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Saco / Old Orchard Beach KOA
- 814 Portland Road
- Saco, ME 04072
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I-95/ME Turnpike to Saco Exit 36 (I-195). Go 1 mi on I-195 and take Exit 2B. This merges onto Rt 1 N (Portland Rd). Go 1.6 mi and turn L at KOA sign, entrance is 100 yards on R.
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Memorial Weekend is filling up - but there's always Storybook Weekend June 1 and 2 and Pirate Weekend June 8 and 9. Check out our Hot Deals!
Camping is at its best at the Saco/Old Orchard Beach KOA, whether you prefer a cabin, RV or tent site. Fresh Maine air, tall pines, colorful flowers and the most friendly and helpful staff will be there to greet you.
We are situated less than four miles from Old Orchard Beach, Maine and close to the beautiful harbor front city of Portland , and the quaint towns of Kennebunkport, Ogunquit, Wells and York . Near the Saco/Old Orchard Beach KOA Campground, you will find lighthouses, beaches, whale watching, amusement and water parks, fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing and of course, shopping!
Start your day at our on-site Merry Moose restaurant , enjoying our world famous Maine blueberry pancakes and Belgian waffles and in the evenings, enjoy our freshly baked pizza or hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, plus our delicious blueberry pie (in season) . Relax around the campfire (fire pits on every site) and enjoy using the campground's FREE wi-fi.
The campground offers its own entertainment options, including a heated pool, playground, basketball, volleyball, and seasonal activities such as tie-dying, s'mores, crafts, bingo, scavenger hunts, ice cream socials, outdoor movies and more.
There's a site for everyone…pull through full hookups, quaint pop-up sites, a tenting area and for those who need accommodations , one and two room cabins, deluxe cabins/lodges and on-site rental travel trailers. Groups, family reunions and birthday parties are always welcome.
View our campground sitemap online .
Meet Your Hosts
Larry and Nancy Babyak purchased the Saco/Old Orchard Beach KOA Kampground in 2002, where they are proud to provide top-rated service with a friendly, well-trained staff and welcoming spirit.
Larry has been working in the camping business since his college days. He talked Nancy into joining the camping world in 1993, from a career as a buyer for a large home décor retailer. Together, they managed campgrounds within the KOA company-operated properties division for nine years.
Now, as campground owners, Nancy says, "Our goal is to make sure that our guests feel very welcomed and pampered. We employ a very large staff in season, with over 25 people for our medium-sized park of 120 sites. We do this so we can keep the park immaculately clean, and even more importantly, so we can provide outstanding service to our guests. We escort guests, deliver messages, pizzas, firewood and ice, provide lots of area information and help guests set up if needed."
Nancy, Larry and their son Mike love to travel and have plans to explore the U.S. in their new motor home in the upcoming winters. They've been overseas as well as many beautiful places all over the country.
Campground Amenities
- Activities- Holidays & Summer
- Deluxe Cabins w/Bath & Kitchen
- FREE HOT Showers
- Pizza (Summer only)
- Trailer Rentals (Bath & Kitchen)
- Concierge/Area Information
- Family Oriented Park
- FREE/reliable Wi Fi Service
- RV Clubs & Rallies, Motorcycle Clubs Welcome
- We deliver wood & ice!
- Deluxe Cabins w/ Bath
- Famous Blueberry Pancakes
- Gift Shop
- Shuttle to the Beach (Summer)
Campground Activities
Kampground Activities
Each year, we add more to our on-site activity schedule. This year, you and your family can enjoy:
- Delicious breakfasts at the Merry Moose Pancake House (served early May until we close for the season)
- All kinds of Scavenger Hunts (including some we give you a day or more to do!)
- Outdoor Movies on our Big Screen (fire and comfy chairs supplied)
- Tie-dye T Shirts (always a camper favorite!)
- Crafts (including coloring and decorating t-shirts and tote bags, making jewelry and more!)
- Clay Pot Decorating
- Bingo (Candy Bar Bingo and Family Bingo)
- Face Painting
- Flashlight Candy Hunts
- Ice Cream Socials
- Pizza or Burgers/Dogs/Grilled Chicken and Desserts (June 22-Labor Day)
- Check out a sample of our summer activities
Other Things to Do at the Saco/Old Orchard Beach KOA:
Enjoy our heated pool, playground, game room, basketball and volleyball courts as well as our planned activities (special weekends and every day from the end of June through Labor Day)! Fire pits are located at every site, with wood sold at the store and delivered to your site. Don't forget to try our world-famous blueberry pancakes and Belgian waffles for breakfast! Great pizza or hamburgers/hot dogs on the grill plus desserts served in the summer.
Area Activities
Another great aspect of the Saco/Old Orchard Beach KOA is our area's location. We are just off Route One, where you will find all the conveniences you'll need. Good restaurants, things to do and easy access to almost everything are all nearby. Funtown/Splashtown (1/4 mile), Aquaboggan Water Park (1.5 miles), the beaches at Old Orchard Beach (3-4 miles), and Scarborough Marsh (4 Miles) are some examples. Also, lighthouses abound in this area and we can give you directions to several nearby.
You will also find that we are easily accessible to and from the Maine Turnpike and that we are centrally located. We are only a 15-20 minute drive to Portland and less than a half an hour to Kennebunkport. Freeport (and LL Bean!) is just a half-hour drive away. Points south of Kennebunkport (Ogunquit, York and Kittery) are no more than 45 minutes to an hour away. For more area attractions and more detail on those mentioned here, please choose "Area Attractions" and "Day Trips" on this site.
Local Attractions
Scarborough Marsh Nature Center
Scarborough Marsh Nature Center is only 3 miles from the campground. This is a great place to hike, canoe or kayak.
Scarborough Downs
Live harness racing on New England's fastest half-mile track. Dine with a finish line view at the Downs Club Restaurant. Only 10-15 minutes from the campground.
Seashore Trolley Museum
Located in Kennebunkport, it's "History in Motion" and a wonderful way to spend an hour or two. See more than 25 restored streetcars, ride 3 ½ miles on one through some beautiful Maine country. View trolleys being restored, grounds available for picnicking.
Saco River-renowned for canoeing and kayaking
Golf courses
Super Duck Tours
Super Duck Tours offer an exciting 1 ¼ hour historical tour of Portland with a twist. This strange new vehicle is cleverly disguised as a Duck and travels on both land and sea! Experience the charm of Portland with its cobblestone streets, unique shops, historical buildings and its working waterfront, the Old Port. Then you'll be traveling on water, in Casco Bay, home to islands, forts and famous lighthouses. The tours operate from April through October.
Old Port shopping district in Portland
Walk the working waterfront in Portland and shop the many diverse and interesting shops at the Old Port. You'll also find many fine restaurants along the way.
Portland's Cultural Attractions including the Portland Museum of Art, the Children's Museum of Maine, the Southworth Planetarium, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, the Victoria Mansion, and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Desert of Maine
Located in Freeport, it's Maine's famous natural phenomenon. See giant sand dunes, enjoy nature trails and narrated tours.
Hiking
Enjoy the many hiking trails in the Saco area. The Cascade Falls Trail begins behind Cascade Inn/Restaurant, only 1 mile from the KOA. Its only a half mile trail to a 30 foot waterfall. Or hike at the Scarborough Marsh (3 miles from KOA), at the Wolf Neck Woods State Park in Freeport, at Cape Arundel and Blowing Cave in Kennebunkport or at the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge in Wells. Our front desk has info on other hikes as well.
Horseback riding
Lighthouse tours
First to see is the Portland Headlight, the second oldest lighthouse in America, surrounded by the Fort Williams State Park, a place to visit in itself. Two Lights (where there are actually two lighthouses in the same area) is close by. Travel south to York to see the Nubble Light. You will also have views of several other lighthouses from any of these most popular lighthouses.
South Coast Tour
You may choose to do a south tour in one day, though you may find you'll need more time! Start with Kennebunkport, where you can enjoy quaint shops, nice walks, the summer home of President George Bush, whale watching trips, fishing charters and the Seashore Trolley Museum. Travel further south to Ogunquit for a walk on the "Marginal Way", or just to enjoy this beautiful, quaint fishing village. Can continue on south to York or to Kittery, where there are over 100 factory outlets for the shopping enthusiasts!
Portland Tour
Portland is such a nice size and beautiful city, with an interesting and entertaining waterfront. In addition, you will find loads of historical and cultural attractions. Portland also has a thriving arts tradition, evidenced by it's many galleries, theaters, performance halls and museums, located on historic Congress Street. Consider taking the Duck Tour for an entertaining and informational tour on both land and sea!
North Tour
As well as seeing the Portland Head Light and Two Lights, and the city of Portland, you will want to travel just a little more north and get your shopping in at the famous L.L. Bean store and the surrounding outlets. In addition, the Desert of Maine, located in Freeport, sports giant sand dunes, nature trails and narrated tours. Or travel west from Portland to the Shaker Village.
Amtrak's Downeaster to Boston
Ride Amtrak's Downeaster to Boston. There are four round trips daily from Main Street in Saco to the Boston North Station.
Funtown / Splashtown
New England's largest amusement and water park, located only ¼ mile from the campground. Discount tickets are available at our front desk. www.funtownsplashtownusa.com
L.L. Bean
Shop the famous L.L. Bean store in Freeport, approx. 30 miles north, plan time to hit some of the other, many outlet stores as well.
Maine Wildlife Park
The wildlife park is located near the Shaker Village, in Gray on Rt. 26. See moose, lynx, mountain lions, black bear, bald eagles, hawks, owls and white tailed deer. Nature trails, picnic facilities, educational programs.
Lobsters, lobsters, lobsters!
We have information on many restaurants…your trip won't be complete without some Maine lobster. Even buy some to take home!
Ogunquit and Perkins Cove
South of Kennebunkport, still a very easy drive from the KOA. Walk the "Marginal Way", a paved trail bordering beautiful rocky coastline; enjoy the quaint cove and artist retreat with beautiful views. Consider taking in a play at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
Boat cruises and deep sea fishing
We can help set you up with a Scenic Tour or Deep Fishing out of Kennebunkport. Or take one of the many boat trips out to Casco Bay offered from the Casco Bay Cruise Line.
Aquaboggan Water Park
Just 1 ½ miles from the KOA, this water park includes many water rides, as well as a Lazy River, bumper boats and more.
Beech Ridge Raceway
Stock car racing, located in Scarborough, a short distance from the campground.
Kennebunkport
Visit the Seashore Trolley Museum on the way, see George Bush's home, and enjoy the quaint shops and good restaurants in this classic Maine village.
Drive in theater
Not all areas of the country are lucky enough to still have drive-ins! And ours is less than 2 miles from the campground with two nightly showings in the season.
York's Wild Kingdom Zoo and Amusement Park
Spend the day at York's Wild Kingdom Zoo and Amusement Park.
The Wells Auto Museum
The Wells Auto Museum houses New England's largest display of "Brass Era" antique cars. There are over 70 cars, along with other antique items like nickelodeons and coin games, bicycles, pictures and signs. The museum is inexpensive and very enjoyable.
Beaches
We are located only three miles from the longest stretch of sandy beach in Maine, Old Orchard Beach. In addition, you can enjoy smaller and quieter beaches, such as Ferry Beach State Park, Camp Ellis, Biddeford Pool, Higgins Beach and Pine Point Beach.
Trolley from the KOA to Old Orchard Beach - In season
Don't worry about parking and enjoy the scenery by taking the trolley from the campground to Old Orchard Beach.
It generally runs from mid to late June until mid to late August, plus Labor Day and picks you up right at the front of the campground. Costs in 2011 were $1 per person, 2 years and under free. Sorry, no pets or bicycles allowed.
Maine Indoor Karting
This is a fabulous and unique opportunity to have some real fun! Maine Indoor Karting is an indoor kart racing facility that is designed specifically to provide adult, licensed drivers with a genuine racing experience. You'll race against other drivers in expertly engineered karts on a professionally designed track. They also have junior racing programs designed to help train young drivers, ages 8 to 15, on how to handle our junior-size karts. Visit Maine Indoor Karting online to learn more.
Old Orchard Beach
We are located at Maine's largest stretch of sandy beaches (7 miles), with Old Orchard Beach and it's boardwalk being the hub. Kids will also enjoy the Palace Playground, Old Orchard Beach's Amusement Park. Old Orchard Beach is just a short drive from the campground, parking information is available from our staff.
Lighthouses
First to see is the Portland Headlight, the second oldest lighthouse in America, surrounded by the Fort Williams State Park, a place to visit in itself. Two Lights (where there are actually two lighthouses in the same area) is close by. Travel south to York to see the Nubble Light. You will also have views of several other lighthouses from any of these most popular lighthouses.
Living Shaker Village
Located about 45 minutes from the campground, west of Portland, this is a live, working Shaker Village.
Portland Sea Dogs Baseball
Minor League Baseball team, tickets start at just $3.00!
Whale watching
Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in southern coastal Maine. Let us set up a trip for you. If you'd like a shorter trip, you can consider a Scenic Tour of the waters as well.
Upcoming Events
Spring and Early Summer Themed Weekends
With the early spring, June could feel like summer!! Come out and enjoy one or more of our themed weekends we have planned.
June 1 and 2: Storybook Weekend
June 8 and 9: Pirate Weekend
June 22 & 23: Hawaiian Weekend
Family Activities in Season
Kids and adults love to make tye dye t-shirts and we hold this activity once or twice a week in season. You and your kids will also enjoy KOA Krafts, Scavenger Hunts, Games, Outdoor Big Screen Movies, Bingo, Ice Cream Socials and more! Most activities are held from June 22nd through Labor Day, in addition to holiday and special weekends.
Start each day with our famous blueberry pancakes, or choose pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream, s'more pancakes or our Belgium waffles. Campers return just for our breakfasts! Breakfasts start in early May and are held every day until we close.
Don't feel like cooking dinner after a long day at the beach or amusement park? Just order up one of our delicious pizzas, reasonably priced or enjoy our huge hamburgers and hot dogs (Sun/Mon). Treat yourself to ice cream or our scrumptious homemade Maine wild blueberry pie afterwards. Dinners and desserts start in late June and are served through Labor Day weekend.
Annual LaKermesse Franco-American Festival, June 21-24, 2012
Franco-American Festival held in Biddeford (about 10 minutes from the campground) that also celebrates many other cultures. This is their 30th anniversary and 20,000 attendees are expected.
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Enjoy fireworks, parade, carnival, entertainment, casino, beer tent, petting zoo, raffles, great food and more!
Old Port Festival
The Old Port Festival is held in Portland during the first weekend in June. There are sidewalk sales, entertainment and more.
Beachfest at Old Orchard Beach
Held in late June, it's fun for the whole family!
Saco Sidewalk Arts Festival
Late June. Enjoy a combination of visual arts, performing arts, crafts and sculptures. This festival is a short ride from campground.
Ogunquit Strawberry Festival
Held in late June or early July
Fourth of July
The closest fireworks are held at Funtown Amusement Park on July 3rd- you can even see them from the campground! Then enjoy a parade and sand castle contest at Old Orchard Beach on the Fourth. Sand sculpture competitions, live bands and beach games.
Summer Solstice crafts show
The Summer Solstice Crafts show is held in Wells in mid July. Attracts artisans and shoppers from near and far.
Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival.
Held in Yarmouth (just north of Portland) in mid July. Loads of family activities.
Greek Heritage Festival
Held on the grounds of St. Demetrio's Greek Orthodox Church in Saco in mid-July. Scrumptious Greek food, music, dancing, activities and a live Greek band on Friday and Saturday nights. Admission is FREE.
Car Show at Old Orchard Beach
Held in mid-September and includes entertainment, a parade and an evening party, as well as awesome cars!
Portland's Summer Performance Series
Portland's Summer Performance Series is held in Portland's Downtown Parks. There are fifty free noontime performances through July and August.
Annual Sand Building Contest
Held in Ogunquit at the end of July
Fryeburg Fair October 2 through October 9
An outstanding country fair, about an hour and a half drive from our KOA. Starts Saturday October 2nd and runs through October 9, 2011.
York Days
York Days are held in York, about 45 minutes from the campground, at the end of July. The festivities include parades, dances, fireworks and more.
Columbus Day Weekend
The last long weekend of Maine's camping season! Friday, October 7 until Monday, October 10. The leaves should be beautiful by then and we have Pay for 2, get the 3rd night free special on tent sites, water and electric only sites and our one and two room kabins! (Code is C3).
