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100% Recommend112 ratings · 40 reviews
My husband and I stayed on site one with our two kids, 16 and 11. As it was a weeknight, we had the whole island to ourselves, which we found really exciting.
Our experience was magical -- I will never forget the sunset the first night. It was really cool for our kids (and us!) to learn about the tides and how they affect water navigation.
We loved site 1, but you can't go wrong with any of them.
Pack minimally if you can! It took us two canoe trips to get our gear over, which was fine, as the trips are short (less than 10min each way).
Patrick on staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Thanks Flood's Cove for an experience we'll treasure. I'd love to come back and stay longer. Two nights weren't enough!
Elyse O.
11 reviews
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· September 2019
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Maine Oceanfront Island Campsites
Scott’s place was awesome, super scenic and fun! Taking the Canoe out to the campsite was really fun and made bringing our gear super easy!
Douglas S.
6 years on Hipcamp
This is a long review, but I wanted to offer a few tips. These campsites were amazing and the family was incredibly hospitable. The family has owned the island for many generations and they show great care in every detail of the operation. We rearranged our hiking itinerary just to stay longer. The campsites are some of the best I’ve ever visited and I’ve been to many different places around the world. Since I have nothing but praise, I’ll offer a few discoveries that would be easy to miss or not know unless you’ve been. 1) Plan your arrival around the tides. At high tide you can take the short route straight across the cove to the campsite landing, but it is not passable at low tide. You have to go all the way around the island. It’s a beautiful paddle has we later experienced), but not enjoyable if you arrived mistime the tides and are racing against the setting sun and a looming storm as we did. 2) You can’t go wrong with any site but 8, 6, and 3 are the best in my opinion. 3) Hike to the end of the island (past campsite 8). There is a rocky point that is fun to explore and since it faces south you can look west and east to experience sunrise and sunset that will not disappoint. 4) there is a screened gazebo right before you get to the lookout in tip 3. It’s a cool place to hangout, but easy to miss. 5) If you need extra food, supplies, a made to order sandwich, wi-fi , etc., head to Wallace’s. It’ another great family run operation in town, Ultimately this was a fantastic site (we stayed on 3), and would highly recommend!
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Greg E.
6 years on Hipcamp
Peace on earth. I wish I could’ve stayed longer.
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Joanna F.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2019
Great stay. Very private. We loved it here. Easy access to showers with hot water. Highly recommended
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Elizabeth T.
6 years on Hipcamp
Just the right level of adventure. Canoeing off the mainland onto a beautiful quiet and secluded island. The site itself is basic but has everything you need with eco toilets and camp fire place. Running water is just a short paddle away. Exploring neighboring islands by canoe was a joy and the evenings were not too cold in the summer.
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Jonathan L.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2019
Wonderful weekend escape -- thank you for having us!!
Lauren D.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2019
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Maine Oceanfront Island Campsites
I had a wonderful four days on Floods Cove. The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful, and they helped me rent a canoe and explained everything about the campsite. The island is short canoe from the mainland, but it opens up into the beautiful ocean.
During our stay we saw tons of seals, canoed to different islands, and were still close enough to our car to drive to get lobster rolls from town for dinner. I would definitely recommend this to everyone!
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Zoe G.
2 reviews
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· July 2019
Group trip ·
Maine Oceanfront Island Campsites
We had a beautiful weekend on Site 4. Zachary helped us get a lay of the land when we arrived, and was very kind and helpful. Had such a blast paddling in and out around high tide, swimming, walking on the rocks. The little trail/path on the island was perfect for a little walk with our dog. The site felt really rustic; we only saw other campers passing by to get to their sites. Really glad we stumbled upon this sweet place, and hope to return in the future.
Jess M.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2019
Floods cove exceeded all expectations! It was a beautiful and large site with ocean views. Plenty of little beaches to explore on Ames Island. It feels very remote while still being only a short canoe ride from the mainland. We would absolutely stay here again!
Julie M.
6 years on Hipcamp
Incredible camp site, each spot has space between so you feel secluded even though there are 8 total campsites on the Island. Arrived early and was able to canoe out to the island close to low tide, just had to traverse some seaweed covered rocks at the beach due to the tide being out.
3 disc golf baskets are placed on the main path of the island. Screened in gazebo at end of island perfect for sunset eating.
At low tide, check out the north part of the island where you can cross and find a warmer swimming hole and beach with rocks to jump off!
Able to lay in the rocks at night and view the Milky Way. Couldn’t be better.
Will be back again. Beautiful spot.
Jarrett M.
2 reviews
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· July 2019
My stay at Flood’s Cove was nothing short of magical. If you’re looking for a little adventure, this is definitely the campsite for you. The hosts were very responsive and helpful- especially for a girl traveling alone... they even offered advice on how to easily row a canoe by myself! The campsite was clean and had beautiful views of the cove. I will definitely be coming back!
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Bianca K.
3 reviews
I am not a fan of writing reviews, but the experience was outstanding and I thought I would share a couple of thoughts:
1. Scott is an exceptional host. He reached out shortly after we booked the sites and told us about the place, what to expect, and how to get there (although typing "Flood's Cove" into Google Maps GPS got us right where we needed to be). We kept in touch throughout the two weeks separating us from the camping experience of our lives and was very helpful in addressing our concerns and answering our questions. On top of all of this, Scott was kind enough to invite us (there were 11 of us!) to their annual 4th of July celebration where we were treated like family and got a chance to partake in an exciting game they call an "egg toss".
2. If you are looking at this you already know the campsites are on an island...if you don't - the campsites are on an island. This means two things to you:
a) You get to enjoy an absolutely unique camping experince, ocean air and fall asleep to the calming sound of peaceful ocean waves washing the coast.
b) You have to paddle your way on to the island. The trip isn't bad at all and probably takes no longer than 5-7 minutes each way, but gets complicated by the fact that the difference in the water level between the high and low tides reached 10 feet. Scott talks about this in the description here, so make sure you read this. What I would say though - if you end up going there, make sure to go and watch the low tide. You won't believe your eyes.
3. The island itself is clean and rather peaceful. There is a trail going along the island with side paths to each of the 8 campsites. The outhouses are clean and the campsites are great with plenty of space and a nice adjustable grill. There isn't a shower on the island, but there is one on the main land.
4. Read this, remember this, and thank me later for these two great ideas: 30 minutes before the sunset make your way to the further tip of the island, sit on one of those huge rocks, and watch the sunset. Once it is completely dark - go there again and lie down on something soft, and watch the night sky glaring with bright starts. We had 11 (eleven!) people watching the sunset without saying a single word - just enjoy the moment.
If you are still thinking - do it! Great place, excellent host, and unbelievable views is what you can expect from your next island getaway!
Denis K.
4 reviews
Scott is a fantastic host. Very easy to communicate with and was available for assistance when needed. The campsite are spaced out very well. We just spent 3 nights on the island and there was tranquility each of those nights. Other campers never got loud and it felt like we had the island to ourselves. I could not recommend this place more. Location is stunning campsites are huge and all have ocean front access. We wanted to go somewhere with our 4 month old puppy that was away from everyday life to unplug and read. Flood's Cove was perfect for this. We will be back!!
Joe T.
7 years on Hipcamp
My boyfriend and I stayed here over the 4th of July weekend and absolutely loved it. The host’s family was welcoming and invited us all to join in their holiday festivities. Our puppy met lots of other fun loving dogs as well! The campsite was picture perfect; it had direct ocean access and a gorgeous sunset every evening. We chose to read in our hammocks most of the day, every day, and I left feeling incredibly relaxed and rejuvenated. The host, Scott, was a highlight of the trip as well. He went out of his way to make campers feel welcome and enjoy the 4th, he told us fascinating stories, and has created an amazing experience on his family’s property for camping. HIGHLY recommend.
Do be aware you need to plan your day around the tides!!
Cece A.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2019
We had an awesome stay! Scott and Patrick were extremely nice and helpful with us getting water and loading into the canoe to head over to the island. The campsites were really well kept, and the gazebo was a nice spot to avoid bugs! Definitely pack your bug spray for when you're walking around and parking your car though. We had a massive thunderstorm and Scott was kind enough to check in that we were all okay afterwards. We've already recommended multiple friends to come and are looking forward to visiting again!
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Lyssa F.
3 reviews
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· June 2019
Beautiful coastal/ island camping!
I stayed at campsite #2 which felt very private. The canoe ride over to the island was very doable but does have to be timed with high-tide. The firewood "bundles" are HUGE. Unless you love having a camp fire blaring at all times, you likely only need 1....
The weekend in June I stayed there the bugs were AWFUL inland, but once you are on the island they are almost completely absent.
I could not recommend this spot anymore and definitely will be returning as a repeat customer.
Thanks Scott and Patrick!
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Noelle C.
6 years on Hipcamp
This is an absolutely unbelievable spot — we’re already planning our next trip!
Scott was an amazing Host from the start. He reached out to us to make sure we were set up ahead of our trip date, helped us rent kayaks and canoes (you rent them there!) and set us up with a big box of local firewood.
It’s a short paddle from the put-in point to the island, there are little carts to help you with your belongings, and the campsites are all set up along the coast of the island with beautiful views of the ocean, picnic tables, fire pits with grills, and nearby outhouses. We pitched our tent at site #8 (we had originally booked #4, but we had the island to ourselves — you really cannot go wrong with any of the sites), went for a paddle at high tide, and Scott joined us for a dinner of sausages and veggies cooked over an open fire.
It’s so fun to explore the island! There’s a little screened in gazebo at the end of the island closest to site #8 with a table, the coastline is teeming with rocky intertidal zone life, and we had a great time watching woodpeckers and listening to the ocean. We woke up in the morning with enough time to circumnavigate the island in our kayaks. If you’re coming at the edge of the season, bring a wetsuit so you can go for a swim!
1 night was not enough! We’ll be back.
Cassandra P.
34 reviews
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· September 2018
Wonderful place! Highly recommend. We stayed in site 6, whose fire pit was a bit close to site 5, but the trees aren't too thick so they probably felt closer than they actually were. Was not too buggy, which was amazing (went early Sept). Spacious site with picnic table, fire pit with grate for grilling, water views and outhouses nearby. Excellent shower near parking if you want to rinse off before heading out. Would definitely recommend stopping at Jameson's Lobster spot in "town" on the way in or out - no line and great food, can also get clams oysters to grill. Scott is super nice and helpful. Awesome!
Nicole S.
9 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2018
Campsites are big with picnic tables and fire pits with adjustable grill grates. Nice and private as you have to canoe over to the island to get to the campsites. The shower on the mainland is actually pretty nice. Scott and his family were all very helpful and friendly the whole time. Overall a really nice relaxing campsite!
Dan B.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2018
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Maine Oceanfront Island Campsites
Flood's Cove was just what we needed for the long Labor Day weekend. We needed to disconnect from city life and what better way to start it off with a short paddle to an island. The island itself was very quiet from noon into the evening. In the mornings, wake up to lobster boats quietly floating up and down the river.
Also, make sure to pull up a chair and view the sunset from the beach on the north side. Late in the evenings, stars come out undisturbed by city light and gaze deep into the Milky Way above you. I haven't had a view like this since my nights on the desert in Oregon.
Last, but not least are the Floods. They were so welcoming and VERY helpful. We had an emergency with our pup during our stay and they made sure that everything worked out. (Thanks Scott!)
We'd definitely go back again!
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Gene L.
2 reviews
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· September 2018
Our stay here was better than I even anticipated. I knew it would be unique, but I didn't know how much we would love it! John was so kind and explained the site to us when we arrived. We rented a canoe from him to get to the island, which we used to explore in the surrounding area. Our site was nice, and there were composting toilets on the island. It was so beautiful, refreshing, and close to nature. I watched the lobster boats in the morning right from the shore! We can't wait to go back.
Jenna L.
7 reviews
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· September 2018
Group trip ·
Maine Oceanfront Island Campsites
Wonderful place, great hosts. Scott's brother Randy met us and could not have been more helpful or accessible. Highlight is the location and feeling of remoteness while camped only a small body of water away.
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Michael J.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2018
Group trip ·
Maine Oceanfront Island Campsites
Gorgeous campsite on a small island a short kayak/canoe paddle from the mainland. Campsite itself was shady with huge trees but was one the edge of a rocky beach, where you could sit and sip your morning coffee and watch the lobster fishermen do their rounds. We swam at high tide in the little cove off our site, and at low tide watched the hermit crabs run around. Felt like we were the only ones there (although two other sites were occupied). Perfect for our family with two teenage boys. Host was super responsive and congenial, plenty of firewood available, we will definitely come back.
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Niki W.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2018
Group trip ·
Maine Oceanfront Island Campsites
Great campsite (we stayed at #1), very private and has lots of rocks to explore! The island is well maintained with a nice rocky beach to unload on and there are carts available to load and wheel to the campsite. There's a nice path through the island with disc golf cages and outhouses. Looking ahead at the tide chart is a must to time easy arrivals and departures. Maine mud is the real deal- don't try to pull your boat in when the tide is low on the north side of the island!
Aly B.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2018
Camping on the island was really awesome! It was so quiet except for the lobster boats in the early morning- which we loved. We can’t wait to come back!
Nicole B.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2018
Group trip ·
Maine Oceanfront Island Campsites
Perfect night in a perfect spot. Used this as an overnight stop on our way to Camden and wish I'd had more time to stay here. Went with my two young daughters and they loved the easy access to the rocky coastline. They explored and we watched the sunset on the large rock down the steps from our campsite. rented a canoe and purchased firewood. It was plenty for a fire at night and in the morning. Great hosts. My only advice would be to try to paddle during high tide. not a huge deal but at low tide it was more of a chore to carry our gear and firewood down to the waterline. I tend to pack too much anyway so I take full responsibility for my struggles. Thanks again Scott and congrats on the Travel and Leisure rating!
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Tim E.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2018
These campsites are amazing - all right on the water with a gorgeous view of the surrounding areas. Even though it rained for most of the time we were there we had a great time, and I would imagine it would be an even more epic experience with better weather! The only issue we had was getting out to the island - they had run out of canoes and all that was left were kayaks, which were hard to transport all of our gear on (I should mention that the host, however, apologized after the fact and graciously refunded our canoe/kayak rental).
So consider bringing your own canoe or rowboat if you can and especially if you have a fair amount of gear, some other people did that and had a better time getting across. I also echo previous reviewers (who I didn't listen to and should have!), get there at high tide if you can so you have a 10 minute boat ride. If you get there at low tide (like we did) it's about 30 minutes because you have to go all the way around the island! I would definitely be up for returning, it's a really awesome space and well kept!
Siobahn H.
4 reviews
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· July 2018
I've visited 20+ hipcamps and I'd have to say that this was hands down one of, if not the best. The hosts were incredibly accommodating and helpful upon arrival. Canoe and kayak rentals onsite make it unbelievably easy, and the island is secluded enough to get a real backcountry experience on the ocean without having to go a million miles out of the way, hauling a million pounds of gear. I even forgot stuff for s'mores in the parking lot and was able to paddle back, get the grahams, and return to the island in about 45 minutes. The bay that you paddle through is peaceful and absolutely gorgeous, with sail boats harbored, sea grass gliding against the bottom of your canoe, and views out to other islands. It is important to make sure that you're aware of the tidal schedule here, as it would be really unpleasant to drag your canoe across the mud at low tide. But apart from that, everything was unbelievably convenient.
The tent sites were well separated and really clean, and there are carts on the island to transport your gear from the boat landing to the sites. Our site had a little trail right down to the water where we were lucky enough to see some harbor porpoises doing flips at around sunset. I honestly could've sat and watched the tides go in and out for days.
We woke up to a cool, slightly foggy morning and followed the trail to the rocks and gazebo at the end of the island, where we had breakfast and watched the sun come up and clear away all the fog. We paddled around the bay for a while before heading back to the mainland.
This is a place I would gladly go back to year after year. A true gem.
Blake R.
30 reviews
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· July 2018
Camping on this island was fantastic. Id recommend bringing a tarp to cover anything not in your tent- even when it’s not raining, the island can be very wet in the morning. You can’t beat the location.
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Lena L.
7 years on Hipcamp
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Friendship, Knox, Maine, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Scott F.
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