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Favorite Camping Areas => Where do you like to go Camping? => : Anonymous January 28, 2004, 08:11:45 PM
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Hey, I thought we could get a dialog going on special Maine spots! :D<br><br>I suggest that other LiMBO members elsewhere start a similar local thread (How bout Washington state - I going there in August -hint, hint! ;))<br><br>I listed Acadia - but there is plenty of others
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One of our favorite places in Maine is the Maine state park at Weld---Mount Blue State Park. Just above Rumford. We first camped there back in the '60s when the sites were only about a dozen and located right down on Lake Webb. Over the years the park has been expanded and the last time we went there, the State had just completed a new restroom complete with flush toilets and hot showers. Really a beautiful park and from the beach area you can see Mt. Blue and it really appears blue. Swimming, boating, hiking trails and interpretive interactive nature stuff in a neat outdoor amphitheater. If you're an avid hiker take the climb up Mt Blue. A great view from the top.
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My Family and I go to Poland Spring Campground all the time. Great Vibes there. Nice people, clean with a beach and pool. Lots of stuff for the kids to do and only 45 minutes from OOB. <br><br>We also like Hid'n'pines Campground in OOB. Walking distance to the beach, clean, friendly and the price is good. <br>We also stayed at Baileys Park in Scarboro just up the road from Hid'n'pines and OOB. Nice place but pricey. Cheaper at Hid'n'pines and closer to OOB.
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<br><br>One of my favorite places in Acadia National Park in Maine. Blackwoods (national park) campground is favored by me (and everyone else), but it's tuff to get a spot at times. Reservations only. <br> <br>However, on the other side of the island at Seawall (National Park) campground, there is always room <br> <br>Acadia has rock climbing, sea kayaking and miles and miles of gravel carriage roads for mountin biking. There is a section closed to biking that is only open horses and there is a stable that rents horses. You can also go for a sail on small schooner of go into Bar Harbor, get ice cream and do the tourist thing. <br> <br>There is plenty of hiking and while the "mountains" are small, the views of the island are incredible. <br> <br>There are plenty of places to pull your van over and enjoy a meal in a beautiful setting <br> <br>Must DO <br>Bike careriage paths (rentals available) <br>Hike the Bee Hive <br>Hike Cadillac Mtn <br>Hike the Precipice (not for the timid you will be standing on iron rungs on the face of the cliff at times) <br>Bike Park Loop Road - not during prime time though! <br>Sit at the sea shore on the rocks at sunset <br> <br>John R. <br>81 Westy
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Keep on posting those Maine camping spots. Lots of good information so far.!!!<br><br>Thanks,<br>Bill M<br>Mystic,CT<br>
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OK, I'll throw another one out there. Lobster Buoy Campground in So. Thomaston, just south of Rockland. It's not a fancy place, but it is on the water. The place is a fairly narrow strip to the ocean with a few cabins on the water, and cramped tent sites on the water. Because of a gentle slope to the ocean, almost everyone gets a view - but I don't care about the view. It's just great that there is a small (Maine) sand beach from which one can launch a kayak and go for a paddle at the end of the day.<br><br>Plywood bathrooms, no pool, but great home made pies served on Fridays and weekends. There is an outdoor sink with hot and cold to wash dishes - nice. <br><br>I saw at least one VW van there every night I have camped there. Once there were 2 Euro Westys, a Vanagon Westy, Std Vanagon and a Bay Westy. VW owners know where to camp!
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Buses By the Buoy usually camps in a different spot every year. Lets here from some of those who attended some of those events over the years!!!!
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Buses by the Buoy is ALWAYS a must attend event for me. The camping and comradre is what really makes it fun.<br><br>Acadia and Hermit Island are two spots that stand out in my memory from past BbB events though. There have been some other great spots too. <br><br>Me and the kids had a blast at last year's Buoy at the commercial campground with putt putt golf, heated pools/whirpools and plenty of EXTRA Lobster!<br>
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I'm going to miss Busses by the Buoy again as the company outing falls on it again! >:(<br><br>But we are going to Acadia - again (went last year), but this year no mother-in-law ;D, which means we take the Westy!<br><br>
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From the Events Listing: Busses by the Buoy will be a long haul for most. With kids in school and pretty much a full day's drive to get there (and then back) I guess I will have too, once again' miss this elusive event that I have wanted to make for 3 years now - Damn! <br><br>Anyways - details in the events listing "Sept 7-9,2007 Buses by the Buoy '07 Event will be held way Downeast, Lubec or Eastport, Maine. This is the most Eastern point in the contiguous US, a long haul for some..."
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Last year at Buses by the Buoy Mike King mentioned that '07 was going to be way up there in Eastport Maine. So, a few of us were talking about getting together that same weekend, only down lower in Maine, maybe even at the same place we were last year, at Dixon's Campground.
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OK, further south that might be more do-able. <br><br>Not that I wouldn't mind going to Lubec / Eastport area, just with the kids in school, I don't know if that much driving makes sense for a short weekend. Maybe if we pulled the kids out of school for a day or two. <br><br>How was Dixon's anyways? I was in Portsmouth New Hampshire that weekend, not very far away. You should visit the candy store in that town "I Want Candy". Has the stuf form my youth and actual real ants or other insects in various forms. <br><br>John - dreaming of summer trips already
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WOW Eastport? Thats like the Canadian border. I just did a mapquest from my place in Adams. 450 miles and 8 and half hours. Can't make that one in a weekend. <br><br>If it does go they high up, perhaps we could do one in downeast Maine. Perhaps Old Orchard Beach (OOB). OOB is a nice place and not too busy that time of year. We camp at a place called Hid-n-Pines and its walking distance to the beach/boardwalk. <br><br>
Last year at Buses by the Buoy Mike King mentioned that '07 was going to be way up there in Eastport Maine. So, a few of us were talking about getting together that same weekend, only down lower in Maine, maybe even at the same place we were last year, at Dixon's Campground.
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Maybe you and Phil can pick a place - Did you note where Phil (the web mass-tah" is talking about in an above post? <br><br>I probably won't make it anywhere anyway. But Southern Maine is more do-able.<br>John
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The place was Cape Neddik. A good spot between York Beach and Wells. It was a pretty good place. Not far into Maine at all.
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I heading up this way in August - any suggestions on what to see and do in this area appreciated, Bringing the sea kayak and perhaps canoe.
Any great dirt roads trek - suitable for 2WD appreciated. That would be a 2WD Vanagon, not a go-any-where bay or splittie.
John
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Hi,
If you are heading up off the coast, a great place we stayed last summer was Lily Bay State Park, in Greenville- at the southern part of Moosehead Lake. We have sit on top kayaks, and it was absolutely spectacular kayaking there.
Hope you can see the attached pics....
(http://http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/Lhx0G3RnoymD/__sr_/ad3c.jpg?tkn=phAXDeGB78n2dXo5&saveas=Kayaking+Lily+Bay+Cove)
(http://http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/Lhx0G3RnoymD/__sr_/5dce.jpg?tkn=phAXDeGBWxM4Jq1T&saveas=Moosehead+Lake)
(http://http://f7.yahoofs.com/users/Lhx0G3RnoymD/__sr_/8ea6.jpg?tkn=phAXDeGBfrHEiNR_&saveas=At+Lily+Bay+State+Pk-+Moosehead+Lake)
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I have reservations for Lily Bay already, along with several other families. Then we move to Jo-Mary Lake. Think I'll get a fresh water license for the first time since I was a kid, as I live near the ocean.
We plan to hike Gulf Hagas, do some paddling, perhaps take the tourist boat out to the base of the high point on the lake - forget name right now.
From Jo-Mark lake we make a day trip to Baxter state park - have not been there in years as well.
I can't see the pictures - send me a personal message please and I'll give you my e-mail address. - I'd love to see them. Or post to the photo section
Any suggestions welcome.
John
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Here is the link to the pics- they are on yahoo photos. The first two are at Acadia park. The next at Lily Bay, State Park and the last 6 at Rangely Lake St. Park
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/album?c=ara ... 74&.src=ph (http://new.photos.yahoo.com/album?c=arasso&aid=576460762311331187&pid=&wtok=Zzai04bTPk1QBv7Dvxluiw--&ts=1182302874&.src=ph)
Enjoy your trip.
Andrea
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We just camped at Lily Bay at Moosehead Lake and enjoyed it. The area is remote, the town does not offer much, so this might not be the place for everyone. However, the paddling on the lake when the weather cooperated was great. Weather does change rapidly there!
The toilets are (sometimes real smelly) pit toilets, but real showers (and toilets) are a 1 mile drive away within the park. There is also a boat ramp, complete with docks that you can leave a boat at. There is also a beach.
This state park is 10-15 miles North of Greenville on the South East side of Moosehead Lake. Greenville did have two great places to eat - the Stress Free Moose Pub. We took over the upstairs on one rainy day, which was like having our own cottage. The other Flatlander's, had great "broasted" chicken. They steam it and then quickly deep fat fry it, it was great. The appertizers and soup was also great - highly recommended.
The Indian Hill trading post is a great palce for supplies and groceries. Plenty of fishing, hunting and outdoor gear, at pretty resonable prices. Propane cyliders werre cheaper there than at home oor at L.L. Bean. Soy Milk was cheaper there than at the large supermarkets at home.
I would not hesitate to pick up all my food there prior to going to the park. Bear bait is also available!
The B-52 crash site between Greenville and Lily Bay is 7.5 miles up a dirt logging road, then a short hike. the crash pieces were left there from a crash in 1965. Somber perhaps, but interesting. 2 of the 7 crew, survived. These were the pilot and, I believe, navigator. They ejected from the plane, one was the only person to survive an ejection whose parachute did not work. After a night in the woods, -30 below and 5+ ft of snow, they were rescued.
There are plenty of moose, if you continue North on Lily Bay road past the camp site.
Happy trails,
John
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I find the natural beauty of Hermit Island near Bath is excellent. Been there numerous times and many sites are private and well suited to the van. We try to get the sites along the water which are beautiful. Can see a great sunset from there. But they are hard to get in Summer. Going off season in Sept is excellent. Not that hot and can pick and choose your sites. No reservations.
Also hot(well warm ) showers and flush toilets available and a store. And 4 beaches, hiking trails ect. Its great! Anyone been there..I heard that BbB was held there...? Just throwing this out there...
Chris