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Maine Guide Company

Welcome to Maine Guide Company. Our cozy A-frame cabins and Tent Sites are nestled on our homestead in the small town of Carmel in the southern Maine Highlands, this unique accommodation is the perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful experience a short distance from Maines premier Rivers, Mountains, Coastal towns, and the Bangor Maine concert series. 

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Deering Acres Campground

George Deering owned these acres and worked as a farmer in the early to mid 1900's, my parent's acquired the property in 1991 and it has since been passed on to me. 

Learn more about this land:

Pitch your tent in the field or near the wood line with a beautiful view; quiet and peaceful but close to amenities, a half mile away in the Town of Brooks.

There is some availability for campers; although no hook-ups! 

Berries hang from a tree on Deering Acres.

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Mountain yurt W/views n privacy

It's an old mountain that can tell its own stories when you stay on it.

Welcome mountain pilgrims and revelers!  
Hike-in to your fully outfitted off grid yurt and stay the night on a mountain top enjoying magnificent southerly views with a bonfire and watch the stars put on a show.  Bring your sleeping bag, linens, food, and musical instruments to begin your incredible Maine adventure.  The mountain is waiting, get on your way!

Mountain report:  Blueberries are blooming, bees are pollinating.  Looks like it will be another good season of wild blueberry picking.

Howling Goat Farm and Grange

Come visit a converted Grange hall that was MOVED to its current location 10 years ago! Nestled on 35 beautiful acres, it gives you the chance to choose meadow or forest camping along with meeting some new animal friends!Learn more about this land:Come join us on Howling Goat Farm where you can pitch a tent on our field site for a front row seat of the night sky and a spectacular view of the Milky Way. OR we have a secluded site in our wooded area that you are more than welcome to stay in for a more private experience! We are a non-conventional camping area where we don't want anyone to think that they are sardines stuffed into a tiny lot. We keep our bookings to a minimum so more often than not you'll have a whole field to yourselves with more privacy than any other campground. We hope you'll join us for a few days of farm life and the simplicity that we can provide.  We are within 4 miles of 95 and  centrally located between Rangeley, Baxter, Moosehead and Acadia National Park.  

Parking next to the outhouse at the end of the trail to the campsite

Wolves and Sounds of the Night

As of today 11/16/2024: Winter Camping is allowed however , there is NO shower or outdoor water access until further notice in Spring. Call for information.Required and Important: Read all of the info, rules and requirements which change seasonally. When you submit a request be sure to check your hipcamp messages for our questions and the acceptance confirmation info. Submitting a request does not finalize or guarantee a reservation, Which requires approval from the property. Before you make a reservation read the description of each site, there are 5 different names of the choices with different options. . Read all of the info, and when you submit your request please include/verify the following info: Is everyone in your group at least 21?/No kids or pets traveling with you.? What sort or camping unit.? Tent/RoofTent/RV/Hammock/Trailer./Van./ Box Truck or creative bus conversion/Cowboy Camper…?  Your reservation request will not be accepted until we have those responses so including that with your reservation request is what we need to know. Several of us live/work/answer messages here. Calling, directly by telephone in advance of reserving is STRONGLY advised and it is mandatory to arrange your arrival time with the staff to be allowed entry. Clarity with your request is necessary. At check out look at the “extras” section to include any pre purchases or rentals. For those flying in or wanting to travel light, you can select “The Works” which includes a tent, bedding , firewood , towels ,chairs,  a cooler and numerous camping supplies including coffee and cups. Great for spontaneous  adventures and we will have the tent  site ready for you to just show up. Easy! 

  Our camping section is located on the property of Kisma Preserve. Home to abundant local wildlife and our own resident animals ,

Including domestic and  non domestic and our favorite, Wolves. . Most of the staff live here full time all year. The sounds of the night are magical. Unleash your imagination and camp here away from the crowds that exist within the local Acadia National Park area which begins about 5 minutes away at Thompson’s Island and the bridge to Mt Desert Island. We are close to basic necessities, and a step away from the masses. We do educational tours daily and if interested these tours are arranged by reservation too by phone or in person only.  We may allow camping in Winter months but if it is between November and May it is very important to call and find out the  accessibility as weather impacts everything. The shower will likely be unavailable  in freezing months and some sites are closed. CALL and speak with a staff member before reserving. Self contained Adventure Vans and tent campers with Winter Gear and Rooftop Tents can be accommodated.  Or If you want to have a solid roof , screens and a fabulous view ask about reserving our Cadillac Mountain View Loft or if the idea of being naked under the stars is appealing opt for our Raw and Rough site.! Pulling in late, and leaving early for a typical Sunrise reservation.? We can also accommodate that if we know that is all you want.  Traveling with your horse.? Talk to us about an Equine site.  The Biker’s Bunkhouse is ideal for motorcycle travelers as it shelters both the guest and the Bike/s. Always call, we can answer all questions to get you into the right site for your style of adventuring. With each listing  be sure to READ all the information and the rules.  If you are interested in a spontaneous camping adventure, if your luggage got lost or if you just don’t want to deal with transporting camping gear we have a variety of rental equipment.  Last minute reservation requests may not work via the reservation site but we may very likely have a space. Any questions, call two zero seven six six seven three two four four, calling is the only way to be certain we ( at the physical property) receive your communications and it is important that you also check back to your hipcamp site regularly to see if they ( hipcamp) have sent you communication pertinent to your reservation.

Beau will be part of the meet and greet committee. 

Camden Hills Equine Inn

My Equine Inn was established in 2012 to welcome fellow horse enthusiasts and trail riders to enjoy the trails accessible from my property. While we do not offer rentals, we do offer guided trail rides to those bringing their own horse. Hip Camp seems to be a perfect way to expand! We're looking forward to welcoming campers who would love to have the opportunity to spend a bit of time getting to know our equine companions. Sorry, strictly BYOH (bring your own horse) for trail riding options. Very happy to help you plan your itinerary while you're here!

Campers have the option of parking next to barn to take advantage of 110 v. electricity and water hook up or can choose to park in riding ring with no hook up.

What could be better than having a horse right outside your window??

one of the many wooded trails right out your door

Summit with 360 views - Trifecta! lakes, mountains and ocean views from one spot... and if you're there at the right time, you can pick blueberries too! All a short hike away

Junior campers are intrigued by the horses

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