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Echo Lake Camp 2008

Echo Lake Camp. Photo: AMC FilesAcadia National Park is one of America's greatest natural treasures — a rare meeting of mountains and ocean that offers dramatic vistas and unbeatable hiking. This lakefront camp in Mount Desert, Maine, is an exceptional vacation spot amid this spectacular scenery. Visit Echo Lake Camp's website for detailed information.

Season Dates
Summer: June 28 - Aug 30

Basics

  • Tents on platforms, equipped with beds, mattresses, and pillows for two to five people
  • Dining room, kitchen, library, recreation hall, fireplaces, flush toilets, and shared bathhouse with hot showers
  • Activities: Hiking, canoeing/kayaking, sailing, biking. Day & evening programs, weekly lobster picnic & clambake.
2008 Rates
Summer, Weekly Rates AMC Members Nonmembers
Adult $498 $550
Juniors (11-15) $425 $470
Children (4-10) $325 $365
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Rates include AMC program charge, meals (except lobsters), and lodging tax. 

Fee from Bar Harbor airport: $15

Reservations & Policies

  • Liability waiver form should be filled out for each guest.
  • Liability form must be mailed before arrival to Mary Mitchell, P.O. Box 992, Groton, MA 01450.
  • Reservation form must be submitted to Registrar.
  • All applications clearly postmarked between March 1 and April 1 receive equal consideration.
  • All reservations will be assigned by lottery after April 1.
  • Applicants excluded from their first choice dates receive immediate consideration for alternative dates listed.
  • Including alternative dates will not reduce your chance of getting your first choice.

Include with your reservation:

  • Check in US funds made out to AMC Echo Lake Camp to cover non-transferable deposit of $150 per person per week. Remainder of bill is payable at camp (no credit cards).
  • Self-addressed stamped envelope.

Before June 20, contact: Mrs. Lawrence F. Buck, 360 Main St., Wethersfield, CT 06109 (phone 860-529-6333; email echoreg@aol.com).

After June 20, contact the managers: Ned and Mary Mitchell, P.O. Box 219, AMC Echo Lake Camp, Mount Desert, ME 04660 (phone 207-244-3747; email nmitchell@lacademy.edu).

Cancellations:

  • 50 percent of deposit will be refunded if canceled at least 30 days in advance.
  • Full rate will be charged for cancellations less than 14 days in advance.
Photo: Courtesy Echo Lake Camp
 

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