Web site: Papoose Pond Campground
Waterford , Maine - 1-207-583-4470
NH Camping Family gave us this review on 09/02/08. Dates of Stay: 8/29/2008 - 9/1/2008. Will You Return? Yes. What did you camp in? Travel Trailer - Size of Camping Unit: 27'
What stood out? I haven't been to Papoose Pond since I was a teenager, 20 + years ago. It is a nicely laid out campground with lots of activities. We found the staff to be helpful and friendly. There were a few issues however. 1. We camped with a group of friends, and 2 of us arrived at the same time. The site reserved for our friends who have a larger travel trailer was TINY. No way there camper would fit. Luckily, ours would, so we just switched sites. 2. NO Cell Service. (I know - to some this would be a plus, and maybe in a few years I will think that too.) To talk to our 17 year old who stayed home because he had to work we had to drive down the road 5 - 10 minutes to find service. Not a big deal, but people should be aware. 3. Our son drove up to spend the day with us on Sunday - went to the office to register - and was given a map to the WRONG site. He drove around the campground looking for us, and of course couldn't call because no cell service. On the plus side: Lots of activiies, the pond is absolutely gorgeous. They put our families together on a dead end street, so the kids could all play in the road safely.
Owners and Staff: All contacts we had with the staff were friendly and helpful, except for given wrong directions to our site. Office/Registration Building is not handicapped accessible.
Camp landscaping and surroundings: Wooded, sandy bottom sites, very clean campground. Sorrounding area was very rural. 15 - 20 minutes to a town with stores. Campground is on two sides of a VERY busy road where speed is definately an issue.
Good sites: Just be aware that you need to let the staff know how big your camper is, some are smaller than others. All are very nicely laid out. Bad sites: Sites near the busy road
Campsite hookups: primitive tent, electric, water, sewer, Campsite Descriptions: wooded, private, semi-private, somewhat small, close to the road, sandy bottom, picnic table, fire ring,
Cell Phone Service: No service. No Wifi on site, but available near office. No cable.
Seasonal Campers and Campsites: neat and orderly, friendly campers,
Clean restrooms and showers? yes. Restrooms and showers need updating? no. showers. Are restrooms accessible from all sites? no. Additional comments on restrooms and showers: I did not notice if showers were free or not. There were several bathhouses scattered throughout the campground.
pool, pond, swimming, fishing, boating, boat rentals, recreation hall, video games, live entertainment, tv or movies, playground, theme weekends, kids planned activities, camp store, ice cream, AM coffee, snack bar, pets allowed, laundry room, dumping station, No security gate. I did see staff patroling in the evening, but no real security.
What is nearby? nature trails. Not much near by but nature!
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I agree,had the same phone issue(16 year old stayed home)I had a hard to get in site,but once in,all was good.I witnessed first hand reservation issue at the office,one women swore to the girl behind the desk she would never go back.I would.It did rain but we found plenty to do.
Posted by Frankie on 09/05/08
I was there the week before (Aug 16-24). I had one of the HHK sites and also had no cell service (I was able to get extended service but that quickly changed to no service with the most minor movement). But this is normal for that area. The road that splits the campground was not busy during my stay. The majority of the time there was no traffic when my family crossed the road. But when there was a car, they would drive way too fast. I think the biggest disappointment for my family was the canoe trip; it was very short.
Posted by Gary on 09/07/08
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