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Campgrounds and RV parks near Gardiner, ME

111 campgrounds and RV Parks near Gardiner, ME. Compare campsite amenities, photos, and site types to find the perfect stop for your rig on your route.

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Best campgrounds near Gardiner, ME

Augusta / Gardiner KOA Journey

Richmond, ME (7 miles away)

$$$$$

(80 sites)

The Birches Campground

Maine (9 miles away)

$$$$$

(60 sites)

More to Life Family Campground

Winthrop, ME (9 miles away)

$$$$$

(70 sites)

+12

Augusta West Lakeside Resort

Winthrop, ME (10 miles away)

$$$$$

(81 sites)

Green Valley Campground

Maine (11 miles away)

$$$$$

(85 sites)

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Augusta

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Augusta

Maine (15 miles away)

$$$$$

(191 sites)

+10

Riverbend Campground

Maine (18 miles away)

$$$$$

(100 sites)

+13

Chewonki Campgrounds

Wiscasset, ME (19 miles away)

$$$$$

(43 sites)

+10

Duck Puddle Campgrounds

Maine (19 miles away)

$$$$$

(135 sites)

Lake Pemaquid Camping

Damariscotta, ME (21 miles away)

$$$$$

(300 sites)

Shore Hills Campground and RV Park

Maine (24 miles away)

$$$$$

(150 sites)

Thomas Point Beach and Campground

Brunswick, ME (24 miles away)

$$$$$

(85 sites)

+10

Most common amenities

Pet friendly Dump station Grills Tables Internet Showers Laundry Toilets Firewood Playground

Camping near Gardiner, Maine

Gardiner sits along the Kennebec River in central Maine, roughly ten miles south of the state capital in Augusta and within easy reach of both the Mid-Coast and the western mountains. The area works well as a base for RV travelers who want a central hub without paying coastal-resort prices, with I-295 running straight through the region for quick access north and south. Private campgrounds dominate the immediate area. Augusta / Gardiner KOA Journey sits on a hillside near I-295 in Richmond, making it easy to reach central and Mid-Coast Maine as well as the western mountains. More to Life Family Campground, Green Valley Campground, The Birches Campground, and Augusta West Lakeside Resort round out the closest options, with several sitting directly on lakes or ponds. Most parks lean family-oriented and offer a mix of full-hookup RV sites, partial hookups, tent sites, and rustic cabins. Big-rig access varies by property, so pull-through availability and site length are worth confirming before booking.

Things to do near Gardiner

The Kennebec River corridor is the main draw. Paddling, bass fishing, and riverside walks are all within a short drive, and the state capital in Augusta puts the Maine State Museum and Capitol grounds inside a ten-mile radius of most area campgrounds. Lakes shape a lot of the recreation. Augusta West Lakeside Resort sits along Annabessacook Lake with on-water access, and Green Valley Campground fronts Webber Pond, offering a waterfront setting for swimming and boating. The Birches Campground and More to Life Family Campground add wooded, family-oriented alternatives inland. Day trips are easy: the Mid-Coast beaches at Reid and Popham are roughly an hour southeast, Acadia is a longer haul to the northeast, and the western mountains sit within driving range for hiking, foliage runs, and river float trips.

Camping spots and RV parks near Gardiner, ME

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When to visit Gardiner

spring
March - May
52° / 32°F 90 mm
Mud season early; parks open by late April; blackflies late May.
summer
June - August
77° / 57°F 95 mm
Peak season; lake sites and holiday weekends fill early.
fall
September - November
57° / 37°F 100 mm
Foliage peaks late Sept to early Oct; parks close by late Oct.
winter
December - February
28° / 10°F 88 mm
Cold and snowy; private campgrounds closed.

Central Maine has a short but reliable camping season. Private campgrounds in the Gardiner area typically operate from late spring through mid-fall, with Augusta / Gardiner KOA Journey running its season from late April through the end of October. Smaller family parks often follow a similar window. Summer, roughly late June through Labor Day, is peak. Weekends fill early, lake sites go first, and holiday weekends can sell out weeks or months in advance. Weekday stays are noticeably easier to secure. Bugs, particularly blackflies in late May and June and mosquitoes near ponds, are worth planning around. Early fall is a strong shoulder season. Cool nights, thinning crowds, and peak foliage in late September and early October make it a popular window for RV travelers, though closing dates tighten quickly after mid-October. Winter camping is limited: the region sees heavy snow through the coldest months, and most private parks close entirely.

Top Hosts near Gardiner, ME

Jordan9 trips - Joined Apr 2022

5.0

Excellent host and RV. Stayed at Bar Harbor campground for a week. Had an awesome time. Acadia is beautiful. Thank you, Jordan, so much fun!

Jennifer E. - May 2026

5.0

Great host. Good communication. Clean RV.

Chad E. - Jul 2024

Travel Trailer in Benton

4.9 (4)

Forest River Cherokee with bunks

2022 · Sleeps 10

· 29.2 miles

$195 USD /night

Jeff6 trips - Joined Sep 2023

5.0

Overall I enjoyed renting out this van. It offered a comfortable north-south bed orientation for two people, plenty of bed room. The heating system worked well and the van conversion was great too.

Won L. - Oct 2025

5.0

We had a great experience with Jeff's van. When he says that you can venture into places other campers and vans can only dream of he isn't kidding. We used the van for a video production project in the North Maine Woods and traveled down logging roads and offshoots with no problem. There was plenty of power, USB and outlets for us to charge batteries, phones and watches which was critical. Pickup was a breeze. The van is very well equipped and stocked. I can tell you from personal experience that the mattress for the lower sleeping area is surprisingly comfortable. We didn't want for anything during our stay!

Gary G. - Aug 2024

4x4 Moxie Adventure Van, Off-Grid Electric, Heat & AC, Get Outdoors!

Campervan in Freeport

4.9 (3)

4x4 Moxie Adventure Van, Off-Grid Electric, Heat & AC, Get Outdoors!

2022 · Sleeps 4

· 31 miles

$175 USD /night

How to book near Gardiner

Private campgrounds around Gardiner handle their own reservations. Augusta / Gardiner KOA Journey books through the KOA site and call center, while More to Life Family Campground, Green Valley Campground, The Birches Campground, and Augusta West Lakeside Resort take reservations directly by phone or through their own websites. Popular lakeside sites and long pull-throughs should be locked in as early as possible for July and August. For state-run camping, Maine uses a centralized system. The Bureau of Parks and Lands manages 12 state park campgrounds bookable through CampWithME.com, with reservations opening in early February for the full upcoming season. The call center closes in mid-September, after which remaining sites become first-come, first-served. A two-night minimum applies on weekends until July 1.

What to expect on arrival

Most private parks in the area run afternoon check-in and late-morning checkout. Augusta / Gardiner KOA Journey, for example, sets check-in at 2 PM with RV and tent checkout at noon and cabin checkout at 11 AM. Late arrivals should call ahead so staff can leave paperwork at the office or a night-registration board. Sites in this region are often terraced or wooded rather than open and flat. The KOA property is built on a hillside with sites terraced into it, so leveling blocks are useful. Full sewer hookups are not universal; many parks pair water and electric sites with a shared dump station on the way out. Expect quiet-hour enforcement, leashed-pet rules, and fire-ring-only campfire policies. Firewood is generally sold on site, and campers should avoid bringing outside wood to limit the spread of forest pests.

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