If you plan to stay in the area any time during the camp season, we recommend making your travel and lodging reservations as soon as possible. Many places book up quickly. For more information about places to stay, things to do & sights to see in Maine, you can find valuable information on the web at www.visitmaine.com or contact the Greater Portland Convention & Visitors Bureau @ 207-772-5800.
Kamp is approximately:
- 30 minutes from Auburn, Naples, So. Casco & Sebago
- 55 minutes from Portland, So. Portland, Freeport
- 60 minutes from Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough
- 85 minutes from Kennebunk, Kennebunkport
Lodging
The following is a small sampling of area lodgings, approximate travel times from Kamp, and approximate costs. Please contact these places directly for more precise information.
Migis Lodge So. Casco – 30 min.
$199 – $410
www.migis.com
207-655-4524
Augustus Bove House (B&B) Naples – 30 min.
$145 – $200
www.naplesmaine.com
207-693-6365
Bear Mountain Inn (B&B) So. Waterford – 40 min.
$120 – $325
www.bearmtninn.com
207-583-4404
Portland Regency Hotel Portland – 55 min.
$274 – $345
www.theregency.com
207-774-4200
Hilton Garden Inn Portland – 55 min.
$194 – $350
www.hiltongardeninnportland.com
207-780-0780
Portland Harbor Hotel Portland – 55 min.
$339 – $469
www.portlandharborhotel.com
207-775-9090
Black Point Inn Scarborough – 60 min.
$240 – $300
www.blackpointinn.com
207-883-2500
Inn by the Sea Cape Elizabeth – 60 min.
$489 – $809
www.innbythesea.com
207-799-3134
Restaurants
Central Provisions
414 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 805-1085
www.central-provisions.com
Price range: $11 – 30
Duckfat
43 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-8080
www.duckfat.com
Price range: $11 – 30
Fore Street
288 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-2717
www.forestreet.biz
Price range: $31 – 60
Street & Co.
33 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-0887
www.streetandcompany.net
Price range: $31 – 60
Five Fifty-Five
555 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 761-0555
www.fivefifty-five.com
Price range: $31 – 60
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-8538
www.eventideoysterco.com
Price range: $11 – 30
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial St #5, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 772-8777
www.flatbreadcompany.com
Price range: $11 – 30
Miyake
468 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-9170
www.miyakerestaurants.com
Price range: $31 – 60
The Lobster Shack
225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-1677
lobstershacktwolights.com
Price range: $11 – 30
Joe’s Boathouse
1 Spring Point Dr, South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-2780
www.joesboathouse.com
Price range: $11 – 30
Saltwater Grille
231 Front St, South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5400
www.saltwatergrille.com
Price range: $31 – 60
Attractions
These are just some of the terrific attractions that families with children visiting the Greater Portland area of Maine might enjoy.
Portland Headlight & Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-9574
Description: Portland Headlight, one of the oldest lighthouses in Maine, is located in beautiful Fort Williams Park. Just 10 minutes from Portland, Fort Williams welcomes bikers, walkers, runners, tourists, baseball players and more. Besides the majestic ocean views, Fort Williams offers a historical setting for all sorts of outdoor activities.
L.L.Bean
95 Main Street, Freeport, ME 04032
(877) 755-2326
Description: Founded over 100 years ago, L.L.Bean is now a trusted name worldwide for outerwear, sporting equipment, home decor and more. The flagship store located in Freeport is not just a store, but a true experience. With an indoor pond full of live fish, a huge fish tank with native Maine species, and the remarkable giant Bean Boot, L.L.Bean is not to be missed. Also, just steps away from L.L.Bean in downtown Freeport, are a number of high-end outlet stores.
Crescent Beach State Park
66 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 767-3625
Description: This 187 acre state park is home to a mile-long crescent shaped ocean beach. Swimmers, sunbathers, kayakers, and hikers can enjoy the ocean as well as the park’s trails and more.
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-6148
Description: Located in downtown Portland’s Arts District, the Portland Museum of Art is the artistic and cultural core of Portland. For over a century, the museum has been home to thousands of collections from all over the world.
Portland Children’s Museum
142 Free St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 828-1234
Description: This interactive and activity-focused museum welcomes children and families to explore and play. The Portland Children’s Museum merged with the Children’s Theater of Maine in 2008, attracting high school students from all over the state to perform shows on a regular basis.