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Grow Our Gardens Our Livestock Our Pastures Producing Fiber Sustainable Forestry Grow Yourself Eat What’s Cookin’ at Chewonki Our Food Philosophy Our Kitchen Our Dairy Our Root Cellar Community Food Recovery and Composting Community Work Ethic Contact Us Donate Catch the Match! Make a Donation Endowment Funds List Gift Acceptance Policy Gifts of Securities Planned Giving Ways to Give Shop Search Debsconeag Lake Camps Make a Reservation Contact Us Get away to the Pristine Heart of Maine’s North Woods Chewonki’s rental cabins on Fourth Debsconeag Lake are situated in the heart of Maine’s North Woods on an exquisite chain of lakes and ponds that are permanently protected as an ecological reserve. The cabins on Fourth Debsconeag Lake date back to the early 1900s and have all of the charm and beauty one would expect of a remote location. This is a great setting for a family getaway or a family reunion. Our small cluster of cabins and yurts sit at the base of a magnificent set of granite cliffs that rise 800 feet from the lake, surrounded by a mature forest of pine, spruce, hemlock, maple, and oak. The camps (cabins) are the only buildings on an otherwise entirely protected shoreline that provides privacy, abundant wildlife, and endless opportunities for exploration. Site Manager, Greg Shute Email: dlwc@chewonki.org Phone: (207) 504-3020 Check Availability Jump to... Location Things to Do HIKES – whether it is a hike to the bluffs or to 5th Debsconeag Lake, or a paddle and hike to 3rd Debsconeag Lake, or longer day trip on the Debsconeag Backcountry Loop Trail, there are a wide variety of short and long hikes to take during your stay. CANOEING & KAYAKING – As part of a chain of eight lakes and ponds, the paddling options around 4th Debsconeag Lake are plentiful. Guests have a range of from a quick sunrise paddle around the lake to an all-day canoe on 3rd Debsconeag Lake. To reduce the need to portage boats, we have 2 canoes stored on the shore of 3rd Debsconeag and two canoes on the shore of 5th Debsconeag for our guests. BIRDING – Loons, Peregrine Falcons, Mergansers, Barred Owls, Pileated Woodpeckers, an occasional Bald Eagle inhabit our area. Spring and Fall are also a good time to catch migrating birds. WILDFLOWERS AND BOTANY – the boreal forest has an abundance of interesting flora. FISHING – There is good lake fishing for Lake Trout and occasional brook trout, especially in the spring (Maine residents and nonresidents 16 years of age or older, must have a valid Maine fishing license to fish in 4th Debsconeag Lake.) You may purchase a short-term license online, at camp. http://www.mefishwildlife.com/ The Lodge The Lodge sits in the middle of our property and serves as a space to come relax. The site host can often be found here. The lodge has quite a bit to offer: MORNING COFFEE – Join us in the Lodge each morning for a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea beginning at 7:00 am. SHOWERS: You will find nice hot showers adjacent to the Lodge. Each shower has a pull chain to operate and to help reduce water waste. We ask that you use biodegradable soap and shampoo, if possible, This helps reduce the impact on our septic system.PROPANE GRILLS – We have 2 propane grills for guest to use, located on the deck between the Lodge and showers LIBRARY – Located in the Lodge, we have a small library containing a nice assortment of field guides and books about northern Maine and rural living. BOARD GAMES AND PLAYING CARDS – These are also located in the Lodge and may be used in the Lodge or taken back to your cabin or yurt. BINOCULARS are available to borrow INTERNET – We have wireless internet for guests to use during their stay. We have limited bandwidth, so we ask that guests only check email and not stream or download content. MAPS – We have a large assortment of local hiking and canoeing maps for you to use throughout your stay. Your host can help you plan excursions and discuss daily trails, and lake conditions. Health and Safety For your safety, we maintain a Sign out/ Sign in Hiking and Paddling Sheet This helps us know where you are headed and when to expect you back if you should have a problem while away from camp. Swimming We DO NOT provide Lifeguards. Swimming is at your own risk. The designated swim area is next to Birch Camp, although you may swim anywhere on the lake. Please do not swim alone. Buddies are always better. Please feel free to borrow and swim in a DLWC lifejacket for an added degree of safety. We also ask that you be accompanied by a boat for any long distance swims. Please do not swim when you can hear thunder, during high winds, or at night. Boating Please enjoy our canoes and kayaks. We expect you to wear a fastened life jacket whenever you are in a DLWC boat. We expect that you understand the associated risk of boating, and that you will let us know if you have any questions or would like a bit of instruction. Please do not boat after dark or when you can hear thunder! Remember that in the early spring and late fall the water can be very cold. Please boat safely! Bathrooms We have a combination of new Composting Toilets and privies. We encourage all guests to use the two new Composting Toilets located in the central part of...