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Riverside Campground
Overview
Riverside Campground, situated in the coastal town of Wells, ME, offers a quintessential Maine vacation experience for those seeking a balance between natural beauty and accessibility. This park provides a classic camping atmosphere where visitors can enjoy the quiet charm of the Maine woods while remaining close to the rocky shoreline. It is well-regarded for its family-oriented environment and well-maintained grounds, serving as a reliable home base for travelers exploring the southern coast.
Location & Surroundings
Positioned conveniently near the Atlantic coast, the campground serves as an ideal gateway to the famous beaches and marshlands of southern Maine. The park is nestled in a scenic area that allows for easy transit to local coastal roads. Travelers appreciate the strategic proximity to Route 1, which connects visitors to the diverse shops, historic lighthouses, and iconic seaside towns that define this unique region of New England.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground focuses on providing essential services to ensure a comfortable stay for RV enthusiasts. Visitors have access to full hookup sites, which include water, sewer, and electrical connections to accommodate a variety of rig sizes. The facility also features shared amenities such as clean restrooms, laundry facilities, and an on-site swimming pool. These practical additions help facilitate a stress-free experience, allowing campers to focus on their leisure time spent outdoors.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Wells is known for its abundant recreational opportunities and deep-rooted local culture. Guests can easily reach the sandy shores of Wells Beach, or explore the protected trails of the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. For those interested in local history and culinary delights, the area offers numerous seafood shacks serving fresh lobster, as well as antique shops and galleries located just a short drive away in the surrounding towns.
Who This Park Is Best For
Riverside Campground is an excellent choice for families and retirees looking for a traditional, low-key camping experience near the ocean. It is particularly well-suited for travelers who value a convenient location over the luxury features of a high-end resort. If you are planning a New England road trip and want a peaceful spot to park your RV while you explore the rugged Maine coastline, this location offers exactly the right pace.
User Reviews
Jackie zero
We rented an RV spot near the bathroom #55, perfect location. GREAT guy that runs the grounds , does golf cart rounds often to make sure all is well, friendly and kind. Bathrooms we used were recently redone, not bad at all , showers had great pressure and were free. We had a small area but plenty of room still for our 32 foot RV with 2 slide outs, grill, chairs, picnic table, our 4ft table and all of our decor. We had great neighbors all over the park that were all friendly, pet friendly ,and very very quiet. The ONLY thing that was disappointing for me was the laundry, washers were small and dryers took 3 cycles to dry , each load is $2.50 but other than that we LOVED being there this weekend!!! Can’t wait to return!! Thank you Riverside Campground for making our stay pleasant and enjoyable! Jackie, Ben & Molly
Lyndsay love
Do NOT come to this campground. I have been coming here for 9 years and have had no problems, in fact everyone loved it. Then the new owners came and absolutely destroyed this place. It breaks my heart seeing a place that used to be so well managed and loved become such a place of disgust. There was a incident where a man came on to someone’s site and started yelling at CHILDREN with no adult around, then when management was contacted they told the children and their parents for them to leave the campground and keep the man there.And don’t even get be started on those disgusting bathrooms, EW. This place has really come to be a mess and it’s not safe.
anon
honestly wish i could give this place 0 stars. this is not camping, there is no privacy, no place to be by yourself. i booked a tent site for my partner and i, and the rv less than 10 ft from us was watching television outside until 11:30pm. it's also next to a busy highway with a train running through the night aswell. the sites are probably like 15ft total, barely enough for an SUV and a 2 person tent. my "neighbors" (felt more like roommates) at the campsite were very loud and drunk. i was exhausted, and just needed a place to sleep for the night after traveling all day and never expected this to be as bad as it was. as for the bathrooms, yes dirty, but it's also a "campsite" so i didn't expect it to be clean. $78 for this. please believe the reviews, i didn't look before i booked and i regret it
Susan Bruinsma
Bait and switch? Not at all as described. The website says there’s a “camp store for essentials”. There is no camp store. They don’t even sell wood. They sell ice. The website says the “campground offers fishing on the Merriland River”, also not true. There may have been at some point, in the distant past, but water (brook like) utterly inaccessible. Not anything like the park map. Our site was not paved (as depicted in park photos). Unexpectedly crowded with mostly seasonal (and seemingly year round) campers. Tent sites were located on grass “islands” surrounded by campground roads and literally right beside the playground, and let me tell you… there must have been 30 kids. We were pleased that our campsite was next to an empty site, on the first night. Subsequent nights the empty site was tightly packed with 4 cars. The park description states there are clean showers which appeared to be true however, we chose not to use them as 1. They are coin operated and 2. Individual stalls with curtain and door. While “technically” in a building, I would argue that that’s not an accurate description. Lastly was the surprise train that goes by, whistle blowing, several times a day. If you One star for the guy on the golf cart because he was very nice and because the park is conveniently located. You decide.
Kristen O'Brien
Location was good. Otherwise soap and tp were not available in the bathrooms we had to move a tent b/c of dog poop which was everywhere. Playground too small and staff not readily available. Store only has ice. Too much money for this stay. Bachelor party next to is went until 3am with kids trying to sleep.