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Hidden Valley Nature Center

95%

· Newcastle, Lincoln, Maine

1000 acres hosted by Midcoast C.

5 lodging sites · 2 tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best cabins: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Midcoast is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

HIDDEN VALLEY NATURE CENTER IS 1,000 ACRES OF PROTECTED LAND IN JEFFERSON, MAINE - RICH WITH A VARIETY OF HABITAT AND TERRAIN INCLUDING OVER A MILE OF SHORE FRONT ON LITTLE DYER POND. Miles of multi-use trails great for hiking and biking, rolled and groomed XC ski trails, and several rustic huts and tent sites are waiting for you. Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) is your forest. HVNC is part of Midcoast Conservancy, and a portion of the booking fees goes to support our mission to protect and restore vital lands and waters on a scale that matters. PLEASE NOTE: ALL of the cabins and campsites are WALK-IN ONLY. No pop-up campers or vehicles of any kind are permitted within the preserve or in the parking lot. Midcoast Conservancy members receive a 40% discount. Not a member? Visit the Midcoast Conservancy website and join through the "donate" button at the top right of the home page. Your membership confirmation email will include your discount code. Thank you!

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Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Forest

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498 ratings · 278 reviews

Ann H.recommends

January 11, 2025

Sugar Ridge Yurt

Good for winter camping and skiing

We really enjoyed this yurt for winter camping. There was enough snow to ski in and out and plenty of good wood for the wood stove. You'll find a table and chairs plus two twin-sized bedframes, one with a mattress one without. There was plenty of room for us to add our full-sized camping mattress on the floor. It's real camping, nothing glamourous, but wonderful to have a cozy destination.

Heidi O.recommends

December 26, 2024

Two Dog Hut

Magical!

This spot was a gem! Cozy and off the beaten path. A perfect getaway for those who like the outdoors, hiking, and the sounds of nature.

Kitty W.recommends

December 16, 2024

Two Dog Hut

Rustic winter cabin camping

Two Dog Hut was such a fabulous spot for winter cabin camping!! A bit more than a mile hike in, we used a sled to bring some extra bedding and paired with the woodstove, we were quite cozy. It was outfitted with an assortment of fun things—playing cards, backgammon board, extra matches, and foam sleeping pads in the loft. The clear roof made basking in the sunshine (and the moonlight!) quite lovely even on a 10 degree day. Definitely will be back!

Jason L.recommends

December 7, 2024

Joe & Doe Cabin

The cabin was a great spot for a group of buddies to get away for a quick trip. Heading into the cabin in the dark made for a great surprise in the morning with the very interesting terrain and forests around.

Richard B.recommends

December 5, 2024

Two Dog Hut

Cozy little cabin in the woods.

We loved our stay at Two Dog Hut. The light snow that had fallen on Thanksgiving made our stay even more cozy. The cabin is a bit drafty but we kept the fire fed and stayed warm inside while the outside temperature dipped into the 20s. Our dog loved the hiking trails and we explored some of the other campsites. We’ll definitely return!

Deenah L.recommends

December 3, 2024

Pond Cabin

Outhouse Needs Servicing ASAP

We've been going to Pond Cabin for five years now. It's a super special place, though it has significantly negatively changed with ownership changes and since it came onto this website, Hipcamp. One main concern from our last stay is that the outhouse at Pond Cabin is absolutely full - it's pretty gross. It needs to be dealt with ASAP. I don't see how the Midcoast Conservancy can continue to charge these enormously inflated prices while not having a serviceable bathroom option. We're of course happy to pee outside when camping, but this land is very public and there needs to be a private bathroom option when charging nearly $200 a night to stay in the woods. It's absurd. HVNC has to deal with this before winter really sets in. It's inappropriate to charge what they do without any maintenance of the outhouses.

Location

Newcastle, Lincoln, 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