Avintaquin Campground

This is a hidden gem and only about an hour from Spanish Fork Canyon. It was perfect for a weekend getaway. It’s located near the top of a ridge and over looks a beautiful forested valley. We went at the end of June and it was still a little chilly at night. Also, we saw a bear in the campground, so be sure to pack everything away.

Beautiful, secluded, and quiet. Pit toilets were fairly clean.

We loved the remoteness of the basic campground. It is a little difficult to get to on the narrow road but worth the effort. There were places on the road that I was glad we didn't meet another rig coming the other direction. Most of the way we were wondering if we were even on the right road. An additional sign or two would have been helpful. I did have to put the truck into 4-wheel drive to get up the hill in one area.

This campground has been my favorite in the world since 1954. It is a wonderful place to allow kids' imaginations run wild. Wildlife is abundant and the air is cool. VERY RELAXING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pretty area. Quiet. Bathrooms were not cleaned and gross. Found a mouse in one. Lot of flies and bees.
Sites are good size. Spot for grill. Fire pit is higher then most, which helps from kids falling in but creates high fire. Lot of cow pie.

A really beautiful campground up in the mountains, relatively isolated from civilization, although I was able to hear the cars on the highway. There are cows EVERYWHERE, and they’re not shy about approaching your campsite. Saw some deer as well. At night, the sound of rustling leaves and crackling branches from the cows can be disarming because in the dark it’s hard to tell a black cow from a black bear. Did not see any sign of bears though. No water at this site and no cell service anywhere near the site. Overall, the campground was very empty and quiet and we didn’t see the host at all. It’s a one lane gravel road to get to the campsite. MAKE SURE YOU STOP AND TURN RIGHT WHEN YOU SEE THE SIGN FOR THE CAMPSITE. It is not clearly marked where you go, and I accidentally went several miles too far. If you drive more than 1.5 miles in from the main road, you’ve gone too far.

Great campground - very primitive

Beautiful spot and clean campground.

Gorgeous views! Worth the dirt road journey to get there. Wonderful place, I highly recommend this campsite!

I have been going to Avintaquin for 66 years. Your imagination is the ONLY limit to the activities you can do there. We are on our fourth generation of family that starts planning our next trip to Avintaquin the day after we get home. Even the youngest great grandchild of my parents who started our love for the place in 1954 counts the days until they can go back next time. Avintaquin is "heaven on earth" for us.