Darrow Wilderness Camp

Darrow Wilderness Trip Camp is situated on an island in a remote part of northeastern Maine known for its pristine waters and breathtaking scenery. Since our founding in 1957 by George Darrow, a Quaker, our program has been guided by the belief that wilderness camping provides a unique opportunity for personal growth, both as an individual and as a member of a small community.

“Low-tech and hard-core” is an old saying at Darrow, where we use wood-canvas canoes, wooden paddles, and cook over a fire every night…re-living a style of travel essentially unchanged since the 19th century. Darrow is one of the few camps that still exclusively uses wood-canvas canoes, even for whitewater.

Today, Darrow offers a variety of fun-filled and exciting co-ed wilderness trips (for ages 10-17) including canoeing, hiking, and kayaking. Our trips range from 1 to 6 weeks in the waterways and mountains of Maine, Quebec, and Labrador.