The Point Sebago Resort Connections Linking Strangers

Shared summer memories. Shared Sebago Lake cabins. A shared passion for Point Sebago Resort in Maine, and yet most of the people who share these ties will never meet. Thousands of people have passed through Point Sebago during the resort’s 55 years of creating family summer fun.

It’s the Point Sebago connection. The sandy beaches of Sebago Lake link families, generations, and total strangers. It’s the same special bond usually reserved for people who share an alma mater.

“That’s the magic of Point Sebago that intertwines us all. It’s like an invisible thread.”

Elizabeth Caledonia

Point Sebago Resort Cabin #781: “Her Cabin”

It’s an interesting thought for resort guests like Elizabeth Caledonia from Brockton, Massachusetts.

Elizabeth has spent three decades visiting the lakefront Maine campground. Her family rents the same waterfront cabin every year. It’s her own special piece of paradise.

Elizabeth affectionately calls it “her cabin.”

But like many, she doesn’t own a resort cabin. She only visits Sebago Lake for a couple of weeks each summer. However, cabin site 781 on Lagoon Way belongs to her – at least in her heart.

“I feel a lot of people probably feel the same way,” explains Elizabeth. “In my heart, that’s my cabin.”

It’s weird for her to think other people stay there too.

Shared Sebago Lake Memories

To be specific, a lot of other families have stayed in “Elizabeth’s cabin” over the years. 

Guests can book rental cabins from May to mid-October every year. Nearly 20 families stayed in “Liz’s cabin” in 2024. All of those guests enjoyed the same Sebago Lake views that Liz loves. They get access to the same resort amenities, live entertainment, and themed weekend events, too.

Their memories may be very similar. They may never meet. But someone will read Liz’s story and share the same love for “her cabin.”

The request for specific cabins and campsites is so important that the resort added site locks in 2025. The feature allows families to secure a specific cabin or RV spot when booking their vacation online. 

Cabin 781 is a popular place. During the 2024 season, the cabin housed guests for a combined 84 nights. That’s only a small fraction of the thousands of people who continue to make Point Sebago memories.

Now, in honor of Point Sebago’s 55th season, longtime guests are sharing their Point Sebago connections. 

Wearing Your Point Sebago Pride – Permanently 

Some campers take that magic a step further. Guests can buy a Point Sebago cabin, allowing them to visit anytime between May and mid-October. 

Others wear their pride permanently, like Janet Solo.

“I take Point Sebago everywhere I go,” explained Janet on Facebook while showing off her Point Sebago ankle tattoo.

Her family spent 30 summers visiting the lakefront Maine campground. Family time at the lake is a childhood highlight. But Janet’s tattoo is more than an ode to Point Sebago. It’s a tribute to her family. 

Janet’s parents and sister have all passed, making her Maine summer memories more precious.

“It’s hard to go without them. I cry every time,” wrote Janet, who has only returned to the Maine campground twice since their deaths.

Sebago Lake holds a special place in Janet’s heart. Her dad’s ashes are scattered near Frye Island and if you look closely along the lake, you’ll find his name carved into a rock.

Building Family Traditions at Point Sebago in Maine

For many like Janet, Point Sebago Resort is more than camping. It’s a throwback to a simpler time when family vacations meant unplugging and playing together.

The resort is a summer camp experience for the whole family. There’s an itinerary that would rival most cruise ships. It includes 270+ weekly activities during the height of the summer season and a top-rated 18-hole golf course.

It’s why families keep coming back. Season after season. Generation after generation. 

“My kids grew up coming here and now my ten grandchildren have become obsessed!”

Now, Julie Rondeau shares their Point Sebago connection with more than 50 family members spread across three generations.

Sue Murray is also sharing her love of Point Sebago with a third generation. 

“We gather for one week of fun. It’s like no other week of the year,” explained Sue, whose own kids found fun and typical teenage trouble at the lake resort. “Getting caught making out, canoe races gone wrong, endless talent show rehearsals, intense volleyball competitions.” 

It’s all part of the Point Sebago camping experience.

“We adults had our own fun, which is what kept us coming back! It was truly a vacation for everyone,” added Sue.

Families travel from all over the United States to keep their cherished campground traditions going strong. 

“I bring my two boys every year, even after we moved to Florida,” shared Sarah Ensminger.

She started spending summers in Maine as a kid in the late 1990s with her sister. The campground played a big role in the lives of both sisters. Ensminger got engaged at the resort. It’s also where her sister met her future husband.

Knowing the Point Sebago Lingo

There’s also a shared lingo amongst people who have spent time at Point Sebago Resort. 

Can you name the rainbow of roads? Purple, Yellow, and even Green Road. 

Seasoned guests know what each road used to be called. They know when cabins replaced camper rentals. And they remember when the previous owners lived at Island Lodge, which is now a vacation rental. 

If you know about Chippy, Gotta Have ‘Em Ribs, and the General Store – then you probably spent serious time at the lake. 

Your Maine camping vocabulary also dates when you visited Point Sebago. Early 1970s campers remember pony rides and pots and pans parades. The 1980s guests throw out locations like “Patio Club” and reminisce about teen cruises on the Sebago Princess.

Regulars know the quickest way to Sebago Lake State Park and the best time to use the boat launch.

All guests know about “I Won It” shirts. 

There’s a level of pride when you spot someone wearing a Point Sebago shirt outside of Maine – like when pop star Benson Boone rocked the classic logo t-shirt on social media. 

It’s that pride that makes the Point Sebago connection special.

A Maine Campground Made for Everyone

“Everybody’s got their own Point Sebago story. We think they’re unique,” echoes Bob Zafian. 

“I spent two weeks there every summer. After I left, someone new would arrive and have the exact same experience, the same feelings. The exact same story and yet, we’ve never met each other.”

It’s that invisible thread again. 

“There’s someone out there, just like me, who thinks the same campsites is forever ‘theirs.’”

Point Sebago is special to all the people mentioned above. And yet, maybe their memories aren’t so unique. Maybe we’re not so different. 

Even Bob admits it’s more than camping at Point Sebago. There’s something intangible that transforms you forever, making you part of the Point Sebago family.