Welcome to Camp43
Experience the local life and wilderness of Maine in style!
Welcome to Rangeley Maine’s newest hiker haven! If you’re an outdoor adventurist like us, this is the place for you! Our hostel offers the joys of experiencing the unique local community while staying connected to nature and the great outdoors. We aim to make your stay as comfortable and easy as possible. Our home will be your home, even if it’s just for a night or two.
Hear what our guests have to say
“The absolute best hostel I’ve stayed at on the trail. Jill and Ken were incredibly gracious hosts, the property was stunning and the accommodations were lovely.” -Chattaa1084
“Great hostel – it’s their first season open but they nailed it right out of the gate” -BPM23
“North Woods hospitality at its finest. From the can of coke and whoopie pie that you’re greeted with at the trailhead to that morning cup of coffee with all the comfort of home” -Solo74
Rooms
Amenities
- Outdoor grill
- Kitchen use in main camp
- Shuttle service to town laundry, IGA and trailheads
- Fridges
- Pack weighing station
- Bike service station with tire pumps
- Full bath
- Full indoor shower
- Common room (includes TV and free wifi)
- Gear hanging/drying spaces
- Outdoor hammocks
- Firepit
- Maildrops accepted with reservation
- Hiker box and loaner clothes
Slackpacking
Want to lighten the load for a day or two? We can help you with
our slackpacking service!
| South Arm to Route 17 | Route 17 to Route 4 | Route 4 to Saddleback | Route 4 to Barnjum Road |
| 1-4 Guests | 1-4 Guests | 1-4 Guests | 1-3 Guests |
| $50 | $30 | $30 | $100 |
*Route 4 to Saddleback requires a hike down and back up the ski area to get to/from the trail
*Route 4 to Barnjum Road requires 80 mile round-trip by jeep with 1.5 mile bushwhack to reach the trail.
Have some other ideas? Let’s talk and figure it out together!
About Us
Ken and Jill have hosted AT hikers since building Camp 43 in 2012. Friends and friends of friends have always been welcome and in 2023 we hosted our friend Michelle (trail name Frizzle) for 5 days. Her stay with her tramily helped us decide to open the hostel in May of 2024. Jill works at the local school from September to June and in the summer, she tends to her flower gardens all throughout the camp. They are her pride and joy, and you’ll love hanging in the hammock amongst the flowerbeds. Ken is an avid hiker, cyclist and fly fisherman. He has hiked the NH 48 and most of the AT in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.
Contact Us
To book your stay, simply give us a call, or visit us on location!
603-770-1168
603-770-0533
143 Berkshire Road
Rangeley, Maine
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