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Primal Silence

This is Passamaquoddy country.Learn more about this land: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, and each with a canvas/sawdust queen size futon bed in it.

Each platform is nested in their own private setting around the edges of our 12-acre organic blueberry barren. Three of the platforms are fully screened-in, with stylish canvas-covered timberframes and circular red doors. One is fully covered but does not have screens.

Blueberry Land is part of Smithereen Farm. Surrounded by woodlands, the barrens is 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 Farm Store (12 Little Falls Road, Pembroke). That's also where you can jump into the Pennamaquan River to cool off after exploring the town by bike. 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 trail by Reversing falls, Maine Coast Heritage trails on the bold coast and at Sipps Bay. 

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.  We ask that you NOT DRIVE ON THE BERRIES!

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 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.  Remember to prepare for MOSQUITOES in summer!

We really recommend you approach Washington County as an opportunity to picnic, so bring a pocketknife, a frying pan, a big cooler for butter and milk, a big water jug, a thermos, a camp stove/kettle, warm socks, and a sense of adventure! 

 We wish you a pleasant stay all the way DOWNEAST!

lupines in June/July, and many more wildflowers all summer long!

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

Elmer's Cove

450 feet of cove frontage next to Cobscook Bay State Park. Paved boat launch next door, with a dock, thick stand of trees along the road, and a clearing inside. People marvel at the property and relax. Hand carry launch very close to the campsites. This area of coastal Maine is a
stop on your journey.

#Next to Cobscook Bay State Park!# #Voted -
2021 Top 10 Best Campsites in Maine#
4 Sites - 2 for Tents and 2 for RVs 
Good clearance on driveway - no 4WD needed. Tent/sm. veh.
sites (tent area 9x14): 1 and 5 best for tents; 3 and 7 for RVs. All sites generally levelled w/fire pits. (firewood included)
 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, also a small spring fed pond to cool off in. Carry in here, or launch for free next door. Good cell signal, (Verizon, AT & T)
tower 1.2 miles away. Smart phone hot-spot works for me. GPS: 285 South Edmunds Road, Dennysville, ME.
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"Elmer's cove"

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.

Outfitter Tent

Eastern exposure of the woods and valley. Old farm with rolling fields. Organic blueberries to pick with a purchase priceLearn more about this land:Forest and fields, private, lakes, ponds, streams and ocean nearby. Lots of wildlife. Garden with fresh veggies will be available to pick and to be purchased. 

Robinson's Cottages Camping

The tent site is located on the same property as
Robinson's Housekeeping Log Cottages. The business was started 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.

Learn more about this land:

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 spot. Nearby are a swingset and volleyball/badminton net, horse shoes, as well as 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 by the office. We have direct access to the Sunrise Trail and are located between mile marker 79 and 80.



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