Fiddlehead Campground
We are a privately owned campground with miles of white sandy beaches on the Saco River in Fryeburg, Maine. Come spend a lazy day on the river with us, camping, just fishing or floating.
Fiddlehead is named for the gazillion fiddlehead ferns that grow here - edible and tasty in the spring; it was the name of the farm before it became a campground.
Fiddlehead is situated on 1000+ acres of mostly wild country, where we offer 239 waterfront sites along 3 ½ miles of the Saco River. For most of this distance, we control both sides of the River.
Fiddlehead is a wilderness campground, providing picnic tables, porti-potties, and a spectacular environment. There is no potable water, nor other amenities. Please click on the buttons below to see
a description of each of the 11 beaches that define the different types of camping opportunities we offer.
There are excellent wildlife habitats throughout the Fiddlehead property and campers should expect to share the area with a variety of animals and birds. The sight of an eagle, duck, deer,
raccoon, moose, or beaver is always an occasion for awe.
Most of Fiddlehead's campsites may be accessed by vehicles as well as canoes. Many of our campers find that they can conveniently combine drive-in camping with a canoe trip on the river. It is not
necessary to have four wheel drive to get to any beach with an even number, and 1st Beach, but please do not try to drive on the sand without it. Low speeds and prudence are always a good idea when
driving what are still mostly old farm roads.
Fiddlehead does not have a headquarters building. On busy nights, campers may check in at a small shed on the upper end of 1st Beach, but most of the time drive-in or canoe-in campers simply find
a site and set up camp. Campsites are generally identified by the presence of a picnic table, but we will allow campers to choose other sites. In that event, we will deliver a table if we can. Don't
worry, relax and we will find you.
The Property
The Saco River meanders for 3 miles through our property. The terrain varies from pine-covered hills to the expansive Fryeburg bog with small fields and ponds in between. Blessed with this large,
undeveloped land that is relatively close to population centers, Fiddlehead offers you a pleasant, convenient, outdoor experience that feels like you're truly "out there". Bald eagles fly by. Otters
and osprey cruise the river. Deer and moose are sighted; coyotes are often heard. Several rare plant species and rare dragonflies are found here. As we learn about this unique ecosystem, we are happy
to share our knowledge and our wonder with you. Whether you are drive-in camping, canoe-in camping, hunting, or participating in one of our special events, we welcome you to Fiddlehead. We hope your
Fiddlehead experience will become a great memory - and a reason to return!
 Special Events
Thanks to the space and features at Fiddlehead, we are happy to host special events. If you have a group that wants a pleasant, private or public event, think of Fiddlehead. This year, the New
England Bird Dog Championship will again be hosted at Fiddlehead - starting September 23rd for 3-4 days. Come, see some of the best pointing dogs in the northeast compete in trials over wild
woodcock and partridge. |
