Maine’s Best Kept Camping Secret Is This Waterfront Spot With More Than 180 Glorious Campsites

When warmer weather rolls around in Maine we've got our sites set on the best ways to enjoy our time outside! For many people that means getting friends and family together for a hike. For others it's a trip to the beach, a lake or simply reading a book at the park. We love all of these things too. But when it's time to take things up a notch, we opt for good ol' fashioned Maine camping and some of the best can be found at this family-friendly campground in Oxford County.

Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins in Waterford offers the type of camping experience you've seen in movies. But the fact that it feels idyllic is not the only reason we love it!

You'll find it on the banks of Papoose Pond, one of the many waterways located in this region of Maine.

Papoose Pond offers a variety of different ways to stay, including 180 campsites and 60 cabins! There's truly something for everyone here, Whether you're a novice camper who prefers not to sleep on the ground or the type that opts for the traditional tent kind of camping, there's something for everyone!

Accommodation options include things like the Kitch-n-Bath Shelter, which allows visitors to camp with all their necessities nearby. We've never seen anything like this before and love it!

Papoose Pond also offers cabins with bathrooms or without. Many cabins sit right on the pond's beach. Others are set further back.

In addition to options like the Bunkhouse Trailer which is a lot like an RV, the campground offers two, three and four bedroom cottages. These are located right at the edge of the lake and offer a great way to enjoy the area and the facilities in a more comfortable way.

We love the sleeping options, but there's so much to do here there's a good chance you'll only be at your site to sleep! Head to the main recreation area to enjoy everything from softball to bingo to crafts.

For rainy days there's a fun arcade.

They even have their very own mini-golf course.

Enjoy the surrounding area by taking one of the many hiking trails to great views. Pulpit Rock is a local favorite!

This is one of those Maine campgrounds you imagine when planning a summer trip to the state and it can all be yours by simply making a reservation.

Papoose Pond Family Campground and Cabins is open seasonally from the end of May through mid-October. The full season typically begins at the end of June and runs through the end of August. This is when all facilities and activities are open and ongoing. Requirements for length of stay vary by time of year, so be sure to check out the reservations section of the website for more information. You can learn all about the campground here. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, too. They can be reached at 207-583-4470.

Another way to enjoy the outdoors from spring through summer is by making day trips to local water spots. You can be sure to cool off this summer with a visit to these 7 Maine waterfalls!