For over 50 years, our family-friendly Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Campground has given families the opportunity to stay at a working saltwater farm just 4.5 miles from downtown Freeport and L.L. Bean. Set on our 626 acres of farmland and forest with over 4 miles of Casco Bay ocean frontage, our campground is the perfect place to enjoy your Maine vacation in the country. Open May-October (winter camping by appointment) 3 oceanfront cottages & 130 oceanfront, inland and wooded campsites Tents-only area (Middle Bay) 20 RV sites (inland) with water & 30 amp electric service (35' max) Limited oceanfront sites that accommodate motorhomes and trailers (dry camping) Adjacent to Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park Pet-friendly (max: 2 well-behaved, leashed pets per site) Summer kayak and bicycle rentals, farm tours, lobster bakes, Snack Shack and haywagon rides, history tours and family programs
My family and I recently spent a week camping at Wolfe's Neck Campground. We choose this location because our kid was actually doing farm camp for the week at Wolfe's Neck and you get a discount on camping if you stay there during the camp week. We had a water/electric site in the "East Bay" section, which I really liked. I normally avoid "field" type sites, but here, the field in the 400 section was super quiet and tons of room. Our site was huge and grassy and had great hookups and the wifi signal worked perfectly here. The grounds were really fun to explore including the hiking trails, animal barns, and the ocean area. THe campground is really spread out between different areas and has RV sites with and without hookups, tent sites, and even a "quiet cove" quiet section for tents. There is an on-site restaurant which we never tried, and a camp store with all of the basics including produce from the farm. I did use the showers in the main part of the camp near the office and they were basic but clean and FREE! Location wise the campground is perfect. Just a few miles outside of downtown Freeport, Maine the location was great for exploring Portland, Boothbay and the rest of the costal region. We can't wait to come back next year for another stay!
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Date of stay: August 2021
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It's a beautiful, well maintained camp ground. I enjoyed staying here for four nights over Labor Day weekend. Great views of the water at some camp sites. It was relatively quiet. They staff is pretty low-key and helpful.
The showers are free and good. Many of the pit toilets are closed to the pit until you flush, and they flush with water.
The camp store is pretty convenient. the prices aren't too bad. I noticed a pack of 4 AAA batteries was comparable to the price at Walmart, maybe 50 cents to a dollar more, which is a reasonable convenience fee. A 5-lb bad of ice however was about double the price at a grocery store though.
Downsides: despite being on the water, there's no real beach on the site (or swimming), and the camp grounds aren't that convenient to beaches or other natural sites. Kayaking/canoeing is only at limited times, due to tides. The closest attraction outside the campsite is Freeport, but most people don't camp in order to go shopping. One friend complained that the price is a bit much for what you get.
There are some decent hiking trails on the site, but it would have been nice to have a trail map.
The site doubles as a farm and in some places you can smell the cows.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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This place was fantastic. Lots of open space for the kids to spread out and enjoy. There are bathrooms literally everywhere, though most are the primitive type. I didn’t mind at all. The camping spaces were very large and spread apart from others. Everyone had room to have a good time without bothering other campers. Waking up to the sound of the cows and chickens was so cute. This place is so close to downtown Freeport, Brunswick, literally anywhere. The showers were hot! There are dishwashing stations all over. Lots of programs going on everyday. The barn was cool! You can take the kids everyday to watch the milking. The views were super cool too. We will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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We had a great time at this well located campground. The facilities were excellent - bathrooms were clean and well maintained. There was a large dishwashing station near to a large playground. We brought our tandem kayaks and paddled around the bay. There are many trails around the campground and the farm restaurant serves delicious food. The campground was a quick drive to Popham beach. Also this is a great place to stay if you also plan to go to Freeport for shopping.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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My husband and I stayed one night while passing through to our final destination. We found this campground on Google and we were lucky enough they had one primitive site (that was all we needed). The price was right coming in around $42. The campground is located on a working farm. Their snack shack and store had so many fresh foods to choose from! We had an AMAZING lobster roll. Our site had a picnic table and fire ring. In walking distance from VERY CLEAN showers and bathrooms. In walking distance from a large field/ playground. The best part was it was in walking distance from the ocean! You walk out to Casco Bay, it is so beautiful. We hit the jackpot finding this campground. We will definitely return for another visit. It was so worth it!
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The campground is beautiful. Kids loved the farm animals. it was very relaxing. Bathrooms are nice and cleaned regularly. Although I did see some dirt on the shower stall floor that was still there after the cleaning. My only complain is with the shower stall door in the men's bathroom. There is a wide gap between the door and the wall and one can see clearly through the gap. And what do know, the toilet is right in front of that gap. It felt a bit unsettling sitting in that toilet while people (specially kids) were coming and going. Campground stuff, if you are reading this, please fix this gap!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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The campsite is particularly difficult to locate and the grounds too. The drainage of the ground is horrible, the bottom is soft, each vehicle digs the ground at each arrival and departure and we therefore camp in mud tracks. The toilets are far away or replaced by a chemical toilet. We were not in a popular area and had no services and the price was over $42 per night. Next time I have trouble finding a campsite in Freeport, I look for a Walmart, it can't be worse.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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If you are tenting, older and want a free for all, from the city and want the country farming feel this is the place to be!! While the grounds are well kept, its easy to get lost trying to find your site, people riding bikes well after dark, people speeding down all roads as you need to drive or bike everywhere. It's not safe for kids to ride bikes alone. Hiking trail not what we thought either.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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We did the LL Bean Wicked Easy Camping option and it was worth the extra cash! With four young kids and a full SUV, it was a great stay. It was VERY quiet by 10. The farm was great for kids, the tides coming in and out were really interesting to our kids, and the view was great! A really good experience- apart from a skunk raid on some food. Well worth it.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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We had a recent visit to Wolfe’s Neck, a large eco farm in Freeport. It is located along the shore and in a lovely setting. The campground is larger than we prefer and the site difficult to access, but it is obviously a very busy and popular place. The staff were very nice and helpful, in particular Rebecca , one of the Managers. Big thanks for all her help!
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Date of stay: September 2020
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WiFi is spotty as well as phone service.
Next to the office you should have better phone service. I’m sure there is an Uber that could take you out and back to the campground. Office people are great. Enjoy!
West Bay area sites 804 and 806. I must caution you, however, that it's not just areas of the campsite, it's coastal Maine! Reported to be particularly bad in the Yarmouth area this year. Although the caterpillars were gone, the invisible toxic hairs are around until many rain storms wash them away. Good luck.
Hello! Thank you for your interest. We are located deep in Casco Bay, so we experience dramatic tides here. At low tide you get to see clammers working on the clam flats when the water recedes. At high tide the water is warmer than the open ocean. Since our property is mostly rocky shoreline we don't have a sandy beach, but many people enjoy swimming at the bridge during the summer. Thanks for your interest!
Hi Karen! Though we are primarily a tent campground, we do have some RV sites. If you need water and electric, we have an inland area with hookups. Otherwise, we do have a few oceanfront sites open to RVs for dry camping. Size varies per site, but generally 30' is our max (occasionally we can accommodate a 35' rig.) Thanks for your interest!
Hi Jolyssa! Thank you for your interest. Yes, every campsite has a picnic table as well as a new fire ring with a built-in grate for grilling. We hope to see you at the campground!
There are more places to choose from in the Freeport area.
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Are there any historical sites close to Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Camping?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum (7.6 miles), Skolfield-Whittier House (7.8 miles), and Pejepscot History Center (7.8 miles).
