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Riverside Primitive Camping on the Saco: Campsite 23 at Canal Bridge Campground
A family-friendly, non-electric tent site on the sandy Saco River beach, ideal for tubing, kayaking, and a low-key base for the Fryeburg Fair and nearby White Mountains.
Riverside Primitive Camping on the Saco: Campsite 23 at Canal Bridge Campground.
Canal Bridge Campground’s Campsite 23 is a primitive, non-electric tent site set on the sandy banks of the Saco River in Fryeburg, Maine. The site is part of a family-oriented campground that offers direct river access for tubing, canoeing and kayaking, spacious tent sites with fire pits and picnic tables, and a centrally located bath house with free heated showers—primitive camping at its best for groups of up to eight.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Saco River beach and river recreation
Campsite 23 sits on the Saco River with a beautiful sandy beach that puts tubing, canoeing and kayaking within easy reach of your tent—launch directly from the campground’s shoreline for a day on the water.
Primitive, spacious sites with essential comforts
The campground features 36 no-hookup tent sites, each with a picnic table and a fire pit; sites are large and family-friendly while remaining strictly non-electric to preserve a back-to-basics experience.
Close to Fryeburg Fair and the White Mountains
Canal Bridge lies just miles from the Fryeburg Fair—about 2.4 miles to the fairgrounds—and is a short drive from North Conway outlets, Storyland, Santa’s Village and the White Mountains, making the site a practical base for local attractions.
What the day feels like
What staying at Campsite 23 feels like
Expect a straightforward, riverside camping rhythm: arrive and set up at a spacious, non-electric site outfitted with a picnic table and fire pit, cool off on the sandy beach or float the Saco in a tube or kayak, and rely on the campground’s large bath house with free heated showers and on-site sales of ice and firewood for basics.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this campsite is best suited for—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a primitive, non-electric campsite—bring your own tent, sleeping system, cooking gear, and any power sources you need. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit; ice and firewood are available for sale at check-in. Plan to bring river gear (tubes, canoe or kayak) if you intend to use the Saco River.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 2 pm and checkout is at 12 pm.
Are hookups available at Campsite 23?
No—sites are primitive with no electric or other hook-ups.
Are showers available?
Yes—the campground has a large bath house with free heated showers.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes—pets are permitted at the campground.
How many people can stay at the site?
The site accommodates a maximum of eight occupants.
What on-site amenities are provided?
Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire pit; ice and firewood are available for purchase at the check-in office.