Camp Kirkwold

Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature at our fabulous Camp Kirkwold. This 100-acre nature oasis with woods, wetlands, and streams is a wonderful place for your troop or group to experience the outdoors and hone their camping skills. Located just a quick 15 miles from Augusta on Lovejoy Pond, Camp Kirkwold offers an easily accessible location for your next outdoor adventure.

Offering tent shelter campsites, a cozy lodge, lake views, and picnic shelters, Camp Kirkwold is an ideal destination for groups seeking a memorable outdoor experience. Open for rentals in May, September, and October, Camp Kirkwold will be a stunning setting for your group to connect with nature and each other. Girl Scouts of Maine has entered into a long-term lease with The Summer Camp to host it’s overnight camp programming from Camp Kirkwold during the summer months.

Reserve today and plan to create memories that will last a lifetime! Use our reservation inquiry form to start the process on facility and equipment rental. A camp team member will contact you for further details and confirm your reservation!

Reservations can be made up to six months in advance. For extended booking requests, such as service units holding camporees, non-profit groups needing up to a year in advance, or for any other questions, please contact Customer Care at 888-922-4763.

A deposit equal to 50% of the total fee is required at the time of booking the site.

Plan your next adventure at Camp Kirkwold! Explore rental pricing and offerings for Girl Scouts and non-profit groups.

For all other groups, call Customer Care at 888-922-4763 for more information.

Camp Kirkwold troop rentals are available on various dates after Labor Day to mid-October.

For any other questions please call Customer Care at 888-922-4763.

Did you know…

You can stay at Camp Kirkwold and use it as a home base for your group’s excursions? From history and science to nature and hiking, staying at Camp Kirkwold has never been more fun. Look at all these great activities and excursions you can enjoy!

Camp Kirkwold Excursions

Use Camp Kirkwold in Readfield as your group’s base for its next outing and explore the many fun and educational opportunities in the area. Camp Kirkwold is just minutes from Augusta and many other local fun spots. Remember to check Safety Activity Checkpoints and follow all GSME policies!

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Readfield Fairgrounds Church Rd, Readfield
A network of easy trails through fields and forest on the 35-acre town property, the former site of a major agricultural fair, and the adjacent 300-acre+ property of the Maranacook Community School. Walking trails, nature study, second-growth forest, and wetlands. Learn more

Mt. Pisgah, Tower Rd, Winthrop
1 hr. easy hike with great views. Mount Pisgah is a very well-maintained trail. You can take the gravel road to the top or hike the well-marked trail to the left. It’s accessible all year long; you can even snowshoe in the winter. A water tower at the top has an awesome view of Winthrop and the surrounding area(s). You might see the White Mountains from the tower on a clear day. It’s absolutely beautiful and a great place to go if you just want to do a short hike. Learn more

Torsey Pond Nature Preserve, Readfield
The preserve’s trail network has 2 miles of easy to moderate trails that travel through mixed forest to the edge of Torsey Pond. The terrain is fairly level, though footing may be tricky in some areas because of roots and long bog bridges. Learn more

Capitol Park, Augusta
A botanical garden and 20 acres of land in front of the State House. It includes walking paths all around it for stretching your legs. It’s also near the Maine State Museum and the Kennebec River Rail Trail. Learn more

Kennebec River Rail Trail, Augusta
A stunning gateway to Maine’s capital city, the Kennebec River Rail Trail follows the railroad right-of-way that once connected Portland to Augusta. The trail parallels the inactive railroad tracks, which have been maintained in the hope they will one day be used again. Granite quarter-mile markers mimic the original, larger markers the railroad once used. Learn more

Vaughn Woods & Historic Homestead, Hallowell
Vaughan Woods is a nature preserve featuring three miles of trails, six stone-arch bridges, towering pines, and waterfalls. It is a beautiful respite from the rush of everyday life. Must make prior arrangements for group visits. Learn more

Kennebec Highlands
The Kennebec Highlands is a protected area in central Maine. The Highlands comprises about 6,400 acres, mainly in the town of Vienna. It also includes land in Rome, Mount Vernon, and New Sharon! Learn more

Androscoggin Riverlands State Park, Turner
Androscoggin Riverlands State Park is a 2,588-acre expanse with abundant forested habitats for wildlife and 12 miles of pristine riverfront. Less developed than some state parks, Androscoggin is primarily a nature refuge. However, it still offers some 23 miles of recreational and historic multi-use and hiking trails, space for wildlife observation and hunting, and river access for boating and fishing. Learn more

Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary, Lewiston
Forming the largest protected conservation land in Lewiston and enclosing its highest elevation, the Stanton Bird Club’s Thorncrag Sanctuary is an ideal bucolic escape from the busy city, featuring over four miles of trails to explore and birdwatching, picnicking, hiking, and walking. Learn more

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Webb and Sons Rentals, Readfield
Webb & Sons Rentals is a family-owned kayak, canoe, and paddleboard/paddleboat rental business serving the local area. Learn more

Maine Paddling Connection, Belgrade Lakes
Maine Paddling Connection offers professional stand-up paddle boards, canoe instruction, outings, and rentals in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine. Learn more

Central Maine Boat & RV Rental, Readfield
Central Maine Boat and RV Rentals provides boat rental services for customers in Readfield, ME, and statewide. Including kayaks, canoes, jet skis, fishing boats, and pontoons, this location will help you plan a fun day or weekend on nearby Maine lakes. Learn more

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Old Fort Western, Augusta
Fort Western is a former British colonial outpost at the head of navigation on the Kennebec River at modern Augusta, Maine, United States. It was built in 1754 during the French and Indian War and is now a National Historic Landmark and a local historic site owned by the city. Its main building, the only original element of the fort to survive, was restored in 1920 and now depicts its original use as a trading post. Learn more

The L.C. Bates Museum, Hinckley
The L.C. Bates Museum is an early 20th-century museum full of unique cabinets of curiosities and Maine wildlife dioramas. Discover the wonders of nature. Explore exhibits of art, Maine Native American baskets, minerals, and Maine history and archaeology, and experience Maine’s natural beauty firsthand on our forest walking trails. Learn more

Blaine House and State Capitol Tours, Augusta
Guided State House and Blaine House tours are available—the Maine State Museum schedules tours for both. Contact the museum at 207-287-2301 to schedule these tours or complete the Reservation Form. Both buildings are not open on holidays. Learn more

Colby Museum of Art, Waterville
Founded in 1959 and now comprising five wings and nearly 10,000 works, the Colby College Museum of Art has built an important collection specializing in American and contemporary art with additional select collections of Chinese antiquities, European paintings, and works on paper. The Museum serves as a teaching resource for Colby College and is a major cultural destination for the residents of Maine and visitors to the state. Learn more

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Dew Haven Maine Zoo & Rescue, Mt Vernon
Dew Haven is a family-run, seasonally operated zoo and exotic animal rescue, home to over 150 wild animals. The family strives to educate the community about animals in hopes of helping people understand that the future of animals is everyone’s responsibility. Learn more

Viles Arboretum (Geocaching Badge Opportunity)
The 224 acres of fields, forest, and wetland make for an ideal setting in which to learn how to geocache. Learn basic map reading and, using a GPS device, go on a nature-focused treasure hunt that takes everyone on a cross-country adventure to find a geocache. Fees apply (approximately $60 for a 1.5-2-hour session), or you can just explore the arboretum and learn about the plants and trees. Contact Mark Desmeules at mark.desmeules@vilesarboretum.org or 207-626-7989 for details. Learn more

Mt Apatite, Auburn
Although a bit more travel is involved, this place has an extensive network of forested trails that link abandoned quarries, gleaming slag piles, steep ledges, and giant boulders. With a chance to find your own special gemstone treasure, it is worth the trip. Learn more

Kents Hill Orchard, Kents Hill (right outside of Readfield)
Pick your own apples at this family-run orchard, featuring a beautiful “from scratch” bakery as well! There is a variety of apples to choose from. Learn more

North Star Orchard, Madison
Open year-round, this farm invites visitors to come and experience their beautiful apple orchards, maple sugaring, and cider mills. Learn more

Directions to Camp Kirkwold

Check out these views from around Camp Kirkwold!

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inside view of the shower house at camp kirkwold

view of tent in the woods at camp kirkwold