Dispersed Camping in Cumberland County, Maine
Showing 57 locations in Cumberland County.
Anytime Fitness - South Portland
A standard commercial parking lot at Anytime Fitness, suitable for members or short-term stays with manager permission.
Beach Path Coastal Area
A pedestrian beach path area along the South Portland coastline where all overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited.
Bradbury Mountain State Park Campground
A quiet and wooded state park campground featuring access to scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, complete with shared amenities like hot showers and a unique outdoor community kitchen.
Cascadia Park Campground
A rustic, family-run developed campground situated within easy driving distance of Portland. It features wooded sites with full hookups, though large rigs should exercise caution due to a narrow entrance bridge and tight interior roads.
Clam Cove & Woods Hike-In Campsites
A scenic collection of secluded primitive walk-in campsites nestled along the coastal trails of the Spurwink area, providing high privacy for backpackers.
Clam Cove Campsite
Secluded coastal hike-in campsite overlooking the waters of Clam Cove.
Clearwater Drive & Library Public Parking
A quiet public parking corridor located between Clearwater Drive and Hat Trick Drive in Falmouth. Situated behind the local library and adjacent to a small wooded watershed, this area offers a quiet, well-lit suburban parking option with minimal overnight traffic, within walking distance of local commercial amenities.
Cow Island Campsites
Cow Island offers a network of designated primitive water-access campsites scattered across the island's wooded interior and scenic shoreline in Casco Bay.
Cow Island Site #1
Designated water-access tent campsite #1 located in the northern wooded portion of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #10
Designated water-access tent campsite #10 located in the southern forest section of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #11
Designated water-access tent campsite #11 tucked into the southern wooded portion of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #12
Designated water-access tent campsite #12 on the southwestern tip of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #13
Designated water-access tent campsite #13 on the southwestern shoreline of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #14
Designated water-access tent campsite #14 in the eastern interior of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #15
Designated water-access tent campsite #15 on the eastern side of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #16
Designated water-access tent campsite #16 located near the northeastern tip of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #2
Designated water-access tent campsite #2 nestled in the northern woods of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #3
Designated water-access tent campsite #3 set back slightly in the trees on northern Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #4
Designated water-access tent campsite #4 located on the northern side of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #5
Designated water-access tent campsite #5 along the northern wooded fringe of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #6
Designated water-access tent campsite #6 positioned centrally on Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #7
Designated water-access tent campsite #7 located in a central wooded area of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #8
Designated water-access tent campsite #8 set in the western woods of Cow Island.
Cow Island Site #9
Designated water-access tent campsite #9 in the south-central portion of Cow Island.
Crescent Lake Roadside Pull-off
A roadside pull-off near Crescent Lake with highly uncertain legal status. Surrounding land is heavily developed with private residential properties.
Eastern Promenade Street Parking
A scenic street parking corridor along the Eastern Promenade in Portland, offering beautiful Casco Bay views. Overnight stays are highly restricted by local ordinances, requiring careful adherence to street sweeping schedules and a 24-hour stay limit.
Falmouth Foreside Area
An unverified roadside location in a suburban coastal community.
Fire Lane 32A Campground
A campground recreation area and associated campsites off Fire Lane 32A, offering basic facilities in a quiet, wooded setting.
Freeport Village Campground
A developed private campground located close to Freeport. Recent field updates indicate this facility now caters exclusively to long-term and full-time residents, with no transient overnight camping permitted.
Goodwins Lodge
A rustic mountain lodge and campground near Steep Falls, Maine.
Great Diamond Island - North Site
Hike-in and boat-in campsite located on Great Diamond Island near Fort McKinley, offering a rustic experience with basic restroom access.
Great Diamond Island - South Site
Hike-in and boat-in campsite on Great Diamond Island, located south of Fort McKinley. Includes basic compost toilets.
Harrison Dispersed Camping
A basic dispersed camping option located near Harrison, Maine.
Irving Gas Station Brunswick
Paved parking lot behind an Irving gas station, offering standard overnight parking for weary travelers in transit.
Kansas Road Pull-off
An unverified roadside pull-off along Kansas Road with high risk of local municipal camping restrictions.
Laurel South (Private Facility)
Private youth summer camp facility. Overnight public camping is strictly prohibited.
Migis Lodge
A historic, luxury lakeside resort on Sebago Lake offering private cottages and lodge rooms.
Mill Brook Trailhead
A gravel trailhead parking area offering basic overnight parking. The spot sits adjacent to a scenic preserve with walking trails, though nearby highway traffic produces noticeable noise throughout the night.
Naples KOA
A private developed campground offering full-service RV sites and amenities, including a pool and clean restroom facilities.
Planet Fitness - Falmouth
Paved commercial parking lot of Planet Fitness in Falmouth. Overnight stays may be permitted for members; check with management before parking.
Point Sebago Resort
A large, active private resort and campground on the shores of Sebago Lake, offering a wide array of amenities and beautiful views of the water and fall colors.
Portland East End Street Parking
This urban zone encompasses multiple street parking options in Portland's historic East End, including spaces near Willow Street and the Eastern Cemetery. While highly convenient for exploring the waterfront and local dining, overnight parking is strictly regulated. Local ordinances enforce a 24-hour stay limit within any seven-day period, and certain sections along the Eastern Promenade ban overnight parking entirely from autumn through spring. Travelers must pay close attention to posted street-sweeping and winter plowing schedules to avoid citations.
Portland Preble Street Stealth Area
Curbside street parking situated behind a residential building in Portland, Maine, located close to a local supermarket. While reasonably quiet at night, overnight stays must remain highly discreet due to local parking restrictions.
Scarborough Park & Ride
A basic, paved commuter transit parking lot situated directly adjacent to the Interstate 95 toll plaza. It serves as a well-lit option for an emergency overnight stay in a self-contained vehicle, though highway and toll plaza traffic noise is constant throughout the night. Nearby commercial lots have active overnight parking bans, making this one of the few local options for a quick, discreet stop.
Scarborough Public Recreation Sites
A quiet parking area adjacent to local basketball courts and public athletic fields in Scarborough. The area is close to a public library and sports fields, offering a basic, unlit spot for small, low-profile vehicles.
Sebago Lake State Park
A large lakeside state park campground offering an open layout along the shoreline of Sebago Lake. Includes amenities like clean facility blocks, hot showers, and a covered shelter with electrical outlets. Pets are not permitted in this park.
Sebago to Sea Trailhead Parking
A public parking lot near Sebago Lake and the Sebago to Sea Trailhead. Ideal for daytime recreational access, but overnight stays are not permitted.
South Portland Commercial Stealth Parking
An urban commercial corridor in South Portland offering multiple parking options. While individual retail lots (like the local Walmart and Planet Fitness) strictly enforce overnight parking bans, nearby locations such as the park-and-ride lot and specific adjacent commercial plazas have been utilized for quiet, single-night stealth stays.
Spurwink Trailside Camp Spot 1
Primitive backcountry clearing suited for quiet tent campers along the trail corridor.
Spurwink Trailside Camp Spot 2
Basic walk-in clearing ideal for backpackers seeking deep woods isolation.
Vicki-Lin Camping Area
A developed, seasonal family camping area situated along Kansas Road in Bridgton.
Walsh Preserve Trailhead
A small municipal conservation area trailhead on Granite Street. Overnight parking is strictly prohibited under local regulations, and the area is officially closed from dusk to dawn.
Wassamki Springs Campground
A developed private lakeside campground located a short drive from Portland, featuring full amenities but maintaining strict regulations and high nightly rates.
Wild Duck Adult Campground
An adult-only, full-service RV park located near a scenic marshland. Offers full-hookup sites and tent spots with flat, easy-to-navigate access. The entry gate is closed overnight.
Winslow Park Campground
Winslow Park Campground is a scenic municipal park located on a peninsula overlooking Casco Bay and the Harraseeket River. This quiet coastal getaway features waterfront and wooded sites, walking trails, a playground, and easy access to Freeport's shopping district.
Wolf's Neck Campground
Located on a working organic farm, this coastal campground offers beautiful views of a tidal bay and well-maintained facilities including showers and laundry. It features a mix of wooded, field, and walk-in sites, making it highly family-friendly but prone to weekend crowds. The property provides both non-service and electric-hookup options.
Woods Campsite
Quiet trailside walk-in spot set deep within the coastal forest.