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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.

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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. *firewood is available for free on site 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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404 ratings · 304 reviews

Rose R.

June 20, 2024

Birch Gate Campsite

Jedidiah is super cool and very easy to communicate with. Provided everything we needed (potable water, outhouse, good camping spot) and has the cutest doggo

Christina M.recommends

June 20, 2024

Birch Gate Campsite

Birch Gate is such a great spot! Have gone twice now and it’s a good spot to camp and head out to Acadia to hike the next day. Jedid ahs is great host, provides wood and water.

Joseph T.recommends

June 18, 2024

Birch Gate Campsite

I tent camped here and really enjoyed it. It was close to Ellsworth but also felt secluded at the same time. It was a quick morning drive down to Acadia and had some great fishing spots about 5 miles up the river.

Toby P.recommends

June 18, 2024

Birch Gate Campsite

The remote location of the land was perfect for a getaway. Cell phone service was solid but otherwise, it was a great, quiet, private escape to the woods. A half hour drive to Acadia, the campsite was just right for a retreat.

Nicole S.recommends

June 16, 2024

Birch Gate Campsite

Fantastic place to camp. Not close to neighbors and had multiple options for campsites when we got there.

Matthew C.recommends

June 10, 2024

Birch Gate Campsite

A good spot not too far from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, about 20-30 minute drive. Jedediah, a very down to earth human, promptly greeted us and showed us around. Well water is available. Some firewood was there, but don’t count on foraging much from the property. Overall a solid pick for reasonably priced camping.

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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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