Pawtuckaway State Park Campground
Ellen C.
Reviewed May. 28, 2019

One of my favorites!

We stayed here twice, once in September 2013 and then again in September 2018 and it is one of my favorites.

In 2013  -site 25 was a little challenging since it was on a downgrade and we were hit with a an unexpected 36 hour downpour and there was only one suitable spot for our tent since the terrain is very rocky.  After a few hours of constant rain I realized the water runoff from the road above and the driveway all ended up flowing right under our tent into the lake. At least I was able to experience a water bed for the first time in my life.  

The closest bath/shower was well kept, with four bathroom stalls and the one huge shower, I imagine that the wait times in the summer months might be a hassle but in the off season it was hardly used. 

In 2018 we stayed in sites 110 and our friends stayed in 109 on Big Island.  Those were wonderful sites, level with great views of the lake and are situated  right across from the bath/shower.  It was in need of an upgrade but with several facilities throughout the island we had other nearby options for a shower.

I forgot the daily visits from the ducks, like clockwork morning and dusk a family of ducks visited looking for grub and although most feed them bread, I know that's not good for them so they left unsatisfied.  

The next day I bought uncooked Quaker Oats and some grapes  that I cut in quarters for them, after that visit I realized that they would never leave so we became less generous.  Eventually, they realized we were on to them.

Site25 on Horse Head & 110 on Big Island
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Pawtuckaway State Park Campground by Ellen C., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Pawtuckaway State Park Campground by Ellen C., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Pawtuckaway State Park Campground by Ellen C., May 28, 2019
  • Rain water leads right under our tent for 36 hours.  I was half expecting to wake up in the lake.
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