Swim at beaches and hike through salt marshes from campgrounds near Kennebunkport.
A coastal town in southern Maine, Kennebunkport keeps campers busy with its long, sandy beaches and hiking and equestrian trails. Pick wild blueberries from July to September from nearby forest campgrounds with horse barns, fire rings, and tent sites. Or check in at cabin rentals, private tent camping and farm stays with firepits and toilets, or RV sites with full hookups close to Cape Porpoise. After a good nights’ rest, take a boat to the surrounding islands or Goat Island Lighthouse, originally built in the mid 1800s in Cape Porpoise Harbor. A day trip to Goose Rocks Beach for swimming and fishing is also an option from Maine campsites on private farms. Surrounding RV parks also accommodate big rigs with large sites, wifi, barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and 30- and 50-amp electric hookups. Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is a treat for families with pets. Explore its kid-friendly and pet-friendly hiking trails from on-site campgrounds with picnic tables and restrooms.