Paddlers can launch kayaks within a quarter mile of the campground, and the Island Explorer bus stops on-site, making car-free days in Acadia National Park genuinely practical. Hadley's Point Campground sits on the north side of Mount Desert Island, close enough to Bar Harbor that resupply runs are quick, but set in forested terrain that gives the property a wooded character despite its size. The campground has operated for over 50 years and runs a mix of tent sites, full-hookup RV pads, and cabins, spread across several loops with varying amounts of shade and spacing.
Site quality varies considerably by loop. Some areas are open with little tree cover and sites packed closely together, while wooded loops offer more shade and a degree of separation from neighbors. Reservations are assigned by site type rather than specific site, so what you get is partly luck. Tent campers in particular have noted cramped conditions, and at least one reviewer flagged a tick problem, so checking for black-legged deer ticks after time outdoors is worth building into your routine. Shelley found it "surprisingly quiet tent spot even though they are close and wooded," which tracks with the loop-by-loop variation others describe.
The bathrooms are cleaned regularly, a point that comes up across multiple reviews. Showers are coin-operated at $0.50 per seven minutes, so bring quarters. The campground also has a heated pool, playground, laundry, and a dump station. WiFi reaches some tent areas but tends to be more reliable near the office. Verizon users report solid cell coverage throughout the property.
Fall is noticeably less crowded than summer. Shari G. notes the campground is "beyond BUSY during the summer, but the fall is much less crowded," and for campers planning to cycle the carriage roads or paddle Frenchman's Bay, the shoulder season gives more breathing room. The access road has a rough-road warning attached, so towing a large rig warrants extra care on arrival. Rates run $29 to $90 per night depending on site type, and the season runs May 15 through October 15. Campers wanting a different setup nearby can consider Lamoine State Park Campground, about a mile to the northeast.
Description
Situated in a quiet location, just off of Route 3, Hadley's Point is a camper's haven. Take a quiet five minute walk to a public saltwater beach. Acadia National Park Visitor Center and entrance is just four miles, and downtown Bar Harbor is just an eight mile drive. Shuttle service is available on the Island Explorer buses daily from late June through Columbus Day.
Hadley's Point Campground offers grassy and wooded sites, each with its own fireplace and picnic table. Tent sites, water & electric (20-30-50 Amp), and full hookup campsites available. On-site honeywagon service is available.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHadley's Point Campground is located in Maine near Salsbury Cove
Directions
Take Exit 182A (Old exit 45A) off of Rt. 95. Follow 395E to the end, where you will exit onto Rt. 1A. Drive for approximately 24 miles into Ellsworth. Go straight through all traffic lights, picking up Rt. 3S. Follow on Rt. 3 for approximately 10 miles through Trenton and over the bridge that crosses onto Mount Desert Island. At the light after the bridge, continue on Rt. 3 (bear left). Turn left on Hadley's Point Road three miles after the bridge. Hadley's Point Campground is 2/10's of a mile down the road on the right. If you are using GPS, drive to 33 Hadley Point Rd, Bar Harbor, Maine.
Address
33 Hadley Point Rd
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Coordinates
44.43899743 N
68.31261828 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/10/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/31/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/31/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/10/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/31/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/31/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 51 min from Bangor, ME
- 2 hrs 10 min from Lewiston, ME
- 2 hrs 47 min from Portland, ME
- 3 hrs 51 min from Manchester, NH































