Deer Farm Camps & Campground

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Deer Farm Camps & Campground would like to make your stay easier and more enjoyable. Below are some topics that we are often asked about.

COVID-19 in 2021
For the health and safety of our family and friends, Deer Farm Campground remains temporarily closed.
ATV's
While not allowed as transportation in the campground, there are miles of old logging roads to ride and many ATV trails nearby. Please see the office for a trail map.
Bathrooms
We have flush toilets available in the bath house.
Biking
Many of our campers enjoy riding on the dirt roads near the campground. All children under the age of 12 must wear a bike helmet while riding.
Boating
Many campers bring their own canoes and kayaks, but we also have a few canoes and rowboats available for guest use. Please contact the office.
Campfires
Each campsite and cabin has a fire ring. We ask that you do not move it or burn trash or glass in it.
Campground Store
The store sells ice, firewood, basic groceries, assorted camping supplies. Cash or check only.
Cell phones
Please remember you are in the Western Mountains of Maine. Do not expect full coverage. If you have your phone set to automatically check your email, it is suggested that you turn off roaming data to not incur extra charges.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in time is: 11am
Check-out time is: 1pm
Credit Cards
We do not take credit cards. Cash or check only.
Electricity
Each campsite and cabin has electricity. Campsites are 30 Amp.
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Firearms
Firearms are not allowed at the campground. Please check with campground for exceptions during hunting season.
Firewood
Firewood is available for purchase in the campground store. Maine legislature has banned all out of state firewood. www.maine.gov/firewood
Fireworks
Fireworks are not allowed on the campground or at the cabins.
First-time Campers
Worried about what to expect? Afraid you can't handle sleeping in the woods overnight? Try one of our Rustic Cabins with electricity and running water.
Fishing
A permit is required. Please contact the Kingfield, ME Town Offices or bring your gear and fish off the dock.
Geocaching
There are 40 Geocaches within 10 miles of Kingfield, ME
GPS Coordinates
44.998121,-70.191027, altitude 396 meters
Hiking
Enjoy a leisurely hike through the surrounding forest on old logging roads or hike one of the area's 4,000 foot peaks: Sugarloaf, Crocker Mountain, Bigelow Mountain, Mt. Abram, or Spaulding Mountain. The Appalachian Trail crosses Route 27 just north of Kingfield.
Internet
We do not offer internet service and cell phone coverage is very spotty in the area.
Laundry facilities
Coin Operated washers and dryers are located in the office/lounge/gameroom building.
Minors
Children under 18 must be at their campsite by 11pm. Minors may not stay at campsites without an adult.
Moose
Best place to see them are in the bogs. Come into the camp office and we will show you the most often spotted locations.
Parking
In order to preserve the natural setting, we only allow one car per campsite or cabin. No overnight parking is allowed by the lodge. You may not park in a vacant campsite.
Pets
Well-behaved pets are welcome. Please clean up after your pet.
Picnic
Each cabin and campsite has a picnic table.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are between 11pm and 8am on weekends and 10pm to 8am on weekdays.
Speed Limit
The campground limit is 5 MPH, please drive carefully.
Showers
We offer warm showers at no additional cost in the bath house.
Swimming
There are no lifeguards on duty; swim at your own risk.
Trash
We ask that you leave the Campground as you found it. Rubbish is collected daily from centrally-located barrels. Cans and bottles are collected separately and recycled.
Water
Each campsite has water hookups. Cabins have running hot/cold water.
Weather
National Weather Service
Weather Underground
Links
Maine Campground Owners Association
Maine Tourism Association
Northeast Campground Association
Snowmobile Maine
Black Fly Loop Snowmobile Trails