a great find, thank you for building a luxury camping experience in a great location, we will be back for sure!

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!