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Maine Primitive Skills School

98%

· Augusta, Kennebec, Maine

Hosted by Michael D.

2 tent sites

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The land was purchased by Mike and Karen Douglas in 1996 and has been the site of their residence and that of Maine Primitive Skills School, which teaches Wilderness Awareness, Survival and Self-Reliance Skills to hundreds of students from around the country and the globe each year. The land is split by Church Hill Road. The west side of the road is where the majority of the school's facilities are located and where most of the day-to-day activities take place. The plot east of the road is used for overnight experiences and as a place to observe animal tracks and sign. The forest here is a classroom as much as it is a garden. It has been tended with a caretaker attitude for two decades to increase the bounty of edible foods for animals and humans alike. We hope that all our visitors can enjoy and carry on this tradition by participating conscientiously with our sacred forest. Learn more about this land: Park your car at our parking lot near the road. Cross the boardwalk over the wetland. Walk through the clearing up a slight incline, to the trail-head, through the mixed hardwood forest, to a secluded campsite where you can watch the stars and listen to the sounds of the forest in the privacy of your campsite. Over 1000 acres of quiet State Wildlife Management land sits adjacent to our plot of land and is yours to explore! If you're up for a hike, follow the ATV trail to Spectacle Pond which is a 100-acre lake with an island in the middle. There are two disc golf courses within walking distance down the road from the trail-head if that's more your style. We run Maine Primitive Skills School, and the main facilities are located across the road. We rent out this area of the property to campers when we are not utilizing it for courses. Feel free to come on over and say hi! If you need any tips on making your camping experience more enjoyable we're the people to ask.Park your car at our parking lot near the road. Cross the boardwalk over the wetland. Walk through the clearing up a slight incline, to the trail-head, through the mixed hardwood forest, to a secluded campsite where you can watch the stars and listen to the sounds of the forest in the privacy of your campsite. Over 1000 acres of quiet State Wildlife Management land sits adjacent to our plot of land and is yours to explore! If you're up for a hike, follow the ATV trail to Spectacle Pond which is a 100-acre lake with an island in the middle. There are two disc golf courses within walking distance down the road from the trail-head if that's more your style. We run Maine Primitive Skills School, and the main facilities are located across the road. We rent out this area of the property to campers when we are not utilizing it for courses. Feel free to come on over and say hi! If you need any tips on making your camping experience more enjoyable we're the people to ask.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Snow sports

Natural features

Forest

98%

20 ratings · 16 reviews

Andrew C.recommends

October 12, 2024

Gateway to the Forest

Perfect spot for outta towners!

This place was absolutely perfect! Mike and crew were great hosts- even stayed up for us in order to show us the property before they turned in for the night. We stayed there during the offseason so we had the whole place to ourselves and it couldn't have been better. Highly recommend.

Jess L.recommends

September 20, 2024

Gateway to the Forest

Very cute, private camp site. I will say that the pathway to get to the site was pretty overgrown, but otherwise it was perfect for stopping for the night!

Chase B.recommends

August 26, 2024

Gateway to the Forest

Sure! Here’s a similar review: This campsite was just what I needed—a perfect blend of nature and convenience. Being close enough to Augusta made it easy to explore while still enjoying a peaceful retreat. I’ll definitely be back!

Floortje D.recommends

July 10, 2023

Gateway to the Forest

Michael is very welcoming and nice! The site was great for my hammock and nice composting toilet.

Evan G.recommends

August 28, 2022

Gateway to the Forest

Worked great for us to set up our tent for the night

Sara T.recommends

August 23, 2022

Gateway to the Forest

Great location

Very easy spot to get to. the campsite was perfect for one quick night in maine to visit some friends.

Location

Augusta, Kennebec, 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