Camping Near Portland, ME
There are 26 campgrounds within driving distance of Portland, ME in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Saco Ranger District, about 49 miles away. 23 of the closest are free. 3 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Portland (23).
Closest campgrounds to Portland
- Saco Ranger District — 49 mi from Portland · Saco Ranger District · Vistas 6.2
- WHITE LEDGE CAMPGROUND — 52 mi from Portland · WHITE LEDGE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6.7
- COVERED BRIDGE — 54 mi from Portland · COVERED BRIDGE · Vistas 7.2
- DOUBLEHEAD CABIN — 56 mi from Portland · DOUBLEHEAD CABIN · Vistas 7.5
- COLD RIVER — 56 mi from Portland · COLD RIVER · Vistas 6.5
- BASIN CAMPGROUND — 57 mi from Portland · BASIN CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.7
- RUSSELL-COLBATH BARN — 59 mi from Portland · RUSSELL-COLBATH BARN · Vistas 6.5
- BLACK MOUNTAIN CABIN — 59 mi from Portland · BLACK MOUNTAIN CABIN · Vistas 7
- HASTINGS CAMPGROUND — 60 mi from Portland · HASTINGS CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6
- Wild River Campground — 60 mi from Portland · Wild River Campground · Vistas 6
- RADEKE CABIN — 60 mi from Portland · RADEKE CABIN · Vistas 7
- WATERVILLE CAMPGROUND — 65 mi from Portland · WATERVILLE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.5
- White Mountains - Crawford Notch — 66 mi from Portland · NH - Hart's Location · $25/night · Vistas 8
- DOLLY COPP PICNIC PAVILION — 66 mi from Portland · DOLLY COPP PICNIC PAVILION · Vistas 8
- OSCEOLA VISTA CAMPGROUND — 67 mi from Portland · OSCEOLA VISTA CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7
- DOLLY COPP — 67 mi from Portland · DOLLY COPP · Vistas 8
- Androscoggin Ranger District — 67 mi from Portland · Androscoggin Ranger District · Vistas 7
- BARNES FIELD CAMPGROUND — 67 mi from Portland · BARNES FIELD CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.8
- White Mountains - Dolly Copp — 67 mi from Portland · NH - Gorham · $25/night · Vistas 7.5
- CAMPTON CAMPGROUND — 70 mi from Portland · CAMPTON CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.2
- Big Rock — 70 mi from Portland · Big Rock · Vistas 7.3
- RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND — 73 mi from Portland · RUSSELL POND CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.5
- SUGARLOAF 2 CAMPGROUND — 75 mi from Portland · SUGARLOAF 2 CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.2
- SUGARLOAF 1 CAMPGROUND — 75 mi from Portland · SUGARLOAF 1 CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7
- Franconia Notch State Park — 78 mi from Portland · NH - Lincoln · $25/night · Vistas 7.5
- ELM BROOK PARK REC AREA — 81 mi from Portland · ELM BROOK PARK REC AREA · Vistas 5.5
Open the interactive map near Portland to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.
Camping near Portland FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Portland?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Saco Ranger District, roughly 49 miles from Portland, ME. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Portland?
Yes. 23 campgrounds near Portland, ME are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Portland page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 3 of the spots near Portland listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.