We started going to Wolfe’s Neck in 2020/2021 as it’s a working farm with access to the water and lots of fun activities for the kids. The campground is on a bay so don’t expect waves and sandy beaches but there is great kayaking.
General website: Oceanfront Camping and Cabins | Freeport, Maine
Booking site: Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Camping
One of the best things about Wolfe’s Neck is its closeness to other things in Freeport:
- Bowstreet Market: https://www.bowstreetmarket.com/
- You can do all your camp shopping here. Great selection of fish, meat, beers, wine, smores, you name it. It’s about ~10 minute drive from the campground so it’s easy for quick runs
- LL Bean. Great if you forgot anything for camping
- Tuscan Brick Over Bistro: https://www.tuscanbrickovenbistro.com/home
- Lobster Cooker: https://www.thelobstercooker.com/
- Freeport Werkes - https://www.freeportwerkes.com/. Co-working space in town in case you need to work while the kids are at camp.
- EV charging: You can charge your EV at Wolfe’s Neck for free at the main barn, which is a 10 minute walk from East Bay or 15-20 from other locations.
There are sometimes festivals and other events in Freeport so it’s worth checking the calendar.
Here are some photos around the place:
Favorite camping spots
We’ve stayed a few places around the campground over the years and we’ve settled on staying in West Bay close to the recreation field as the kids love to run around over there.
Interactive Campground Map - Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Camping
East Bay
There are many different areas to East Bay:
- Sites 100 to 131 can be pretty tight. Most face the meadow or trees with limited views of the water. It’s about a 15 minute walk to the bay.
- Sites 200 to 218 face the meadow and tend to be a little more spread out
- Sites 4xx are around a field and usually a place for RVs and big campers. I wouldn’t pitch a tent here.
126 - Comfort Camping
They supply a tent and everything you need. I’m not sure if they still use the bell tent anymore — they may have replaced it with something bigger.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dXDrb8GvBmLSKd2BA
I think this is the new tent:
Nice views of the big meadow.
216
TBD
225
Pretty big campsite next to an open field that is fun for kicking a ball around or playing wiffle ball.
Middle Bay
We haven’t stayed here but there are good sites in the woods with easy access to the bay and a nice hiking path that takes you over to West Bay.
West Bay - our favorite area
The big Recreation Field is a big draw. Kids can swarm around with other kids and they love it.
718 - Narrow site, secluded.
Here’s a video during a short rainstorm: https://photos.app.goo.gl/HTcHzNPZrHZfhNc66
720 & 722
These are best rented together as it’s a big open section. These are some of our favorite spots.
724
A little smaller than 726 but still a great spot. I believe it’s open on west side to 722.
726
Big wide (but narrow) spot with room for 2 big tents and a place to park your car. Bordered on both sides by trees.
802
Right next to the steps the the beach/kayak area. Can be a little busy but not bad.
Farm Camp
https://sean.horgan.net/d/_d3H4GIs7zuo/_su1olbZy#_luDruFg4
Campers / Trailers
While it would be nice to have a big ol RV for camping trips, we just don’t camp enough each year (⇐6 times) and we don’t have the room to store something to make it worth it. Instead we got a big 10x14 foot tent (Springbar Skyliner) and we occasionally rent a little trailer.
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Here’s a trailer we plan to rent for a trip in 2025: 2022 Taxa Cricket
