Another lovely evening dining at the Birches. We've been coming here for 29 years and always a…read morepleasure. I had broiled haddock and my husband had stuffed haddock. Both were delicious!! Such a wonderful place with lovely people. Highly recommend!!

Dining. Reservations were for a party of 5 on a Thursday…read moreevening early August, 2026, including 2 children ages 7 and 9. Seating was prompt but water and bread took 15 minutes. From seating to serving of first course took 75 minutes, to main course 95 minutes, including hot dogs from the kids menu. First course of soup and stuffed mushrooms was excellent. Main course of salad with steak, ribs, and salmon was soo overcooked the steak was like beef jerky! Salmon burned in several areas, and ribs very dry! Apologies for long wait received but no attempt at any bill adjustments requested and none received. Will certainly attempt not to eat there again!

Stayed here for two nights in mid July and was pleasantly surprised. The staff was fantastic and…read moreprepared some great food for Bkfst, lunch and dinner. The cabin we stayed in, as well as the grounds, were well kept and clean. I was surprised and slightly disappointed to see that out of 12 cabins or so, there were only 6 other people there besides us. It had been raining alot for the past few weeks, so that might have kept some people away. We were hoping to enjoy a "Dark Sky" experience but was let down by mother nature both nights overcast and rainy skies. Overall, we made the best of it with board games in the Lodge, some canoeing and kayaking, and a small hike. If it wasn't so far of a drive from were we live, we would attempt to go back and try again to see the "Dark Sky".

Rustic and remote campground offering a range of cabins deep in the Maine woods with superb views…read moreof lakes and Katahdin in the distance. There is a co-ed bunkhouse, separate mens and ladies composting toilet block and showers with solar hot water. No electricity otherwise. Each cabin also has a privy. Gas lanterns in the cabins. Everything is exceptionally clean and the AMC staff in the lodge provides 3 hearty family style meals a day included in the price of your booking. (sample dinner menu for one evening: home baked biscuits, Italian mixed green salad, roast pork with onion sauce and gravy, green beans, baked potatoes and sour cream, fruit cobbler for dessert, lemonade) The camp is surrounded by superbly marked trails snaking off into the mountains and the website gives good guidance on what to bring and what to expect. There are canoes and kayaks available for use but you must bring your own mountain bikes if you want to do any biking. There are board games in the lodge but you'll need to bring your own lanterns since the gas lamps in the cabins are not that bright. The website doesn't tell you how amazingly hospitable, approachable, and friendly the staff is. The access road is not paved but our little Kia handled it okay since the weather was perfect and we drove slowly. A 4x4 would be preferred.

My great-grandfather, grandfather, and father all lived in Greenville in the late 1800's-early…read more1900's. They worked the railroads. I wish they would have had the opportunity to stay at this lodge. Beautiful grounds, huge room with deck overlooking the grounds and the lake. The room showed an attention to detail that I've not seen before and we have travelled. Bathroom was large and new and stocked with high end products. Staff were outstanding. The general manager greeted us, showed us around, and made sure we we felt at home. Breakfast was included and it didn't disappoint. Would encourage the inclusion of Paso Robles wines on their wine list (they are Nor Cal centric). Other than that, wouldn't change a thing. While in town, be sure to drop by the historic railroad depot. It's a great piece of American/Canadian history. We will be back!

I have never I have never been treated so poorly upon checking in. Traveling all the way from…read moreCalifornia and driving into Moosehead Lake, we were "greeted" and I use that term loosely by Beverly who seemed annoyed and cold. Our attempt at polite conversation was shot down with chilly responses and an overall irritated demeanor. The room was odd as there was a refrigerator located by the toilet and a coffee machine adjacent. Unsanitary. There is a spooky energy as we never saw Beverly again and felt like she abandoned the place after begrudgingly meeting us for check in. No dining on the premises on the Wednesday we checked in, no food delivery allowed, and no warning to book the on premises dining in advance. According to another Yelp reviewer, the dining was not worth it to begin with. I wish we had checked Yelp before booking. Beverly ruined our stay.

Dinner at Slate was a culinary experience! Our food was fantastic, our service was lovely and the…read morestaff were very knowledgeable about dietary restrictions. I am gluten free and the only course I was unable to partake in was the bread service and specifically the hand rolled pasta. The courses I could eat made up for any that I could not. Dining here was a privilege!

We had a wonderful dinner. The 5-course prix fixe was outstanding. Two choices for courses three,…read morefour, and five. All were excellent, and the selection of wines by the glass was very well chosen. We will definitely return on future visits to the area.

The absolute best! Went for a wedding with my S/O and had an entire cabin to ourselves though it…read moreeasily could hold 6 people.

The pictures do not do it justice. The cabins and grounds are beautiful and serene. The staff was…read moreamazing especially Cindy who is always willing to help or answer questions matter how late it is. If your looking for tranquil you must come here. Definitely going back!

The Owner was Dog Unfriendly and Rude…read more My husband and I were really looking forward to this trip which included our 2 dogs. We were to pay 2 pet fees for them. My dogs are well mannered and loved by people when they meet them. We've travelled extensively with them to high-end hotels and very casual places like this one. However, The Owner jumped away from my dogs when they approached her to say, 'hi'. I was puzzled to see that in a country setting that's supposedly dog friendly. She clearly doesnt like other peoples dogs. She couldnt even look at them. She has a lap dog. 3 times we were given the wrong pass code to the door. It was raining and I had to walk to and from to the office while getting soaked. Our dogs were locked inside the cabin that was unlocked when we got there. When they saw their mommy struggling to get in the door they started to get agitated and jumped on the sliding glass door frantically. Owner Amy got mad and said that was 'unacceptable.' She couldnt have that. 'Not gonna happen.' She then walked away for a 4th try at getting the correct passcode while muttering on. She was clearly in a huff and mad. That was strange. What were the dog fees for? And they had our credit card on file. She never apologized for the problem that she caused by having us locked out. We were wet and confused at her behavior. She never gave me a chance to respond. And our dogs were frightened. Not a good way to start a getaway. I never saw Amy, or her husband Steve for the next 3 days. Ever. No checking on us. Nothing. It was like they were 'ghosts'. You knew they were there but never saw them. I discovered a 2" thick folder later. There was a Demand List for the visitors. It was printed with black and blue letters on a dark blue background. Almost unreadable. Dogs could not be left in the room unattended ever'. Also they were not allowed on their furniture. My dogs have been on nicer furniture in nicer places without any problems. This is a country cabin. The furniture is not new. The rugs are old and faded. The bedspreads are outdated and mixed matched. Thats the first time we ever had to do that, even in high-end hotels with much nicer furnishings. My dogs are quiet and well behaved. But that was the rules. So we abided reluctantly. Also, we received no tour of the grounds or mention of the water sport toys laying about. It was a real unwelcoming vibe. It was like a dark 'Gray' cloud of gloom was hovering like a 'Ghost' overhead. We would have left the day we arrived but it was raining, late, and we were tired. It was a 7 hour drive to an isolated area. They lucked out. We did not. P.S. My husband and I run several vacation rentals in varied places and enjoy serving happy travelers.

We could not have enjoyed a better stay at Gray Ghost Camps. We planned to stay only two nights but…read moreended up adding two additional nights for a total of four nights! Monica greeted us when we arrived and made us feel right at home! Our cabin was spotlessly clean (thank you, Monica!); the shower water pressure was strong and great; we had seemingly endless hot water for showers, dishes, etc.; the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking; and the bed was comfortable. The surrounding guests were incredibly quiet, so it was an idyllic little place to be. We loved the paddle boards and kayaks and used them multiple times a day. The river is what paddle board dreams are made of bc the water is so calm. For us, the availability to use these water toys added serious value to our stay and made the price of the stay a great value. We also loved paddling just across the river to Maynard's for coffee and breakfast in the morning. That was an unexpected treat to have that cozy, very affordable restaurant right across from us! Additionally, this location is the perfect access point for the ferry to Mt. Kineo, which is a must-do while you're here! The ferry leaves from Rockwood, which is three miles down the road. Another must-do is Rockwood Bar and Grille! The buffalo chicken pizza with blue cheese base was the best pizza my husband and I have ever had! We stayed in cabin three, and when we initially pulled up I was a bit dismayed because there is a not-so-aesthetically appealing little storage hut right in front of cabin three, which is a direct obstruction to the river view. However, I quickly got over that bc everything else about this place was so great for us! We highly recommend this place as an affordable home base for exploring this part of Maine! Thank you for having us!

What a fantastic place! I had the pleasure of accompanying my sons Junior Class outing to this…read moreresort and was impressed on many levels with this establishment. In first approach the roads were jagged and exhausted from the long winter. Being mud season this needs to be over looked but needs to be mentioned. The main lodge/restaurant is beautiful and spacious with front desk access as well as hostess stand to guide you to your table which looks out to Mt. Katahdin. Staff is in a word. AMAZING! Everyone I encountered was friendly and helpful. When I had a health issue arise unexpectedly, Shorey, an employee in the restaurant went above and beyond to help resolve my ailment. She was successful in helping me get the help I needed. Our group took up most, if not all of the sleeping cabins. The group of chaperones I was with stayed in the "Loon" cabin. This cabin is nicer then the house I live in! All the comfort of home plus radiant heat floors, concrete counter tops, full kitchen, and fireplace! Plenty of sleeping arrangements with three bedrooms with queen sized beds and one room had an additional twin bed. In sun room there was a bed as well. Ethan Allen furniture through out. At the River Driver restaurant we had breakfast and dinner nightly and there were no repeats in offerings and EVERYTHING was delicious! Compliments to the chef for the variety offered as well as offering Vegan and Gluten Free options. 120+ is not easy to handle and the staff did n excellent job of keeping things clean and neat.

The oxymoronic Trout Mountain exists, and it's magical!…read more We stayed two nights at this, a premium cabin aground the Twin Pine campground, for an Independence Day wedding. Granted, I can't speak to the plethora of available fun things, like volleyball, horseshoes, a rec center with ping pong, board games and screen doors, and all the kayaking Millinocket Lake has to offer, basically because a hurricane was blowing it all away. Check-in for the temporarily residential side of the New England Outdoor Center is sparkling, as its recently renovated to feature what we'd discover to be a damn fine in-house restaurant. Staff are an orchard of peaches for fruit-based metaphor, or a patch of blueberries if its more regionally appropriate, and while everything seems to be pencil and paper, they were organized. Back to Trout Mountain! With a full kitchen, proximity to all facilities and more beds than the Bunny Ranch, it's essentially a palace at the end of the AT. As such, it's only fitting it sleeps 14 (or 24 college kids, because stop playin'). The only rub - even when you roll deep, you're still looking at anywhere from $70-100 per glamper per night, and three of the beds are in a shared loft. Singles pad, anyone? The wifi is extremely spotty - tough luck keeping a signal to check email, let alone stream reruns of Big Brother on Hulu. Dog friendly, too, so bring ya pup, bring ya wife. Leave your iPhone. Breathe fresh air.