You're invited to our home, "Loon Echo Family Campground." Named after our special birds, the loons who symbolize the wilderness, we are nestled beside Parlin Lake and stream.

Our 15 site campground directly on the lake in a natural treed setting, offers mostly large sites with no hookups. Almost all sites have a view of the lake, stream or acre pond in the stream, that is enticing to wildlife and provides very productive fishing opportunities. You can safely explore the lake by canoe, swim at a remote sandy beach nearby, fly fish or observe wildlife, without encountering crowds or heavy boating traffic.

We have avoided the current trend to provide lavish entertainment in a city-like atmosphere. Instead you will find a Smorgasbord of recreational activities, while absorbing the peace and beauty of nature.

Fly fishing for Brooktrout and Salmon.

Catch of the day on Lake Parlin.

We offer small campground hospitality with these special treasures!

• Friendly owner welcome to make you feel at home immediately.
• Cozy sites that greet you with flowers yours to enjoy.
• 900' natural water frontage on lake and stream, which attracts many birds and wildlife, a photographers paradise.
• Pine shower house with free hot showers, toilets, all ultra clean. Outlets for hair dryers too!
• 25 miles to Canada, 125 miles to Quebec City.
• Abundant wildlife, including moose, deer, fox, osprey eagles, herons, hawks to name a few.
• Quiet hours are strictly enforced. no rowdy partying allowed!
• Whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking originate in The Forks, 14 miles from us. Trips arranged for all ages.
• Awesome fly fishing for trout and salmon in our lake and stream, with many general law ponds and streams near us.

• Endless hiking and biking trails start from the campground going to waterfalls, mountains and streams. Slide down our own Parlin falls, 1 1/2 miles from camp.
• Recreation area is adjacent to large group site, away from other sites and offers volleyball, basketball and horseshoes. Equipment is free. Scouts, church groups and others enjoy this site.
• All sites have a table, fireplace with grills and most are grassed. Tenters and small RVers especially appreciate Loon Echo.
• Dump station is available for small campers, free with a 2 day stay.
• PETS ARE INVITED AND LEASHED IN THE CAMPGROUND AND NEVER LEFT ALONE AT SITE.
• Miles of woods and trails for exercise.
• Free docking for small boats. No jet skis or ATVs, please.
• Fossils, millions of years old, plentiful in the area and can be found in the campground.
• Foreign travelers stop here to enjoy peaceful camping.

Site Fees:  Please call for pricing 

For Sale: firewood, ice, fishing licenses and flies 

Nearby Attractions: Moosehead Lake, Jackman, 12 miles North, small town, start of the famous "Bow canoe trip", stores,banks, restaurants, museum, new biking trails.

Directions: Take 1-95 north to Fairfield Exit 133 formerly Exit 36. At exit take Rt. 201 north to Skowhegan. Stay on Rt. 201 north toward Jackman (about 1 1/2 hrs.) We are 14 miles north of The Forks, 12 miles south of Jackman. Look for our reflective sign on Route 201.

If you're looking for the rustic charm of simpler times, at a campground run in a friendly, caring manner, with a family touch, Bill and I hope to meet you.