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Maine Primitive Skills School

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· Augusta, Kennebec, Maine
Hosted by Michael D.
2 tent sites
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The land was purchased by Mike and Karen Douglas in 1996 and has been the site of their residence and that of Maine Primitive Skills School, which teaches Wilderness Awareness, Survival and Self-Reliance Skills to hundreds of students from around the country and the globe each year. The land is split by Church Hill Road. The west side of the road is where the majority of the school's facilities are located and where most of the day-to-day activities take place. The plot east of the road is used for overnight experiences and as a place to observe animal tracks and sign. The forest here is a classroom as much as it is a garden. It has been tended with a caretaker attitude for two decades to increase the bounty of edible foods for animals and humans alike. We hope that all our visitors can enjoy and carry on this tradition by participating conscientiously with our sacred forest. Learn more about this land: Park your car at our parking lot near the road. Cross the boardwalk over the wetland. Walk through the clearing up a slight incline, to the trail-head, through the mixed hardwood forest, to a secluded campsite where you can watch the stars and listen to the sounds of the forest in the privacy of your campsite. Over 1000 acres of quiet State Wildlife Management land sits adjacent to our plot of land and is yours to explore! If you're up for a hike, follow the ATV trail to Spectacle Pond which is a 100-acre lake with an island in the middle. There are two disc golf courses within walking distance down the road from the trail-head if that's more your style.   We run Maine Primitive Skills School, and the main facilities are located across the road. We rent out this area of the property to campers when we are not utilizing it for courses. Feel free to come on over and say hi! If you need any tips on making your camping experience more enjoyable we're the people to ask.Park your car at our parking lot near the road. Cross the boardwalk over the wetland. Walk through the clearing up a slight incline, to the trail-head, through the mixed hardwood forest, to a secluded campsite where you can watch the stars and listen to the sounds of the forest in the privacy of your campsite. Over 1000 acres of quiet State Wildlife Management land sits adjacent to our plot of land and is yours to explore! If you're up for a hike, follow the ATV trail to Spectacle Pond which is a 100-acre lake with an island in the middle. There are two disc golf courses within walking distance down the road from the trail-head if that's more your style.   We run Maine Primitive Skills School, and the main facilities are located across the road. We rent out this area of the property to campers when we are not utilizing it for courses. Feel free to come on over and say hi! If you need any tips on making your camping experience more enjoyable we're the people to ask.
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14 ratings · 13 reviews
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Floortje D.recommends
July 10, 2023
Gateway to the Forest
Michael is very welcoming and nice! The site was great for my hammock and nice composting toilet.
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Evan G.recommends
August 28, 2022
Gateway to the Forest
Worked great for us to set up our tent for the night
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Sara T.recommends
August 23, 2022
Gateway to the Forest
Great location
Very easy spot to get to. the campsite was perfect for one quick night in maine to visit some friends.
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Michaela L.recommends
July 21, 2022
Gateway to the Forest
We really enjoyed our stay here, Michael was very personable and showed us around the sites and amenities. Peaceful but still only about a 12 minute drive to Walmart.
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Robert T.recommends
June 29, 2022
Gateway to the Forest
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Love the variety in campsites that are offered! The facilities are very nice and the host is super kind! Enjoy the natural beauty there!
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Grace B.recommends
September 1, 2021
Gateway to the Forest
Thanks so much Michael! Super friendly host and showed us the local swimming spot. Awesome earth dwelling and property. Would love to return again soon! Thanks for everything!
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Augusta, Kennebec, 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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Hosted by Michael D.Joined in March 2018
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