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Tiny Cabins of Maine is on 100 acres of wooded land on a 25 acre pond. On the property are two tiny cabins (Roxie and Maybelle) and one tent site. Each cabin is fully insulated and has a tiny wood stove to make it comfortable all 4 seasons!
Each cabin has a comfortable fully sized bed, a mini woodstove, a composting toilet, kitchen essentials, an outside firepit, and plenty of wood. The tent site is a clearing in the woods with a popup tented porta-potty, and a firepit.
2 kayaks, a yak board, 2 paddleboards and a canoe are at the dock for guests to use. There is an outside Pizzeria with a woodfired pizza oven and table for two, an axe throwing target with 6 axes and directions to play as well as a clearing by the water called the Pub. There, guests can sit at a high top table, relax in a hammock, play corn hole or have a fire in the chimenea. There are currently about 1.5 miles of trails cleared, with more added each week!
The pond is surrounded by wooded area and it feels remote but road noise can still be heard.
$50 - $120 / night
Experience the simple pleasures of the outdoors with friends, family, or colleagues, without sacrificing modern indoor comforts. Our ten tastefully appointed canvas camp tents and A-frame lodge cabins accommodate a single person or as many as 20 guests. Our yurt makes for an ideal yoga room, board game lounge, meeting space, and can be outfitted to suit the needs of the group.
Continuous Harmony Farm is located on the north side of Camden Hills State Park. When this area was originally settled, the farm was located on the "highway" from Camden to seasonal pastures in Lincolnville. The trails leading to the park still go by the old foundations that dotted the old Government Road from Camden. The farm has 46 acres of flowing pasture, hardwood forest and flower and vegetable gardens. At the heart of the property is a large farm pond that has been used to water livestock for generations. We hope you can visit us soon!
Our farm abuts Camden Hills State Park, offering dozens of miles of trails for hiking and biking. Farm activities include looking after our flock of Katahdin sheep, laying hens, bee hives and vegetable and flower gardens. Activities nearby include rock climbing, boating, horseback riding, paddle boarding and swimming. Read our reviews HERE
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Continuous Harmony Farm Campsite is located under a great old white ash tree beside a large farm pond on 46 acres of sheep meadow, forest and fields. Our farm abuts Camden Hills State Park, offering dozens of miles of trails for hiking and biking. Farm activities include looking after our flock of Katahdin sheep, laying hens, bee hives and vegetable and flower gardens. Activities nearby include rock climbing, boating,, horseback riding, paddle boarding and swimming.
$40 / night
We are a small campground with 30 campsites. All sites have a fire ring and picnic table. RV sites are at least 40' x 40' using an open concept layout to maximize your comfort and view of the lake! We have three tent sites next to the lake. All sites have water and electricity as well as a fire ring and picnic table. Bathroom with flush toilets and showers close by. Rent one of our furnished RVs. We include (almost) everything you need for a fun vacation!
Swim, relax in the sun, build a sandcastle at our private beach, take your boat around the lake or fish from our dock. We have a playground, volleyball net, horseshoes, and family-friendly activities where kids and adults have a blast! We also have a rec hall with board games and DVDs.
Mac's Camping Area has been run by the McDonald family since the owner's grandfather cleared the land in 1970. Known to many as Mac, he believed camping should be affordable for all families. We pride ourselves in being a beautiful, fun, affordable family and pet-friendly campground. We place a high priority on customer service and adjusting to our current campers' wants and needs.
$40 - $45 / night
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Rustic Camping on Royer Valley Farm: The farm is situated in the hills of Waldo County. We are conveniently located between Belfast and Unity Maine. At Royer Valley Farm we raise swine, beef, sheep, goats, poultry, eggs, and rabbits. Also on our farm you’ll find two draft ponies, a mini donkey and a dog, Zephyr he's a 1/2 Golden Retriever & 1/2 Great Pyrenees. The farm consists of more than 50 acres of woods & pastures that can be explored by our guests and utilize for camping.
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Note: Please review the house manual prior to booking your reservation
Rustic Camping on Royer Valley Farm.
Royer Valley Farm:
Situated in the hills of Waldo County Maine in the little town of Brooks, Maine, we are conveniently located between Belfast and Unity Maine and easy commute to other popular destination around the state
We Raise:
• Swine
• Beef
• Sheep
• Goats
• Poultry
• Eggs
• Rabbits
• Honey Bees
• Herbs
• Flowers
• Vegetables
• Maple Syrup
• Timber for Firewood & Lumber
• Pasture
Other Animals & Pets:
Our guests will also find two draft ponies, May & Grace, a mini donkey, Noel and her pet goose, Pat. We have one dog that lives in our house with us, Zephyr he's a beautiful black boy that is ½ Great Pyrenees & ½ Golden Retriever. He is a member of our family and is always with us everywhere we go.
For Sale:
We sell protein from all our livestock listed above, eggs, and other products here on the farm as well as making home deliveries. All products are available for purchase by guests upon request. Many of our guests bring an extra coolers for the purchase of our homegrown product. If don't have a cooler with you we can also supply one for you.
Animal Care & Respect for the Land:
Royer Valley Farm is always a farm first. We allow our property and animals to be shared by our guests and farm customers. Please know our animals must be respected at all times. Always keep pets out of the livestock areas. No guest or guest pet will running after, chase, or harass in anyway any livestock, animals, or pets. Our land was purchased by Amy and Richard Royer, Jr. on September 1st 2016 after more than a year of being almost homeless. By the grace of Heavenly Father, He has blessed us with the stewardship of this little piece of His vineyard on earth. As in the care and respect of our animals we also demand the same for the ground we walk on the air we breathe, and the water we drink. No burning of plastics or other garbage, dumping chemicals, oil or gas anywhere on the property. No littering, do not leave disposable diapers, personal hygiene items, or other disposable personal apparatus anywhere on the property. These actions will not be tolerated and could lead to your removal from the property at any time. Always dispose of your trash in a trashcan or take it off the property when you check out
Camping Conditions:
The farm sits on the side of a hill with sloping pastures and several acres of forest all of which is available for camping activities most of the time. We are open all year long for camping and other activities. We tend to receive several feet of snow in the winter months. However, we welcome any one that would like to do some winter-camping to consider staying with us, we’d be happy to host you. We have plenty of areas for people to camp; some are accessible by car, some areas the guest would need a four wheel drive vehicle, other guests choose to hike to the their special campsite. Part of the beauty of staying with us is choosing your special spot to camp. Give yourself a little extra time to look around to find your campsite or if you just want to setup somewhere simple we can help you out with that as well. Some people get here so late they just decided to forego setting up a tent and sleep in their vehicle for the night whatever you are comfortable with is fine. Come and explore our farm and enjoy the property we have been blessed with and love to share with people from all over the world.
Reserving a Campsite:
Please know all campsite numbers on our farm are interchangeable. For example: You’re looking at our listings in the reservation section and you like Campsite #1. But Campsite #1 is booked for the days you want to stay. Please just book the next campsite that’s open like Campsite #2. The numbers really don’t matter. If you like a posted picture please let us knows and I will try to hold that area for you. For returning campsite guests if you enjoyed the area you stayed in on your last visit please let us know and if no one has reserved that spot we will hold it for you.
Rustic Campsites:
All of our camping sites are rustic with no water, sewer, or electric hookups. Toileting is done in an outhouse. We expect the outhouses area to be kept clean at all times for your safety and that of other guests. Toilet paper, disinfectant, air fresheners, lime dust, hand sanitizer, and paper towels are provided.
Camping Policy & Information:
Campsites:
We will direct all guests where they may setup their campsites.
Parking:
Each Campsite is limited to two vehicles per site all others must park in designated parking area by farmhouse.
Guests Limited:
5 people per reservation with extra fees paid at time of reservation.
Pets:
Pets are also allowed guest must notify us of any pets that will accompany them at the time you make your reservation. Fees will be charged per pet per stay. Please see our pet policy.
Tenters:
We limit camping gear to one tent or camper per reservation.
Additional tents can be added to a tenting reservation at $25.00 per additional tent per night (via cash/card).
RV's and Camper Trailer: aka “Campers”
All campers must have separated reservation.
Check with us prior to reservation to a sure we have a space level or big enough for your particular camper.
Additional Tents can be added to a camper reservation at $25.00 per additional tent per night. Understand if a camping guest arrives with more than one tent they will have to pay for the extra tent before staying that night and campsite guest numbers apply.
Campfires:
Don't leave any trash at the campsite on the ground or in the fire-rings.
Don't burn any plastic, glass, rubber, or metal. If you choice to burn food waste please ensure the fire totally consumes the product before leave.
We have trash cans set up at the Farmstore entrance for trash and deposit bottles.
All campfires are to be kept in the designated fire-rings on your campsite and never left unattended. Fire-rings are not to be relocated!
All fires must be extinguished before leaving your campsite unattended and at check out
Rental Equipment:
We offer an A La’Carte Rental menu for camping gear for those guests that would like to camp but don’t have their own gear with them. All rental items and supplies must be request before 6:00pm eastern time. All rentals are in addition to the campsite rental fees. Fees will be paid prior to your stay through Airbnb, credit card, or cash. Guests are required to accept all charges if done through Airbnb prior to receiving the service or pay for all service directly to me before staying or receiving services or products. At your request we will setup all your rental equipment and have it ready for you before your arrival and we’ll take it down once you check out, you can leave the work to us and enjoy your stay on the farm.
A La’Carte Rental Options:
TENTS:
1 - 2 Person Tent (80”dx80”wx36”h includes setup & removal ) $ 75.00 per day
1 - 6 Person Tent (120”d x 104”w x 80”h includes setup & removal) $100 per night
BEDDING:
Summer Weight Sleeping Bag $10.00 per day
Heavy Sleeping Bag $20.00 per day
Sleeping Pad Regular $10.00 per day
SHOWER FACILITIES: (Must be pre-schedule prior to use)
Shower Fee Camping Guests $10.00 per use
Bath Towel Rental $10.00 each
Bath Towel Deposit Fee $ 5.00 each refunded if towel is returned in good condition.
CAMPING EQUIPMENT:
•25 quart Cooler $10.00 per day
•Camp saw $ 5.00 per hour
•Shovel $ 5.00 per hour
•Iron tooth rake $ 5.00 per hour
•Leaf rake $ 5.00 per hour
•Camp Chair $10.00 per day
CAMPSITE SETUP SERVICE:
Royer Valley Farm campsite setup service $ 75.00 All your rental equipment setup and ready for you before your arrival and taken down once you check out, leave the work to us and enjoy your stay. Charged per tent
CAMPFIRE STARTING SERVICE:
We will get your campfire started and going for a $45.00 fee. Once it’s going it’s up to the guest to keep it going.
Firewood:
We require all campfires to be kept in the designated fire-rings on your campsite. And never left unattended all fires must be extinguished before leaving your campsite unattended and at check out.
Firestarter Kit 1: Paper, kindling $ 8.00
Firestarter Kit 2: Paper, kindling, and a lighter $10.00
Firewood: $1.00 per stick or 11th stick for $10.00
Guest gathered wood from the forest floor: Free
Important Notice:
*No out of state firewood is allowed on our property
*Guests are not allowed to cut down any living trees or brush and must not leave any sticks around the campsite after checking out. Neatly stacked firewood along the tree line and out of the pasture is fine.
*Any live trees damaged the guest will be held financially responsible.
*All additional fees must be agreed upon at booking and must be paid prior to your stay.
*Payments can be made through credit card or cash
Carry in and carry out don’t leave any trash or litter anywhere on the farm.
*All rental and supply fee's are subject to change without notice.
Guest access
COMMON AREA POLICY, RULES & ETIQUETTE:
•Please respect any guests that are in the common areas first.
•Please don’t leave personal belongings in these areas.
•Always clean up after yourselves and your family.
•Leave every common area in better condition than you found. This makes everyone’s experience more enjoyable.
Common Areas include but not limited to:
•Farm Store
•Farm Store Bathroom
•Outhouses
•Picnic Tables,
•Trails, Roadways, and Walkways.
Common Fire Pit:
•Located behind main farmhouse all guests are welcome to join us for conversation and to get to know your neighbors. When the fire is lit bring a chair, something to cook or roast if you desire, and a story and enjoy the night with us.
•This fire can be initiated and used by any of our guests. Be aware no matter who starts the Common Fire Pit, they have just invited everyone to join them! There is a fee for firewood that is provided by the farm. As always if gathered from the forest floor it's free for the taking.
Farm Pond and Berm:
•The Farm Pond and berm is a common area please shares this area.
Campsites:
•Please maintain a 20 foot courtesy distance away from any of our occupied campsite and guests personal belongings.
•When transiting by any of our occupied campsite and the 20 foot distance can’t be maintained please do it by the greatest distance possible and as respectfully as possible. Kindness will be reciprocated.
Animal Danger:
Any animal can be dangerous. Approach all animals calmly and with caution.
Bio-security: for the protection and health of our livestock some areas of our farm is prohibited to guests. These areas are well marked please do not enter these areas without farm staff and proper bio-security followed.
We also maintain electric fencing around our pasture. Guests are to always assume these fences are on and will give a good shock if they are touched in any manner! Other than these areas guest are welcome to explore the farm and visit with the animals.
Other things to note
Bio-security:
*For the protection and health of our livestock some areas of our farm is prohibited to guests. These areas are well marked please do not enter these areas without farm staff and proper bio-security followed.
*No Pets Allowed Within Livestock Areas
*We also maintain electric fencing around our pasture. Guests are to always assume these fences are on and will give a good shock if they are touched in any manner!
Camping At Royer Valley Farm:
*All of our camping sites are rustic no hookups at all.
*Campsite Guest choose, with the assistants of the Host where to setup their campsite when they arrive.
*Toileting is done in an outhouse.
*Royer Valley Farm can provide some rental equipment and supplies but the following list may assist our camping guest prepare for their stay.
CAMPING SUPPLY CHECKLIST
SHELTER:
o Tent or Camper (No hook ups)
o Camp Chair
o Camp Table
o Ground Cloth or Tarp
o Rope and twine
SLEEPING:
o Sleeping Bag or Blankets
o Sleeping Pad, Lightweight Cot, or Air Mattress with air pump
o Pillows
o Hammock —campers love a good hammock for sleeping, a bug net and rainfly can also be add to your hammock if you’re planning on sleeping in them overnight.
COOKING SUPPLIES:
o Fire starter – lighter, matches, dry kindling (No firewood from outside the State of Maine)
o Camp stove with fuel
o Water pot to boil water, frying pan and Cooking utensils
o Can opener
o Tin Foil
o Paper Towels
o Marshmallow Sticks
DINING:
o Food Supply
o Cooler with Ice
o Bottled Water
o Paper plates, bowls, and cups (not plastic, the paper can be used to start your campfire)
o Eating Utensils
o Corkscrew
o Dish Pan and Soap
o Scouring Pad
o Dish Towels
PERSONAL NEEDS
o Small First Aid Kit —Band-Aids in a variety of sizes, something to clean scrapes and bruises, a small supply of pain killers and daily medications
o Bug spray
o Sting kit
o Mylar blanket
o Toilet Paper
o Moist wipes
o Personal Toiletries
o Soap
o Hand sanitizer
o Wash Basin
o Washcloth and bath towel
o Small trash bags
TOOLS:
o Hammer
o Ax or Hatchet
o Hand Saw
o Multi Tool or Pocket Knife—a good multi tool or knife is very useful when camping.
o Light source —headlamps, flashlight, or lantern
o Extra Batteries
o Camp shovel
o 5 gallon Bucket
o Small Rake
CLOTHING:
Clothing needs vary according personal preference, but the following few items are usually essential on any camping checklist.
o Backpack —because you’ll need something to carry your stuff in
o Rain Jacket
o Packable Warm Jacket
o Fleece hat
o Extra warm socks
o Clean/dry clothes
o Laundry Bag
RECREATION:
o Binoculars
o Camera
o Compass
o Games and Playing Cards
o Trail Maps
o Hiking Boots
o Swimming Suit
o Good Book
CAMPSITE TIPS:
1. The flatter the site, the better. If you are camping on an incline, position your tent so that when you lie down, your head will be on the higher ground.
2. Make sure there are no sharp rocks, branches, pinecones, or other debris that might pierce through your tent. Also, if you’re camping in an area with lots of overgrown vegetation, you might need to clear away any especially strong and sturdy vines or short shrubs.
3. A tent position under a tree can provide shade (on a hot summer’s day nothing is quite as hot as being inside the inferno of your tent) and some added shelter.
4. Ground that is especially sandy or loose won’t provide a good place to anchor tent stakes. Make sure the soil where you decide to put up your tent is firm enough to lodge a stake securely into it.
$30 - $165 / night
When you come to Hemlocks Campground you are not just going camping, you are gaining a second home and extended family. We strive to make our campground a place you want to come back and visit as often as you can.
About
Camping in the western Maine foothills along side of moody brook.
Learn more about this land:
Come pitch your tent on a completely off-the-grid 30 acre property in the foothills of Western Maine. Bring everything you need with you, and be prepared for a short walk from the parking lot to your campsite.
Come to watch the neighborhood bald eagles, explore the babbling Moody Brook which runs across the entire property, ski or hike in the neighboring Shawnee Peak and pick your own spot to spend a relaxing day or two or three!
Very private camp sites with a pond and brook fishing. Easy access to ATV and SnowmobileTrails. Searching for Gems is close by. Bring your Tent, RV's or rent a camper.***
$40 - $80 / night
Ranger
BF and I wanted a last minute fall weekend getaway in Maine, and ended up at the Augusta-Gardiner KOA. Generally tough to accomplish during leaf-peeping season, but we worked it out. We stayed at site T5, which was wooded but pretty open. Size was decent enough.
Overall, I’d say sites T8, T9, T10 are best if you’re tent camping. While all tent sites are tightly spaced next to one another, these 3 provide the most shade and privacy of the bunch.
Owners are super nice, but the campground could use a little love. Bathrooms and amenities are a little tired. There’s potential though, and some really cute details, like a little fairy house and homemade, bear-carved benches around a KOA-community fire pit, that make the campground endearing. Also, there’s a bunch to do during prime season, particularly for the kiddies- pool, mini-golf, bounce house, playground and space to runaround.
Traveler
Clean bathrooms and spacious tent sites. You can choose to have a tent site right on the bay or off of the bay view. The bay view sites are our favorite, we get front row seats every morning to the sunrise on the water, we just have to peek outside our tent. So beautiful! One of my favorite campsites!
Scout
There's a handful of private tent sites with picnic tables. Some tent sites have ocean views. The tents sites aren't accessible by car though, so you need to put all your camping equipment into a wagon and pull it to your site.
There's a small pavilion for campground-communal lobster/clam bakes. Showers, laundry, playground, and small camp store are all available.
I definitely like more backcountry camping, but this was the only available campground in the area. It was great for a one-night stay, but it was very busy and too touristy.
Scout
I recently stayed at the Tiny Cabins of Maine with my family for two nights, opting for their tent camping site. From the moment we arrived, the host's warm welcome made us feel right at home. Despite some distant road noise at night, the overall ambiance was serene and beautiful. The tent camping amenities, including the pop-up toilet and sturdy wooden platform, were thoughtfully provided. The fire pit and picnic table were perfect for evening gatherings, and the hammock added an extra touch of relaxation. We enjoyed the pub's games and even tried our hand at axe throwing. Kayaking in the pond was a highlight, thanks to the convenient dock. While the trails required attention to follow, the directional signs helped. Overall, I highly recommend Tiny Cabins of Maine for a memorable small family retreat, and we're already looking forward to returning in the future.
Scout
We stayed in a large tent site. Very quiet and clean. We also fished off the dock.
LegendJake from the Dyrt here! This smaller campground offers great privacy on a large pond in the Maine forests. They recently added a tent site alongside the cabins for those looking to bring their tents into this awesome location! Make sure to post some pictures on the Dyrt when you stay there!
Scout
While on the road on a Saturday night, it was difficult finding an available tent site for Saturday night only in the area. Called Desert Dunes and the man helping me couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful. We weren’t even sure if we would make it but he posted a campground map with my name on it and directions drawn out to an available tent site. We got there well after dark and ended up with a great little site (T3) and lucked out with no neighbors. The desert tour looked very cool but will have to wait for next time as we had to get back on the road.
Scout
Advertised tent camping….No Vans not allowed in non electrical sites or 20 amp sites. Parts look like a homeless encampment, others look like a junk yard. When we found the owner he was unknowledgeable and rude.
Scout
We have tent camped here for a week (if not twice) every summer for the last 5 years. Pond with rentals, pool, mini golf, daily activities, crafts....so family friendly. love the half moon and kitchen and bath sites.
Scout
We've stayed at Duck Puddle several times over the years. The sites have always been tidy and staff friendly. Tent sites are close together but comfortable and the location is very convenient to Damriscotta and other downeast towns.
Legend
Jake from the Dyrt here! The Rainbow Koala Farm has a spot for anyone, you can choose from a cabin, tent site or RV site. Check them out and share some pictures of your stay on the Dyrt!
Guide
The staff/owners were very friendly and my tent site was right on the beach. The sunrise and sunset were absolutely gorgeous. The price was incredible given the proximity to the water. The only negative was that the RVs were pretty loud.
Traveler
lots of great amenities and events for kids. tent sites are on top of each other, but easy walk to camp store and bath houses. beach access for swimming in the lake. can be noisy outside of quiet hours, but becomes surprisingly quiet later at night.
Guide
Really loved the scenery....canoe around the lake, visit 1Big Sustainable island. Lot of tent sites on the water, we had #24, with loud family of 6 children 10’ away. Friday night 3am train is loud. Sunrise on the water beautiful, which gives this site an extra star
Traveler
We went RVing here, like the vast majority of people. I wouldn’t want to tent camp here. There were a lot of activities for kids and adults on the weekend. The bath houses were new and nice.
The new area has no trees and just looks like a big RV parking lot, but the older part has plenty of trees.
Legend
Basically this is a small independent RV park split between season RV campers and regular RV campers. The only reason for a tent camper to go is to take advantage of the laundry room and the nicely scrubbed showers. It’s 5 minutes from Skowhegan and a short 2 minutes from Kennebec Banks rest area on route 2.
There are about 5 tent sites– two of which are on a small point stretching into the confluence of the great Kennebec River and the small Wesserunsett River.
The only two tent sites I would recommend are #50 & #51 on the point with # 51 being most desirable. I absolutely would not recommend any of the other tent sites for various reasons. I used site #51 and pitched my tent about 20ft from the Kennebec. At 6:45am I saw two bald eagles patrolling the Kennebec.
The RV sites that are interesting are the ones directly along the Kennebec. They are sites 39-45; 47A; 47B; 47C; 48; and, they park parallel to the river. Otherwise, it’s a very tight center filled with RV’s and very large motor homes. Sites # 52– 58 may look like they are water sites… but the water feature on the map is only a brushy swamp.
The 2 showers are very good, clean and include a bench. There are 2 flush toilets also sparkling clean; but, they are some distance from The Point. The 24hour self-operated laundry is housed in a small, dedicated bungalow. There are 2-3 docks and canoes to use.
At night, one can clearly hear the noise from route 2 just at the edge of the campground. The river amplifies the sound of cars passing by.
Guide
This is what I would call camping for those that still want all the comforts of a resort, which is exactly what this place is. There a few tent sites and some RV sites, but Point Sebago is mainly full of their “cabins.” The “cabins” can be rented too. The sites have water and electricity which is nice and you have access to many of the resort amenities, of which there are lots. It wasn’t may favorite place to camp, but it wouldn’t be bad for families just starting to get into camping.
Guide
The check-in couple were awesome! Chatted for a while and made us feel welcomed. The campgrounds were very nice, and our tent site was the largest site on the grounds.
The loss of one star is the pricing. I guess the campgrounds were bought out by some corporate conglomerate last year, and the current pricing shows. We paid $75 for one night. There was water to the site, but no electricity.
GuideGreat campground. Bigger than we expected. Our site looked right over the water. Direct access to Maine's rocky shore. Everything you need to be comfortable including hot showers and bathrooms cleaned three times a day. A basic rec room, playground, beautiful gardens, clean sites. Rvs are so close together and some seasonal snobs, but also tent sites some drive up and some walk to more private/dispersed. Small store friendly staff. Some sites have a wooden deck for picnic area overlooking water. Laundry, wifi, made it an easy week. We had rain and wind a couple nights, tarp went over tent as not permitted in trees. Just fine. We will definitely be coming back.
Guide
Despite a very recent personal loss, the owners welcomed us with open arms and heartfelt greetings. The grounds and sites were well maintained. The bathrooms and showers were clean and well stocked.
When we arrived, we were given a map with available sites marked and free reign to pick the spot of our liking.
The pricing has increased from the dyrt's listed prices. We paid $40 for a tent site with elec. and water.
I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Traveler
A beautiful place with a farm, campground and state park all together! There are tenting spots, camper spots and field spots. I recommend any with tree coverage. There are bathrooms close by to all, the main lodge is nice and the food at the snack shack is sooo good!! burgers, pizza, salad- all local and from their gardens. The working farm is open to visit and walk around. Pet the baby cows and see the pigs and goats. they have a ton of activities going on through the summer. Our huge tent site was $60 for a busy August weekend. totally reasonable! we had a lovely time despite the rain and will try to go again next year! The grounds are a short drive to downtown Freeport for shopping at the outlets and LLBean.
Legend
The sites here are nicely wooded and have a decent amount of separation between most of them BUT the campground is located too close to the road and, with the exception of sites 84-87 and cabins 8-10, you will hear road noise in your site. Options are 10 rustic cabins, tent sites, partial and FHU sites.
The bathhouse was very clean and there are both outdoor and indoor showers; both looked nice although we did not use them.
I thought $50 for a tent site was a little steep but it was all the potential extra fees that irked me:
*$30 site lock to ensure you get the site you want when you reserve. I took a chance and was able to get the site I reserved without paying this fee
*$4 weather guarantee (allows you to cancel due to inclement weather). I didn’t bother with this one
*7.95 if you need to hook up to WiFi. We were able to use our own portable WiFi
*$10 to use the dump station (we found another place that charged $5)
Aside from the fees and proximity to the road, this is a nice campground with a host of amenities: pool (which I was surprised was still open on October 1), horseshoes, laundry, dishwashing sink, a playground, and trash pick-up at your site. There is also a path to the shore with picnic tables, and chairs. Repairs to the sea wall are in progress so caution was recommended.
LegendDesert of Maine campground is an excellent choice just 4-5 miles from the heart of Freeport at interstate exit # 22. This campground is well-imagined. Sites are close together, and some are small. There are 2 hike-in sites which are set apart. Wifi is provided throughout the campground and most sites have power. They must have studied "best practices" when designing this lovely campground.
I booked an extra night.
This is an outdoor experience campground- not a wilderness adventure -- but perfect for young families…especially for those new to camping or those for whom a very sanitary classic bathroom is needed.Children find and entertain each other in the common area.
Sites 19-27 face a shared square with excellent access to the modern and stylish bath house. Other sites have a somewhat further walk. Sites 17-27 are best for tents due to the configuration of the sites.. Tent sites # 2 & # 3 are short walk-in and very private, but lack easy access to the bath house. Almost all sites in this campground have shade and are under a beautiful canopy of old pine, maple and balsam.
Site 24 is lovely & slightly set apart and cars are parked close by but not on the tent site. Site 27 is located down a steep slope and is very private but has difficult access. I would categorize site 27 as a hike-in site, but not # 24. All sites are generally level and have been graded. Sites have scant privacy in front, but back up to forest. Sites 4, 6,17, 19, 23 & 26 have slightly more space but space is not the defining issue in this campground. RV's that are large should not try this campground. The maintenance is superb; and the thoughtful design of the overall campground is aesthetically pleasing.
This attractive campground is small-scale and personally managed.
Ice is available for purchase…as is wood.
Beware of speed trap on the 2 mile access road between the interstate & campground.
Traveler
Stayed here for one night cause it was close to home. Testing out some new gear. More of a RV type campground but there are a handful of tent sites down on the lake. The lake is beautiful and there is plenty of wildlife and fishing. They rent canoes and kayaks I’m pretty sure and there is a swimming area (you have to pay in the summer?) there is also an indoor pool that I did not use but looked nice. The staff is super friendly and very accommodating! Prices are about what you see at any other campground. But if you are looking for a more secluded camp spot this is probably not the place.
Guide
This campground is awesome. We got moved last minute down to the RV Oceanview section which was a great surprise. It’s a wide open field, and you’re definitely next to people with no trees to separate you but the sites have plenty of space. There’s a small beach within about a 1 minute walk, and when the tide goes out you can walk for forever. Lots of people come here to clam. There is not a bathhouse in the RV section (most people are self contained) so that was tough but there was a porta potty. We never made it up to the upper campground to explore the tent sites so can’t speak to up there. We’ll definitely return and check out the rest another time.
RangerThis campground is fantastic! My friend and I headed up to Freeport for some Bean gear and good times and we have since decided this should be on the list for a future trip. Some of the sites are close together so be sure to look at the map before booking (online booking is super easy). People working the store and registration were great as we came in late at night and they had everything waiting for us. The site we had was private and wooded, in my opinion a perfect tent site (nice and flat as well). From the Farm to walking the streets of Freeport nearby or going to the beach this is a great location right near the ocean.
ScoutFirst day, my wife was helping our 5 year old climb onto the float like the big kids. 5 minutes later, management came over and said, "I heard you were pulling my float in." No sense of customer relations, just rude. My wife clearly cannot move a float. Even if she could, shouldn't it be chained to the lake floor?
Pros: Water at all sites Lake swimming with float Events Family friendly Office folk are friendly
Cons: Many tent sites are tiny, ours wasn't too bad Live band went past quiet time Many rules are ignored by management Other camp crew unfriendly Playground not updated since the 80s Game room is 6 claw machines, 2 arcade games, and a broken jukebox packed in a tiny room
The camping was decent, but we will not be back.
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