FRYEBURG LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Riverside Simplicity: Primitive Camping on the Saco at Campsite 19
A primitive, non-electric tent site at Canal Bridge Campground on the Saco River — this guide lays out facilities, river access, and nearby attractions so you can plan a short family stay or a weekend on the water.
Riverside Simplicity: Primitive Camping on the Saco at Campsite 19.
Campsite 19 at Canal Bridge Campground sits on the Saco River in Fryeburg, Maine, a primitive, non-electric tent site within a family-friendly campground that offers direct river and sandy-beach access, spacious sites with picnic tables and fire pits, and a centrally located bath house with free heated showers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Direct access to the Saco River and sandy beach
From Campsite 19 you can reach the Saco River and the campground’s sandy beach for tubing, canoeing or kayaking right from shore — an immediate draw for days spent on the water.
Primitive, spacious tent sites with basic comforts
Canal Bridge Campground offers 36 roomy tent sites (no hook-ups) each with a picnic table and fire pit — primitive camping with space to spread out and an emphasis on simple, outdoor comforts.
A large bath house, firewood and seasonable conveniences
Though the sites are non-electric, the campground provides a large bath house with free heated showers and sells ice and firewood at the check-in office to keep stays practical and family-friendly.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
Expect a straightforward, riverside camping experience: set up on a spacious, non-electric site with a picnic table and fire pit, walk down to a sandy beach to launch a tube, canoe or kayak on the Saco River, and rely on the campground’s large bath house with free heated showers for a hot rinse after a day on the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this site suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Stays range from short visits to one-week stays; the campground accommodates reservations for 1–7 nights and welcomes all ages.
Check-in is at 2 pm and check-out is at 12 pm at the Canal Bridge Campground office.
Bring your own tent or travel trailer gear; sites are primitive with no electrical or hookup service. Ice and firewood are available for purchase on site.
The campground has a large bath house with free heated showers, picnic tables and fire pits on each site, and sales of ice and firewood at the check-in office.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are pets allowed at Campsite 19?
Yes — pets are permitted at the campground.
How many people can stay at a site?
Sites have a maximum occupancy of eight occupants.
Are there electrical hookups?
No — Campsite 19 is a primitive non-electric site and the campground’s tent sites have no hook-ups.
Are showers available?
Yes — the campground has a large bath house with free heated showers.
Can I launch a kayak or tube from the campground?
Yes — you can tube, canoe or kayak the Saco River right from the campground’s sandy beach.
How close is the Fryeburg Fair?
The campground is approximately 2.4 miles from the Fryeburg Fair Grounds.