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Camp Nepenthe

Hosted by Kilene · East Boothbay, Maine
4 guests max
99%
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141 reviews
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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A gracefully designed switchback driveway leads you to a cleared level landing. The spot is elevated nestled in among hardwood trees where you can pitch a tent or park a self-contained RV (No larger than 24'). Due to the switchback design of the driveway, a combination car/truck and towed camper configuration will not work. It's a two minute walk to the neighborhood association dock, 10 minute walk to the open ocean and rugged Maine coastline. East Boothbay is quiet, relaxing, and beautiful. Be sure to stop by East Boothbay General Store for delicious house made breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, pizza, a selection of beers and wine; eat in on the small porch or take away for a picnic. Walk or bike along the narrow quiet road to the ocean where waves are crashing on the rocks. Don't miss the gorgeous sunsets-simply spectacular. Or just relax at the site and enjoy the beauty of the nature that surrounds you where you might spot a deer or hear an owl hooting nearby. It's a short 10 minute drive to Boothbay Harbor for whale and puffin watches, great restaurants, sunset and reggae cruises, and sailing trips. The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is another must see-as it's New England's largest botanical garden.This is a 1 acre wooded lot with a switchback driveway that is approximately 10' wide. There are 2 level sites at different elevations to choose from. Samoset Trail is a slow country road with no sidewalk. It's a 2 minute walk to the association dock "Pete's Landing" at Little River and a 10 minute walk to the Atlantic Ocean. There are no hookups at this site so you must be self-contained. Please take all waste with you when you leave and leave no trace.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 24 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Pull in the driveway, to the first level pad then back uphill to the second level pad if desired.
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
Generators allowed
A generator can be run between the hours 8 AM to 8 PM only.
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
A fire ring is provided. You may collect any dead or downed wood on site for fire use. Fires are to be contained within the perimeter and at the location of the fire ring. You are expected to douse the fire when you are not present. If a regional fire ban is in effect you will be notified and there will be no fires allowed until the fire ban is lifted.
Pets allowed
On leash
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Picnic table present
No potable water
Bring your own water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Early or late check-in may be available
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
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Camp Nepenthe

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 24 ft
This is a 1 acre wooded lot with a switchback driveway that is approximately 10' wide. There are 2 level sites at different elevations to choose from. Samoset Trail is a slow country road with no sidewalk. It's a 2 minute walk to the association dock "Pete's Landing" at Little River and a 10 minute walk to the Atlantic Ocean. There are no hookups at this site so you must be self-contained. Please take all waste with you when you leave and leave no trace.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

99% Recommend163 ratings · 141 reviews
This campsite in Boothbay offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere, with many campers appreciating its quiet, wooded setting and easy access to the ocean. Guests frequently mention the excellent fire pit, available firewood, and the convenience of local attractions, making it a great spot for both relaxation and exploration. The hosts, Kilene and Chris, are noted for their responsiveness and helpfulness, ensuring a smooth camping experience. Some reviewers mention that while the site is near a road, traffic is minimal, allowing for a sense of privacy and seclusion.
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Recommends
· November 2026
24 ft Class B
Perfect spot, very relaxing
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· November 2026
16 ft car
Great location and the site was perfect!
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· October 2026
22 ft campervan · With kids
We had a great stay at this amazing spot in the woods in Boothbay. We plan on coming back next year !!
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· October 2026
16 ft car
Easy access and a nice fire pit!
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· October 2026
21 ft campervan · With pets
Kilene was super responsive. I got my rig (21 foot campervan) stuck going up the hill to the upper site. She was there within 10 min and Chris (her husband) and their friend winched me back on track right away! If you do have a front wheel drive van, like me, drive up into the lower site front in and then back up to the upper site. Easy! The site itself and fire pit/picnic table were awesome. The little neighborhood was very nice and access to the dock and open ocean was within a short walk or bike. Even though the site is close to the road, very little traffic as others have pointed out. Kilene was great, offering a water fill and basic grocery pickup if needed. Thanks so much for a great stay! We will be back!
Recommends
· October 2026
19 ft campervan
Excellent property. Great fire pit to use and you can gather downed limbs on the property, nice and quiet and peaceful and you can see the stars at night.
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· September 2026
Tent
Excellent and beautiful site! Nice fire ring and easy to find
Recommends
· September 2026
15 ft campervan
Nice small and quiet site, close to water but no clear view.
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· September 2026
The perfect Maine spot!
20 ft Class B · With pets
What a perfect spot! I don’t think we would have ventured to East Booth Bay if we hadn’t booked this site, and I’m glad we did. This site is on a quiet road that we walked with our dogs in the morning. So many beautiful homes! You can see the road from the site but there was hardly any cars. It feels like you’re in your own little perfect Maine camp oasis. We used the fire pit which was a cozy way to end our day. Would 100% stay again if we are in the area. Also check out the general store up the road for breakfast or lunch!
Recommends
· September 2026
Boothbay camping getaway
Tent
What a great little spot !! Oddly private, in a wooded residential cove. Steps from the water, EASY to access.
Recommends
· September 2026
Labor Day in Boothbay
Tent
The site was easy to find and clean and quiet. We enjoyed a really nice walk along the shore in the morning. Very convenient to Boothbay Lobster Wharf
Recommends
· August 2026
18 ft rooftop tent
What a nice little spot! Quiet and tucked away without feeling too isolated. I would definitely come back!
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· August 2026
Thanks, Kilene!
10 ft truck camper · With kids
Kilene was wonderful and welcoming. She was easy to communicate with and extremely flexible when we needed to shift our travel plans a bit. The East Boothbay location is awesome - we biked and tide pooled and made cozy camp fires with our kids. Super fun!
Recommends
· August 2026
19 ft campervan
Beautiful, quiet wooded site. Very private, yet convenient for easily getting to all local attractions. It was a relief to come “home” to camp after visiting the bustling harbor. Nice to be able to ride bikes on quiet neighborhood streets near water, too.
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· August 2026
19 ft campervan
Camp Nepenthe is a magical place! Just being there puts you in a relaxed state instantly! Everytime we stay we sleep better than ever...it's as if the earth, wind & sea know we need deep rest & they provide it...absorbing the stress & worries of the human side & bring us back to nature. PURE MAGIC! Having access to a dock is a bonus. The loop road is perfect for walking amd getting your steps in surrounded but nature. Kilene & Chris are the most gracious hosts...there if you need anything but also give you all the privacy and space you require. We dream of having a place like this to visit...so glad we feel at home there and plan to visit as much as we can. YOU SHOULD STAY! You will not be disappointed ♥️
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· August 2026
Just what we were after
Tent
Wonderful location- private site on the coast! Would come back here.
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· August 2026
Lovely site
Tent
Tent camping on Kilene’s land was lovely. It was nice and private and in the perfect spot for a short drive in the morning to our puffin boat tour! She was extremely responsive and kind :) It was a bit hot and sticky but that is to be expected in August! I would recommend this spot to a friend.
Recommends
· August 2026
16 ft truck camper · With pets
Very quiet, peaceful setting. Private and level. Beautiful walk to the ocean in 2 minutes. Highly recommend this site. Kilene is responsive and helpful.
Recommends
· August 2026
15 ft campervan
Such a gem of a spot! Great access to water nearby, private, and great fire pit set up. We will definitely be back.
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent · With pets
A great location for walking and visiting a beautiful part of ocean side of Maine!
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent
Such a lovely communicator and genuniely cares about the people who come and stay with her. Could not recommend more. The campsite gets beautiful light and is near a quite street which offers a nice walk.
Recommends
· July 2026
20 ft campervan
This was a great camping site for a Van. It felt very safe. I was surrounded by woods and bird song.
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· July 2026
Tent · With kids
Everything was exactly as advertised. Very clean, quiet, perfect fire pit, lots of dry wood to burn. Will definitely consider camping here again in the future.
Recommends
· July 2026
15 ft campervan
I only planned for 1 night, but wish I had built in more nights. The site was as described and Kilene was great (giving me a heads up of a potential storm). I took a long walk from the site, enjoying the beautiful landscape and shore. Looking forward to returning in the future.
Recommends
· July 2026
20 ft campervan · With pets
Awesome little spot! The trees and driveway make it quite private for a residential area. It was not super quiet with construction across the street, but maybe that’s only weekdays. I would definitely stay again if passing through!
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent
Great spot on the side of a hill! Very warm fire pit and dead silent. Would recommend!
Mixed feelings
· July 2026
Tent
It was fine. I was a little confused when I got there because I thought there was supposed to be 2 sites, but I only saw 1, really. There's another parking spot, but I wasn't sure where the property line ends, so I didn't want to camp on someone else's land by mistake. I think it could use a sign at the second site. It was very flat, so that was good, but not soft ground. There's a fire pit and picnic table, so that was nice and the surrounding neighborhood feels very safe and was filled with fireflies, my favorite part
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· July 2026
Tent
Such a peaceful and gorgeous campsite here. The scenery and access to the dock and beaches truly could not be matched and it is a birdwatchers dream! We had a very relaxing time and would love to return if we ever visited again.
Recommends
· July 2026
7 ft rooftop tent
A perfect little spot for camping. Easy access to Boothbay Harbor but away from the hustle and bustle. I lovely paved road nearby for walking to all different water bodies. Well appointed for my rooftop camper. Lovely firepit, just lit enough, responsive host and a slice of Maine scenery for your quiet contemplation. Can you ask for more!
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent
Such an easy, cute little place to stop. Stayed one night, and easily would stay again. The site feels secluded and safe, and has a short walk to the water. The loons calling back and forth in the morning was an added plus! 😊

Location

East Boothbay, Lincoln, 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 Kilene C.

Joined in June 2024

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