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Winslow Park
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Winslow Park
When reservations can be made: Reservations will be accepted on or after April 1st. From April 1st through early May reservations will be online only. There will be a link posted on the website April 1st which will bring you to the reservation page. The camping season runs from the Thursday before Memorial Day until early October. The minimum length of stay is 2 nights for a Saturday stay and 1 night for stays Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. (For example, if a Saturday is reserved either the Friday before and/or Sunday after must be reserved). The maximum stay at SITES 1-23 is fourteen (14) nights during July and August. Reservations must be received 2 business days prior to the first night's stay.
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Winslow Park
Reservations can be canceled by calling the Gatehouse at 207-865-4198 at least 2 days prior to the first night's stay. When requesting a cancellation, a $15 processing fee will be withheld from each reservation refund. There are no refunds for one-night reservations. If the Park is not notified prior to the scheduled stay, a refund will not be issued.
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Winslow Park
In 1953, Adelaide Winslow Harb gave this scenic oceanfront gift to the Town in memory of her mother, Delia B. Powers Winslow. She entrusted some 90 acres “…with the buildings and improvements thereon…known as Stockbridge Point…” with the proviso that the land and its buildings “… shall be used as a public park and for public recreational purposes…” The Park is located at the end of Staples Point Road on a peninsula between Casco Bay and the Harraseeket River.
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Yes, campers can bring their pet(s) for a fee of $1 each. During the camping season dogs must be on a leash at all times and they are never allowed on the beach, playground or the volleyball court nor in the bathrooms. Pet owners are expected to clean up after their pets.Winslow Park
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There are a number of special activities that take place at the Park, including: The "Camp Seaside" program, sponsored by Freeport Community Education, provides a day camp experience at Winslow Park for over fifty Freeport children ranging in age from 7 to 10 years. Activities include arts and crafts, swimming, games, kayaking, weekly barbecues and sports. Prior to the campground opening, the Park is host to a Girl Scout Camporee. More than 100 girls and their parents from Freeport and surrounding towns participate in this weekend event. The Scouts experience camping, wilderness cooking, kayaking, astronomy and other worthwhile activities. The Park also sponsors Family Fun Day on a Saturday in June. The event features a 5 and 10K race, family games, and free ice cream and hot dogs. Admission to the Park on Family Fun Day is free. During July and August, the Park sponsors a Thursday night concert series featuring local bands. Concerts begin at 6:30 pm. Day use admission is charged, and a playground and picnic area is also nearby for use. Campers and season pass holders attend free. The Park also hosts the Lobsterman Triathlon which features a 1.5K swim in the clean, calm waters of Casco Bay, a 40K bike along beautiful coastline and gently rolling hills and a 10K run through the Village of South Freeport. The 2012 event is scheduled for a Saturday in September. 2 weeks of free camping are scheduled for Freeport residents. For more information, see the calendar on this webpage.Winslow Park
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A self-guided nature trail borders the Park adjacent to the Harraseeket River and Casco Bay. Benches along the trail afford hikers the opportunity of stopping and enjoying the great views and tranquility of the Park. Be sure to bring your binoculars and camera.Winslow Park
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Winslow Park
While the Park is "officially closed" from mid-October through Mid-May, Winslow Park's playground and hiking and jogging trails are available and, once the snow comes, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also available.
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No. Water is available throughout the camp ground, but not at every site. Modern showers and bathroom facilities are available. There are no electric or sewer hookups. Generators are permitted during specific hours and a dumping station is available.Winslow Park
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Winslow Park
Other facilities include a tidal beach and boat launch, picnic tables and grills, a fishing pier, a playground, and a volleyball court.