Ways to Stay

  • In a Yurt.

    YURTS - 1 QUEEN, 2 TWINS

    Our Yurt sites are all located within the footprint of Fort Scammel, built on granite cannon foundations, giving an unrivaled experience for our guests. Each yurt has a queen bed and a twin daybed with a trundle underneath, providing sleeping accommodations for up to 4 guests. Yurts are fully furnished and include a solar power pack for plugging in and charging accessories, and lanterns for lighting at night. Adirondack chairs are provided for relaxation in your private yard. Shared bathrooms and our community kitchen are not far away. The yurts have a private feel and are a bit quieter than the tent cabins, both because of the earthen berms that surround them and because they have lightly insulated walls.

  • In a Tent Cabin.

    TENTS - 1 QUEEN, 1 TWIN*

    Our Tent sites are all located along the northern perimeter of Fort Scammel, tucked into the natural and human-made elements of this naturally vegetated coastal landscape. Our charming canvas tents have an airy, elevated feel. Each tent has a queen bed and a twin daybed* providing sleeping accommodations for up to 3 guests. Tents are fully furnished and include a solar power pack for plugging in and charging accessories, and lanterns for lighting at night. Adirondack chairs are provided for relaxation on your private covered deck. The tents are not far from our bathrooms, and just a two-minute walk to two of our beautiful beaches.

    *Harborview Tent has ONLY a queen bed accommodating 2 guests.

  • Book the whole place.

    FORTLAND - 16+ BEDS

    Island Takeovers include private use of Fortland's 16 acres. Most notable is Fort Scammel, which provides a stunning backdrop to your stay, with its remarkable masonry elements and 40,000 sq feet of subterranean architecture. The property features almost a mile of coastline, 3 private beaches, walking trails, a large central tent and cooking area, and a central firepit. Beds for up to 23 people are provided in our 7 sites.

    Additional campsite spaces are available for pitching your own tent, increasing overnight capacity to 40 guests. Non-overnight capacity is up to 80 people. Coordination of boat transport and Fortland staff support is included in the price of your stay! Additional perks of an island takeover: exclusivity, additional privacy, expanded fort access, and flexible quiet hours.

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Rentals Include:

  • Boat ride to and from the island + parking for one vehicle.

  • Access to three private beaches

  • Supima cotton linens, bedding, and two towels per site

  • Solar battery in each site for charging devices

  • Handheld lanterns in each site

  • Use of shared kitchen facilities - one picnic table per site under the Community Tent

  • Cookware: propane grills and burners, propane, pot + pans, utensils, flatware, cups, salt + pepper, oil, cooking bowls, tea kettle

  • Coffee, cream + sugar

  • Drinking water

  • Communal fire pit with firewood + marshmallow skewers

  • S’mores supplies - Marshmallows, chocolate + graham crackers

  • Clean timber framed outhouses with composting toilets

  • Lawn games

  • Harborview Tent

  • Honeymoon Yurt

  • North Star Tent

  • Sunrise Yurt

  • Trailside Tent

  • Sunset Yurt

Navigating your way to House Island couldn't be easier, thanks to our transportation services. Every camping reservation is complete with parking and scenic boat transport. Learn more here.

Getting Here

Take in the beauty of House Island and create unforgettable memories by adventuring through the Fort, enjoying the beaches, and gathering around the campfire. See more of the island through our gallery page.

Explore the Island

Whether you're curious about island amenities or need help planning your visit, we're here to help. Have Questions? We have answers.

FAQs

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from our guests about their unforgettable experiences and why they love our yurts in Maine. What our guests say.

Guest Testimonials

Discover the rich history of Fort Scammel and how Fortland came to be one of the unique destinations for camping in Maine. Learn more about the history of Fort Scammel.

Our History

Need accommodations for a larger group? Fortland is the perfect setting for celebrations, reunions, retreats, weddings, work events + more. Take over the island + make it your own.

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