Experience a highly-rated stay at Umcolcus Sporting Camps Lodge in Oxbow, ME. Trusted by 23 guests with a 4.9 rating for quality and comfort at 1243A Oxbow Rd.
Visitors consistently highlight the knowledgeable and accommodating hosts, excellent cuisine, and well-maintained facilities. This lodge offers a welcoming atmosphere paired with prime opportunities for hunting and outdoor activities.
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Umcolcus Sporting Camps is a well-regarded lodge set in the natural surroundings of Oxbow, Maine. With a high rating of 4.9 from 23 reviews, it offers a rustic yet comfortable base for outdoor enthusiasts looking to experience the Maine woods. Guests have praised the camp’s clean and well-maintained cabins and lodge, highlighting the warmth and inviting atmosphere created by the hosts.
The lodge serves as a gateway for activities like hunting, fishing, trapping, biking, and hiking, with opportunities for big game such as deer, moose, and bear hunting, often assisted by skilled guides. Reviewers appreciate the knowledgeable and accommodating hosts, Chuck and Lisa, who also receive frequent compliments for the quality and variety of meals prepared on-site, adding to the overall guest experience.
Located at 1243A Oxbow Road, the camp offers access to nearby natural attractions including the Lake Umcolcus area and the Oxbow checkpoint to the North Woods. Its setting appeals particularly to those seeking a genuine Maine wilderness experience, whether for extended hunting trips or shorter outdoor excursions. The property’s peaceful environment makes it suitable for relaxation as well as active pursuits.
The strong sense of community and hospitality, often described by returning guests, positions Umcolcus Sporting Camps as an option for individuals or groups who value personal attention and a down-to-earth setting over resort-style amenities. This lodge is best suited for travelers interested in immersing themselves in outdoor adventure while enjoying thoughtful service and hearty home-cooked meals.
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Booked my deer hunt for Thanksgiving week 2025 with Umcolcus Sporting Camps/Spaulding Lake Outfitters after finding them online and I cannot say enough positive things about Chuck and Lisa. Chuck was able to share an amazing amount of knowledge and is intelligent/hardworking enough to accommodate any guest of any skill level. Lisa made phenomenal meals everyday and was the kindest hostess you could ask for. They made me feel like one of the family while I spent the holiday with them. To top it all off, I had the opportunity to take a top-tier big woods buck. Overall, Umcolcus Sporting Camps is a phenomenal place to unplug and the hosts are flexible enough to work with anyone who is interested in experiencing the Maine woods, whether that be hunting, fishing, trapping, biking, hiking, or just relaxing in nature.
My brother pulled a moose tag in 2021 and secured accommodations and a guide here. I was his second on the tag and he got his moose. Better yet, we got to know the previous managers and present owner/managers of the camp and now secure a cabin here the same week every year for the past five years. The food and the hunting are outstanding. The Oxbow checkpoint to the North Woods is about 20 minutes away. Lake Umcolcus area, about the same. If I was retired I’d stay at the camp for a month. Always feel a little sad when it’s time to leave.
I went to Umcolcus for a one night/day bear hunt with dogs. The food was amazing, the people were great and the dogs were the best! We got on a bear around 8 am and by 10 am it was done. I had never hunted with dogs and it was so exciting!!! I may never sit over a bait again lol. I am headed back there next week for my moose hunt which I know will be fantastic as well!!
Umcolcus is a hidden gem. Lisa and Adam were absolutely fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed listening to their stories and Lisa is a fabulous person and cook! The food and surroundings were amazing. Can't wait to return next summer and winter! :-)
We traveled to Umculcus from South Carolina, for a moose / bear hunt with hounds. If you are looking for a true Maine experience with phenomenal staff and guides, look no further than Umculcus Sporting Camps. Chuck and Lisa were second to none, Guides Aaron and Jamie had us on multiple bear within hours. The cabins and lodge were immaculate, and very well maintained. We will be back !!
Bucket list hunt I’ve been waiting on for over forty years. I absolutely had a blast hunting with Chuck and Lisa at Umculcus. The lodge was clean and quaint. Very relaxing. The food was excellent. Top notch hounds as well. And my friends killed a moose as well. Absolutely beautiful country. Even caught a few nice trout. I will be back.
The new owner's Chuck and Lisa are absolutely awesome! We unfortunately had a sled break down on our way to there camp. And Chuck offered to come get us with his truck and trailer. We ended up towing it to there camp. When we arrived Chuck offered his own personal sled to use. Unfortunately it was in the shop. But the offer was very generous. Lisa and Chuck are wonderful people. And they made our short stay wonderful. The cabin was clean, warm and ready for us upon our arrival. The shower house was exceptionally clean. And the food........wow!! Lisa is the bomb in that kitchen. Her deserts was some of the best I've tasted. Breakfast and the dinners were awesome. This is our 4th year staying at Umcolcus camps. And this year with Chuck and Lisa and "Duke". I give a 6 rating!!!
Went with friends for a snowmobile trip to ghost trains , will definitely be back. Chuck and Lisa are unbelievable host and great cooks. Hidden gem in the great north Maine woods.
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