Saunas heated by a wood-burning stove rather than an electric or gas heater.
There are 8 wood-fired saunas in and around Maine, including Kennebunkport (2), Bremen (1), Edgecomb (1), Montville (1) and Phippsburg (1). A session costs $30 to $325, with a median of $75. 5 have a cold plunge and 3 are on the water. 6 of them show open session times live, so you can check before you go.
Montville
Cedar Grove Sauna - Montville is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Montville. Sessions are $35 for 90 min. It has a cold plunge. Its open session times show live on its listing.
Home base in Montville, ME with three saunas: Burrow, Perch, and Log Sauna. Freshwater pond dip for cold plunge. Public sessions $35, private sessions from $130. Also offers silent, queer, trans, and bigger bodies sessions. Pirtis (Lithuanian sauna ritual) sessions available. Mutual Aid Sauna Fund for financial barriers.
- Price
- $35 for 90 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Address
- 171 Trues Pond Road, Montville, ME 04941
Phippsburg
Cedar Grove Sauna - Popham Beach is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Phippsburg. Sessions are $35 for 75 min. Its open session times show live on its listing.
Seasonal location (Oct-May) at Spinney's Oceanside Restaurant on Popham Beach. Mobile saunas Reef and Eddy at the high tide line with views of Fort Popham and the Kennebec River. Public and private sessions available. Overnight stays at Spinney's.
- Price
- $35 for 75 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Address
- 987 Popham Rd, Phippsburg, ME 04562
Saco
Driftless Sauna is a mobile sauna service based in Saco that brings the sauna to you. Sessions are $325.
Mobile wood-fired sauna rental in Maine and New England. Handcrafted saunas delivered for vacation rentals, retreats, bachelor/bachelorette parties, weddings, and events. Cold plunge compatible. The company plants trees for every rental.
- Price
- $325
- Sessions
- Private booking
- Clothing
- Up to your group
- Address
- 873 Portland Road Unit 101, Saco, ME 04072
Edgecomb
- Floating
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Glidden Point Oyster Farms is a floating, wood-fired sauna in Edgecomb. Sessions are $134 for 75 min. It has a natural cold plunge.
Two wood-fired saunas (Riverside and Floating) at Glidden Point Oyster Farms with cold plunge in Damariscotta River from oyster cage dock. Up to 4 people per session (booking is per session, not per person). Includes access to shuck fresh oysters. Water available. Bring your own towels (hand towel provided for sauna seating). Food and beverages available for purchase. 24-hour cancellation policy. Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in.
- Price
- $134 for 75 min
- Hours
- Thu-Sun sunrise to sunset, Oct 2-May 8
- Sessions
- Co-ed, ages 18+
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 637 River Road, Edgecomb, ME 04556
Bremen
Otyokwa is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Bremen. Sessions are $100 for 90 min. It has a cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 4 people. Its open session times show live on its listing.
Private lakeside sauna on Pemaquid Lake in mid-coast Maine. Cold dip via boardwalk and stairs to the lake. Perfect for groups up to 4. Also available: Half Day Sauna Session (4 hours, $200). Part of Otyokwa Cabins lakeside retreat property.
- Price
- $100 for 90 min
- Hours
- Seasonally available April to November, 7 days a week
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Address
- 244 Nobleboro Rd, Bremen, ME 04551
Kennebunkport
- Floating
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Sea Sauna is a floating, wood-fired sauna in Kennebunkport. Sessions are $75 for 60 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 6 people. Its open session times show live on its listing.
Private floating sauna on the Kennebunk River at The Nonantum Resort docks. 2-person minimum, 6-person maximum. Cold plunge in the river. Operated by The Pineapple Ketch.
- Price
- $75 for 60 min
- Address
- 95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Kennebunkport
- Floating
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Sea Sauna (Kennebunkport) is a floating, wood-fired sauna in Kennebunkport. Sessions are $75 for 60 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 6 people. Its open session times show live on its listing.
Floating wood-fired Scandinavian sauna on the Kennebunk River, operated by The Pineapple Ketch. Private 60-minute sessions for 2–6 guests at $75/person include the cedar sauna and cold plunge into the river. Available Thursday through Sunday. Located at the docks of The Nonantum Resort.
- Price
- $75 for 60 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimwear required
- Address
- 95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
South Portland
Village Sauna is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in South Portland. Sessions are $30 for 50 min. Capacity is listed as 8 people. Its open session times show live on its listing.
Wood-fired mobile sauna parked at Night Moves Bread & Lambs. 10-20 minute rounds in the sauna separated by cooling breaks. Private group sessions available for up to 8 guests ($200). 5-pack ($135) and 10-pack ($240) punch passes available.
- Price
- $30 for 50 min
- Hours
- Thu-Fri 12-5PM
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 695 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106
How many wood-fired saunas are there in Maine?
There are 8 wood-fired saunas in and around Maine.
How much do wood-fired saunas in Maine cost?
Listed per-visit prices run from $30 to $325, with a median of $75. The lowest are Village Sauna ($30 for 50 min), Cedar Grove Sauna - Montville ($35 for 90 min) and Cedar Grove Sauna - Popham Beach ($35 for 75 min).
Which wood-fired saunas in Maine have a cold plunge?
5 saunas have a cold plunge: Cedar Grove Sauna - Montville, Glidden Point Oyster Farms, Otyokwa, Sea Sauna and Sea Sauna (Kennebunkport). At Glidden Point Oyster Farms, Sea Sauna and Sea Sauna (Kennebunkport) you cool off in natural water.
Are any wood-fired saunas in Maine on the water?
Yes: Glidden Point Oyster Farms, Sea Sauna and Sea Sauna (Kennebunkport). 3 of them float on the water.
Can I check availability for wood-fired saunas in Maine online?
Cedar Grove Sauna - Montville, Cedar Grove Sauna - Popham Beach, Otyokwa, Sea Sauna, Sea Sauna (Kennebunkport) and Village Sauna show open session times live. Open a listing to see today's times.