Kennebec Riverside Campground
Camping along the Kennebec river in The Forks, Maine
Cabin tents, tent camping and RV sites within walking distance to the brewery, restaurant, swimming pool, hot tub on the deck, and main lodge. The Kennebec Riverside Campground has direct access to The Forks Area Scenic Trail, ATV trails, and Maine’s best whitewater rafting.
Maine camping along the Kennebec River
Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort is at the hub of Maine’s best whitewater rafting and trail systems for hiking, snowmobiling, and ATVing. Launch your rafting or adventure vacation in western Maine’s extraordinary wilderness playground with the perfect campsite and resort amenities. Our riverside campground has a shower and bath house, with easy access to our adventure resort and all its amenities. Full restaurant, on-site Kennebec River Brewery, swimming pool, game room, and a huge deck with hot tub is just a walk, ATV ride, or quick drive away…what’s not to love?
New in Summer 2024! Enjoy the great outdoors with your private porch, fire pit and picnic table, then head inside to enjoy a few extra creature comforts! Each camping cabin includes two double bed/bunk combos with foam mattress (bring your own bedding or sleeping bag), table, bench, and overhead light. Shared bathroom and shower facilities are located in South Section.
- Sleeps up to 6 people
- Double bed/bunk combination with table and bench
- Electric overhead light plus 1 outlet
- Private porch with two chairs
- Picnic table and fire ring
- Shared shower & bath house with hot, running water
Select your dates to begin building your adventure!
Price per night, plus Maine State taxes and a $6 per person per night resort fee. Please review Reservation Information for payment, cancellation, and pet policies.
2-Person Cabin Tents
All the camping benefits with none of the set up! Economical yet comfortable wilderness accommodations without the usual hassles associated with camping. These cabin tents have twin-sized wooden bed frames with foam mattresses, just bring your gear, a sleeping bag and a pillow!
- 1-2-person tent
- Wooden platform floor w/ canvas tent, screen door
- Electric overhead light
- 2 Single beds with foam mattresses
- Picnic table and fire ring
- Shared shower & bath house with hot, running water
Select your dates to begin building your adventure!
Price per night, plus Maine State taxes and a $6 per person per night resort fee. Please review Reservation Information for payment, cancellation, and pet policies.
4-Person Cabin Tents
All the camping benefits with none of the set up! Economical yet comfortable wilderness accommodations without the usual hassles associated with camping. These cabin tents have twin-sized wooden bed frames with foam mattresses, just bring your gear, a sleeping bag and a pillow!
- 3-4 person tent
- Wooden platform floor w/ canvas tent, screen door
- Electric overhead light
- 4 Single beds with foam mattresses
- Picnic table and fire ring
- Shared shower & bath house with hot, running water
Select your dates to begin building your adventure!
3 ppl min for 4 person tent. Price per night, plus Maine State taxes and a $6 per person per night resort fee. Please review Reservation Information for payment, cancellation, and pet policies.
Tent Site
Well-kept, wooded tent sites located close to the Kennebec River and just across the street from our full adventure resort with restaurant and brewery. Spacious bath and shower house with hot running water is centrally located. Perfect for budget friendly rafting vacations.
- 1-4 people per site
- Picnic table and fire ring
- Shared shower & bath house with hot, running water
Select your dates to begin building your adventure!
Price per night, plus Maine State taxes and a $6 per person per night resort fee. Please review Reservation Information for payment, cancellation, and pet policies.
RV Sites
6 RV sites located in the South Section, 1/4 of a mile south of our adventure resort with full restaurant, brewery, deck seating, swimming pool, and hot tub. Sites are located in an open field on the Kennebec River, with shower and bath house located just across route 201, or nearby in the North Section.
- Max length 40'
- Picnic table and fire ring
- Shower and bath house with hot, running water - potable water available
- RV sites available with 30 amp electric hookup
- RV sites DO NOT have water hook-ups or a dumping station
Select your dates to begin building your adventure!
Price per night, plus Maine State taxes and a $6 per person per night resort fee. Please review Reservation Information for payment, cancellation, and pet policies.
Group Camping Sites
3 riverside group sites located in the South Section, 1/4 of a mile south of our adventure resort with full restaurant, brewery, deck seating, swimming pool, and hot tub. Sites are located in an open field directly on the Kennebec River, with quick access to ATV trails and the Forks Area Scenic Trail, and to the meeting place for Kennebec and Dead River rafting trips. Sites hold up to 20 people each.
- Up to 20 people per site (3 sites available)
- Picnic table and fire ring
- Shower and bath house with hot, running water located just across the street
- Porta-potty located nearby
Select your dates to begin building your adventure!
Price per night, plus Maine State taxes and a $6 per person per night resort fee. Please review Reservation Information for payment, cancellation, and pet policies.
Location
The Forks Adventure Resort
This lodging is located at Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort in The Forks, ME. Kennebec & Dead River rafting, ATVing, guided fishing, hunting and snowmobiling all happen here. The Kennebec River Brewery, lodge, swimming pool and all adventure resort amenities are also at this location.
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