Sean Horgan

New England Guide

Wolfe's Neck Campground

Sean Horgan

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

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Booking site:

Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Camping⁠

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One of the best things about Wolfe’s Neck is its closeness to other things in Freeport:

Bowstreet Market:

https://www.bowstreetmarket.com/⁠

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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

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Lobster Cooker:

https://www.thelobstercooker.com/⁠

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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:

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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.

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Interactive Campground Map - Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Camping⁠

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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.

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I think this is the new tent:

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Nice views of the big meadow.

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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.

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802

Right next to the steps the the beach/kayak area. Can be a little busy but not bad.

Farm Camp

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Kids Summer Camps · Wolfe’s Neck Farm Camp⁠

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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.