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Jerseydevil
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Apr 18, 2018

Maine...??

Thinking about August trip to Moosehead Lake region for few days then to Acadia coast region..suggestions on campgrounds and must see/do...moose watching required..lol. thanks.
  • In Greenville, we stayed at the Moosehead Family Campground, in a 45' motorhome. The location was great, but our camp site was not very big or level.

    We plan to go to Greenville again - we love Moosehead Lake, but will be staying at the Balsam Woods campground. While their we went up the west side of the lake to the Birches resort. They have a small number of camp sites that look nice. We rented a Pontoon boat and took it around the southern part of the lake. The grandkids loved it. They also have scenic flights out of the Birches.

    One thing you don't want to miss is the Golden Road, which goes from Greenville over to the Baxter State park area. It's a long and very scenic dirt logging road. You might see a moose or two.

    The Balsam Woods campground has some outfitters that can take you on various tours.
  • You know, we just went to Acadia NP last summer and do you think I can remember the name of the CG we stayed at? Grrrrr. However, I do believe that hawkhill DID mention it and it was Timberland Acres just south of Ellsworth and before crossing the causeway to the park/island. It's about 15 miles to downtown BH and14 miles to ANP itself. Very large CG w/ lots of seasonals but lot of sites for visitors. Most are decent size and full hook up. All sites are pretty much wide open (no shade). BUT unlike the 2 KOA's in ANP, you're not on top of each other. Another plus is that the roads in the CG are paved. Pool was ave, but very cool when we were there. We found the best deal on firewood to be before Ellsworth on right side. Nice lady too. Next CG down the road towards ANP on left by airport, we drove thru there and LOTS of dust from inner roads. Tho we didn't get up to see the sunrise atop Cadillac Mtn, we did watch the sunset. Really cool. FWIW, we got diesel fuel at truck stop (Dysarts I think) in Bangor on/off 95 and was able to go whole week while there w/o getting more fuel and topped off there on way home. Enjoy. Oh, be prepared for a back up both ways at NH/ME line.
  • I second Northwoods Outfitters in Greenville. We had a good moose safari with them. Young's Guide Service also has a great reputation. Be prepared to canoe to see Moose. We stayed at Balsam Woods in Abbot. I would stay there again. Very clean, nice pool,good on site store and if you like to ATV some great trails through that area. Sites were nice size and the folks in the office great. We actually had a site reserved at Baxter, but it was too tight for our rig. Very pretty park though as we spent some time out there hiking. Around Acadia, we like stay in Trenton at the Narrows Too or Timberland before you get to the Island. There are multiple campgrounds on the island as well, but a lot of them are tightly packed. If we had our children with us, we would have stayed on the island either at Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA Campground or Bar Harbor Campground. If the weather permits depending on the time of year, whale watching out of Bar Harbor was interesting.
  • Northwoods Outfitters in Greenville offers moose tours of varying styles. If you decide to camp in Baxter as suggested make sure you are aware of the rules before you go. They are pretty strict about some things. Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor is a must-see. Make sure you go to Schoodic Point. Take a whale watch or a sail out of Bar Harbor. Enjoy the shops and restaurants. Go for a carriage ride and take the loop road in Acadia. Book a campground soon-many will already be booked.
  • Take a hike up Mount Katahdin. The mountain is about one mile high and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is about 5 miles from the base to the top. Camp at Baxter State Park.

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