Mount Desert Campground
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2020

Worth the cost

I never thought I would spend 55$ a night for a campsite. There are sites that are more expensive, and sites that are cheaper but I figured why not spend the money to stay right on the water. Even sites that don't sit on the water have a great amount of space and trees. Due to Covid this was all I could find for a planned Acadia trip in the fall. After my stay, I can honestly say it was worth the cost and I would highly recommend the campground. 

Since the campground sits among the rocky and mountainous coast line, they have spent the time and money building leveled platforms for all the sites. Without the platforms, the campsites would be quite miserable. I have a hard time believing any other campgrounds in the area have invested so much to make their land so comfortable for their guests. 

The bathrooms are amazing. Built with wood and lots of ventilation, the open air prevents them from getting musty or moldy. Bathrooms have outlets (or at least the women's do). They are very clean and well kept. 

They sell firewood, ice, and have a coffee shop. Brilliantly, you get whatever you need and they simply use your campsite as a "tab". Usually they rent kayaks as well but this was on hold this year due to covid. 

Its a great location relative to Acadia. It's only about 15 minutes to popular areas of the park (Cadillac mountain, Jordan pond, etc.). Bar Harbor is also easily accessible. The campground is equally convenient to get to the less popular areas of the park such as the Schoodic region or Bass Head Island.

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  • Review photo of Mount Desert Campground by Melissa W., October 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Mount Desert Campground by Melissa W., October 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Mount Desert Campground by Melissa W., October 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Mount Desert Campground by Melissa W., October 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Mount Desert Campground by Melissa W., October 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Mount Desert Campground by Melissa W., October 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Mount Desert Campground by Melissa W., October 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Mount Desert Campground by Melissa W., October 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Mount Desert Campground by Melissa W., October 19, 2020