Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures

Explore the best best camping spots & outdoor adventures options for kids and families in South Portland

Fortland

Fortland

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Fort Gorges

Fort Gorges

Boat-accessible former military fort. 19th-century U.S. military fort on an island, now a no-frills park accessible only by boat.

Western Promenade

Western Promenade

Elevated park with trails & scenic views. 18.1-acre park featuring scenic trails around bluffs, plus statues & stately 19th-century homes.

Gilsland Farm Audubon Center

Gilsland Farm Audubon Center

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Maine Audubon

Maine Audubon

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Kettle Cove State Park

Kettle Cove State Park

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The Eastern Trail

The Eastern Trail

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Scarborough Beach State Park

Scarborough Beach State Park

Saltwater swimming & sunbathing. Ocean beach with lifeguards & a snack shack. With admission fee (state park passes not valid).

Bayley's Camping Resort

Bayley's Camping Resort

RV/tent sites, cabins, cafe & recreation. Large campground providing RV/tent sites & cabin rentals, pools, a cafe, arcade & other recreation.

Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park

Wild Duck Adult Campground & RV Park

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Twin Brook Recreation Area

Twin Brook Recreation Area

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Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown

Sun Outdoors Old Orchard Beach Downtown

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Powder Horn Family Camping Resort

Powder Horn Family Camping Resort

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Cascade Falls Trail

Cascade Falls Trail

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Paradise Park Resort Campground

Paradise Park Resort Campground

Cozy campsite with many amenities. Snug, resort-style campground with pitches & rentals, plus pools, jacuzzis, a store & beach access.

Ne're Beach Family Campground

Ne're Beach Family Campground

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Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach

Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach

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Sun Retreats Wild Acres

Sun Retreats Wild Acres

Outdoors resort with mini-golf & 3 pools. Wilderness resort offering cottages, camping & RV sites, plus 3 pools, mini-golf & sports courts.

Virginia Tent at Wild Acres

Virginia Tent at Wild Acres

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Pinehirst Campground

Pinehirst Campground

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Oceanwood Camp and Conference Center

Oceanwood Camp and Conference Center

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Sun Retreats Old Orchard Beach

Sun Retreats Old Orchard Beach

Relaxed resort with activities & pools. Low-key cottages with kitchens in a casual, woodsy resort offering outdoor pools & activities.

Old Orchard Beach Campground

Old Orchard Beach Campground

Tent & RV camping area with beach access. Family-run camping spot with tent & RV sites, plus a pool, a playground & beach access via trolley.

Winslow Memorial Park

Winslow Memorial Park

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Ferry Beach State Park

Ferry Beach State Park

White-sand beach & coastal nature trails. White-sand beach with a picnic area & changing rooms, plus walking trails & nature programs.

Saco Heath Preserve

Saco Heath Preserve

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Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

Guided nature walks & osprey-watching. Park composed of woodland, estuary & rocky coast, known for guided nature walks & osprey-watching.

L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs

L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs

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Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment

Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment

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Desert of Maine - Cabins & Glamping

Desert of Maine - Cabins & Glamping

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Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Camping

Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Camping

Family farmland & oceanfront campsite. Rustic, waterfront campsite spanning 626-acres with a hands-on farmyard & bike, kayak & canoe hire.

Otter Pond Outdoor Adventure Camp

Otter Pond Outdoor Adventure Camp

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Take Me Tenting

Take Me Tenting

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L.L. Bean Store Discovery Park

L.L. Bean Store Discovery Park

Mainstay for outdoor apparel & gear. Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.

Primitive Adventures

Primitive Adventures

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Bradbury Mountain State Park

Bradbury Mountain State Park

Small mountain with mixed-use trails. Small, glacial mountain with camping, plus trails shared by hikers, horses, bikes & snowmobiles.

Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground

Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground

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Sandy Pines Campground

Sandy Pines Campground

Charming campsite with a pool & games. Rustic-chic campground with glamping tents & cottages, a saltwater pool, playground & general store.

Hermit Island Campground

Hermit Island Campground

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Freeport / Durham KOA Holiday

Freeport / Durham KOA Holiday

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Maine Wildlife Park

Maine Wildlife Park

Exhibits of moose, bears & more. Sprawling, low-key reserve nestled in the woods, featuring moose, black bears, bald eagles & more.

Head Beach Camp Grounds

Head Beach Camp Grounds

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Maine Forest Yurts

Maine Forest Yurts

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Runaround Pond Recreation Area

Runaround Pond Recreation Area

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Acres of Wildlife Campground

Acres of Wildlife Campground

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Apogee Adventures

Apogee Adventures

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Lyman Town Park at Bunganut Pond

Lyman Town Park at Bunganut Pond

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Bunganut Lake Camping Area

Bunganut Lake Camping Area

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Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Walnut Grove

Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Walnut Grove

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Beaver Park

Beaver Park

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Yellowstone Park Camp Resort

Yellowstone Park Camp Resort

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Sea-Vu South Campground

Sea-Vu South Campground

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Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

Sun Outdoors Wells Beach

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Beach Acres Tent Sites & Park

Beach Acres Tent Sites & Park

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Gowen Park

Gowen Park

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Jim's Camps

Jim's Camps

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Huttopia Southern Maine

Huttopia Southern Maine

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Pine Ridge Campground

Pine Ridge Campground

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Lazy Frog Campground

Lazy Frog Campground

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Beaver Dam Campground

Beaver Dam Campground

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Swan Island

Swan Island

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Eyes Of The World Nature Immersion

Eyes Of The World Nature Immersion

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Salmon Falls River RV Resort

Salmon Falls River RV Resort

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Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park

Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park

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Take Flight Aerial Adventure Course

Take Flight Aerial Adventure Course

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Willand Pond Trail

Willand Pond Trail

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Grand View Campground

Grand View Campground

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Fort Foster

Fort Foster

Island park with old military ruins. Scenic area with military fort ruins, lighthouse views, trails, picnic spots & 3 small sand beaches.

Hilton Park

Hilton Park

River views, a playground & fishing. Waterfront green space featuring a play area, fishing dock, boat launch & picnic tables.

Four Tree Island

Four Tree Island

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Old Stage Campground

Old Stage Campground

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Camp Fireside Inc

Camp Fireside Inc

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Odiorne Point State Park

Odiorne Point State Park

Oceanfront trails & a science center. Oceanside recreation area with 135 acres of trails along the rocky shoreline, plus a science center.

Strafford / Lake Winnipesaukee South KOA Holiday

Strafford / Lake Winnipesaukee South KOA Holiday

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