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Camps of the Pioneers

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· Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine
7 acres hosted by Jedidah M.
2 lodging sites · 6 RV/tent sites
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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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Biking
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Hiking
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Forest
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462 ratings · 344 reviews
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Sarah W.recommends
September 19, 2024
Glamping Near Acadia
Adorable yurt! Jedidah was welcoming and very helpful with recommendations for local activities!
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Maryan L.recommends
September 14, 2024
Birch Gate Campsite
Nice, calm and Quiet. 30 minutes from Acadia park.
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Teena L.doesn't recommend
September 14, 2024
Birch Gate Campsite
The host did not meet us at scheduled time to show us where to camp . We waited a long time and finally picked the only spot that there was ANY parking for . The outhouse odor was so bad that we could not even step inside . We found used toilet paper on the edge of our campsite . When we did finally meet the host he was nice but he told us to expect someone that was coming in to park next to us. There was so little room we couldn’t leave for the evening as planned for fear our parking space would be taken. The “potable “ water was in jugs with unidentified objects floating in it . Overall a unpleasant experience.
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Aurora A.
September 14, 2024
Birch Gate Campsite
Okay, in a pinch.
Photo is misleading Would prefer a camp with flat sites. Host has a laissez-faire approach to site management.
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Sasha M.
September 4, 2024
Glamping Near Acadia
The yurt was a basic, comfortable place to spend a couple nights while exploring the area and in a good location. There is no power or plumbing, so come prepared. The pit toilet is an experience, up off the ground on steps.
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Jay M.recommends
September 2, 2024
Birch Gate Campsite
Really enjoyed staying at Birch Gate. Gave some great recommendations for local swim spots and a great host overall. Def would stay here again.
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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
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Hosted by Jedidah M.

Joined in June 2016
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