Overall I was very happy with our site seeing as I made reservations a week out from Labor Day weekend. We had site O-10 in the overflow area. There was some noise in that area due to the site being near the entry road and RT 9. The only loud noise was from diesels and Harleys. It was not a huge deal for us though as we spent most of the heavy traffic times away from the site anyways. Our particular site was roomy compared to most of the other sites. The O section only allows fires in elevated rings, no ground fires. I walked a good portion of the grounds with my son and noticed good and bad sites, crowded areas and not so crowded areas. Bear in mind this is a family resort style campground and has many activities as well as kids that would make things a bit noisy for people who want tranquility. Quiet hours were enforced very well and by 11:00 it was silent. Every public area I came in contact with was clean and well kept. My only issues were that there was no dog walking area where I could let them do their business (and clean up after them of course) where it was not out for all to see, near a site, or in my own site. The other issue was with the big play scape out front not having enough sand. All the equipment was elevated about 8-10" higher than it should have been making it challenging for toddlers to use the equipment geared for them. It also made the slide have a bit of a drop at the end. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Huge campground resort with activities for the the kids. Great pool area with four hot tubs. Campground restaurant has lobster and seafood specials. This is our second visit to Bayley's and they just opened a new entrance road that has access to most of the campground along with the new big rig section in back of the campground. Still very busy around the pool area. I wouldn't camp here if your looking for quiet nature. Lots and lots of kids. Bathrooms were clean. Even though they say they sprayed for bugs its still very buggy around the pond areas. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We loved this park. We stayed on one of Bayley's best. They had it all 3 pools, restuarant, trolley, entertainment, We stayed a week in July of 2006. We really didn't see a bad site. We could smell the ocean which is right down the road. The trolley could take you there or to other beaches or to Old Orchard beach and the pier. The only down thing which didn't bother us was they had 2 power outages while we were there but the fridge switched over to gas so it wasn't a big deal and it didn't last long. Everyone was freindly. Campground is very well kept. I remember going to bed about 12 and waking up in the morning about 8am, and they had planted flowers around the pool. When we got there I wanted a rake just to get some pebble out of the way. I went to the office and the management (Tom) said I'll have someone there immediately, and they were. The staff was very friendly and eager to make sure you were happy. We are planning to back in 2008. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Bayley's is only a half hour from our home, so it is where we run away when we don't need to go far. It is a beautifully clean resort campground. There are so many activities planned that you may need a vacation after your vacation. This is not the place to come if you are trying to "get away from it all" kind of experience. The sites are fairly close together, but with a 5th wheel, we really appreciate the wooded pull through sites. We especially like this campground's proximity to Old Orchard Beach, which is one of the finest beaches in Maine. The free beach trolley that Bayley's supplies is an added bonus as you don't have to find a place to park in the crowded area adjacent to the beach. The swimming pools are always clean, the store well stocked, and the staff friendly and very helpful. If you go, do not miss the local band that plays most weekend nights (Coos Canyon). They have something for every musical taste and get the crowd moving! We love Bayley's and will continue to visit on a regular basis. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
High priced circus. When we pulled up to the gate, my husband said "what is this place?" The pool and many other activities are right at the entrance. Definitely caters to families making a vacation of it. The "free" wifi is free for one hour, then they want $5 for for one day. We were just passing through and we should have stayed someplace else. The bathrooms and showers were immaculate, I'll give them that, despite the volume of people using them. Sites are very close together. We had a little shade but many sites are right out in the open. Little privacy between sites. The whole place was not our style at all - I'm sure it will suit others. It did get quiet around 10 pm so they must enforce it. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a big campground with lots of activities and sections. There is a big rig area. We did not use any facilities, but did drive along the coast as the campground is well situated. While there were many campers in every section it was extremely quiet at night. Our 42' motorhome was fine for Bayley's. For families and those who like constant goings-on this is a fine place. For us it was too crowded and busy. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was our first stay here and we were, in general, very pleased. We had our 11 year old grandson with us and there were tons of organized activities to keep him (and us) busy. There are three pools and four hot tubs. Food at the restaurant was pricey but good. The store was very well stocked. Restrooms were very well taken care of and the showers were clean. The staff we dealt with were very friendly and accommodating. True, the sites in some areas were close together. But amazingly, given the size of the campground, that things really were VERY quiet during quiet hours (11PM - 8AM). The only exception was we were near one of the trailers used by the staff and, since they get going at 6AM, they were a little noisy occasionally. But seriously, the first night we were there, since we were close to the main pool, playground, etc., it was pretty noisy at 9PM and I said, "I can't imagine it quieting down by 11" but it does. We would definitely return and, in fact, have booked for a week next year (in one of the bigger sites)! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
It was so crowded here I felt like an elk corralled in a pen. Oh, by the way, the real elk are gone but the ticks are fierce. We camped here in a Motorhome.
While entering the park in the registration line there are several new growth thin branches that must be trimmed. We camped in the "P " sites, while swinging wide to pull into these we had another encounter with new growth thin branches . It a hassle, I don't want to scratch the full body paint . Our site lacked a picnic table . It took 24 hrs - 3 attempts to get one because the employee was looking at the wrong site (the one next to ours ) where he saw a table . "P" sites are double pulls throughs with very little room in-between sites . Voltage on a hot day was at the low end of what's safe . Our stay at the resort was very nice, there is lots to do and one can walk great distances and stay within the resorts confines . Nightly entertainment was fun ! The 200 new sites being built look very interesting and roomy . We will camp here again . We camped here in a Motorhome.
We camped here off season. We chose an apple picking weekend and a fall foliage weekend. These were special rates and a breakfast included. Early check in, late check out. That is great. You are not pressed for time to go there on a weekend. Everything was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. We do not bring children so this off season deal was great for us. We don't need the activities. it was not crowded and the weather was beautiful so all in all we had a great experience with this campground. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Very expensive for just a few (7) cable stations. Several sites had motorcycles parked right on their site however, we were told we couldn't do it when I made the reservations last spring. I asked management about it and they shrugged their shoulders and said they didn't know why one of the staff allowed these others on the site. In my opinion, the rules apply to everyone, all the time. No exceptions. Food in the restaurant was quite expensive and the staff at night were sullen and grumpy. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We went here for a week with our children so that they could see the beauty of Maine and to be able to enjoy Old Orchard Beach. This is a fantastic campground they provide you with a five star activity program with activities going on throughout the day. They also provide you with Shuttle service to Old Orchard beach so that you don't have to deal with the hassle of having to try to find a parking spot. The children had a blast while we were there and we will be going there again within the next couple of years for another week's vacation. The only downfall with this campground is the mosquitoes which could pick you up and carry you away if you weren't careful but there is nothing the resort can do about that problem. The staff was fantastic and the check-in process was a breeze I have never seen check-in's done they way they do it. You receive your hang tag in the mail and then you have express check-in and they let you right in. We defiantely recomend this campground to our fellow campers and we will be going there again in the future. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Was not impressed. Can you say swamp. Our site was what you may consider water front, swamp to the left in back and on the right. Before I could unhook my rig my wife was getting eaten alive by bugs. Pools were nice, mini golf in disrepair and rental bikes were in need of help. Don't think we'll be going back. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
While on vacation and in the area, we decided to stop by our favorite campground to take a look at it. We were very disappointed with what we saw. The campground was always a busy place but it was extremely over crowded when we were there on a Monday night. The site that once had tent trailers in them now had large travel trailers and motorhomes that just did not fit. There were cars parked anywhere and everywhere making it hard to drive through. The campground still had great pools and a restaurant as well as the beach shuttle but the overall appearance made us sad. We have camped here many times but it will be awhile before we camp here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This campground has a lot of nice amenities. Good pools, playgrounds, restaurant, bakery etc... The park is also very nicely located to the local tourist spots. But... I coudn't wait to get out of the place!! We have never been so tightly wedged into a campsite in years of camping. Our site was next to the arcade and air conditioner. People use this as a path to cut through our site. Our neighbor was so close we could not put the awning out. The traffic behind the site was not much different than the turnpike we came in on. Getting out of this place with our forty foot RV was a real test of driving skills. To be fair, I did see some larger sites in the park, but not by much. Would hesitate to go back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We enjoyed staying at Bayley's. The kids highlight was seeing the hypnotist! The campground is huge to say the least. There are beautiful tentsites at the back. The store is well stocked. The food at the restaurant was good. We were in on overflow site near the basketball court so we had full hook up but no picnic table or fire ring. The sites were close together but we could put out our awning and slideout. Unfortunately it had rained heavily before we got there and our site was soggy/muddy. We could not put out a rug and had to carry the dog from the road. It did dry out in a couple days. The owner offered to move us to the only other available site in heavy woods with alot of standing water around so we decided to keep the site we had as we were already set up. My biggest complaint was we only planned on staying for 3 nights but they had a 4 night minimum over the holiday and charged an additional $10 because of it. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
I agree with the other reviews in that this is definitely a Resort to return to. In addition, the family that owns the Resort has a huge herd of elk located not too far away. Neat to hear them bugling! We paid $$ mid-twenties in September as the season was coming to a close 15 October. A very good bargain with the leaves starting to change, great seafood, and nearby orchards for picking your own apples. Suggest Sept.-Oct. time of year for visit. You won't be disappointed. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
2003
$50
The campground it self is a 10. It was very busy.It was nice but a lot of money to stay. It had a nice pools. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2003
$50
This year (2003) was our 6th time staying at Bayley's. It is extremely clean and well managed. The owner is onsite almost constantly. The campground is centrally located to Old Orchard Beach, Portland (great restaurants), Freeport (LL
Bean); Kittery (Shopping Malls) and many other great places to visit. I do feel that the campground is getting pricey and there is a charge for everything. Internet access is available in the teen game room and laundry for a charge. The only free internet access is at the pay phone outside of the store. The visitor policy and charge for an extra car can also be annoying. It cost me almost $20 in fees to have a couple from the area we are friends with over for dinner. This is one place that you do get what you pay for. Quiet hour is strictly enforced as are kids on bicycles riding around the gate area and horseplay around the pool areas. There are three large pools, three hot tubs which are for adults only, a small restaurant the serves beer, wine, lobster dinners and lunches. You can not go wrong in staying here but just be
prepared to pay for everything. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2002
$49
Bayley's is a great spot with lots of activities, multiple pools and entertainment. Having said that - it is a VERY busy spot during the day and evening. Mini golf, horse shoes, paddle boats, fishing and canoeing (all for a small fee) are available too. We went mostly for location to Oal Orchard Beach. Free bus transportation to and from beach provided. Great family spot. Wooded spots are VERY close together. Got to listen to the Red Sox game on my neighbor's radio one night. Quiet time at 11pm and they mean it. Very peaceful at night. Clean rest rooms and plenty of shower
facilities. We're headed back again this year!! We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2001
$55
Very nice but busy campground. We have visited many times, it is in a great area. There is plenty to do inside the camp including 3 pools, activities, restaurant etc. Would suggest it to anyone. We camped here in a camper.
The park looked attractive and the hosts were friendly but we were disappointed with our one-night stay. The site was sandy, and since it had rained the sand ended up everywhere. The rest room had a strong mildew odor, and the wooden slat platforms outside the showers were unpainted. On the night we stayed, there were airplanes flying over us and landing nearby. The noise made sleep difficult in our camper van. It did seem to offer many activities for families, but we just wanted to get some sleep and leave. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
This is not a well kept park. A lot of trashy seasonals and the only section shorter term campers will want to be in is the open "I" section (definitely the only place you will get satellite). When it rains, it floods many sites and roads -- we had a waterfront site and weren't anywhere near the man-made lake! So many potholes, it was hazardous to drive our truck, let alone our fifth wheel on the interior roads. The beach is small and steep. The tree lined entry is not big rig friendly. Did not find the staff very helpful with directions. Not sure why their rates are so high, especially off-season. They have nothing to offer (except free WIFI) and need to bring the value up or the rates down! We come to Maine every year, but we will never stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Very busy on the weekends, make sure you have a reservation or arrive by Thursday. Lots of activities here, very well kept park. Some of the campsites are very tight for a motor home, but the staff is very accommodating about swapping sites. Highly recommend. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The place we had reservations was screwed up and didn't have a site big enough for us. This campground had a big enough site for us. We were in site #I21. They are a little pricy. We didn't like the low branches of the trees that line down the driveway. They have speed bumps. The water pressure is poor. The campground is made up of two sections. One is more like a state park. Lots of trees, lots of screaming kids, lots of smoky campfires. The second section which we were in has less trees, (satellite friendly) less kids and way less campfires. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Campground offers planned activities. Has a lot on seasonal sites. Nice tents sites available on the water, better than rig sites. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We loved Wassamki Springs. Lots of family activities. The staff was very helpful and polite. We extended our stay because of the nice area. Just minutes from Portland and many fun things to do. We noticed that as soon as a camper checked out the staff was there to rake and clean up the site for the next use. We were impressed. The only draw back was no cable but we got several good stations with our antenna! Adult card games every Tuesday night. Bingo every Wednesday night. Band every Saturday night, something for everyone! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We've stayed at a lot nicer places for a lot less. The tree-lined entrance makes a nice first impression but it is all downhill from there. At the end of the entrance is a public beach jammed with people--many, many kids. Our spot was under pine trees with no sewer connection. The 5th wheel next to us was parked at an angle within 4 ft of our coach. The park has at least 50% seasonal campers. The campground is obviously on the flight path of Portland airport. They did have live entertainment Saturday night--set up very near our coach. Quiet hour is not enforced. If you want peace and quiet, don't stay here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice private lake, plenty of activities, limited big rig sites, problem if rains, most of big rig sites messy. Also road noise for big rig sites. Close to everything. Take off and landing aircraft for Portland Jetport fly right over park at low altitude. Will stay there when in the area though. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Great park for families with kids, especially on week-ends. Activities galore, huge lake with lifeguard, extremely friendly staff. We had a little problem with low amps but moved to a 50 amp site (newer electric) and haven't had any problems. This is not a park for those seeking quiet. They have a snack bar, offer breakfast ($) on the weekends, movies, etc. Sites are large, lots of trees but we were still able to get our satellite to work. We'd come back and we are kidless! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Pretty wooded campground, our back-in dirt site was not huge but reasonably large and level, we have a 30 ft class A. There is also an area of pull-thrus that is less shaded and some small lakefront sites. Staff very friendly and organized, a pleasure to deal with. Bathhouses are not fancy but fairly clean and in good repair. Laundry is a bit expensive ($3 a load to wash and dry) but large, clean and laid out well. They have two dump stations, one toward the back of the park that is difficult to get in and out of for a rig of any size and one at the front of the park that is easy to access. They also have propane. Close to Scarborough Downs harness racing track. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very family friendly, daily local newspaper delivered to our site for free. Nice beaches for swimming or sunning. Free movies (kid friendly), bingo, raffles, laundry room, playground, game room. They even have a honeywagon that will pump you out if your site does not have sewer and you dont want to go and dump at a dumping station. Only downside I could find is that it is directly under the flight path of the Portland Jetport and even then the planes were not that annoying. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
2002
$28
We left a day early--site was exposed, we had people walking throuhg our site on all 4 sides--even peeking in our windows! Ate inside for privacy--Seasonals near us, blocked road with their cars, loud at midnight, people cursing, screaming at their kids.--The campground itself was attractive, the people just obnoxious. Not for those seeking relaxation or considerate campers. We camped here in a camper.
We stayed at this campground 15 days. We enjoyed our stay very much. The staff was very friendly and helpful--the place was run like a nice hotel; for example, when my wife had problems with a washer, they refunded her money with absolutely no hassle at all and sent someone to look at it right away. The Wi-Fi was $1 per day per computer. The connection was spotty (the connectivity kept going away. When I talked to the manager he willingly refunded my fee and stated that Time Warner Cable was having intermittent outages of their signal). The manager was sincere about it bothering him since he promises Wi-Fi ,and there was nothing he could do to improve it because it was not in his system. The campground's system always had a strong signal--it was just the connectivity issue from the provider. I did not think I would ever give a campground with sites so close together and dirt spaces a 9, but this one was run so well, I feel it deserves it (the attitude of management always make a huge impact on your stay). Maybe it was because the ducks were so much fun to watch! They also had a lot of the Maine State Bird there--the mosquito--so come prepared! We camped here in a Motorhome.
A well-run park in a great location! The adult-only policy makes for a very quiet, enjoyable stay. The marsh views are striking and the bird life is always entertaining. We have a 40-foot fifth wheel pulled by a class 8 truck, and were able to fit the truck, trailer and car onto our site, although it was a tight fit. The staff was friendly and competent. We are here for a month, and wish we could stay longer. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This was our first time at this adult only campground and we really loved it. It's a small, well maintained campground surrounded by the river marsh area. The staff was very friendly, took us to our site and made sure that we were fine with our location. We travel in a 40'- four slide motor coach with an 18' trailer, and we had no problem getting into our site. The site was level and the park was very well maintained. It was quiet and beautiful. The only reason why I didn't give it a rating of a 10 is because you have to pay $1.00 a day for Wifi. An added plus to this campground is it's proximity to Portland as well as Old Orchard Beach. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nicely located, but tight, tight, tight for a 45' motorcoach like ours. Could be great in the summer with lots of tall trees for shade; but also buggy with the marsh right next door. We'd stay again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Great location on the marsh. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets. About 8-10 spots on marsh. Some seasonals, but in back part of park. This is a very quiet adult park. Do not expect activities or to bring the kids. A nice change of pace. All areas kept clean and orderly. They even rake the sites. Roads paved, sites are dirt and gravel. Lots of trees. Excellent cable. No way your dish will work here. When we are back in area, will come back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
A very nice adult campground. Quiet, shady, plenty of room in the sites. Easy access in and out. Too many mosquitoes - it's located on a swamp/marsh. It would get higher marks, but it's way too expensive, even in the off season. $10/per person per night extra for more than 2 adults is just plain silly. Otherwise, the other reviews pretty much say it all. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Very nice wooded campground. The rest rooms were exceptionally clean. The staff was very helpful. The weekend we stayed the campground was full but very quiet. The cable had lots of channels. The sites are a little closer than I like. Fortunately, I had good neighbors. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Absolutely wonderful, adult campground! Blazing WiFi! Did I say quiet? Everyone was respectful of neighbors, extremely friendly. The few seasonals are required to keep the property as well as the campground management. Birds crowded our feeder. Near almost anything you would want. Wild Mallard ducks abound. You are even notified daily if you have mail. The owner is passionate about keeping the area spotless and well groomed. Propane delivered to your sight every Saturday a.m. We stayed a month and have reserved for next year. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The Adult only aspect of this park sounded fine to us, but I was taken aback a bit when I read the rules and regs once we arrived. No one under 21 may enter the park, period! And only four people are allowed at a site, ever! I guess that does cut down on the "partying" which is obviously a big concern for these folks, but it did put a damper on the reason we were in town -- to see relatives with a fairly large family including a ten year old. No family barbeque at the RV Park, that was for sure. Good wifi, good cable, attractive setting but I agree with other reviewers; the pull-throughs are very narrow and the lack of any activities around are a drawback. We might stay here again because the price is a bit better than the ones with all the bells and whistles. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
What Can we say. Excellent COG, this is an adult only campground. So if you want peace and quiet this is the place to go. The bathrooms were immaculate the sites were level and very clean. this COG will become a regular stop for us, we are going back for a second stay this summer and we will book also for next year. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Great RV Park. Very quite. We loved the fact that it is an adult only park. The manager is very friendly and accommodating. We stayed 1 month to lower the nightly rate to $33.50. The monthly rate was a little pricey, $1006 including tax. However, it saved us $13.50/day over the nightly rate of $46. We would stay here again. The campground was shadey, but at the same time was light and airy. The wifi was an additional $1.00/day and had a strong signal throughout the park. The clincher was the security gate that closed at 8 PM. It opened automatically from the campground side and had a combination number to open it if you arrived back to camp after 8 PM. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Fantastic park. We were in a premium site on the marsh. Lots of bird watching. Very quiet and peaceful. The only reason this park gets a 9 is because, although it is an adults only park, there are no adult activities. Would have been nice to have some sort of activity -- movies, contra dance -- something to do over the Memorial Holiday. Also, although the pull-throughs are big rig sites, they are the tightest in the park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We really enjoyed this campground. The most pleasant owners one could ask for. Quiet, well run facility. Let me emphasize the "QUIET". I love kids but it was SO nice to not have any of the little ones there. Without a doubt, we will be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We spent 2 days at the Wild Duck and had a beautiful back-in site with a nice view of the marsh. Very convenient to Portland. Very quiet and well maintained. Owners very friendly. WIFI wasn't enabled for a while and signal was somewhat weak, but it worked fine. Roads are well maintained, sites fairly level with some pull-thru's and some back-in's. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We spend a weekend at the Wild Duck campgound and we loved it! Away from the hustle and bussel. Looking out over the marsh we had one of those, hard to describe, moments! Owners were very friendly. We will visit again and hopefully be able to stay longer. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2005
$30
We found a GEM in the woods! This "Adults Only" campground, (no children), may not be for everyone but if you're looking for tranquial, relaxing surroundings this is it. The campground is well maintained with pride. Reception was sincere and professional. Campground is "security gated" and is situated on a peaceful tidal estuary. 20/30/50amp W/E/S/C service and is "Big Rig" friendly. Bathrooms and laundry facilities were immaculate all weekend long, day and night. Plenty of activities in the area. No pool but ocean beaches nearby. We will definately return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a relatively small campground that is owned, operated and maintained by a very friendly couple who were RV'ers for many years. It's quite clear that they take a lot of pride in the place. We wanted a pull-through, but they told us the back-ins were nicer and they went so far as to guide us in backing our 55 feet of truck and RV into our back-in site. Even though we don't normally travel with our children, we don't avoid places that welcome children. Wild Duck is an adult campground, however, and the difference is quite noticable. It was very, very quiet here. Probably too quiet for many? The site is on a marsh and they rent canoes, but it was too dry for canoes when we were there and it looked more like a swamp than a marsh. During a heavy rain one day while we were there, the water running by the front door of our RV was like a small, rapid-filled river. All things considered, this was a pleasant place to stay. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
2004
$30
So-so campground in a salt marsh. Was very buggy in August 2004. Quiet, adult only
campground in a quiet location near Old Orchard Beach. Some sites are difficult to get into due to all the trees. Site are not particularly attractive or
well kept. However, owners very pleasant and try hard. Would not camp here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
2003
$26
This is a very nice,clean,small and quiet park. There are some permanent set-ups but all
are well maintained. The roads are good and the sites are good size and level. There are a couple of pull-thrus kept for larger units and others for average size units. All are full hookup including CATV. There are limited groceries and RV supplies. They do rent canoes with which you can paddle through some natural wetlands but it is a tidal waterway so at times during the day it is dry. Good place to stop and relax for a few days We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.