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Magical Mountain River retreat

99%

· Rumford, Oxford, Maine

500 acres hosted by Abi M.

2 RV/tent sites · 3 tent sites

Best in Maine: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Abi is a Star Host

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Best in Maine: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Scars in the polished granite streambed tell the story of saw mills from the 19th century. Not far from the foundation of one of the more established farmsteads of the era, this campsite is tucked away from the road down by the rushing Bull Branch of the Sunday River. Whether you bake on the rocks after dipping, or toss a fly in a quiet pool, the river will soothe your soul. Explore endless mountains streams, trails to the Appalachian Trail, and remote dirt roads in the heart of the Mahoosucs from your secluded walk-in low impact tent site with privy. Deep swimming holes and trout fishing beckon. There are three sites: #1: Riverside (more secluded),#2:Hillside(closest to the parking), and #3: Fireside. The hillside and fireside sites can combine for a group although are at a short distance from each other. If weather conditions permit, all campers can share the fire circle and table. The Riverside has its own table.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Waterfall

99%

172 ratings · 91 reviews

Zoe P.recommends

August 27, 2024

Site 1 Riverside

River side camping w/ dog!

I loved spending the weekend on Abi’s land! I booked the riverside camp ground and loved how close the water was. The directions to find the campsite were clear and everything was as described. The nearby trails and swimming hole up the road were fun to visit and the campground is located about a 30 min drive from Grafton Notch State Park. I would definitely camp here again with friends!

Phoenix M.recommends

August 25, 2024

Site 3 Fireside

The river is beautiful! Its a very nice and quiet place. But expect to make friends at this campsite as the "community firepit" is inside tent site 3, so if people need the fire to cook food, you're gonna get to know them. Would be nice if the community pit was more centralized and not within one of the tent sites. Also lots of people walk right through the campsite to get to river so a suggestion for the owner would be to put up a sign saying that the parking/trail is for campers only. All in all, a very nice place, but if you're trying to avoid people while camping, I might suggest looking elsewhere. Can't beat the location though!

Ally P.recommends

August 19, 2024

Site 3 Fireside

Very well maintained outdoor space! One thing to note is that there is one fire pit shared for 3 sites but it wasn’t a problem and it was great talking to the other groups. Definitely check out Frenchman’s Hole swimming area as it’s right down the road. Also be mindful of the steep hill up and down to the site. We didn’t have an issue with it but it could be a bit tiring for some people.

D V.recommends

August 18, 2024

Site 1 Riverside

Year three and counting!

This is our third year in a row staying at Abi’s campground! The spot is secluded, clean, and beautiful. The river access is perfect, and the fire pit is lovely. It has everything we want in a no-frills campground! Plus, Abi is such a nice person!

D V.recommends

August 11, 2024

Site 3 Fireside

This is our third year in a row staying at Abi’s sites, and it was just as fabulous as all the others! 10/10, would recommend! We got to meet Abi this time, she’s so kind and warm!

Holly F.doesn't recommend

August 10, 2024

Site 1 Riverside

Very Small, Very Steep.

The listed space for people per site is inaccurate. The path from the "parking lot", is extremely steep to be carrying gear up and down. The river was great. But for the price, the unexpected lack of space, and difficulty lugging gear, I would not recommend this place, unless, staying for one night with very minimal gear. The incline of the path was not made clear in the host's description. The host(s) also showed up at our campsite unannounced, and the conversation that was had was very awkward, and ultimately made us feel unwelcome. It seems there are multiple hosts, who were not communicating well with each other, let alone communicating with us. Mainly about where to acquire our purchased bundles. The first arrival of campers were poured on all night, and were told to grab firewood at the top of the steep hill. Had to lug several trips with a wheelbarrow. You would think the hosts would be mindful of imcliment weather and notify us where to find our bundles. Once we found them, they were very small. They said we needed to pay for the extra wood that we were told to use. We considered leaving a night early, but decided to make the best of it. Overall, this place is clearly not meant for people to stay for extended period of time. Only pro to the vacation was the river. That explains the lack of photos for the sites and the overload of photos of the river. Felt pretty scammy. $250 total for three nights was not worth it.

Location

Rumford, Oxford, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking