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Evergreen Conservation Area

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· West Forks, Somerset, Maine
80 acres hosted by Dan H.
1 lodging site
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The Evergreen Conservation Area was recognized as a federal conservation area starting in 2020. There are several miles of well maintained trails through the deep forest and along the pristine waterfront. This is a secluded conservation area with two remote cabins. This is a unique opportunity: you will have the entire conservation area and the two mini cabins just for your group.  (Even if you only have one person or a small group you are still welcome to reserve the site.)This is a secluded conservation area with two remote cabins. This is a unique opportunity: you will have the entire conservation area and the two mini cabins just for your group.  (Even if you only have one person or a small group you are still welcome to reserve the site.) The lake cabin and campsite are situated at a panoramic point on Black Brook Pond. Campers can choose to stay in the two cabins or camp in tents. There are 2 kayaks and a canoe available for no extra charge. The lake cabin is a single room cabin with one double bed and a bunk bed with sweeping lake views. The forest cabin is a single room cabin with two double beds and small open loft.  There are five beds total, but can sleep 8 if doubles are used.  (These are platform beds. Bedding is not supplied.) These are "primitive" cabins, they are solid, warm, and dry but have no running water, insulation or electricity.  Tents can also be set up for extra sleeping areas. Please note the pond is very shallow in this area so swimming is not available here but there are many lake and river swimming areas nearby.  Please note the parking area is a 10 minute walk from the cabins. This is not an RV camping site, sorry. (However you park an RV in parking area then walk to cabins and tent areas.) You may bring up to a total of 8 guests if you share a beds or use tents. Groups of over 8 people will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact host for more information. Please note: this is not your typical drive up campsite. It is a short hike to your campsite and you need to collect your own firewood. However if you have done remote camping before or are excited to try new adventures, you will be able to enjoy a hidden spot of Maine! Because cabins are not heated, the season will close in November.
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Jessica V.
July 11, 2024
Evergreen Conservation Area Cabins
Excellent amenities, Bring earplugs
Although this is a beautiful & remote off-grid location, we cannot recommend it to folks who are not prepared for walking the distance from the parking spot to the Lake Cabin. We were glad we brought a mountain bike to transport gear. We struggled with our (admittedly large) cooler transporting it with a woefully inadequate cart. The trail is rugged. July 2024 brought with it unprecedented heat & humidity & unfortunately, lots of biting flies. We were thankful that there were few mosquitoes. This, we decided, is due to the huge population of frogs surrounding the peninsula. We have never experienced such a cacophony of calls all night long. We wished for a decible meter. My drummer partner said it was as loud as one of his shows. Bring earplugs. We felt safe in the cabin from potential storms threatening in the near distance. Our food & cooler left inside the cabin were untouched when we returned from canoeing the lake. Once I figured out that the skittering noise in the upper right corner of the lake cabin roof, I slept peacefully. Bats! Another reason for few mosquitoes. There was moose scat in a couple of places, but didn't see an actual moose. We saw a bald eagle, loons, beavers, turtles, & squirrels & chipmonks. The lake was full of leeches, so no swimming for us. The platform beds were very comfortable. The provided campstove & fuel was an excellent perk. As a semi-fit, late-middle-aged couple we probably shouldn't have booked this site. Dan was great.
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Miss. J.recommends
June 19, 2024
Evergreen Conservation Area Cabins
We aren't experienced campers, so we wanted something beginner friendly but also off grid and secluded. We absolutely loved the camp. Both cabins were our choice of which to stay at, and they were beautiful. We hung out most of the day at the lake cabin, made dinner over the fire and headed back to the cozy cabin at night. We brought a ton of supplies but we're happy to know most were supplied for us! The directions were clear and Dan was very communicative through the booking of what to expect. Will be booking again!
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Logan J.recommends
June 17, 2024
Evergreen Conservation Area Cabins
An incredible place to stay! The views are breathtaking, and the cabins are nice and cozy. The forest surrounding the area is perfect for nature lovers, and the kayaks provided an awesome way to explore. Worth every penny—a little piece of heaven. Highly recommended to anyone looking to experience Maine!
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Hailey.recommends
June 7, 2024
Evergreen Conservation Area Cabins
Perfect Spot for Humans and Dogs!
We LOVED our time at Dan’s camp. Very private with amazing views. We loved being so close to the water with kayaks and canoes on site. Our dogs had a blast running around through the different trails and swimming. The wildlife was amazing. Bring binoculars if you can! We definitely want to come back. If you are planning on going, I would recommend trying to pack light enough to only have to take one trip down to the cabin. It’s about a 10 min walk and we had to take a couple trips. Nothing too bad but if you have the opportunity to pack lightly, I would! Also, check out Moxie Falls while you’re in the area! We did the short hike on our way out and it was totally worth it.
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Elliott D.recommends
April 25, 2024
Evergreen Conservation Area Cabins
Loved it!
Really enjoyed my 3 nights here! Absolutely beautiful and very private, which I liked. I didn’t see another soul the 4 days I was there. Explored the pond by kayak and saw lots of beautiful birds. Cold late-April nights (down to about 20f the one night I checked) made me wish I’d packed a warmer sleeping bag.
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Nora J.recommends
October 30, 2023
Evergreen Conservation Area Cabins
The lake front cabin was amazing! So quiet and peaceful. We also stayed in the cozy cabin which was perfect! Easy to find, even in the dark!
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West Forks, Somerset, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis), and Nanrantsouak First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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