Swan Island is one of most enjoying camping experiences ever! It doesn't hurt that there is a…read morelobster bake available (pre-register) once a month either! I've been to the island just for the lobster bake twice before. I signed up again this year, and when confirming my registration, decided "last minute" to camp overnight! I'm thrilled I did, as I've said the last two times that I wanted to stay for the weekend. Next time, I think I'll stay two or three nights. This is such a peaceful place, with flush toilets and no showers or beach. You can swim off the dock in brackish water ... I'm not sure of the salinity.

We've been coming here for several years. They have a great lodge, great snowmobiling, while…read moreeverything was without snow this year, it was good in the northern woods of Maine. They are great for long weekends or week stays. You'll see herds of white tail deer in the winter, literally 20-60 at a time. At night while you're outside by the camp fire you can hear the coyotes talking with each other. It's a different kind of quiet most of the time that you can't often experience, it's noticeable and a huge treat. We're looking forward to coming back again next year. Canoeing and kayaking down the river is just treat very relaxing. We've come up on other times in the summer and those in the family who love fishing were totally impressed and had a wonderful time.

I have been on a lot of charters before but this was the best. He is totally knowledgeable about…read morewhere to go and what to use for fishing off the coast of Maine. There were six of us plus Brian. All of us caught multiple fish. It was a great day for all. Art

From the owner: We offer fully guided charter service inshore and offshore fishing as well as family fishing and…read moresight seeing trips and lobster trap demonstrations . We offer fully guided bear hunting, deer hunting, puddle duck and sea duck hunting. Full accommodations available

Loved fishing here with my dad! Not only is this lake beautiful, but the staff took care of…read moreeverything for us from good and boat service to bringing around full coolers of ice at 4pm everyday. Would highly recommend!

I am an avid fly fisherman; I have been traveling and staying at Maine traditional sporting camps…read morefor over 40 years. I have stayed at well over 15 lodges throughout Maine. I have had many wonderful experiences at these camps and I have never had a bad experience with respect to hospitality or ownership ...........that changed at Grant's Camp with owner John Blunt. Grant's is located on Kennebago Lake in the Rangeley area. It is truly a "traditional Maine Sporting Camp". It has approximately 15 cabins with wonderful porches and wonderful views of the Kennebago Lake and offers terrific fishing on the Kennebago River. The cabins are cozy, the main dining room is delightful, and the office/lodge is equally impressive. This September I traveled to Grants Camps for the 3rd year in a row to meet up with a group of friends that were staying at the lodge. I believe it was their 4th time at the lodge. During my last 2 times at Grant's, I have stayed next to my friend's cabin. I do not stay with my friends as I travel with my dog and I enjoy my own cabin. Upon check-in I met the owner Mr. John Blunt for the first time. He informed me he didn't have my reservation and that after one night "he was going to 'probably move me into the cabin next door with my friends". I informed Mr. Blunt that I had a copy of my reservation which confirmed the cabin next to my friends as well as the confirmation of my dog. I also phoned the lodge confirming their confirmation. Mr. Blunt had no interest in viewing my reservation, he did not offer an apology for the mix up or an explanation. I did not agree to move into the cabin next door with my friend's as this was not a feasible option for me. Mr. Blunt "told me" to spend the night at the cabin next door and told me "something may open up". I remained hopeful. I spent the first night in my own cabin next to my friends. The following day I had lunch with my friends in the main dining room, there were also 3 other parties within the dining room. Mr Blunt approached our table. To state it went sideways at this point would be an understatement. Mr. Blunt looked at me in an intimidating and demanding tone and said "I thought I told you to move your stuff next door!". It is important to note that Mr. Blunt is a very large man. At that point I stated that I never agreed to his "demands". Next Mr. Blunt raised his voice louder and postured towards me "you're going to move next door!". My friend was able to calm this argument down for a moment only to have Mr. Blunt in a louder and more aggressive tone tell me "I am going to need to see that confirmation in my office ". It was then in my mind I was checking out - it didn't matter if Mr. Blunt could find an accommodation for me- I was certainly not going to give an owner or an establishment money for such abuse and incompetence. After lunch I went into Mr. Blunt's office and showed him my email confirmation provided by the lodge which was dated and time stamped. I could see that Mr. Blunt did not have the skill-set to find the confirmation on his computer even when I provided my email address and the date in which he sent me the confirmation. I returned to my cabin to begin my departure back to Boston. After packing I went to the office to pay for my short stay. Mr. Blunt took no responsibility for his mistake, his deplorable behavior (which was witnessed by more than 10 lodgers) and offered no apology. This was not just the worst experience I have had at a sporting camp but rather the worst experience in any hospitality business. Lastly, my one night stay without the use of a boat came to be $320 which is the highest price I have ever paid at a Maine sporting camp. Potential lodgers beware.

Moose Maine Kids (501c) went above and beyond any expectations, making our hunt as efficient as…read morepossible. The program took care of all needs from a local asset who knew every inch of zone one, guides to call, field care and transportation following our harvest of a great Maine Bull Moose. We are truly grateful for all the hard work the staff did to from start to finish. The Moose Maine Kids program is truly operated and ran by professional highly committed sportsmen. Thank you to Moose Maine Kids, Bigwoods Taxidermy & Guide Service, A&A Custome Meat Butchering and our local asset Don for an excellent hunt!

Very neat staff was super friendly and attentive. We had so much fun woukd def do it again next…read moreseason!

Always have a good time shacks are warm staff is very polite and helpful. Highly recommendread more