Curiosity on Wheels: Kennebunkport, Maine

Well, our first boondocking experience (camping without any type of hookups) went off without a hitch. We found a Walmart just north of Bar Harbor in Ellsworth, Maine and pulled in about 9:30 PM in the pouring rain. It was pretty crowded by that time but we still managed to find a spot for our big rig.

Thanks, Walmart!

We got up early, dressed, and headed into Walmart since they had a Duncan Donuts inside the store. Sweet!! After a quick breakfast, we set out to find fuel and then continued on our way.

We pulled into Sandy Pines Campground around 1pm and checked in. Our site is a little short for our outfit and it took quite a bit of maneuvering to get it to fit. Next time I will be sure they understand just how long our 5th wheel is before booking. Other than the size of our spot, this park is pretty interesting.

Our 5th wheel is right at the edge of a big drop off and it's just off the road. Whew!

They have these awesome yurts and wagons you can rent here and they seem to be very popular. We are also pretty close to downtown and the beach, plus several other cute resort towns.

How cool is this!!

Inside the wagon

Now that is tent camping!

Inside one of the many tents that are here.

On our list of things to do while here was to drive by the Bush family vacation home. Seems they have had a presence in Kennebunkport for well over a century. George H.W. Bush’s grandfather and great-grandfather purchased the property in the 1870s. Originally known as “Point Vesuvius,” but is now known as “Walker’s Point.”

Walker’s Point is home to a variety of properties and has been in the news on more than one occasion. There’s the main, 3-story, stone-and-shingle home along with eight other buildings. The Bush’s five children all have homes on the property.