I loved
the beauty of the mountains and the overall
peacefulness. My children were in bed by 6:00 PM
most evenings. My children are of color, and prior
to our stay were a bit nervous about that being a
potential issue. However they were treated with
dignity, kindness, and respect. They enjoyed the hay
ride and making their ice cream. I enjoyed sitting
by the river and watching them play in the sand!
What a great way to rejuvenate and escape the
craziness of the city life. I would absolutely come
back again, and actually have reserved a site for
Memorial Day and 3 weeks in August! The camping
atmosphere reminds me of times as a child when my
parents would take my entire family camping, however
we did not have the luxury of bath houses etc …
Eastern Slope brought back memories for me that
soothe my soul, and I want my children to experience
the same memories. All of the staff was wonderful! Florie Chamber, MA
From the
moment we arrived, I had a good vibe about the
place. We arrived late, and the desk personnel
called me by name. He walked me to our site because
it was dark. They knew I was coming. The staff was
friendly the whole weekend. We have stayed at The
Beach and Saco River camping in the past as well.
This is by far the best place for kids. During our
stay at Eastern Slope, we stayed at one of the sites
just behind the office. We chose this just looking
at the site map on the computer. These sites are
smaller and close together. That is the only
negative thing I experienced about the weekend.
After walking around the campground, we quickly
learned most of the other sites are bigger. The
wooden canopy is a big bonus as well. We will be
back next year, when we plan to stay down closer to
the river. Steve LeBlanc, MA
I
absolutely loved the canoe trip down the Saco. What
a wonderful experience for our family. The price was
just right, the shuttle to the beginning, and the
fact that you end up right on the campground beach
was awesome! Thank you for such a wonderful
activity. We took the canoe trip on the Monday we
were there, and our driver was super nice. He
pointed out some interesting things along the way,
was very friendly, and gave us great instruction.
Just wanted to thank him for a great send off! Courtney White, MA
My
husband camped Eastern Slopes as a kid and
introduced me to it after we were married. We camped
several times before we had children, mostly on
Columbus Day Weekend. We enjoyed camping along the
river and warm campfires in the evening. After our
kids came along, we enjoyed camping with our
extended family members each August, lazy tubing
down the Saco and campfires in the evening. We also
like that the quiet hour rules were reinforced for
the sake of the families with small children. We
loved the big open playground with sites around the
perimeter, making it easy to keep an eye on the
little ones. We also like the close proximity
Eastern Slopes has to everything the White Mountains
region has to offer.
Yes, the new owner – can’t remember his name. (Paul)
He was very friendly and accommodating to us when we
stayed in one of the cabins this past Columbus Day.
The cabins, by the way, were awesome and a great way
to travel with little ones during Columbus Day when
it is too cold for them to be in a tent at night. We
already have reservations for Columbus Day weekend
2009 – our maiden voyage in our pop-up (after
tenting it for 12 years). Can’t wait to come back! Janine S., MA
We had a
great camping experience in 2009 with the new owners
of Eastern Slope. They are fixing things all over
the park, adding more entertainment, and they are
always attentive to camping family needs. I never
saw the campground so full. Thanks for adding the
family pet (area). It meant everything to able to
bring our dog Zoë. We are booked already for 2010
from July 11th thru July 25th. If (you get a
cancellation) we would like to come in on Friday
July 9th to the 25th. We are also booked for Labor
Day Week 2010. Thanks for a great summer! Dick & Gina Mansourian, MA
The
staff was very friendly. The campsite where we
stayed was less than 100 ft from the water. Every
picnic table has its own enclosure over it. We tubed
and kayaked right there on the Saco River. It’s a
very family oriented campground. This is one of the
few campgrounds where you can make a reservation for
less than five days minimum stay. Loved everything
about this wonderful campground … and they allow
pets. Lawrence Clancy, MA
We loved
the large campsites! Lots of room to have a campfire
and dry your beach towels! The old style bath houses
were a big hit with our kids, and we loved the
spaciousness of the showers. We will be back! The Bates Family, NS
My
family and I stayed at your campground in July of
2007, along with another family. We have never
camped before, and weren’t really sure if we would
like it, especially with four small children. Let me
tell you, you spoiled us. Your bathrooms were clean,
the place was very quiet at night, and the price was
right. Not to mention the convenient canopies, and
sites that weren’t right on top of each other. Let
me tell you how much I appreciate the fact that we
were charged as a family. With four children, we
were looking for a fairly inexpensive way to go on
vacation. So many places that I’ve looked into
charge families a-la-cart (per person after the
first two people - or extra if you have more than two
children). I don’t usually send letters or e-mails
at random, however I thought you should know just
how happy our first camping experience was, and how
high you have set the bar! We were camping last
weekend in Massachusetts, and I can’t tell you how
many times your name came up!!! We can’t wait to get
back to see you next year. K. Cabral, MA
I loved
the beach and the river! We had a wonderful time
canoeing and we’re happy we didn’t have to go
somewhere else to rent canoes! We are absolutely
coming back next summer. Thank you so much! Shaina, MA
We have
stayed with you four times now and each time we love
the campground even more! We have two children and
we have always enjoyed camping; however, since
finding your campground we MAKE time for camping
more and have stopped considering any other
campgrounds. We really enjoy the canoeing and
hanging out on the banks of the river. The crowd at
the campground is very family friendly and it makes
for an enjoyable experience all around. We tell (and
bring) all our friends to Eastern Slope Camping
Area. See you in 2009! Deb R., MA
This is
a great camping spot with good amenities. We loved
the nice quiet atmosphere at your place! Overall
this is the best campground in the area that we have
stayed at to date! We have been coming up to the
area for the last 5 years and tried your place due
to issues with another area campground. You have
earned us as a repeat customer year after year! Norman Krebs, NH
Overall,
we love staying there. My husband has been going
there for over 20 years, and I have been going there
for at least 12. We love that it’s quiet and a
family place with fenced off sites. The playground
and open field are great for our two kids under age
of 4. Thank you!
My
Husband and I camped there for years, and then, as
we had children, brought them. We love the sites and
the river. It’s a great camping experience. Jennifer, MA
We
usually book 6 to 9 sites twice a year and have such
a great time. The canopies, the large sites, the
river (so clean!), the rafting from beach one to
beach two (what a blast!), the friendly staff – I
could go on and on. This is the best camping place,
and I have been camping for over 40 years. Richard M., MA
We like
the calmness of the area. K.T., MA
We love
the big ball field to play on and the river to play
in. The Cane Family, MA
I
greatly enjoyed the controlled atmosphere of the
campground. The quiet hours were enforced and
rowdiness was not permitted. Eastern Slopes is
certainly a family campground. Campers can enjoy
themselves but not at the expense of others. I would
like to thank all the staff and Daniel in particular
for making our stay a pleasant quiet one. Joshua, MA
