Camp DeForest is easy to find just off scenic US Route 1 in Lincolnville. Look for our camp sign nestled among the pines—you’ll know you’ve arrived.

Need help navigating to us? Set the compass down and use simple turn-by-turn directions

By car

• From Portland, Maine (approx. 1 hour 45 mins): Take I‑295 north to US‑1, following signs for Rockland, Camden, and Belfast. Camp DeForest is located on the left just off US‑1 in Lincolnville, a short drive beyond Camden, and just before the bridge over the Duck Trap River.

• From Boston (approx. 3 hours 45 mins): Follow I‑95 north to I‑295, then connect to US‑1 northbound. Continue through Rockland and Camden; Lincolnville is just a few miles beyond Camden on US‑1.

• From Bangor (approx. 1 hour 15 mins): Follow US‑1A south to Belfast, then join US‑1 southbound. Lincolnville and Camp DeForest will be on your right shortly after passing through Northport.

By TRANSIT

• By bus: Concord Coach Lines runs daily services from Boston and Portland to Camden, Belfast, and Lincolnville. Taxis and ride-hailing services are available from either stop, and the camp is about 5–20 minutes away by car depending on where you get off.

• By train: Amtrak’s Downeaster line travels from Boston to Brunswick, Maine. From Brunswick, transfer to a bus, rental car, or taxi for the final leg (approx. 1 hour 30 mins).

• By air: The nearest airports are Portland International Jetport (PWM, approx. 1 hour 45 mins), Bangor International Airport (BGR, approx. 1 hour 15 mins), and Knox County Regional Airport in Owls Head (RKD, approx 42 mins), which has direct and very scenic flights from Boston via Cape Air!