Spectacle Island Campsites on Damariscotta Lake
On Damariscotta Lake, these sister islands, shaped like a pair of spectacles as their name suggests, offer opportunities for swimming, blueberry picking, camping, and general exploration. Although the islands make up a small portion of the 1000+ acres protected by Midcoast Conservancy in the Damariscotta Lake Watershed, they are among the most popular. The islands have long been a gathering spot for local families to swim. The islands were donated to Midcoast Conservancy in 2000 and are now forever protected. When you reserve your spot on Spectacle Island, know that it comes with a healthy dose of day use during peak summer weekends.
The islands are open to daily public use, from dawn until dusk. The islands can be reached by kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or small motor boat from the nearby Bunker Hill Road public boat launch. Campers are required to allow day use by other visitors during their stay and to respect the quiet nature of the island by keeping noise to a minimum after 9 pm.
Campers may spend a maximum of two consecutive nights. All waste must be packed out: human, pet and otherwise.
Reservation includes both islands. Each island, North and South, provides one camping site, including a fire ring. A maximum of 4 people per site are permitted, one tent per island site.
We highly suggest campers arrive at the island no later than 5pm.
Midcoast Conservancy members receive a 40% discount on all lodging reservations. Not a member? Join us today to receive your discount code. Already a member, email info@midcoastconservancy.org to receive your discount code. Thank you!
