Tom's Retreat on Gardner Lake

100%

4 reviews

· East Machias, Washington, Maine · 1 acre

Hosted by Claudia G.

RV/tent site

· 20 guests max

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

**Discover Maine's Exclusive All-in-One Nature Retreat** Escape to tranquility at our nature retreat on Gardner Lake! With 170 feet of stunning & secluded lake waterfront at the end of a well-maintained gravel road and bordering over 16 acres of private hilltop hiking to the left (High Head Hill with 54m elevation), overlooking 3720 breathtaking acres of Gardner Lake! Start your day with a refreshing swim in the Lake, listen to the song birds and watch wild life; kayak or canoe or go fishing for your own lunch of landlocked salmon, bass, perch and many more- all right off the lot! And there's more! Enjoy the comfort of launching your own boat off the boat launch right on High Head Road or explore some of many local ATV and hiking/walking trails, amazing one-of-a-kind beaches, such as the Downeast Sunrise Trail, Jasper Beach, Reversing Falls, Acadia Puffin tours and whale watching, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and famous Blue Hill. And let's not forget about the most breathtaking fall foliage you have ever seen later in the season! Indulge in fresh Maine lobster and seafood, and experience the full beauty of Downeast Maine as most people can only dream of experiencing in their lifetime! Features: - Private kayak and canoe launch - Fishing on-site (license info provided) - Access to nearby hiking trails - Access to High Head Road Boat Launch - Marriage officiant and private chef/catering available (contact host for more information) - Outdoor kitchen and BBQ area with picnic area - Sun chairs - Fire pits and fire bowl available - clean lavatory - free parking Your perfect getaway awaits! Book now and immerse yourself in nature* Cold Season Update starting Oct 21st 2024 until spring 2025: WATER & ELECTRIC ARE SHUT OFF UNTIL NIGHTFROST TEMPS ARE OVER* Our lakefront site at Tom's Retreat on Gardner Lake is THE best site we have to offer! You can comfortably fit 4 people at this soft, mossy lakefront site under mature trees, about 20 feet from the stunning bedrock water's edge. A fire pit and seats are available at the site to cook, roast marshmallows and enjoy Coastal Maine's amazing starry nights at! The lavatory and cooking/BBQ are with fire bowl are located at the top of the property, a a little less than 1 acre out of your sight.

RV details

Campervans and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 8 feet allowed

Back-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Flat

No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

Electrical hookup available

Less than 30 amps

Generators allowed

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

20 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, communal, private. Some Firewood is provided and additional firewood is for sale located at the communal outdoor cooking area..

Toilet available

Portable toilet

Pets allowed

On leash. Bring your well-haved pet

Potable water available

Hose, pump or well, bottled water or jugs. Pure, clean (filtered) well water delivered through a clean hose at camping site

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, bbq, communal, private, stovetop or hot plate, cookware

Picnic table present

No showers

Bathe in lake

No wifi

Laundry absent

Feel free to hand wash and hang your clothes up on a line!

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Queen comforter rental

$7.00

Queen sized comforter for the cooler Maine nights!

Lobster Steamerrental

$5.00

Large pot for steaming lobster

Fishing rodrental

$10.00

Standard fishing rods, please bring lures/worms!

Air mattress Queenrental

$13.00

Queen sized air mattress

Air mattress Fullrental

$10.00

Full sized air mattress

Bottled watergood

$1.00

Bottled water 16 oz

Private Chef Lobster Dinner experience

$50.00

Enjoy the most delicious local Maine Lobster Entree and New England Seafood Chowder prepared by our private chef! Guaranteed to give you a lasting memory!

Cooler with icerental

$10.00

Igloo cooler comes with bagged ice to keep your perishables fresh and cool!

Firewood bundlegood

$5.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Wedding Officiant Service experience

$200.00

Host Claudia can perform wedding Officiant services for you & your loved one and legally get you hitched at Maine's most beautiful secret spot!

Half dozen eggsgood

$3.00

Maine Farm Fresh Eggs from happy, organic and free ranging hens!

Dozen eggsgood

$6.00

Maine Farm Fresh Eggs from happy, organic, free ranging hens!

4-person pop-up tentrental

$13.00

Quomotop 4 person pop -up tent with tablet holder and plenty of vents for fresh air!

100%

4 ratings · 4 reviews

Josh A.

5 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

16 ft car

Great place to camp. I had a great time camping here. Plenty of space to relax.

Jessica B.

2 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Peaceful

Tent

We really loved the location, it was peaceful and secluded. There is a house on one side but the other side is just woods and it was very quiet. There are basically two sites to choose from, the top site is big and flat and has the picnic table, grill, electrical hookup and water. The lower site is down by the water and has a swing and a fire pit, the one spot down at the lower site that is suitable for a tent is sloped but mossy and soft. You can’t really have anything bigger than a 9x7 tent in the lower spot but the upper site has space for a much bigger tent. The lower site is beautiful and covered in moss and it’s not far to walk but it is quite steep. All in all we had a good night.

Staci L.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

We will be Back!

Tent

Amazing View! Quiet, Private, and Beautiful Site. The porta potty was brand new even! No bugs even though it was waterfront. There was a bit of metal/glass debris that must’ve washed up but otherwise the site was soft and plush moss under your feet! It was amazing being able to step out on the rocks and enjoy sunrise/sunset. Definitely will be back!

Shawna W.

10 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Claudia's land

Tent · With kids

We had a great time camping at Claudia's. We decided to put our tent at the upper level where the table and cooking area are. Our tent was too big to fit down by the water. The view of the lake was beautiful. Our children spent most of the time swimming and fishing. We drove to Cutler and Lubec and did some hiking. The hikes were stunning. We really appreciated having access to clean water at the site. Our experience was great and we hope to come back again in the future.

Location

East Machias, Washington, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Passamaquoddy, Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking