The same lake that Camp Snyder is on - Sebago Lake is the deepest and second-largest lake in the state of Maine. Sebago Lake State Park offers 250 campsites in two campgrounds, Naples Beach and Witch Cove, each with beaches and boat ramps. Boating and swimming are also available at the day-use area in the park's east section. Other park features include hiking trails and roadway biking.

Quaker Ridge, also known as Hacker's Hill, is a 15-minute drive from Camp Snyder. It's a popular scenic spot, perfect to have a picnic and watch the sunset. Sarah and Jason would visit Quaker Ridge often during their summers at Kingsley Pines Camp.

A charming market, about 20 minutes from Camp Snyder. The Good Life offers a variety of gourmet foods, fresh produce, and locally sourced goods. You can pick up a delicious sandwich, enjoy a coffee, or browse the selection of wines and craft beers. It's a great place to grab a picnic lunch!

The Mosquito is Sarah and Jason's favorite nearby place for Ice Cream! Located a 15-minute drive from Camp Snyder; try the Graham Central Station!

Rattlesnake Mountain is about a 20-minute drive from Camp Snyder. Take the Bri-Mar trail for a moderately challenging, hour and a half long ascent. Offers a great view of Panther Pond (where Sarah and Jason met).

Pleasant Mountain is a half hour drive from Camp Snyder. It's one of many mountains in the surrounding area, offering a range of hiking trails with rewarding views of the surrounding lakes and forests. A (not-so) fun fact: Pleasant Mountain is where Sarah tore her knee skiing in February 2024!

Camp Snyder is about an hour away from Portland, Maine - the big city! Old Port is very charming, with lots of shops and food options. Sarah and Jason also love Portland Head Light, a historic lighthouse. Don't forget to grad a lobster roll while in Portland!

If the Sea Dogs are in town, we highly recommend catching a Sea Dogs baseball game. They are the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Fun fact: Sarah and Jason shared a Sea Dogs Biscuit (cookie ice cream sandwich) at a Sea Dogs game before ever dating!

Some of our other favorite places in Portland:

- Allagash Brewery

- Fort Allen Park and the Eastern Promenade

- Commercial Street

Why not extend your Maine weekend into a New England adventure? Camp Snyder is about an hour away from the White Mountains in New Hampshire, Sarah and Jason's favorite hiking spot! While living in Boston, they crossed off quite a few of the NH 48 4,000 Footers.

Freeport, Maine is a charming town filled with shops and restaurants about a one-hour drive from Camp Snyder. Visit the L.L. Bean flagship store (and get yourself some Bean Boots), browse the unique shops downtown, and enjoy fresh seafood at local restaurants. Freeport also offers a free concert series in the park downtown.

Acadia National Park is 3 hours from Camp Snyder, if you would like to continue your Maine journey. Some of Sarah and Jason's favorite activities here include:

- Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain

- Tidal Bridge

- Bubble Rock Mountain

- Jordan Pond

- Beehive Hike

- Bar Harbor

Fun fact: Jason and Samantha (Sarah's sister) have been here together without Sarah when Jason was Samantha's camp counselor.