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1 month ago
I wanted to wait before writing this review in hopes that the new owner, Glen, would get things figured out. Unfortunately, it's been several years now and while it pains me to say this, Spencer Pond Camp has completely lost everything that once made it so special. This used to be my favorite place in the world. We visited every year, often multiple times, for a decade. It was a peaceful retreat with cozy cabins tucked into the woods, where you'd wake up to the sound of loons, occasionally spot a moose wandering through camp and truly feel immersed in nature. The grounds were beautiful, simple and thoughtfully cared for. We looked forward to visiting all year. Our last visit was heartbreaking to say the least. The natural beauty and serenity have been replaced with clutter, visible trash EVERYWHERE and a general sense of neglect. A large communal building was constructed right in the middle of camp, changing the feel of the property and we listened to construction noise for hours during our stay. After that came the sound of a generator from Glens cabin (against the rules, according to him), his dog off leash (also against rules) repeatedly wandering into our cabin area which upset our dogs, and an overwhelming smell from an unkempt chicken area. The dock area with a kayak/canoe rack as broken and just left there in pieces. The camp yard is no longer a place you want to hang out, rather just quickly walk past to get to your cabin. Glen claims to be a Maine guide, someone you'd expect to have a deep respect for the outdoors and for preserving places like this. He clearly doesn't respect nature or this place at all. I hope no critters eat any of the garbage left around. It feels like the camp has been treated as someone's personal property rather than the quiet wilderness retreat so many people fell in love with. Looking back at old photos honestly breaks my heart. We no longer feel it's worth the long drive or the cost and I SINCERELY hope things change someday and he takes note of the "regulars" who are no longer visit, and why. This place deserves so much better than what it has become. I only hope that someday it will be restored to the beautiful, peaceful place so many of us fell in love with. read more
1 year ago
My recent visit was filled with natural beauty and peaceful hours. I enjoyed hiking, reading, and watching the wildlife. It was wonderful to unplug and reset. I thoroughly enjoyed the charm of my rustic cabin and carefree days. The hosts, Holly and Glen, were very accommodating and fun to talk with. One morning I took an early boat trip with Glen, a Maine Guide, to view the wildlife. It was a highlight for me. Weeks later I am still thinking about this special place and when I can return. read more
1 year ago
Such a unique lovely place with caring management! Truly as advertised, the camp is the only development on a beautiful clean well stocked pond (really a lake). Off the grid and definitely camping, don't expect posh, groomed surroundings! Just sweet cabins - bring your food and flashlights and enjoy the quiet, a swim and the sound of loons. read more
15 years ago
Just returned from our 5th consecutive autumn visit to Spencer Pond Camps, and we find that each visit is better than the previous. The new proprieters have improved on an experience that was pretty darned good to begin with. The cabins are rustic but comfortable. The kitchens are well stocked with utensils and the beds are warm and comfortable. The cabin gas lights could be bit better placed for night reading. The wood stoves can make the cabins very warm indeed. There are plenty of extra bedding and towels. Even the outhouses are well built and reasonably well maintained. The camp grounds are well kept. The canoes and other equipment are available and well maintained. The view from the camp ground is very pretty. The early morning still at sunrise is wonderful. The location (no other building on the entire pond) is marvelously remote. If you are looking for a hotel or other full featured facility, this is not the place for you. But if you like a rustic experience much more confortable than tenting, this is a place you should investigate. read more
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806 Spencer Pond Rd
Beaver Cove, ME 04441
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(207) 745-1599
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http://www.spencerpond.com
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16 years ago
Established in 1901, many of these six log cabins have been built by hand from logs taken from the property.These are authentic Maine Housekeeping cabins run by a real native Maine family. The cabins all are spaced apart and sit on the shore of Spencer Pond directly in the shadow of Little Spencer Mountain. Remote and rustic, these cabins offer free canoes, kayaks, mountain bikes, wood, etc. All you need to bring is your groceries, personal items, and spirit of adventure. Always wanted your own private Maine camp....this is it! The cabins are fully furnished with all kitchen supplies, life jackets for all ages and sizes, rocking chairs, swinging couches, screened in porches on every cabin. Each cabin has a outside grill and a warm woodstove. There is even a large outside campfire area down by the water where you can toast marshmallows in the evening. These cabins are completely rustic- think of little house in the big woods, kerosene and gas lights, gas stoves/refrigerators, and even outhouses, which are maintained wiht impeccable attention to detail. The cabins are environmentally certified by the state of Maine as a Environmental leader and focus on nature based eco-tourism. Fantastic boreal Birding, photography of moose and other local denizens, well maintained hiking trails starting from your cabin door, all await you, this is truly a place to get away from it all and relax!. Ambience is relaxed and welcomes families of all ages. Pets are also welcome! Moose frequent the campyard especially in May/June. Upland game hunters enjoy a rustic and remote uncrowded retreat in the fall. read more













