A traditional Maine Sporting Camp is an integral part of Maine’s cultural heritage. For over 150 years, Sporting Camps have served the public by offering lodging, meals and recreational access to Maine’s most beautiful and remote natural locations. Many Sporting Camps feature hand-built log cabins that have been in continuous use for over 100 years. An architectural style emerged that is unique to Maine, known simply as the "Maine Sporting Camp Style."
In addition to their role in Maine’s cultural heritage, Maine Sporting Camps are a vital part of the State’s rural economy. Maine's sporting camps are world-renowned destinations for persons seeking recreational opportunities in one of the largest remaining wilderness areas in the lower 48 states. Visitors to these camps help sustain the economies of many small rural communities in Maine’s most economically distressed regions.
All these aspects come together to define the unique "Maine Sporting Camp Experience."