Recompence Shore Campground

Freeport, United States

4.3

16 reviews

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Recompence is a pet-​friendly, family-​oriented campground on Maine’s coast. Situated on 626 acres of farm and forest, Recompence offers 118 campsites and 3 oceanfront cottages set amid breathtaking scenery in an ideal location for relaxation and outdoor activities. Kayak and canoe rentals provide opportunities to explore Casco Bay, and nearby Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers pristine oceanfront hiking. Weekend lobster bakes, hayrides and events like the Art Fest and Family Barn Dance offer wholesome family enjoyment. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Portland, the campground serves as a wonderful «home base» for area activities. Local offerings include sandy beaches, golf courses, L.L. Bean, outlet shopping and Maine favorites like lighthouses, berry picking, hiking and fishing. The campground is a part of Wolfe’s Neck Farm, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable agriculture and education, which offers a week-​long Summer Day Camp June-​August.

History

Established in 1962.

«It was as if the land was telling us what to do,» said Eleanor Houston Smith.

In 1947, Eleanor and her husband, Lawrence M.C. Smith, of Philadelphia, purchased what is now Wolfe’s Neck Farm, named for Henry Wolfe, who was the first settler on the neck. This 626-​acre saltwater farm was the perfect place for the Smiths to begin their natural farming operation, as proof of their belief in the useful preservation and protection of open spaces.

The campground itself was established in 1962 as a place for people to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the land. The name «Recompence», which means «repayment» was chosen to signify the Smiths’s desire to give back to the community. From 1986 to 1997 the University of Southern Maine operated the farm and the campground. Since then, the farm and campground have operated under the Wolfe’s Neck Farm Foundation, a 501©3 non-​profit organization.

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