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· Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine

7 acres hosted by Jedidah M.

2 lodging sites · 6 RV/tent sites

Near Acadia National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Thompson Island Information Center.

Our property has a history detailed in the arrowheads and other Wabanaki artifacts found around the property. European settlers have also left clues behind of the shipbuilding industry and 1700's culture. Experience a bit of natural immersion and enjoy the endless opportunities for outdoor recreation while camping in the northern forests of Downeast Maine! We use our 6 acre property to focus on producing organically grown herbs, fruit, vegetables for local markets. We're finally making available the properties scenic brooks, forests and meadows to folks seeking to experience a truly unforgettable, countryside retreat. We’re just off the beaten path in an agricultural and fishing community on the Union River, 20 minutes drive from Acadia National Park and Mt. Desert Island. See what our other guests have had to say about their stays- “It’s an experience I would repeat with pleasure. Difficult to be short about my highlights: hearing the loon at night certainly, waking up with the quarter moon over my head, seeing the progression in changing colors of the leaves,the views from Mount Cadillac, and Beech Wood trail, Jordan Pond and the Bubbles,so many things really.” - Christine from Montpelier, France, Sept 2021. "We were so at peace when we got here we just spent the rest of the day hanging at the yurt enjoying the peace and quiet today we are heading to the ocean!"- Jody from New Hampshire, July 2021. "We could not have found a more idyllic place, plus it was our first experience in a yurt. We found your notes about Acadia super helpful and the yurt was just so beautiful and cozy. Having a hot bath and a little fire in the wood stove after a day of biking the Carriage Roads and swimming at Sand Beach could not have been more perfect. So glad we were at the yurt to enjoy the area and Acadia. We had an incredible stay and are hoping to come back next summer."- Jenn & Neil, August 2020.

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375 ratings · 283 reviews

Zachary L.

May 5, 2024

Birch Gate Campsite

Overall good experience! First come, first serve on the tent sites. If you're coming in during the colder months (even the end of April), be prepared - below freezing temps and water lines may be closed (aka no potable water). Some trash at our campsite leftover from previous campers, but nothing we couldn't remove ourselves. Good location as it's a 30 minute drive to Bar Harbor / the Park Loop entrance. Our site seemed to be the most secluded in the far back, so it was very quiet and dark - excellent for camping. Lastly, the dog is very friendly and will approach cars, so please be careful driving in!

Eleri D.recommends

April 28, 2024

Birch Gate Campsite

campsite was great and host was very accommodating! would definitely recommend

Jack E.recommends

April 28, 2024

Birch Gate Campsite

Great campsite

Jedidah is a very good host - greeted us and showed us where the water is, where the firewood was, etc. Campsite was extremely well kept!

Sam H.recommends

April 26, 2024

Glamping Near Acadia

Jedidiah was a great host! The yurt is a great size, just what I was looking for. The wood stove was amazing, got super hot and kept the place warm for hours after the flames died out. About a 20-30 minute drive to Acadia, which does add up a bit if you’re planning on going back and forth. Very conveniently located to Ellsworth, though, so it’s easy to pop in to Walmart or Hannaford’s and pick up anything you need, without feeling like you’re close to civilization. Would definitely stay here again.

Kyle H.recommends

April 23, 2024

Birch Gate Campsite

Good quiet place. Great for a campervan or tents. Jedidah is very responsive. Its basic, but very peaceful.

Brendan F.recommends

April 16, 2024

Birch Gate Campsite

Great stay

Tent camped, nice even ground, cute area, nice campfire, close to town and walmart

Location

Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Passamaquoddy, Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis), and Penobscot First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Jedidah M.Joined in June 2016

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