We had a great stay Aug 1-10, 2026. Very nice campground. We came all the way from Wisconsin to…read morefinish hiking the AT. Marcel and Wendi run a tight ship and I always appreciate a campground with rules that are followed. Everything was clean and well maintained except for available laundry service. Their dryer was not working during our stay but the Laundro-mat in Millinocket was great. Quiet hours were quiet. Their RV tank pumper service was very helpful. Marcel was very helpful with local services. We shredded our Jeep tire on the Katahdin Ironworks Road and Marcel helped us get it replaced. I highly recommend this campground.

In all of our years of camping, I have never been to a campground this hostile. When I made my…read morereservations, I indicated that I had a fifth wheel and was looking for a pull through site. In addition to my initial payment of just over $179, I was told that I could get insurance for $8 that would allow me to change my dates or move to the next year, which seemed odd, but I paid the $8. When we arrived an hour early, I was charged another $8.52 for early check in. Before moving onto the site, we walked in and checked it out and I expressed concern to the owner at the office that it wouldn't work due to; the hilly and uneven site, low branches and size. The owner assured me that it wouldn't be a problem. I asked about other site availability and even though there were minimal campers there, he said that there was only one other site available but I would need an electrical extension cord, he had a used one that I could purchase for another $30. We then drove to our assigned site and during this process, we had to hold back branches to avoid scratching the camper. In the end, our site was on a hill and in no way was it suitable for any size fifth wheel as we had suspected. We then walked back to the office and explained our problems with our site. He became increasingly hostile, did not accept anything I said and kept up with the line that many larger fifth wheels have used that site with no problems and that I must be doing something wrong. Based on the treatment that we were receiving as well as our increasing concern regarding safety, we decided to leave and asked for a refund, which he quickly and adamantly refused. In a calm manner, I let him know that we were unhappy with his handling of this matter. His level of anger increased, he threatened to call the State Police (which we encouraged him to). He continued to rant, told us we had 30 minutes to get off his property and at the end charged in my direction as we were exiting the office. It took us almost 30 minutes to get the camper out of the site that was effectively not a pull through due to large branches that would have definitely damaged the roof of the camper. We had to back up the hill and exit through another unoccupied site. In closing, several other negative reviewers including google have experienced very similar issues, treatment and concerns.

We went to dinner for the first time last night. We had boneless Buffalo wings for an appetizer. I…read morehad the strawberry lemonade and the steak bomb with fries. Everything was awesome! In addition to the wonderful food, the outdoor seating was simply wonderful and we really enjoyed meeting and talking with Susan who is one of the owners. On our next visit I plan to try the pizza which seems to be very popular. This was just a great date night for us. Can't wait to do it again.

There's no doubt this is a popular spot for the week of July 4th. This is my second year coming…read morehere and not a single thing has changed between the two visits. That's honestly the beauty of it. It's run by a family of siblings and their nephew and they are all extremely hardworking and friendly folks. Let me preface by saying it's a smallish campground that offers plugs for RV's to set up shop as well as a handful of one floor ranch-style cabins that contain the bare minimum. Not to say that's a bad thing-- besides, the point of a camp getaway is to feel unplugged and enjoy the experience/nature around! The RV's are set up pretty close next to eachother and as for the week of the 4th, there's a lot of families in soccer chairs/grilling/playing games and such all day outside. Across the board: - Extremely warm and inviting hospitality from Susan (one of the main kitchen workers who also runs this place) and her family - Solid view and access to Sebec Lake - Communal basketball court, cornhole, and bathrooms in the center of the marina but all of these are up on a semi slanted hill and in a patchy and rocky area of grass. But that adds to the fun-- bringing you back to old school days. Nothing glamorous but definitely could be worse - There's a hill you can walk down to see the dock and while doing so you'll pass a dirt volleyball court tucked away - There's a restaurant to order lunch and dinner, as well as a little office that serves as the check-in place and mini gift shop of trinkets if you will The restaurant: - The food is decent. Nothing fancy but also a good option if you don't feel like running to the store. There's really no other "takeout" food options nearby so it's either you cook your own food at your place along Sebec Lake or you go by the marina for food (whether you're staying here or not) - There was 20 of us (yes 20) and Susan was so friendly and ON TOP OF IT with our food and drink orders. The food was definitely better than we expected and it came out in a reasonable time, especially given there was 20 of us eating at once (although I'd suggest you call ahead for something like pizzas since those take more time here) - See menu photos for pricing. It can be pricey but again, there's nothing else really around (i.e. we ordered a fisherman's platter and it was $45) - Plenty of tables and chairs to comfortably eat and hangout - Solid selection of drinks and alcoholic beverages for sale in their fridge - Overall it's very open and has lots of natural light in the restaurant Our cabin stay (which might not be the case for all the other cabins but it could be): - It's definitely got everything you need to get by - Shower, toilet, sink, mirror, and towels provided. Although, the bathroom has no vent so you either have to leave the bathroom door open or open the window to air it out which wasn't too effective from a timing perspective but it did the job for us! - 3 bedrooms supplied with a full sized bed, a dresser, nightstand, and lamp - there is no A/C and it was 90° almost every day this week so it felt like a sauna but particularly at night it was really hot trying to sleep so be sure to bring multiple fans!! - Kitchen utensils, plates, glass cups, fridge, sink, old school TV, couches, dining table provided as well All in all it's a campsite that has a lot going for it in Sebec, for a cheap cost if you're looking to experience a getaway/go camping in an authentic fashion. :)

Had an amazing Labor Day weekend retreat at Pine Grove! The…read moreother campers were friendly and Cody, the seasonal caretaker, was a saint! The 24 hour lounge was an incredible amenity to have for internet access and the showers, unlike many campgrounds I've been to, actually had hot water! Can't recommend this place enough!

Great campground. So quiet and clean, with many riverfront sites. Favorite activity was floating…read moredown the river back to the campground. There is a free " shuttle service" to either 2, 3, or 5 miles up river. River was slow and safe. We brought our own tubes but they sell them as well. We used the free kayaks too! Swimming was great, even caught a fish or two. Planned on 4 nights, but stayed a whole week! Highly recommend.

My friend at work recommended I come here after hiking Katahdin. What a superb recommendation…read more This is what we did. This is what I recommend you do... So you hike Katahdin (see my Katahdin / BSP review). Get all sweaty and nasty. Get beat up by the mountain. You could camp out at roaring brook (many people do this)... OR, you could drive 40 minutes to the Big Moose Inn. Check in, some very nice ladies / staff / help... You feel at home right away. It's a rustic, Maine type place... Moose and bear heads hanging from the wall. Comfortable couches and furniture in the lobby. You can sit outside on a warm summer night. Then you take a well deserved (hot) shower. You won't be able to do this at Roaring Brook. Put on some clean clothes; go down to the bar, order a Baxter IPA (tall / large pour). It will taste sooooo good. And all the food at this place was awesome! They have a bar menu and restaurant menu. Everything is good. Quesadilla, burgers, salmon, tri-tip... EveryTHANG. You belly up, get a nice meal in you. Go back lay down in comfortable bed. Watch a little TV. I was lights out by 9-pm... Slept soundly - like a rock! Next moanin' they have complimentary breakfast with hot breakfast sandwich and typical contintental breakfast stuff... Then drive the Golden Road back. Helluva trip.

stayed At one of the campsites last minute coming out of baxter, they made room for me and I am so…read moreglad they could! I had a great time i grabbed dinner at the little general store right next door! i hope to be back to camp again in the future.

Jump and Raft was an incredible experience. For a bachelor party we stayed in one of the summer…read morecamps. The accomodations were clean, comfortable, and well above camping. Bring your bug spray... the skeeters are legit. Spent WAY too much time in the Boatsman Bar but loved every second of it. All the staff is super nice, and fun as hell. Terrible with names but the Chef is a riot, and a phenomenal cook. Greg the Rafting manager is great people (apologize for the 4 hours I talked to you about rafting, probably repeating every question haha) and his team makes the river is a legendary experience. We had Jake has a guide on the mighty West Branch Penobscot and loved every exhilarating second. Though I am sure Jake would have preferred we paddled a little harder when he asked... All in All recommend the hell out of this place. For every bad experience you may have at a small establishment, you get rewarded with a really great one. This is one of those places. Will for sure be back, and recommend anyone reading this, book immediately!!

Such a blast. My instructor Owen made sure I found my way back down safely and had a great time on…read morethe way down. I think I have a new obsession!

I am being generous..this was our first stay and will not be returning. The bathrooms were…read moredisgusting and I mean urine and feces that were there for two days. Bloody band aids in the pool and hair balls. We stepped away from the pool. Our site also had mold all around the site. The site was raked but because this site had rain water everywhere, I think it is wet. We were screamed at by an owner while in the arcade that it was closing time. No warning, just arms flailing and screaming. My granddaughter left crying. It was very disturbing. Three stars for Santa but that's it.

This place is incredible: beautiful scenery, fresh air, and awesome showers…read more We came here after being at a festival for a couple days. It was raining really hard, and we just decided to throw the towel in for the night, and pull over. The cabins are great - 4 beds (2 bunks), small kitchen, kitchen table w/ 4 chairs. Very rustic, but very cozy - what do you expect - it's Maine. But you got to love it. Prices per cabin are very, very reasonable.

Just completed the 100 Mile Wilderness over a 12 day period with two friends who have been doing…read moretrips with me for 25 years now. Was very happy to have stumbled upon Phil's 100 Mile Wilderness for a whole host of reasons. First, Phil made it simple and easy and gave us peace of mind. Knowing we would be entering a 100 mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail with no stores or simple exit routes meant we had to be 100% on everything and Phil helped make that happen for us. It started with a stay in a private cabin so we could get a good night's sleep before getting dropped off at Able Bridge. We had hot showers, fresh towels, free sodas, and a nice tour of everything else available to us. Early the next morning, we had coffee and then was off to our drop off location. Two stop options for food, last minute items we may need and bathroom breaks were helpful. At the drop off, Phil told us he knows all the entry/exit points along the trail so if someone rolled an ankle or got sick, he's would be there to help. Just text him and he would give instructions. Only thing one needs to know is that Verizon works in most areas while AT&T worked hardly anywhere. We never needed Phil's help and completed our North to South trip without a hitch but we felt confident that had we needed help, Phil would be there for us. It gave us a comfortable feeling. Food drops were key and this was another area where Phil did a stellar job. We had a choice of one or two food drop areas. We chose two and at each, we resupplied, emptied our garbage, left unneeded items, grabbed complementary sodas and continued on our way. When we got back in town, we stayed one more night - enjoyed the clean, hot showers and a restful night in a real bed before driving home. If you want to hike the 100 Mile Wilderness, I highly recommend Phil's company. He's more than a businessman - more like a friend in Maine. The prices are very reasonable too. Remember to buy a map from Phil and have him mark it up for you with all the best (unlisted) camping spots so you don't have to get stuck in a high use area where you lose that feeling of being away from everyone. We just loved his secret spots - all with access to water.

I visited Phil's, for the first time, in May. Stayed for a couple days to do a check out hike for…read moremy upcoming trip through the 100MW. On that trip I was the only guest. Phil gave me a tour of his place and provided some valuable tips. Coffee was ready in the morning - I appreciated the company (from both Phil and Woody). Used the grill that evening and spent time reading in the "community center". I felt totally at home and had a chance to destress from life. My sister and I returned at the end of June for our hike. Cabin was ready when we arrived. Phil was as engaging as ever. He dropped us at Abol Bridge in the morning. Unfortunately my sister fell and tore her ACL on the hike. Phil provided instructions for how to get her out and even, personally hiked in to look for us. After she got off trail, he helped me plan a two day solo hike. Really awesome place! I now think of Phil as a friend. I'd highly recommend.

This is an absolutely magical place filled without absolutely draconian rules!…read more You can maybe argue that the second thing enables the first thing but...that is not an argument I would make. I find it a bit silly that a state park in rural Maine built around a 5,000+ peak would model its park rules after Denali National Park, centered around the tallest mountain in North America. I think rules this restrictive only serve to make our parks less accessible to people who aren't affluent white liberals but...enough of my soapboxing. We came here to climb Mt Katahdin. And, for once in my life, when I say "climb", I actually mean it! We did a technical rock climbing route on the peak called "The Armadillo": https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106020335/the-armadillo We stayed at a luxurious lean-to at Chimney Pond. The rangers there were very helpful and friendly. They made the drudgery of the various oppressive rules almost...fun? I highly recommend staying at Chimney Pond yourself, climber or not. The views here feel nothing like New England. They feel more like Alaska, north of the arctic circle. Katahdin is only a little over 5,000 feet but it has big granite walls of rock unlike an other mountain in New England. (yes, including Mt Washington) My only complaint is that I got an insane amount of insect/arachnid bites on this trip. If you're staying in a lean-to, it might be helpful to have some sort of bug net! so many rules, so magical

Park was great, went on a three day two night trip. Only knock was our hike from Roaring Brook to…read moreHamlin peak and back was previously reviewed as intermediate to hard. After my trip I would absolutely say difficulty should be changed to hard to expert, the trip down from Hamlin peak was two miles down the mountain and extremely time consuming. All in all an amazing experience just be prepared for a long, challenging, but rewarding trip!

Stopped in for a quick look around. Guard at gate house was really pleasant and helpful. Lots of…read moreboaters, campers and swimming area seemed very clean. Nice playscape for the kids at the beach area. Will be back!!

We love coming to Lily Bay, beautiful views. The kids can swim or you can took. Trails, outhouses…read moreare clean, and we usually see deer and we haven't but others have seen Moose.' It's a must if your in the Moosehead area.

Had a fantastic time at Peaks Kenny with the fam in June. Small park with a nice lake. Well…read moremaintained and very attentive Park Rangers. So much so that we got a knock on our camper door only minutes past quiet hours started telling us to turn the movie we were watching down. We visited Bissell Brothers Three Rivers both days we camped, which is sadly not something we'll ever be able to do again. It was about 20 minutes up the road. We also ate at the Quarry in Monson during our stay. Very very windy roads, be careful of wildlife at night.

Lovely state park campground. Not a bad site in the place. Pick one on the outer side of the road…read morefor more privacy. Really nice shower house. Short walk to the beach at Sebec Lake where there's also a playground. We also hiked the birch mountain ledges trail in the park, which was a nice walk. Nothing too difficult but a lot of roots. Our 4yo did it with no issues. Maybe longer than the posted 2.3 miles.