FRYEBURG LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Riverside Primitive Camping at Campsite 14 — Sandy Beach, Fire Pits, and Direct Saco River Access
A concise guide to Campsite 14 at Canal Bridge Campground in Fryeburg, Maine — a primitive, non-electric site on the Saco River with sandy beach access, family-friendly amenities, and practical logistics for stays of 1–7 nights.
Riverside Primitive Camping at Campsite 14 — Sandy Beach, Fire Pits, and Direct Saco River Access.
Perched on the Saco River outside Fryeburg, Campsite 14 at Canal Bridge Campground is a primitive, non-electric tent site in a family-oriented campground that offers a sandy beach and direct river access for tubing, kayaking and canoeing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sandy beach on the Saco River
The campground sits on the Saco River and features a beautiful sandy beach where campers can launch tubes, canoes or kayaks directly from shore — a defining natural asset of the property.
Primitive, spacious sites with basic comforts
Sites are non-electric, spacious and family-friendly; each includes a picnic table and fire pit, and the campground offers a large bath house with free heated showers plus ice and firewood available at the check-in office.
Close to Fryeburg Fair and regional attractions
Canal Bridge is just miles from the Fryeburg Fairgrounds and a short drive from outlets in North Conway, Storyland, Santa's Village and the White Mountains, making it a practical base for combined campground-and-region visits.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
Campsite 14 delivers primitive camping at its best: arrive at the check-in office, set up on a spacious non-electric site with a picnic table and fire pit, spend days on the sandy beach paddling or tubing the Saco River, and rely on the centrally located bath house with free heated showers and on-site sales of ice and firewood.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this site suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring tent or compatible travel trailer equipment (sites are non-electric and have no hook-ups), camp cooking gear and fire supplies (firewood is sold at check-in), and personal toiletries — each site includes a picnic table and fire pit; a large bath house with free heated showers is available on site.
Stays run from 1–7 nights; check-in is at 2 pm and checkout is at 12 pm.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are pets allowed at Campsite 14?
Yes — pets are permitted.
How many nights can I stay?
Stays are 1–7 nights.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
Check-in is at 2 pm and checkout is at 12 pm.
Are there electrical or sewer hookups for RVs?
No — the campground features primitive sites with no hook-ups, though tents and travel trailers are welcome.
Are there shower facilities?
Yes — a large bath house with free heated showers is centrally located on the property.
Can I launch a kayak or tube from the campground?
Yes — the campground sits on the Saco River and campers can tube, canoe or kayak from the beach.