Riverbend Retreat by Purposely Lost, Biddeford, ME

Overview

Address

610 New County Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA

Phone

(207) 502-0213

Website

https://maineriverbendretreat.com/

Operating Hours

Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About

Introduction / Overview

For Mainers and visitors alike, the perfect outdoor escape means a quiet spot by the water, a clean, comfortable setting, and easy access to the charm of the Maine coast. Riverbend Retreat by Purposely Lost in Biddeford, Maine, delivers exactly this experience. Nestled along a serene bend of the picturesque Saco River, this campground offers a tranquil escape with a unique, rustic ambiance. It successfully blends the natural beauty of a forested, riverfront property with the comforts of modern camping amenities.

The atmosphere at Riverbend Retreat is consistently described by local patrons as "clean, quiet and relaxing," making it an ideal destination for those looking to genuinely unwind. It is a family-friendly destination, offering diverse accommodations from full-hookup RV sites to primitive tent spots right on the river. The property is managed with genuine, friendly hospitality, and features a distinctive pastoral feel, complete with historic charm and on-site farm animals, providing a wholesome and memorable retreat for campers of all ages. Whether you're planning a short weekend getaway or an extended seasonal stay, Riverbend Retreat provides the perfect base to explore the Southern Maine coastline and enjoy the peaceful simplicity of river life.

The ownership, Purposely Lost, focuses on creating vacation experiences rooted in nature and sustainability, evidenced by their commitment to maintaining the property's natural beauty and incorporating eco-friendly features like solar power into their operations.

Location and Accessibility

The ideal positioning of Riverbend Retreat makes it a highly convenient spot for exploring one of Maine's most vibrant coastal regions. Located at 610 New County Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA, the campground offers a quiet, country setting that is surprisingly close to major attractions.

The site sits directly on the New County Road, ensuring straightforward access for all vehicle types, including big-rig RVs. The location is perfect for local users who want a quick drive to the coast without being in the middle of crowded beach towns.

Coastal Proximity: The campground is just a few miles from the vibrant twin cities of Biddeford and Saco, providing easy access to shopping, dining, and local services. Local users appreciate the "good location for us to visit Biddeford Saco area."
Beach Access: The area is known for its beautiful Southern Maine beaches, including the sands of Old Orchard Beach and the quieter coves of Kennebunkport, all within a short, scenic drive.
Riverfront Setting: Its prime location directly along the Saco River offers immediate opportunities for water recreation, including fishing, canoeing, and kayaking right from the property.
Exploration Base: The retreat serves as an excellent central hub for day trips to explore classic Maine destinations, including the historic port town of Kennebunkport, and even the city of Portland, which is a manageable drive away.

Services Offered

Riverbend Retreat is dedicated to ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free camping experience for all guests, from the seasoned RVer to the first-time tent camper. The facilities are maintained with cleanliness and convenience in mind.

Diverse Site Hookups: The campground offers a variety of RV sites equipped with 50-amp, 30-amp, and 20-amp electric service options, as well as water hookups.
Sewer Service: RV sites may offer sewer connections, and complimentary sewer pump-outs (honeywagon service) are provided for water/electric sites on a regular schedule (often twice a week).
Modern & Clean Facilities: Guests have access to clean, well-maintained restrooms and shower facilities.
Camp Store: A convenient on-site general store stocks essentials, including firewood, ice, and basic groceries, minimizing the need for constant trips off-site.
On-Site Farm Experience: The camp features a historic Civil War-era animal barn where guests can interact with friendly farm animals, such as goats and chickens, adding a unique, wholesome element to the stay.
Rental Accommodations: For those without a tent or RV, the retreat also offers unique lodging options, such as a vintage, fully remodeled Airstream trailer with a full kitchen, bathroom, and heat/AC.
Pet-Friendly: All sites are pet-friendly, allowing Mainers to bring their beloved dogs along for the adventure.

Features / Highlights

What truly sets Riverbend Retreat apart is its strong focus on a relaxed, family-friendly, and distinctive environment—a true retreat from the everyday hustle.

Unique River Access and Water Recreation: The campground boasts direct, easy access to a private, natural sand and pebble beach on the Saco River. This area is perfect for swimming, launching a kayak or canoe, and excellent bass fishing. The quiet, 'on the river' setting is one of the most popular features.
Pastoral Charm and Scenery: The property’s blend of open areas (once horse pastures) and mature woods, shaded by beautiful old trees like Oaks and Pines, gives it a unique, relaxing rural feel that campers deeply appreciate.
Dedicated Family Fun: A large, well-maintained playground is a major draw for families with children, ensuring the kids have a safe and exciting area to play.
Indoor Entertainment: A game room is available, offering a fun alternative for guests during rainy days or quiet evenings.
Commitment to Sustainability: The owners are actively working towards a reduced environmental impact, including the installation of solar panels to power the facility, appealing to environmentally conscious Mainers.
Outstanding Hospitality: Reviews frequently highlight the "nice" and "friendly" staff and owners, who create a laid-back, welcoming vibe, ensuring guests feel at home.

Contact Information

To learn more about reservations, seasonal rates, or specific site availability at this lovely Biddeford location, please use the following contact information:

Address: 610 New County Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA

Phone: (207) 502-0213

Mobile Phone: +1 207-502-0213

We encourage you to call ahead to inquire about their seasonal schedule and to book your ideal riverside spot.

Conclusion: Why This Place is Suitable for Locals

Riverbend Retreat by Purposely Lost is perfectly suited for Maine residents seeking an authentic, high-quality camping experience without having to travel far from the state's most desirable southern region. For Mainers, who often value genuine hospitality and a peaceful connection to nature, this campground hits all the right notes. It provides a unique "retreat" atmosphere—quiet, relaxing, and impeccably clean—as noted by local campers. The blend of a serene Saco River setting with the rustic charm of the on-site farm animals creates a wholesome, distinct getaway that sets it apart from typical commercial parks.

Its key suitability lies in its balance: you get the tranquility of a forested riverbank and plenty of room to relax, yet you are only minutes away from the excitement of the Biddeford-Saco area, Kennebunkport, and the famous Southern Maine coastline. It's an accessible haven where families can make lasting memories, children can enjoy the great playground and farm experience, and adults can find true peace by the water. For the Maine family looking for a dependable, friendly, and naturally beautiful spot to spend their weekends and summer holidays, Riverbend Retreat offers a truly outstanding and convenient destination.

Riverbend Retreat by Purposely Lost Details

Service options
Onsite services

Offerings
Grilling
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV sewer hookup
RV water hookup

Amenities
Basketball court
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Slides
Swings
Tent sites

Payments
Camping fee

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly activities
Playground

Parking
On-site parking

Reviews

We enjoyed our stay there this past weekend. It was clean, quiet and relaxing.

Sep 01, 2025 · Sandra Marshall

Nice quiet on the river, clean. Staff is nice, good location for us to visit Biddeford saco area.

Jul 28, 2025 · Jill Williams

Spent a lovely evening at Riverbend retreat. Was guided to our campsite and provided with a very nice space, I only wish I would have been able to find where the water spigot was. River was lovely to swim in and the atmosphere of the campgrounds was quite relaxing. Bathrooms were fairly clean and there were a lot of activities on the grounds to keep people busy. Overall would recommend!

Aug 20, 2025 · Adelaide Steinfeld

Although our stay was short, we absolutely loved staying at Riverbend Retreat. A young man (I didn't catch his name unfortunately) helped us check and he explained the house rules in great detail. He was very polite and provided a good overview of everything. The owners, Bryce and Amanda, came to our campsite to introduce themselves and asked for feedback about the campgrounds. They were warm, friendly, and accommodating. The site was reasonably priced and very clean. We also met Erin, the resident goat girl, who cares for the goats on the property. An added bonus was that you can pay (only 25¢) to feed the goats and interact with them. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back if we find ourselves venturing through that area again. Thank you Amanda, Bryce, Erin, and the young man who checked us in!

Aug 26, 2025 · Shelby Sommer

I love camping. It’s a great way to unwind and leave the stress behind… unless you come here. I’ve been coming to this campground for about a decade, while the family I joined has been for over 35 years. It was sold last year and we learned of some changes that were made. We live a couple hours away… but have to drive in the opposite direction to get our camper. This year we experienced delays and couldn’t make it to the campground till shortly after 8pm. We had already checked in over the phone, and the person we spoke with said physical check in was after 3pm. In the past, if we arrived later than typical office hours someone would come out to let us in. We would be met with “you know where your spot is, come to the office in the morning”. I wouldn’t expect the new managers to know us like the old owners of course… but I would NEVER expect anyone in the hospitality business to greet us with “The office is closed, I’m trying to have dinner with my family, go camp in the guest parking lot.” Next morning we left for breakfast, came back and I dropped my lady off to visit the office while I hooked back up to the camper. I pulled over to the gate and get a call that I need to come in with my ID and plate number before they can issue the cards and open the gate. Guess they no longer have room for a truck and camper to park inside near the office. 🤷‍♂️ NOTE* they have removed the main playground attraction, most of the slides, replaced the airplane shaped see-saw with another airplane see-saw, and replaced the swings in the back with a swing/slide combo system.* Very unimpressive 😒 Fast forward to Sunday. I visited the bathhouse to shower. I was warned that ‘everything will get wet!’ I’ll say in the past I’ve only ever used the showers on the right and never experienced the shower bath experience. This time I used one on the left. Set my clothes down near the door, quarters and supplies on the tiny door shelf. First quarter I stood there relaxing as the hot water hit. Second quarter was a little more relaxing & shampoo. More than I realized apparently because the water shut off before I could rinse the shampoo from my hair and face. Blindly and cautiously found the quarter stack and insert, rinsed to clear the soap and when I opened my eyes the water was already nearing my pile of clothes. After meticulously repositioning everything so they were piled up or hanging on the door, I proceeded with the next quarter. By the end of this quarter run the water had reached the door and my feet were underwater. I stood there like an idiot waiting for what felt like 20 minutes watching the occasional tiny bubbles pop up from the drain. Fortunately this was later on at night and I could hear that the kids outside were no longer playing basketball. I carefully dried and layered clothing around me so I could check if the coast was clear. Nobody in sight so I left the pool and went back to the right side of the bath house. The first shower was out of order… hinting to perhaps someone had a similar experience. The 2nd one, the one I more commonly used was open and dry. While I used this to finish ‘the process’ I realized why I never had an issue with clothes getting wet in the past… it has an extra drain! Proceed with caution tho (see pic). I was pleased to hear the next morning that the manager wanted to talk about the earlier events that played out and we would be receiving a call. Especially because despite being directed to camp OUTSIDE the campground, without water and electricity as we paid for on our site… we were still charged for the full 4 nights our reservation was scheduled for. I’m very disappointed with their resolution, which was a 30% discount on our reservation if we were to come back next year. We will not be going back.

Sep 05, 2025 · Dana

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