Driveway Cam at the Raccoon Saloon

A House Reclaimed by Wildlife

The Raccoon Saloon began as an empty farmhouse in the Maine woods until a family of raccoons moved into its walls and never left. The property's caretakers set up a network of fixed cameras around the house and yard so the public can watch the colony's comings and goings without disturbing them.

The Driveway

This particular camera covers the gravel driveway leading up to the house, flanked by a stand of hardwood trees and a small storage shed. It is the route raccoons and other visiting wildlife use to reach the yard from the road, making it a reliable spot to catch movement as animals pass through.

A Fully Wild Population

Unlike a sanctuary or zoo enclosure, every raccoon seen here is a genuinely wild animal free to leave the property whenever it chooses. That unpredictability is what keeps the driveway worth checking, since anything from a lone raccoon to a passing deer or fox might cross the frame.

Infrared Coverage

Because raccoons are most active when natural light is low, the camera relies on an infrared illuminator to keep the whole driveway visible without disturbing the animals with bright light. The result is a clear, continuous view of the approach regardless of the hour.