Went there July 9-12. Very friendly staff, and the campground is really clean and well maintained…read more Plenty of room on my site! Even brought my firewood to me!!! I've been to many campgrounds and this place truly is the best. My name is Mike and I travelled 5 hours from Salem NH to get there. I'll be back in a couple weeks!

Nice campground with mostly wooded sites. Some are a little tight to get into, but otherwise okay…read more Spent almost a week there this summer. Bathhouse was basic, but very clean and well maintained. Owners were nice, but a little strict with the 5mph limit - even for kids/others on bikes (which seemed a little weird). Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would return if back in the area.

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. :)

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.

This RV park is really nice - we had a riverfront site with a great view of the river. The sites…read moreare large. The owners, Jeff and Jennie, are extremely pleasant and helpful. We got several great suggestions for things to see while in the area, and Jeff even loaned us a state atlas with some routes marked for a wonderful drive through the surrounding countryside. None of the sites have sewer connections, but the owner will do a "honey wagon" visit for just $5, and he'll also do the dump as you leave! There's no TV unless you have satellite, and I'm not sure how good that would be due to the large trees all around the park. But, our stay was so pleasant that it didn't matter.

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.

We have been coming here since I was about 9 years old and now my kids are enjoying it as much as I…read moreused to. It's friendly, fun and so relaxing. Whether you like it quiet or like a like liveliness they have it here!! We have our favorite sites, but have never had a bad one. The arcade is great for the kids and store is priced reasonably. Showers and bathrooms are never dirty. The pool is always clean and campers are friendly and a joy to be around. Many times we have extended our visit because we don't want to leave. This is a great place for the whole family!!

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.

My friend and I used Phil for our section hike of the 100 mile wilderness. Phil was wonderful to…read moreus. He gave us so much useful information about the trail, campsites and a resupply. The food drop was essential so we didn't have to carry 8 days worth of food. I can't thank him enough for making us feel so safe and secure. He sat down with us and went over our maps and made sure we didn't have any questions. He dropped us off at the trailhead. When we finished a day early he made sure we got picked up and we didn't have to wait long. His rates are very reasonable and he really went above and beyond for us. His cabins were so clean and comfortable. The shower was clean and had hot water. There is hardly any cell service in the 100 mile wilderness so using my Inreach was critical to staying in touch with him when we finished. He was also nice enough to text my husband with an update when my device wasn't working well. When we finished he offered us both use his personal phone to call our families which was a really nice gesture. I highly recommend Phil Pepin and his services. This stretch if trail is very remote and difficult. He knows the ins and outs of the area and that was very comforting to us!! Thanks Phil!!!!

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!

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.

This is such a beautiful, clean, well maintained and peaceful park to spend time in quiet and…read moreenjoying nature. There are boat launch areas, camping, swimming, hiking. Pack a lunch and sit on small peppled beach area for astounding views of Moosehead Lake. Gorgeous! The water is cool and clean (lots of rocks so water shoes definitely recommended). We heard and saw several loons, lots of ducks, with canoers, kayakers, and wake boarders occasionally passing by. We saw deer and hear this is a great area to spot a moose! Such a relaxing and rejuvenating day. We will undoubtedly return.

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.