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This is Passamaquoddy country.

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Two miles as the crow flies from the ocean, but a 10-15 minute drive. Hike in, pitch your tent among the birches, and enjoy the quiet. We offer only one site so that you can experience a sense of solitude. We vary the camp sites and let them rest and recover their wildness in between guests. If you are interested in meditation, contemplation and creativity, this might be the place for you. Toilet is a bucket with a seat that you “flush” by throwing leaves on top.

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Blueberry Land Tent Platforms

We have four raised platforms, accessible by car, each with a canvas-covered A-frame

Each platform is nested in their own private setting around the edges of our 12-acre organic blueberry barren. All four platforms are fully screened-in, with stylish canvas-covered timberframes and circular red doors. These canvas tents are relatively bug-proof and waterproof; you do not need to bring a tent! You do need to bring your own bedding. ***If you are particularly sensitive to bugs, you may want to bring your own tent (to put inside our tent) or a mosquito net. This is the Northeast during the summertime, we cannot ensure there will be no bugs.

Blueberry Land is part of Smithereen Farm, but is located around the corner from our Home Farm on Youngs Cove Road, near Reversing Falls. 

This is an off grid, rustic site with only a port-a-potty. If you need to use any other amenities, you are welcome to use the WIFI, fill your water bottles, charge your electric vehicle and buy supplies at the Smithereen Farmstore (12 Little Falls Road, Pembroke).  We sell cold drinks, beer and wine, frozen fish, meat, our own fruit popsicles, also organic veggies, honey, products from many local and Maine farms, camping supplies, ready to eat food, snacks, chocolates and even fresh baked cookies. Park at the store, and then jump into the Pennamaquan River (two dams, a rope swing) to cool off after exploring the town.

Note: there is no potable water at the site, you will need to bring a vessel and fill up in town.

There are beautiful walking, biking and canoeing opportunities in every direction—check out Cobscook Shores, Downeast Coastal Conservancy trails by Reversing Falls, Maine Coast Heritage trails on the Bold Coast and at Sipps Bay, Nature Conservancy trail at Hersey Point, Shackford head at Eastport, and of course much more on Campobello. 

Blueberry bushes are low, native, fruit-growing, covered in flowers in spring and then berries in summer, turning bright bright red in the fall when kissed by frost. Our blueberries are certified organic by MOFGA and surrounded by birch, fir, spruce and flowering perennial beds to improve insect habitat. Please DO NOT DRIVE/ tread ON THE BERRIES, they are food that we harvest and sell!

Park in the parking lot, three sites are immediately visible, the fourth site is a further drive down the road, past the port-o-potty, in the back field, to the left. Low hung vehicles beware! If in doubt park in the parking lot. 

Upon booking, we will send you a PDF welcome packet filled with helpful information about the farm, local sites to see, and a comprehensive list of our recommendations. We will say it again: remember to prepare for MOSQUITOES in summer!

We really recommend you approach Washington County as an opportunity to PICNIC! The "dining out" options are limited. Bring a pocketknife, a frying pan, a big cooler for butter and milk with ice packs so you can pick up local crabmeat (Betty's Crabmeat) and mayo and salads (Smithereen Farmstore) and eggs from ends of driveways, bring a cutting board—a big water jug, a camp stove/kettle, more warm socks than you think you need... and a sense of adventure! We have a EAT DOWNEAST digital map, guidebook and brochure at the Farmstore you can pick up a copy or download from our website. Thank you for taking the time to support supporting local farmers and food businesses of Washington County!

We wish you a pleasant stay all the way DOWNEAST!

Take our bikes on an adventure down Leighton Point Road to the many coves and beaches!

Views from of the farm- fields of wildflowers and Cobscook Bay

Site 3. A view to Elmer's Cove. (Click on underlined: "The Image" to see the photo.

Elmer's Cove

- my location is your vacation - 450 feet of cove frontage as part of historic and culturally relevant "Anthony's Beach" and adjacent to Cobscook Bay State Park. Paved boat launch next door, with a dock over there. Undisturbed forest surrounds my land, thick stands of trees along the road and all around. Maine classes this type of property as Remote Primitive camping. Take out your own trash, small bags for gas station trash cans, and bring some water. People marvel at the property and relax. Hand carry launch very close to the shore embankment campsites. This scant-settled area of coastal Maine is a necessary stop on your journey and meet the world's first temporary housing celebrity. 

#Next to Cobscook Bay State Park!# 

#Voted Routinely in HipCamp's Top Few Best Campsites in Maine#

4 Sites - 2 hike in tent sites, 2 further from the shore and 3/4 for RVs, 2 big, 2 smaller RVs or vans.

Good clearance on driveway - no 4WD needed. 

sites (tent area 9x14): 1 and 5 best for tents; 3 and 4 for bigger RVs. All sites generally levelled w/fire pits. (firewood included) Only picnic area site lacks picnic table, all others have one.

 Book a specific site, or ask me which.

Open interior land, privacy from road,

 - clothing-optional inquiries welcomed.

 Dark nights for star gazing, 20-foot tidal range - strong currents, be careful kayaking and boating, mid-tide and higher it's good swimming here. Carry in here, or launch for free next door. Good cell signal, (Verizon, AT & T)

Cell tower 1.2 miles away. Smart phone hot-spot works for me. GPS: ELMER'S COVE CAMPGROUND - Google Maps works best around here.

 Video - YouTube: "Elmer's cove"

~make Elmer's Cove your wilderness gateway~

When you see this, you have found Elmer's Cove! Pix with no captions were taken by the campers. 

Driveway - toward parking area. No 4WD needed, big RVs have driven in with no problems. 

When you come in the drive, honk twice here and I'll greet you.

Your fire stuff. Softwood and hardwood, use a mix. Charcoal, paper, and lighter fluid in the bucket if you need it. A log carrier and a tarp to line your car too.

Site 7 coming soon - Big Moose Pond, very shady. (Click on underlined: "The Image" to see the photo.

Site 1. Private, your steps to the bay. Other campsites have another water access.

Site 4 sort of towards the right in the foreground. Wide view to show the surroundings. On the hill overlooking Elmer's Cove.

Site entrance with firepit, picnic table, chairs, and wood.
Out of picture, to the left, is the port-a-potty, trash bin, and more space to put a tent

Robinson's Cottages Camping

The camp site is located on the same property as Robinson's Housekeeping Log Cottages. The business was started 4 generations ago with one small cabin in 1920 by William Robinson and his wife Shirley.

The cottages are located on the bank of the Dennys River, on land owned by generations of Robinsons since 1875. There are 6 log cottages and one small clapboard cottage located on the property. We also have direct access to the Sunrise Trail.

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This campsite is located on the bank of the Dennys River and very close to the small pond also on the property. It is a wooded lot with a firepit (wood included), picnic table, and tenting/campervan spot. Nearby are a swing set, volleyball/badminton net, horseshoes, and a beach on the river. Water bottles can be filled at the Cottages office. There are canoes, a rowboat, and a kayak that can be used for free by campers. Life jackets can be found hanging outside by the office. We have direct access to the Sunrise Trail and are located between mile marker 79 and 80.

Happy Dwelling

Happy Dwelling is just 10 minutes from downtown Machias, Maine. It rests on 8 acres of land. Woods create a private and peaceful stay. You may enjoy starry night skies and soft orange sunrises.

Just a short walk, is the lovely Sunrise Trail, a converted old train line, for biking, walking, four-wheeling, and horseback riding. Lakes are close by for swimming, kayaking, and canoeing.

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Open green space surrounded by pine trees. The sites are nestled in spaces surrounded by trees for a sense of peace and privacy. Firepits are at each site. Also on-site, chair and table massage by appointment (I am the Massage Therapist!).

We built a new outhouse! It's beautiful! 

Potable water is available by hose from my house.

There are lots of hiking trails in the area. If you're interested in touring some of the towns nearby, Lubec, Eastport, Machias, and Campobello Island are all good choices. And, they all have a hiking trail or two, and I place to have lunch.

Personal Fire Pit. Community fire pit in the distance

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