Driving to & from Camp… The Basics!
By Barb Sullivan
Where in the world is Alford Lake Camp?! How is the best way to get to camp to drop off or pick up my camper? Here are a few helpful hints:
Alford Lake Camp’s Summer Address is:
258 Alford Lake Road
Hope, ME 04847 USA
(NOTE: Believe it or not a few confused families have thought the Camp’s Winter Office was their destination… so just to be clear — nothing but filing cabinets in Cape Elizabeth during the summer!! Head to 258 Alford Lake Road, HOPE, ME for ALC summer fun!!)
If you are driving — RESIST the urge to take scenic Route 1…. the beautiful, winding coastal route in Maine is lovely but completely jammed during the summer months. Take Route 295 — it is still “Maine-like” and you will arrive on time.
According to Mapquest… Camp is approximately:
- 7 hours and 30 minutes from New York, NY
- 3 hours and 45 minutes from Boston, MA
- 1 hour and 30 minutes from Portland, ME
When you arrive at Camp you will see a group of counselor’s in training (CT’s) with clipboards standing on the side of the Alford Lake Road. They will point you in the right direction for unloading your car, finding your camper’s tent and meeting your camper’s counselor, and Sue and Betsy! Don’t worry, camp will have people available to help you carry your camper’s trunk & gear.
Questions along the way? Just call camp and we can help you.
The Summer Camp Office opens June 7th and our number is 207-785-2400.
Barb Sullivan
ALC Alum, Parent and Staff Member
