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Duckback Farm

Hosted by Bennett · Belfast, Maine
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13 reviews
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Owned by Bennett Konesni, farmer-musician who is known for singing worksongs in the fields and traveling internationally as an ambassador of traditional American music. Garlic is the chief cash crop and all told he owns 33 acres of field and forest. The land is close to the town of Belfast and all of the fun that can be had in the upper Penobscot Bay and the Camden Hills. It's also on the way to Acadia National Park so a good stop on your way east. The land has been tied in with local farming History since Belfast was founded. Today it nicely straddles the culture/nature divide by giving people a feeling of the wild on the edge of a hip small town. We've got a beautiful and broad 16 acre field where we grow garlic and 17 acres of woods, streams, and a beaver meadow. Extra points if you see the beaver! Learn more about this land: 1. Pitch your tent in our pine forest near a beaver meadow. 2. Pitch your tent on a soft, flat, grassy field under a vast sky In either case you can have a campfire, a quiet, private spot to enjoy, and we'll point you towards great food, music, and hiking in the neighborhood or in the region. We're a short drive to the Camden Hills and a little longer drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The land is five minutes from downtown Belfast and a short drive to all of the fun that can be had in the upper Penobscot Bay and the Camden Hills. It's also on the way to Acadia National Park so a good stop on your way east. The land has been tied in with local farming History since Belfast was founded. Today it nicely straddles the culture/nature divide by giving people a feeling of the wild on the edge of a hip small town. I've got a beautiful and broad 16 acre field where I grow garlic with the help of my community chorus and 17 acres of woods, streams, and a beaver meadow. Extra points if you see the beaver! On busy weekends there may be one or two others camping in the field - but it's a big field and there's plenty of room so it feels private. Most days I just have one group on the property.  
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    96% Recommend14 ratings · 13 reviews
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    · October 2022
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    Duckback Farm Camp
    Bennet’s spot was peaceful and beautiful. He did several extra things to help me out. One minor example: I arrived after dark, and he parked his car by the camp spot with the headlights on to help me set up. I’m reluctant to share the major nice things he did for me because others might take it for granted. But he’s a kind and high quality human being. He’s also a really interesting person who I was happy to meet.
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    Rachel F.
    7 years on Hipcamp
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    · April 2021
    Beautiful quiet field
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    Duckback Farm Camp
    Amazing location literally 5 minutes from Hannaford, Reny’s, and Walgreens yet quiet and country. 10 minutes to the waterfront. We loved how close we were to what we wanted to see.
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    Lisa G.
    3 reviews
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    · January 2021
    Beautiful star lit sky, 10 degreesF
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    Duckback Farm Camp
    Beautiful open field. No potable water or toilet facilities seen as advertised
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    Denise P.
    5 reviews
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    · December 2020
    Fantastic camping under the stars
    Duckback Farm Camp
    The site location was very private and well maintained. The host was very helpful and responsive. I highly recommend this spot to anyone traveling through or looking to stay for a while.
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    Brandy M.
    2 reviews
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    · November 2020
    Duckback Farm Camp
    Had a great stay! Beautiful sunrise.
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    Andrew H.
    2 reviews
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    · October 2020
    Duckback Farm Camp
    Great place to camp!!! Beautiful field complete with turkeys and loads of space for the kids to play.
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    Abigail R.
    5 years on Hipcamp
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    · October 2020
    Group trip ·
    Duckback Farm Camp
    Bennett's campsite was great; a beautiful wide open field where wild turkeys roamed in the morning mist. It's incredibly close to Belfast, so if you're looking for something that feels a little more remote, but is not a long drive away from town this is a wonderful place to spend the night. Bennet was very welcoming, provided clear directions, and was incredibly prompt with his communications.
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    Christine G.
    5 years on Hipcamp
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    · September 2020
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    Duckback Farm Camp
    Site was amazing for star gazing. It was pretty difficult to find at night so I would suggest arriving in the day time.
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    Marcie S.
    5 years on Hipcamp
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    · September 2020
    Group trip ·
    Duckback Farm Camp
    Stumbling on Bennett’s Duckback Farm Camp during our trip to Maine was a beautiful stroke of luck! We arrived with our truck later in the evening and found Bennett kindly setting us up with the fire we had secured some wood for. The stars were expansive over his beautiful fields and the moon was bright. We spoke for a while around the warmth and were so taken with Bennett’s kindness and hospitality. The next morning we awoke in the peaceful field and went down to the stream to scope it out for some fly fishing. We left only to secure a second night and return to the same spot that evening! We cannot recommend this farm enough for a no-fuss, peaceful experience! Furthermore, it’s within a reasonable distance from Rockland, Camden, etc, and for an unbeatable price. We hope to return to not only snag some of Bennett’s garlic but participate in a work song workshop!
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    Drew K.
    2 reviews
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    · August 2020
    Starry and cool nights
    Duckback Farm Camp
    Bennet was great, super easy going and nice, gave us great recommendations on places to go while in town and gave us firewood and water. Me and my friends loved Belfast and think you will to and it isn’t super far from Acadia.
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    Vincent M.
    3 reviews
    Mixed feelings
    · August 2020
    Not as expected
    Duckback Farm Camp
    Bennett was a very friendly host and the open layout provided for beautiful views at night. Having said that, the site was otherwise not what we expected. It was very overgrown and we found ticks on us right by where we set up camp. We preferred to stay at a site with pines but that was on a different property and he recommended this site. And bring your own water. With some tlc, this camp can be great.
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    Leon B.
    9 reviews
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    · July 2020
    Lovely, peaceful, quick access!
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    Duckback Farm Camp
    Bennett’s camp is super close to town. It’s a perfect distance to get away from the hustle of Acadia. Belfast is lovely. Would highly highly recommend camping here if you want beauty, peace, but easy access to Acadia and/or busy downtown Belfast! Super amazing host too!
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    Bre O.
    2 reviews
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    · July 2017
    Group trip ·
    Duckback Farm Camp
    Beautiful open space, and Bennet couldn't have been kinder. I highly recommend this place. Nearby in Belfast there's an amazing farmer's market as well.
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    Parker B.
    6 reviews

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    Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Bennett K.

    Joined in August 2015

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