Chewonki's Debsconeag Lake Wilderness Camps

Rental cabins and yurts in pristine lakeside setting

Cabins, Canoeing, Hiking, Relaxing, Fishing , Birding

Terms of Service Agreement

Please read the following terms of service agreement carefully. By accessing or using our sites and our services, you hereby agree to be bound by the terms and all terms incorporated herein by reference. It is the responsibility of you, the user, customer or prospective customer to read the terms and conditions before proceeding to use this site.

If you do not expressly agree to all the terms and conditions, then please do not access or use our sites or our services. The terms of service agreement is effective as of 11/2022.

The following Terms of Service Agreement (the”TOS”) is a legally binding agreement that shall govern the relationship of users and others which may interact or interface with Chewonki, also known as Chewonki’s Debsconeag Lake Wilderness Camps (DLWC), located at Fourth Debsconeag Lake, Piscataquis County, Maine.

By agreeing to the terms of service agreement you and members of the group that are covered under your reservation agree to the following.

-All swimming and boating is at your own risk. We Do Not have lifeguards on duty. We have Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) available, for added degree of swimming safety.
-Appropriately sized PFDs are worn at all times, by any person in a canoe, kayak or motor boat owned by Chewonki
-All children under the age of 18 must be under adult supervision at all times including while swimming or boating.
-No swimming from ½ hour after sunset until ½ hour before sunrise. We recommend swimming with a buddy, and having a boat accompany you for long-distance swims.
-No swimming during severe weather events or when thunder is heard or lightning seen. Please remember that during early Spring and late Fall season, the water temperatures can be dangerously cold.
-You will take responsibility for the appropriate and safe use of canoes, kayaks, propane lights, propane stove, propane refrigerators and wood stoves located in the cabins and Yurts.
-Propane lights are only to be used when someone is in the cabin, otherwise all propane lights should be turned off.
-All campfires must not be left unattended. A designated adult is responsible for making sure the fire is completely extinguished before leaving the area.
-Pets: One dog allowed per cabin/yurt at the rate of $5 per night. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after immediately. If a dog is barking or not under your direct control you may be asked to leave the camps.
-Chewonki’s Debsconeag Lake Wilderness Camps is a smoke and vape free environment and the use of tobacco, vaping products or marjiuana is not permitted.
-Guests are expected to use responsible alcohol consumption. If there is an incident of excess alcohol use, guests may be asked to leave DLWC. Those under the age of 21 may not possess or consume alcohol at any time.
-All personal clothing and supplies should be removed from the cabin or yurt at the end of your stay.
-As the person under whose name the reservation has been made it is your responsibility to make sure everyone in your group complies with the expectations stated in our Terms of Service agreement.
- Check out time is 10:00

Debsconeag Wilderness Camps is owned and operated by Chewonki Foundation. The individual who signs this agreement accepts lodging privileges with the understanding that they do hereby release Chewonki, its officers, employees, and volunteers of all liability for loss or damage to property and injury to their person arising out of their use of the Debsconeag facilities and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Chewonki, its officers, employees and volunteers against claims resulting from loss or damage to property or injury to the person of any member of the family or guest of the same registered individual arising out of the use of the Chewonki facilities.

Payment,Cancellation, and Refund Policy

1). Payment is due in full at the time of the reservation. There are no refunds for cancellations or if a guest chooses to leave early, however in the case of a cancellation more than one month before your reservation a credit may be given to rebook with in one year based on availability. Requests should be be made to dlwc@chewonki.org

2). We suggest that guests consider travel insurance.