Experience the Maine wilderness . . . just minutes from the coast.
Spring & Summer Activities at Basin Pond:
–rent a kayak, canoe, paddle board, or fat bike and explore the Basin.*
–go on a guided paddling adventure into the wildlife-rich marshlands surrounding Basin Pond.
–improve your skills by taking a kayak or SUP lesson.
–hike or bike nearby trails (either with or without a guide).
–forest bathe under the guidance of a certified forest therapy professional.
–up your skills and nature awareness with a photography & creative writing session.
*We accompany you to the pond, help you get oriented to the gear, and assist with launching. (If you prefer, you can have a guide accompany you on the water as well.)
Bike & Paddle Special: Fat bike local trails for 2 hours and then paddle the pond & flatwater river for 2 hours. 2-person minimum: $60.00 per person.
All Basin Pond activities are either guided or guide-supported. We provide you with both the equipment and the knowledge you need to have a great time outdoors! Guide tips are appreciated.
Get Outdoors More Often: Click here to learn about the Basin Pond Six-Pack
Get Outdoors Earlier: Click here for information on morning paddling sessions.
Call 207-525-3065 or email us for more information or to plan your visit.
Basin Pond Outdoors is our base for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross country and backcountry skiing, and whatever else fun we can think to do outside! While we continue to offer kayak tours out of Belfast harbor and up and down the coast, we’re excited about having visitors explore “The Basin” — the unique natural area that surrounds Basin Pond.
Read about Basin Pond and “The Basin.”
Our Location:
Basin Pond Outdoors is 20 minutes from Belfast, 25 minutes from Bucksport or Hampden, and 35 minutes from Bangor. We are a little less than two hours drive from Portland.
Directions:
From the south, take Route 7 north from Belfast and continue approximately 10 miles to the town of Brooks. In Brooks, turn right at the blinking red light and continue on Route 139 for 3.5 miles. Once past Buxton Lumber (on the right), continue downhill. Look for the “Basin Pond Outdoors” sign on the right. Enter at either end of the u-shaped driveway.
From the north or east, take Route 139 west from the village of Monroe. Continue 3.5 miles. Look for the “Basin Pond Outdoors” sign on the left. Enter at either end of the u-shaped driveway. (If you pass Buxton Lumber, you have gone too far).
Please call or text (207-513-0157) before making the trip!
Click here to view a Belfast/Monroe area map.
