Camp Laughing Grass, located in Harrison, Maine, is a new camp experience where 21-and-older campers can use recreational or medicinal cannabis in all its shapes, and in a marijuana-friendly way.

"Camping along the Crooked River is paradise," expressed its visitors, Laura Snowman and Eric Tardiff. "Smoking marijuana is not only allowed but highly encouraged," added the Monmouth couple who rented a 'glamping' campsite featuring a large tent with a bed.

"We love the outdoors—we get the best of both worlds, where at other campsites won't let you smoke, you can't relax," Snowman said. In concordance, one of the best attractions is that campers can "light up a joint" anywhere they wish.

Although the legalization of recreational marijuana use arrived in 2016 in Maine, Trinity Madison, the creator of the relaxing Camp Laughing Grass, thought that the camping experience for adults could be helpful to take out the stigma existing around cannabis.

"There are still campgrounds in this legal state of ours — 'Oh you are smoking weed? Get out,' and you don't get a refund," Madison said.

Amenities Of The 17-acre 'Camp Laughing Grass'

The marijuana-friendly camp has five cabins, a bathhouse, hiking and biking trails, kayaks, and canoes. Besides there are glamping and primitive tent sites.

In addition, "campers bring their own supply of weed." They can also try other strains provided by local marijuana dispensaries.

"Campers find that the social atmosphere of the camp honors its name," Madison added. "Hanging out, talking, laughing—we have a projector and do silly stoner movies."

Since the camp opening happened in 2020, the friendly cannabis experience, which can host up to 60 guests, has been successful.

"This season, the camp is nearly full with visitors from Maine to California," Madison added. "Now the biggest request is how fast can you expand?" related to the growth of the cannabis industry.

Madison hopes to expand this marijuana-friendly trip in other seasons too. "There are plans to winterize parts of the camp, allowing campers to enter the camp on snowshoes or snowmobiles, or stay in heated cabins," Madison concluded.

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