"We came to Gilmore Camps years ago with our three children. We loved it so much we came for 5 more summers. Times changed and we became too busy as our children grew. Those same children decided their children should have the same wonderful memories as they have. For our 45th wedding anniversary we returned with the expanded family, including 5 grand children. We found it as magical as we had years ago. We'll be there again this summer. Thank you for enriching our lives."
Caroline Shelley, South Russell, OH
Activities
Though most of our guests prefer just relaxing on the beach or splashing in the water, plenty of other activities are available.
Available On-Site:
- badminton, basketball, canoes (2 available), cookouts/gas grill, fishing, hammock, horseshoes, kayaks (2 available), pool room, slide, giant swing, and swimming.
Available Nearby:
- Boat Rentals- from the Kezar Lake Marina
- Canoeing - Saco River, Five Kezar Ponds, Horseshoe Pond
- Covered Bridges- in Maine and New Hampshire
- Fishing- salmon, trout, and bass make fishing Kezar Lake very worthwhile. Fishing licenses can be purchased online. Trips available through Rocky Ridge Guide Service or White Birch Guide Service.
- Golf- Kezar Lake Country Club, North Conway Country Club, or Wentworth Golf
- Hiking- local trails, waterfalls, and the Appalachian Mountain Club
- Movies- Bridgton Drive-In, one of the five remaining drive-ins in Maine. Other theaters.
- Plays- Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company
- Scenic Drives- local routes or the Kancamagus Highway
Excellent Day Trips:
- Attitash- water slides and alpine slide
- Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway- 4,200 foot summit
- Cog Railway- steam train which climbs Mount Washington
- Conway Scenic Railroad
- Flume Gorge
- Great Glen Trails- mountain biking and kayaking
- Lost River- granite gorge
- Mount Washington Auto Road
- Polar Caves- glacial caves in the White Mountains
- Portland, ME- including whale watching and lighthouses
- Santa's Village
- Six Gun City
- Storyland- perfect for kids
Dining:
- Center Lovell Inn- dinner, old country inn, nearby
- Ebenezer's Restaurant & Pub- rated number one beer bar in the world
- Lake House- gourmet, Waterford
- Loon's Nest- at the Kezar Lake Marina, convenient, on the lake
- Oxford House Inn- dinner, Fryeburg
Shopping:
- L.L. Bean
- Settlers' Green Outlets- the biggest outlet mall in North Conway, NH