Escape to scenic solitude at Little Lyford Lodge & Cabins, a wilderness retreat in the heart of the an International Dark Sky Park. Prepare your own meals in the shared full commercial kitchen in the main lodge to create a feast or a simple snack, and enjoy the privacy of a private cabin. Every stay includes complimentary canoes and kayaks for exploring pristine lakes. Whether your passion is hiking, skiing, fishing, or paddling, the camp offers an authentic off-the-grid experience with the right touches of comfort. Authentic log cabins are warmed by woodstoves, the soft glow of propane lights, and a shared wood-fired sauna eases tired muscles at day’s end. A shared bath house with hot showers and bathrooms is centrally located and a short walk from your cabin.
Ideal for hikers, anglers, snowshoers, and skiers; the property features 10 private log cabins, a bunkhouse and the main lodge. The kitchen in the main lodge is a hub of activity as guests prepare their meals in a large kitchen while sharing the day’s adventures. Following dinner, enjoy a libation by the campfire or play frisbee with your dog. In summer, walk to Lyford Ponds for a paddle, or enjoy the sunset while looking for moose. Anglers can seek out native trout in the West Branch of the Pleasant River. In winter, enjoy expertly groomed trails and spot tracks of lynx, bobcat, moose, and mink.
With no cell service or Wi-Fi, the only connection you’ll need is to nature — a rare chance to truly recharge one’s soul while enjoying our Maine hospitality. Open most of the year, and available for exclusive full-site rentals and special events.
ACCOMODATIONS
• Private, single room log cabin with double bed, twin bed, small table, chairs, hooks
• LINEN is NOT PROVIDED. Guests must bring own linen, bath, face & beach towels: Pillow, fresh case, fitted sheet, and a wool blanket per bed are provided
• SHARED Bathhouse is centrally located. The men's and women's rooms each have high-tech, odorless, waterless composting toilets, sinks, hot showers, and electricity. Bring a flashlight for evening trips.
• Cabin lights are propane. Heat provided by wood stove. Dry firewood is provided as are instructions on how to operate the woodstove and lights.
• There is no electricity in the cabin. No internet or cell phone coverage onsite.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE STAYING WITH US
• Enjoy private log cabin in a spectacular setting
• Canoes and kayaks are complimentary
• Our knowledgeable staff will suggest hiking routes, fishing spots, blueberry picking, wildlife watching spots, and will show you on maps and guidebooks how to get there.
• Explore remote lakes and ponds where we have stashed a canoe or kayaks for your use. Grab paddles and PDFs from the lodge, get directions from staff, and go fish or paddle a remote lake!
• We are dog friendly! Max of 2 dogs per cabin, there is a fee per dog per night. With much wildlife in and around camp, dogs must be leashed, or under voice command and be friendly with all. They should not be left alone in a cabin unless they are comfortable and quiet.
• Funds from your stay go to conserving land and supporting outdoor recreation in the Northeast.
AMMENITIES
• Commercial kitchen full stocked with all matter of cookware and servingware. Walk in fridge and a Hobart dishwasher.
• Complimentary canoe and kayak use on Little Lyford Ponds as well as on multiple remote lakes accessible by car and a short walk
• Small to X-Large PFDs and paddles provided
• Shared campfire with dry firewood
• Heated main lodge with dining space, commercial kitchen with propane fridges, stove, oven, all service ware
• Wood-fired sauna, shared, please bring bathing suit and towel
• Cozy shared library in the main lodge with guidebooks, field guides, topo maps, games, and local lore
• Extensive hiking and groomed XC ski/snowshoe trails
• Telescope for star gazing
• A small retail area offers T-shirts, fleeces and items you may have forgotten, such as toiletries, headlamps, batteries
• Guests may charge devices in the main lodge
ACCESS and PARKING
• Road Access to the lodge is strictly restricted to 6 AM to 9 PM and is free for our guests. Guests must register at the gatehouse
• RVs and Motorcycles are prohibited
• If arriving after 9 PM, guests are responsible for finding lodging in town, and reservation fees for this lodge are not refundable
• The lodge and cabins are located 35 minutes, on gravel logging roads, from fuel and groceries in Greenville, ME. Be sure to fill your tank, get ice for coolers and last-minute items before heading to camp
• The lodge is located on a private road amongst 100,000 acres of conserved/working forest. We recommend tires in good condition, a higher clearance car, or 4 WD
• Guests may unload at the main lodge. Carts are provided to take your luggage to your cabin
• Main lodge and bath house are wheelchair accessible
AREAS TO EXPLORE
• Gulf Hagas – the “Grand Canyon” of the east! This hike follows dramatic waterfalls, gorges, deep churning pools and cliffs and is part of the Appalachian Trail
• Walk to the West Branch of the Pleasant River to fish for native trout
• Laurie's Ledge – hike from camp to this spectacular overlook from the summit of Indian Mountain (3 mile round trip)
• Paddle both Big and Little Lyford Ponds and look for moose, otter, beaver, eagles, bobcat and lynx and many boreal forest birds
• Drive to one of the remote lakes, hike a short way in and paddle one of our boats on a private lake with no other boats or camps
• Hike Big Chairback or Third Mountain, both on the Appalachian Trail
• Gravel bike miles of roads through this extraordinary forest
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
• ROAD ACCESS to the lodge is STRICTLY RESTRICTED to 6 AM to 9 PM and is free for our guests. Guests must register at the gatehouse
• RVs and Motorcycles are prohibited
• If arriving after 9 PM, guests are responsible for finding lodging in town, and reservation fees for this lodge are not refundable
• Check in: 3 PM, Check out: 11 AM
• NO Wi-Fi or Internet, Cell Phone Coverage on site. Disconnect to reconnect.
• Emergencies: staffed 24/7 with radio and satellite phone coverage should there be an emergency or should someone need to contact you
• The camp is off-grid, a generator provides electrical support to our solar panels
• Quiet hours 10 to 7. The camp is a quiet refuge for replenishing. We are a smoke and vape-free destination
• Dogs must be reserved and paid for prior to arrival
GOOD TO KNOW
• If your dates are not available, try our other local lodges on VRBO: Search for AMC Gorman Chairback Lodge, Moose Point Cabin, AMC Medawisla Lodge and Cabins, or Mountain Brook Cabin
• Whole site rentals for groups and special events are available
• Maine taxes: included and paid to the state
• Amenities are for overnight guests only
• We practice Leave No Trace ethics and ask that guests support our extensive recycling efforts
DID YOU KNOW?
Little Lyford Lodge & Cabins dates to 1874 and is operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club, the country’s oldest recreation and conservation-based organization. Your stay supports AMC's conservation efforts to restore native fish habitat, create & maintain hiking, biking and ski trails, and to manage working forests sustainably. AMC is committed to ensuring that people have the opportunity to be outdoors - now and for generations to come.
