Beaver Dam Campground
551 School St Route 9, Berwick, ME 03901-2814
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Clean, quiet family campground located on a spring fed pond. Camp sites available to accommodate campers in a 40' RV down to a tent. Planned activities on weekends.
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551 School St Route 9, Berwick, ME 03901-2814
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We were visiting for the Laconia Bike Rally in our 43’ Momentum. We called for reservations months in advance and was given the only site (#1) that could accommodate our rig. We booked the dates that were available, 10 days. We were given a 30-50 amp site which we later learned was not 50 amp even though the map and representative told us it was. This was our greatest issue and frustration. There is no sewer but they do run a honey wagon twice a week and it cost us twelve bucks. That was doable.m and a VERY nice amenity. They do charge for visitors and are strict about it. This is strangely common here in New England. I think it’s bad business policy but I understand the concept. And because we enjoy relaxing and quiet campgrounds, this kind of helps keep it in check I suppose. They are extremely pet and family friendly. It’s on a lake/pond, so there are canoes, paddle boards, swimming, etc. They have a pool, game room, and little putt putt course. We weren’t traveling with kids so we didn’t use any of these. They have laundry and restrooms also which we did not use. But our neighbors said they were nice. There is a camp store with camp store prices for just about anything you need. I cannot stress how clean this place is. They take the sites after each guest and there are trash cans for every site to use. They also collect it daily. We loved this place and wish that our site was equipped with 50 amp because this would be our yearly stay when we come for bike week and visiting our family in York.…
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Visiting an elderly relative in Kittery and I wanted to protect her (and me) from exposure to COVID-19. BDC not only gave me a safe place to stay but provided me with rest and relaxation during the time that I could not be with her. I have camped all over the US and BDC impressed me with the friendliness of its staff, its quietness and the outstanding cleanliness of its grounds and facilities. The staff did a very good job of implementing COVID-19 precautions. BDC is about 10 miles from the beach but they are easy - country road - miles. BDC is very convenient to grocery, etc. Will stay here on a future trip to Maine.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Michelle Burgess, Owner at Beaver Dam Campground
Responded Aug 12, 2020
Thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience here with other potential campers. This has been a different year for all of us and I so appreciate that you felt safe here and that you noticed all of our COVID19 precautions. The safety and well being of our guests is always our top priority. I am so happy you enjoyed your stay and I will look forward to serving you during your next visit.
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My first visit to BDC w/C Hannaford. Our site was spacious and the grounds were very well maintained. The bathrooms were clean and had a/c! There is a sandy beach area w/ dock and also an inground pool. I loved all the beautiful flowers. Great campground for relaxing and visiting nearby coastal towns. I will definitely return!
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Michelle B, Owner at Beaver Dam Campground
Responded Aug 17, 2019
Thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to tell others about your experience. We are pleased when a return guest brings a friend who in turn, loves our park! We look forward to your return visit!
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Thank you for another fantastic week. This is our 4th year staying at your camp ground and we love our experience. We find there to be a great balance between activities for kids and quiet time for adults. We enjoyed survivor weekend and all of the other activities. Thank you for providing a place where our young ones can play and grow in a safe environment as well. We highly recommend this place for couples looking for a quiet peaceful experience and families looking for lots of activities for their children. It is only a 1/2 hour drive to several beaches and there are some great local restaurants as well. Our dog was welcomed and enjoyed her stay as well.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Michelle B, Owner at Beaver Dam Campground
Responded Aug 3, 2019
Thanks for returning once again to Beaver Dam Campground and for taking the time to share your experiences here. I am so glad that you enjoyed the balance that we work really hard to create and I think we are a definite appeal for the two groups of campers that you mentioned. Thanks for your business and we look forward to your next visit!
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This was our second camping experience with our new camper.. rented our site for the month of July with my husband, 10 year old and 2 year old... We were super excited to be only 20 minutes from home to travel back and fourth! Unfortunately my 2 year old suffers seizures and we left in a bit of a rush when he spiked a high fever out of nowhere! I believe we left a bag of marshmallows out on a chair that a small animal must have gotten into.. so we got a phone call about how “gross and terrible” we left our campsite.. I was confused at the call because I’m not a messy person by any means. So when we arrived back at camp I still was confused? My 2 year olds trucks were out and our chairs weren’t in a row but that was it! Later that day after “cleaning” it I went to get ice in the store, where the two “friendly” owners felt necessary to harass me some more about how appalling our site was in front of customers in there store.. told me it was “gross” and “ridiculous” when I explained why we left in a rush they shrugged there shoulders and told me “I’m sure as hell not going to pick it up!” Needless to say, this camp site is definitely not a “family” campground... the owners are interested in quite people without kids. I am all for rules and following them! But never have I ever been so disrespected by owners of a business.. I’m sure the owners will be on the comments of this trying to “prove” that it really was a mess of that they didn’t “harass” me as they have on other reviews.. but I took a picture of our “mess” so you be the judge!…
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Michelle B, Owner at Beaver Dam Campground
Responded Jul 22, 2019
We too, were looking forward to your extended stay and are sorry it did not work out. We were not/ are not rude or harassing and were not disrespectful to you, nor did we talk in front of anyone else or say the "quoted lines" you have included (as you know). We did have concerns (as did other guests) which we addressed. The picture probably should have been a panoramic one, and I will leave it at that as you do know the condition the site was perpetually in; not just a one time emergent situation.
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We traveled with our three grown children and two grandchildren for a fantastic week here. Grounds and all amenities are very well maintained and attractive to all ages. Two moderate thunder storms left us high, dry in our tents, and camp store trinkets and firewood kept us all happy campers. We met several seasonal campers that applauded our rustic camping spirit and loved the game room and pool for 90 degree fun and instant friendships for grands. York Beach and Nubble light & ice cream are close by and Thistle Pig is a great dinner out. Be sure to stop into Early Bird for breakfast at some point! We’ll be back!
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Michelle B, Owner at Beaver Dam Campground
Responded Jul 13, 2019
Thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to tell others about your first experience staying at Beaver Dam Campground! We are so glad that you enjoyed your family time while also making some friends, and that you made your way to two of our favorite restaurants as well! We look forward to your return visit. Thanks again for staying with us!
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we rented two sites, (39/40) 4 adults 6 children. we all had a blast! cant wait to go back. you can tell the owners put their heart and soul in to this place, the up keep and cleanliness is topnotch! our children were able to ride their bikes all around and have fun, the pool is clean. the private pond is nice, we canoed and paddle boated the whole weekend. great family campground! thank you for a fantastic weekend
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Michelle B, Owner at Beaver Dam Campground
Responded Jul 7, 2019
Thanks for staying with us and for taking the time to share your first experience at BDC with others. We are glad you all enjoyed your stay so much and we appreciate you noticing the love and care we put in to our park. Thanks again, and we look forward to your next visit!
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This was our second experience at Beaver Dam. We have a 40 ft coach and were able to park it easily in our spot. The owners of Beaver Dam work extra hard to keep a well run, neat, and fun campground. There is no tolerance for people who are rude, disrespectful or break the rules. That's just the way we like it. The pond is fabulous for both swimming a other non-motorized boating activities. Many of the guests are seasonal or repeat year after year so there is a community like atmosphere in the campground. There are many New England towns nearby in both Maine and New Hampshire. The beaches and coast is a short 10-15 minute drive away. The restaurants, especially seafood, are everywhere. We already have our reservation in to hold our favorite campsite for the same time next year. Thank you Sheila and Michelle for a wonderful campground. Of all the places we have camped in 11 states, Beaver Dam is our absolute favorite!!…
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: Get reservation EARLY. The campground fills up quickly, especially on the weekends during Jun-Sep
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Response from Michelle B, Owner at Beaver Dam Campground
Responded Jul 7, 2019
Thanks for once again staying with us and for taking the time to share your experiences with others. We are thrilled that the majority of folks who stay with us become repeat guests; many year after year. We have seen many lasting friendships begin here and we too, love the comradery that is evident. There is no greater compliment to us than "Beaver Dam is our absolute favorite!!" Thanks again and we will see you next season!
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I want to thank them for squeezing us in for the Weekend. This campground is very clean, family and dog friendly. We enjoyed our stay and hopefully we can return soon. It was fun doing Halloween for the kids despite the rain. Two thumbs up for Beaver Dam.
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Michelle B, Owner at Beaver Dam Campground
Responded Aug 13, 2018
Thanks you for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience at BDC with other campers. Thanks too, for participating in our Halloween in August festivities. In spite of the rain, a fun time was had by all! Hope to see you again soon!
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This is by far the worst campground that I have ever stayed at. The 2 owners of this campground constantly harassed my boys and emotionally abused them. 10 out of 10 would now recommended this campground
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Michelle B, Owner at Beaver Dam Campground
Responded Aug 11, 2018
Beaver Dam Campground is a clean, quiet, friendly and family oriented campground. We take pride in our park and have tremendous repeat business. Your other family members having been staying with us (and are still here) for years so we hate when we have to part ways with a site due to a lack of respect for other guests, staff, and the rules in general, which are in place for the comfort and safety of everyone. The three unsupervised 14 year olds on your site (one of which was not registered as well as an adult on your site), were never harassed, emotionally abused, or ever spoken to with a loud or disrespectful tone (although they were very disrespectful not only to us and our staff, but to other campers as well who asked them to stop certain behaviors) though there was some sarcasm as we had to walk them home well after quiet hours when they were on the playground and "afraid of the dark". As I explained to you while you were sitting at your campfire enjoying the peace, I had to leave my plans for the evening to tend to your kids. We work hard and wear many hats. The one hat I will not wear is babysitter to kids who are looking to cause disruptions. You were refunded for the remaining part of your stay so you were treated more than fairly. Your in-laws are still here and have signed on for next year so we must not be too bad at this campground business. 10 out of 10 would now recommend Beaver Dam Campground is exactly what we are looking for!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beaver Dam Campground
Which popular attractions are close to Beaver Dam Campground?
Nearby attractions include Hackmatack Playhouse (0.1 miles), Sarah Orne Jewett House (4.0 miles), and Newichawannock Woods (3.5 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Beaver Dam Campground?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Is parking available at Beaver Dam Campground?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Beaver Dam Campground?
Conveniently located restaurants include Fogarty's Restaurant, Johnsons Seafood & Steak, and Anatolia.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Beaver Dam Campground?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Beaver Dam Campground?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Beaver Dam Campground?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Sarah Orne Jewett House (4.0 miles) and First Baptist Church (2.9 miles).