Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport is up for sale — again — amid bankruptcy proceedings.
Before its sale was initially postponed, the popular campground had been set to be sold in March amid foreclosure proceedings. The sale follows a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Sandy Pines’ current owner; the resort is part of Atlantic Hospitality, run by Tim Harrington.
The sale is now back on after the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine approved a sealed bid sale format, a procedure in which interested buyers submit their bids simultaneously for the seller to consider once the bid deadline passes and the bids are unsealed.
The deadline for prospective buyers to bid is May 27. The sale is being handled by Keenan Auction Co. Inc., in coordination with commercial real estate groups Hunneman and CBRE.
A representative from Atlantic Hospitality did not respond to a request for comment by a Monday afternoon deadline.
Sandy Pines Campground boasts both luxurious and traditional camping setups, ranging from regular tent sites to “glamping” yurts and cabins.
The 46.25-acre property consists of 268 campsites, a heated saltwater pool, and several different lodging options for those without a tent or RV.
According to court documents, Sandy Pines LLC has more than $16 million in total assets and more than $20 million in liabilities.
Despite a looming ownership transition, Sandy Pines still plans to open Friday for the 2026 season. In a news release sent in late March, the campground said it was looking forward to celebrating its 10th season of operations with new compact RV campsites and other fresh offerings.
Assuming the winning bid is accepted, the bankruptcy court will weigh whether to approve it in June, said Stef Keenan of Keenan Auction Co. Once the court approves the sale, the buyer would then have five days to close on the transaction or ask for more time.
Keenan said the sale is offered as a going concern, a form of bankruptcy sale that indicates that the property will not shutter or cease operations as an immediate result of the transaction.
“I can’t speak to their long-term plans,” Keenan said of the potential buyers. “It is a magnificent campground and very well-maintained, highly improved, so I fully expect somebody will want to operate as a campground and continue with the long history that it’s had.”
This story was originally published by the Maine Trust for Local News. Abigail Driscoll can be reached at adriscoll@metln.org.
