Situated within Maine's famed 100-mile Wilderness, Little Lyford Pond Camps offers a unique, four-season retreat for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the spectacular mountains and wilderness of the Moosehead Lake region.
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Enjoy hiking, wildlife watching, paddling, fly fishing, skiing, and more at this traditional Maine sporting camp. Set within the historic, 37,000-acre Katahdin Iron Works property, Little Lyford Pond Camps is just a two-mile hike from spectacular Gulf Hagas and the Appalachian Trail. Both the camps and the Katahdin Iron Works property are cornerstones of AMC's Maine Woods Initiative.
Activities
- Family Adventure Camps: A great way for you and your family to explore the outdoors together. Learn more>>
- Hike to Gulf Hagas, the "Grand Canyon of Maine," on a two-mile trail that leads from the Camps
- Trek to Laurie's Ledge and the summit of Indian Mountain for views of Mount Katahdin
- Flyfish the ponds and rivers located within the 37,000 acres of the property - trips can be professionally- or self-guided. Learn more>>
- Paddle on Little Lyford Ponds, a short walk from the cabins—we provide the canoes
- Explore Pleasant River Valley on a network of ski trails stretching to Little and Big Lyford Ponds
- Visit nearby Katahdin Iron Works State Historic Site
- Backpack and canoe with Teen Wilderness Adventures
- Ski camp-to-camp, with the reward of a warm cabin and evening meal at day's end.
- Experience a guided dogsledding trip.
Highlights
- Private cabins that feature 2 to 6 beds, a porch, wood stove, and gas lamps. Learn more>>
- Bunkhouse with 8 beds—great for group outings
- Self-service Moose Point Cabin, located on Long Pond, a 9-mile trek from the Camps. Learn more>>
- Family-style dinner, full breakfast, and trail lunch included in each stay
- Friendly staff available to assist with trip planning, trail information, and weather reports
Season - May 9 – November 2, 2008
- Closed April to mid-May and November to mid-December
- December 26, 2008 – March 31, 2009
Contact
- AMC Reservations 603-466-2727 Monday through Saturday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM; or request a reservation online
- Main Lodge number: 207-280-0708 (leave message)
- Mailing Address: Little Lyford Pond Camps, PO Box 310, Greenville, ME 04441
Please note that Little Lyford Pond and Moose Point Cabin are not equipped to accommodate last-minute walk-in guests. Advance reservations are required.
