Please review the Campsite Policy and then scroll down to see the calendar to check for available dates.
If you find some open dates you would like to reserve please fill out and submit the form below.
Campsite Policy
AEHS Campsite and cabin use policy. (issued 2-6-2025)
The campsite and the Nichols cabin have a limited amount of space and toilet capacity.
The Carry Ponds Area roads are administered by the Carry Ponds Association.
The roads are gated and there is no vehicle access by the public.
The land in the Carry Ponds area is privately owned or administered by the National Park Service.
It is important to be considerate of the other landowners in the area.
A small group is 5 or fewer people.
A large group is 6 or more people.
Overnight use of the cabin and campsite will be limited to a total of 25 people.
Absolutely no firewood can be brought in. Firewood is available at no charge from the woodshed on site
Fires are only allowed at the fire ring near the cabin. If conditions are hazardous no fires are allowed.
Before traveling to the cabin check the Maine Forest Service website – https://mainefireweather.org/
If the fire hazard rating is a 4 or 5 do not build a fire.
Any fire shall be extinguished before leaving the site.
Any trash must be carried out.
Any small groups wanting to use the campsite can apply for open dates shown below.
Fill out the cabin form and submit. A designated person will reply and post it on the website calendar if your application is approved.
The campsite is open to hikers so you may be sharing it with others.
Any AEHS member that wants to use the cabin can fill out the cabin form and submit it. A designated person will reply and post it on the website calendar is it is approved.
Donations will be accepted for use of the cabin that is not AEHS related.
Arrangements can be made in advance for use of a gate key.
Any large group wanting to use the cabin and or campsite must receive permission from the trail committee.
Large groups wanting to day hike the trail should coordinate with the trail committee if they need logistical support.
The trail committee shall appoint a person to liaison with any large groups using the cabin or campsite.
This policy shall be posted at the cabin, tent site and AEHS website.
For information contact the AEHS trail committee
Norm Kalloch – pondstream@yahoo.com – 207-628-4028
Bob Donovan – bobdoorguy@gmail.com – 207-858-5015
Check this calendar for available dates and then scroll down to the form below to request open dates.
