Balsam Cove Campground

286 Back Ridge Road, Orland, ME 04472
Excellent! 37 verified ratings Deals Available
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What to expect...

  • Beach
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Arcade
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Playground
  • Dog Park
  • General Store
  • Special Events
  • +4 more

About

Balsam Cove Campground is in beautiful Orland, Maine, conveniently close to many attractions. Enjoy being tucked away at a peaceful lakeside setting while being close to Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and the rocky coast, historic Bucksport, and Bangor with its shopping, dining, malls, entertainment, and more. Located on pristine Toddy Pond, Maine's "best kept secret," where you often see the Loon, Canada Goose, and Mallard duck, and where you can experience the best fishing around. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel like you’ve come home. Enjoy the scenery while you relax and unwind, fish, or paddle the serene waters of Toddy Pond. Book your spot today!

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13 Available Sites

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    Upland Stargazer, Large

    All sites have 30 amp service available. Site 107, 108 and 109 have 50 amp service available. Site 85 is 50 amp only. Tents are allowed but ground is gravely.

    Site amenities: 30-Amp · 50-Amp · Back-In · Electricity· and more!

    Starting at $50 .00 night 21 Available Locations
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    Pull-Thru

    Large pull through sites in an open area. Sites 64 and 65 are buddy sites where campers traveling together may reverse direction of one RV so they are facing each other. Site 75 has a cement pad. All sites can be used for up to two tents. (an extra tent may be allowed - with permission from office.

    Site amenities: 20-Amp · 30-Amp · 50-Amp · Back-In· and more!

    Starting at $65 .00 night 15 Available Locations
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    Upland Stargazer, Small

    Small Upland Stargazer sites are smaller sites, our most economical RV sites. All have full hook ups, 30 amp electric and some are suitable for up to a 32 ft travel trailer. Most of them are in the general vicinity of the dog park and just a couple of minute walk to the bathhouse/laundry buildings, Pavilion, or the waterfront area. All sites allow tents but the ground in most sites is gravely.

    Site amenities: 30-Amp · Back-In · Electricity · Fire Ring· and more!

    Starting at $45 .00 night 12 Available Locations
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    Water View

    Waterview sites 15, 16, and 17 slant toward the waterfront road and may be challenging to get in for new drivers. Site 21 is tight, close to the bonfire area and has limited parking. Most Waterview sites front the playground/park and bonfire areas in a very busy area of the campground. The Waterfront Road is closed on Saturday nights from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm for bonfire festivities. No vehicle access: arriving or leaving during that time. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY: Park in parking lot if arriving back at the campground during that time or relocate vehicle to parking lot if you must leave or move it during that period.

    Site amenities: 30-Amp · Back-In · Electricity · Fire Ring· and more!

    Starting at $70 .00 night 9 Available Locations
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    Waterfront

    Waterfront sites are compact, close together, and suitable for parking only one vehicle in most cases. Additional vehicles, or occasionally your primary vehicle, must be left in parking lot near Pavilion.

    Site amenities: 30-Amp · Back-In · Electricity · Fire Ring· and more!

    Starting at $79 .00 night 5 Available Locations
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Ratings & Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.

4.5
Excellent! 37 verified ratings
Site
4.5
Location
4.6
Restrooms
4.2
Amenities
4.3
Staff
4.6
Cellular
3.6
WiFi
2.7
Value
4.4

  • Sheila S.

    June 2026

    Fantastic!

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    Nice place

  • A.P.

    June 2026

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    Stayed in the waterfront cabin. Note the cabin door does not lock. Very close to the bathroom/showers which was nice. Cabin does get very hot so while we had fairly nice weather, could be unpleasant at 80+ degrees in July/August. Felt a little expensive for the accommodations.

  • J.W.

    September 2025

    Great!

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    It was a nice campground, but no activities or socializing going on.

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  • Weekly Discount

    Long Stay

    Stay 7 nights with us and receive our weekly discount of 10% off. Discount will automatically apply when you book 7 nights with us. Waterfront sites or cabin rentals do not qualify for weekly discount.

    Automatically applied at checkout

Address

286 Back Ridge Road, Orland, ME 04472

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