Camp Ellis
The southernmost end of the seven-mile beach. Saco side. Working fishing community at the mouth of the Saco River.
Updated May 2026
Where it sits
Saco side. The southern terminus of the seven-mile beach, where the sand meets the mouth of the Saco River.
Character
A working fishing community. The vibe is closer to a Maine harbor village than a beach resort, lobster boats, fishing piers, and a tight year-round community.
Access
Camp Ellis Pier and the Saco public access points. Parking is limited in summer; arrive early.
Best for
Fishing, quieter beach days, and watching working boats run the river mouth.
Saco River fishing
Striped bass, mackerel, and bluefish are all reachable from the jetty in season. See fishing.
The 'Dummy' railroad history
The Old Orchard Beach Railroad, the "Dummy Line", connected OOB to Camp Ellis from 1880 until the early 1900s, hauling summer crowds south to the river. See Grand Trunk Railway history for the broader rail story.
Distance from OOB downtown
15 minutes by car heading south. About 7 miles down the beach on foot at low tide.
Compiled from Town of Old Orchard Beach, RSU 23, FEMA, Maine Revenue Service, US Census, MLS, and field interviews. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify before any transaction.