Desert of Maine - Cabins & Glamping
Quick Facts
Why Freeport
Freeport is Maine’s shopping capital, anchored by the L.L. Bean flagship store, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year since 1951, with no locks on its doors. But the town is also home to a genuine geological oddity: the Desert of Maine, a 40-acre expanse of glacial sand dunes exposed by 19th-century overfarming, tucked inside a working farm surrounded by lush Maine forest.
This property sits attached to the Desert itself, giving guests direct access to mini-golf, guided desert walks, and a fossil dig, all a short drive from Freeport’s outlet shopping and downtown restaurants.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Freeport, attached to the Desert of Maine attraction
- Setting: Glacial sand dunes inside a Maine pine forest
- Site type: Glamping domes plus cabins
- Amenities: Attached to a genuine sand-desert attraction with mini-golf, general store with firewood, automatic lighting
- Recreation: Hiking
Pro Tips for Booking
Take the guided desert tour. A 45-minute visit explaining the site’s glacial geology is genuinely worthwhile and included with your stay.
Visit L.L. Bean at any hour. The flagship store is open 24/7, a short drive from the property.
Try the fossil dig and mini-golf. Both are genuine highlights for families staying here.
What to Do Around Here
- Guided tours through the Desert of Maine’s glacial sand dunes
- Mini-golf and a fossil dig on-site
- L.L. Bean’s 24/7 flagship store and outdoor discovery programs
- Freeport’s downtown shopping district and outlet stores
- Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, a short drive away
