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Stephen Phillips Memorial Preserve Wilderness Camping

Rangeley, Maine
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The Stephen Phillips Memorial Preserve Trust offers a unique camping experience, combining the beauty of Maine's wilderness with a rich history of conservation. Established through the vision and generosity of the late Stephen Phillips from Salem, Massachusetts, this preserve encompasses over 6,000 acres of pristine land, including more than four miles of untouched lakeshore. Phillips purchased Students Island and the adjacent mainland in 1963, aiming to create a lasting sanctuary for nature lovers and canoeists exploring the Rangeley chain of lakes. Following his passing, his widow, Bessie Wright Phillips, fulfilled his dream by forming this charitable trust, expanding the land and implementing conservation easements. Visitors to the preserve can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including primitive camping, picnicking, fishing, and nature study. The campground features twenty-five sites on the mainland, conveniently located near a log cabin with parking facilities. Additionally, there are eighteen sites on Students Island, six on Toothaker Island, and seventeen more on the western shore, accessible only by water. Many of these sites are protected under the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Conservation Easement. Each campsite is equipped with fireplaces, picnic tables, and toilet facilities, all maintained by dedicated Preserve Trust employees. Nature enthusiasts will also appreciate the groomed trails on Students Island, perfect
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