I've stayed at this campground twice now - once last summer, and once this summer. Both times have been enjoyable.
This is a friendly campground/general store near Grafton Notch. Both visits, I camped out in a tent the night before hiking in Grafton Notch - $28 for a tent site pretty close to the trailhead? Not bad!
The $28 includes free mini golf, use of their pool, and a rustic camping experience.
Wins:
- The owners are super friendly. Very genuine people. They have helped me last-minute book both times and are patient and great.
- They recently added a little dining area to their general store, which is great! When I camped here a few weeks ago, I ordered their mozzarella sticks, a beer, and a pizza (what can I say, I was carbo-loading) and it was super affordable.
- Their store has beer. Lots of it. And donuts. So, essentially all you need before hiking a four thousander.
- Their pool is amazing. Though I was SO SAD to be informed that we arrived literally the day it closed for the season. I wish that had been communicated better.
- Fire pits - they give guests the freedom to have fun and safe fires - love this.
- Flushing toilets/running water to brush teeth/wash hands. This is a luxury for us camping regulars!
- Quiet, peaceful, beautiful Maine.
Ehs:
- The campsites are pretty close together - there's very little privacy in terms of trees separating the sites. We were lucky to go near the end of the season and be essentially alone and isolated in our spot.
- I wish the general store was open just a teeny bit later! This lazya** needs her water bottles and beer after 8pm usually, especially after driving out to the site all evening.
Their breakfast sandwiches are affordable and a delicious meal for before a hike - be sure to grab one.
This is a real Maine experience.
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