Camp DeForest: Nostalgic Lodging in the Heart of Ducktrap, Maine
Penobscot Bay Pilot
By Ed O’Brien
Most days, after work, I head north on Atlantic Highway, or Route 1. I like taking my time getting home, as it gives me the chance to decompress from the day, listen to a podcast, and get last minute dinner ingredients from Wentworth Market.
This spring, I have been noticing the changes at the old Ducktrap Motel, a classic, 1950s era roadside lodging, set up on the hill above Howe Point. It was undergoing significant renovations. Then came the sign: Camp DeForest.
Arriving home and doing a quick internet search, I came across the website. “Pack your knapsack and hit the road to Camp DeForest, a summer camp themed motel in beautiful Midcoast Maine” the site reads. I needed to find out more.
The brainchild of Northport residents Jessica and Brady Brim-DeForest, Camp DeForest is designed to give the impression of a classic 50s motel, with strong summer camp vibes. All 14 rooms and cabins have been fully refurbished, with modern/vintage furnishing and amenities, hardwood flooring, and four season heating and insulation.
