Best camping near Bethel
27 campgrounds · 27 ranked · updated 2026-08-23 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Bethel, Maine — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 27 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Hasting Campgrounds
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Hastings Campgrounds, located in the state of Maine, is a fantastic camping area with a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. The campground offers several…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Hastings Campground
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Hastings Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Maine. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this campground provides a range of amenities for campers to…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Hastings
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 77°F
Hastings camping area, located in the state of Maine, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this campground provides several…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Sargent Brook Campsite
Fair
11.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Sargent Brook Campsite is a small backcountry campground near Auburn, Maine, operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club. The site accommodates up to three campers and is free to…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Cold River Campground
Marginal
12.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Cold River Campground is located near Auburn in western Maine, offering camping access in a scenic region known for outdoor recreation. The campground serves as a base for…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Basin Pond Campground
Marginal
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Basin Pond Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Maine. Situated in a scenic and peaceful environment, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Basin
Marginal
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Basin camping area is located in the state of New Hampshire and is renowned for its picturesque surroundings. The campground offers basic amenities such as picnic tables, fire…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Slide Campsite
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Slide Campsite is a backcountry campground operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club near Auburn, Maine. This small facility accommodates up to three campers and requires no fee…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Wild River
Marginal
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Located in the state of New Hampshire, Wild River camping area offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Wild River Campground
Marginal
13.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Wild River Campground is a picturesque camping area nestled in the state of Maine. Located in a scenic and remote setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Gentian Pond Shelter
Marginal
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Gentian Pond Shelter, located along the Appalachian Trail in Maine’s Mahoosuc Range, offers a remote backcountry camping experience with both an established shelter and nearby…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Blue Brook Tentsite
Marginal
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Blue Brook Tentsite Camping Area in Maine is a serene and secluded campground with 11 primitive campsites on the bank of the lovely Blue Brook. The surrounding views consist of…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Bull Run Campsite
Fair
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 73°F
Bull Run Campsite is a free, backcountry campground operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club near Auburn, Maine. This primitive site accommodates up to two campers and offers…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Rattle River Shelter
Marginal
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Rattle River Shelter is a popular camping area located in the beautiful state of New Hampshire. Situated in a scenic natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Baldface Shelter
Marginal
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Baldface Shelter camping area, located in the state of Maine, offers a tranquil and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This primitive campground is ideal for…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Bethel
The Bethel area has 27 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Bethel
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.