Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, 65 Water St. (Riverside)

The upward momentum and growth of the Skowhegan Outdoors program have prompted our organization to move into a larger, more accessible, and visible space in downtown Skowhegan at 65 Water Street, a two-story historic building in the heart of the commercial district and adjacent to the Kennebec River. We are transforming the 3,000-square-foot, river-adjacent half of the first floor into the Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp, a community gathering place from which we’ll expand our gear library and host free outdoor-focused educational programs.

FREE Outdoor Programming

Every person in Somerset County should have the opportunity to participate in free, guided outdoor recreation activities and access to gear to experience the natural world on their own. We strive to make our programs inclusive by featuring a variety of activities for all ages, physical abilities, and interests and accessible by hosting programs within walking distance of downtown Skowhegan or providing transportation (when possible) to and from regional locations. Activities include outdoor yoga, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, paddling clinics, and more. 

FREE Gear Lending for Residents

In addition to programming, we continue to grow our more-than-200-item community gear library, which features outdoor equipment such as cross-country skis, snowshoes, bikes, canoes, SUPs, winter clothing, and camping gear—all free of charge for Somerset County residents to use during programs or borrow for a self-guided outdoor experience.

$50 - Non-resident single membership

$75 - Non-resident family membership

1-year membership to Community Gear Lending Library!