Profitable Maine Canoe Outfitter & Campground with Riverfront Home

Asking Price$499,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$175,000

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&E$125,000
Included in asking price
Real Estate$300,000
Included in asking price
All business Equipment Conveys.
Established Canoe shuttle business in the Allagash Region
800 +- feet of frontage on the Saint John River
Caters to paddlers on the Allagash River
Campground on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath home on 9.96+- river front acres.
All business Equipment Conveys.
Established Canoe shuttle business in the Allagash Region
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Profitable Maine Canoe Outfitter & Campground with Riverfront Home


Asking Price$499,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$175,000

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&E$125,000
Included in asking price
Real Estate$300,000
Included in asking price
Business Description
Pelletier Campground & Canoe Outfitter - Saint Francis, Maine A rare opportunity to purchase a well-established, nearly 75-year-old canoe outfitting and campground business in northern Maine. This turn-key operation has long served paddlers of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Saint John River, and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, providing trusted shuttle services and riverside camping on the edge of the North Maine Woods. The offering includes approximately 9.96± acres with 800 feet of frontage on the Saint John River. The level campground area features tent sites, fire pits, covered picnic tables, and a privy, ideally located at a popular stop for paddlers. The real estate also includes a 1,076 sq ft single-family home with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, an attached 2-car garage, and a dry basement. Extensively rebuilt in 2007, the home has a functional age of approximately 20 years. Two outbuildings provide ample storage for outfitting gear and equipment. Business assets include: 4 fifteen-passenger vans with canoe racks 2024 GMC 3500 crew cab pickup 1996 crew cab pickup Two double-axle canoe trailers Over 60 canoes and 7 kayaks All paddling gear, life jackets, and tools needed for day-to-day operations Whether you're looking to change pace, relocate to the North Maine Woods, or build on a respected name in the outdoor recreation space, this is your chance. The current owner is willing to assist for one season to ensure a smooth transition. If you've dreamed of turning your passion for the outdoors into a way of life—and a business—this is your opportunity. Don't miss it.
About the Business
Years in Operation
75
Currently Home Based
Yes
Facilities & Assets
Pelletier Campground & Canoe Outfitter - Saint Francis, Maine A rare opportunity to purchase a well-established, nearly 75-year-old canoe outfitting and campground business in northern Maine. This turn-key operation has long served paddlers of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Saint John River, and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, providing trusted shuttle services and riverside camping on the edge of the North Maine Woods.
Website
https://pelletiers.mainerec.com/
Market Outlook / Competition
This business serves a niche but steady market of outdoor enthusiasts, paddlers, and eco-tourists traveling the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Saint John River, and Northern Forest Canoe Trail. The demand for guided logistics, shuttle services, and gear rental is well-established, with seasonal surges from late spring through early fall.
Opportunities for Growth
Growth opportunities include adding cabin or glamping accommodations to serve paddlers, expanding into winter tourism by catering to snowmobilers, and increasing marketing to attract guided trips and eco-tourism packages. The property’s riverfront location and access to Maine’s trail systems offer strong potential for year-round income with the right vision
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Owned
Included in asking price
Building Sq. Ft.
1,076
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
After nearly four decades of successful ownership, the seller is retiring and lo
Transition Support
Current owner who has operated the business for 39 years, will stay on for 1 season to assist the new owner in a successful transition.
Listing Info
ID
2386349
Listing Views
1107
Business Location

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