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Hole in the Wall Camping

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· Strong, Franklin, Maine
30 acres hosted by Tom P.
4 RV/tent sites
Big rig-friendly
Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
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We purchased this land a few years ago when our neighbors decided to sell. It abuts our property They used it as a place for their family to gather and camp on during Maine wonderful summer season. It is a beautiful, quiet spot with a great view and a small pond. Hipcamp lets us share this spot and helps pay our property taxes. We are located in the western mountains of Maine in a summer community on Porter Lake. There is a beautiful view of New Vineyard mountain from our 3 acre field.  We have 2 trailer sites with power and water (non potable) and an out house. The field has several fire pits and soft grassy spaces for pitching tents. The camping area is fairly private from our neighbors along the road. The site has a small private pond surrounded by trees you can sit and relax near.  You can (walk/bike/drive) the 1/4 mile down the dirt road to the public beach. The beach has a public dock, boat ramp, swim float, picnic tables and grills. Paddle out to the island and try the rope swing with one of our kayaks or canoes.  Be sure to check out the bald eagles that live in the white pine tree just a little farther down the island. You will hear the loons during your stay and possibly see a mother with her babies on her back. There are also ducks and ducklings and geese with gosling paddling about the lake. The state stocks the lake with trout, splake, and salmon if you like to fish. There is plenty to do right here!
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Beach
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or creek
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381 ratings · 157 reviews
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Becky S.recommends
October 17, 2024
Site 3 lower field
Nice spot near lake!
Great spot, easy to find and nice walk to a little public beach down the road. Not the most level for vans/rvs, but we were able to make it work.
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Karen J.recommends
October 15, 2024
Site 3 lower field
Nice spot, better suited for tents.
A little hard to get level in my converted short bus. However, nice little spot for The night close to a lake to take the dogs.
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Austin W.
October 13, 2024
Site 4 tucked in the corner.
Great spot to camp however it will not be private if that is what you’re looking for.
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Peter H.recommends
October 7, 2024
Site 2 upper nook
A weekend at The Upper Nook was just what was needed for body and soul. We enjoyed a walk up Taylor Hill and back along the ITS trails to take in the fall foliage, and a return visit to Smalls Falls nearby. Tom was a gracious host and gave us lots of suggestions for things to do. No problem parking our 32’ Class A. We enjoyed our stay!
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Jessica S.recommends
October 6, 2024
Site 3 lower field
Hidden Gem.
This is such a hidden little gem if you’re okay with no power or running water. It was nice and quiet, plenty of space between camp sites but also close enough to make friends. It’s a very short walk (about 7minutes) to porter lake, and it’s well worth it! Our dog loved the area as well. Tom swung by and said hello, let us know where things were and was friendly. Def worth it!
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Ethan F.recommends
September 27, 2024
Site 3 lower field
I had a great couple of nights here. Between the fire pit, picnic table, and grassy fields, it was a really comfortable stay.
Location
Strong, Franklin, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis), and Nanrantsouak First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Tom P.

Joined in April 2019
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