FRYEBURG LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Primitive riverside camping on the Saco: Campsite 29 at Canal Bridge Campground
A family-friendly, non-electric tent and travel-trailer site on a sandy stretch of the Saco River — useful for planning river tubing, paddling, or a base for Fryeburg and White Mountains outings.
Primitive riverside camping on the Saco: Campsite 29 at Canal Bridge Campground.
Canal Bridge Campground’s Campsite 29 sits on the Saco River in Fryeburg, Maine, offering primitive, non-electric camping on a spacious site with a picnic table and fire pit and direct access to a sandy beach ideal for tubing, canoeing and kayaking.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Saco River and sandy beach access
A defining feature of Canal Bridge Campground is its location on the Saco River with a natural sandy beach that provides direct access for tubing, canoeing and kayaking from the campground shoreline.
Primitive sites with basic comforts
Sites are primitive and non-electric with spacious tent sites (no hook-ups), each furnished with a picnic table and fire pit; a large bath house with free heated showers and ice and firewood for sale are available on site.
Close to Fryeburg events and White Mountain destinations
Canal Bridge is minutes from the Fryeburg Fairgrounds (about 2.4 miles) and a short drive to North Conway outlet shopping, Storyland, Santa’s Village and the White Mountains, making the campground a convenient base for regional outings.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to stay here
A stay at Campsite 29 is straightforward and elemental: set up at one of 36 non-hookup tent sites, light a fire in the site’s pit, and move between the river’s sandy shore for paddling or tubing and the centrally located bath house to rinse off — primitive camping with family-friendly amenities.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this site suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a primitive, non-electric campsite with no hook-ups — bring your tent or travel trailer supplies, fuel for cooking, and personal toiletries; ice and firewood are available for purchase on site.
Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit; a large bath house with free heated showers serves campers, and ice and firewood are sold at the check-in office.
Primitive camping at Canal Bridge means no electrical hook-ups — tents and travel trailers are welcome, and sites are geared toward a back-to-basics river experience.
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 pets allowed at Campsite 29?
Yes — pets are permitted at the campground.
Is there a limit on the number of people per site?
Each site has a maximum occupancy of eight occupants.
Are electrical hook-ups available?
No — Campsite 29 is a primitive, non-electric campsite with no hook-ups.
Are showers available on site?
Yes — there is a large bath house with free heated showers.
Can I tube or kayak from the campground?
Yes — the campground is located on the Saco River and tubing, canoeing and kayaking are available from the beach.
Are tents and travel trailers allowed?
Yes — the campground welcomes tents and travel trailers, though sites have no hook-ups.