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    Camping options near Bar Harbor, Maine range from established campgrounds to mixed-use facilities, with several located within Acadia National Park. Blackwoods Campground and Seawall Campground provide traditional tent and RV camping experiences within park boundaries, while Bar Harbor Campground offers waterfront views just outside the park. Mount Desert Campground and Schoodic Woods Campground accommodate tent, RV, and cabin camping with varying levels of amenities. Most campgrounds in the region feature fire rings, picnic tables, and communal toilet facilities, with some offering electric hookups for RVs.

    Seasonal availability significantly impacts camping in the Bar Harbor region, with most facilities operating from May through October. The peak summer season brings higher occupancy rates and warmer temperatures. "This is a first come, first served campground. Show up early to get the best sites or grab whatever is available and look the next morning for who leaves the better sites," noted one visitor describing Bar Harbor Campground's no-reservation policy. Many campgrounds in the area operate on a first-come, first-served basis, while others require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months. Cash or check payment is common at several facilities, with limited credit card acceptance.

    Campers frequently mention the ocean views as a highlight of their Bar Harbor camping experience. Several sites at Bar Harbor Campground offer views of Frenchman Bay, with wild blueberry picking available in mid-summer. A recent review noted, "We loved this campground! Views of ocean by the pool/playground and wild blueberries around the park." The Island Explorer shuttle bus provides transportation throughout the region, allowing campers to leave their vehicles behind while exploring Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Proximity to hiking trails, carriage roads, and ocean access points makes the area particularly attractive for outdoor enthusiasts. While RV camping is widely available, tent campers may find some sites offer less privacy due to the developed nature of many campgrounds in this popular tourist destination.

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      1. Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

      4.5(98)5mi from Bar Harbor292 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Great location being about not to far from Bar Harbor. Walking distance of the Park loop, if you would like to drive the loop, it is down the road a bit. Access to several different trails."

      "Blackwoods has a great location on mount desert island. 15 mins from bar harbor, ocean path trail, Jordan pond and top of cadilac mountain."

      from $30 - $60 / night

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      2. Mount Desert Campground

      4.8(37)5mi from Bar HarborRVs, Tents

      "Campground within 15 minute drive from Bar Harbor and Park Loop Trail. Breathtaking views from the lake! We stayed in a platform site. It was better than expected.. we’ll be back for sure!"

      "Desert, Maine which is right next to the fabulous town of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Forest."

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      3. Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

      4.5(53)11mi from Bar Harbor210 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "If you're looking to get away from all the "noise" of the side of the island that Acadia National Park is on, this is your spot."

      "The grounds are a bit off the beaten path, away from Bar Harbor and the hot spots of Acadia National Park. However you won’t lack for things to do."

      from $22 - $60 / night

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      4. Schoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park

      4.7(38)7mi from Bar Harbor94 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "made the decision to visit Acadia National Park, I blindly made a reservation for a site at one of the campgrounds, not really paying attention to where specifically in the park the campground was located"

      "It’s about an hours drive from the main/popular trails and Bar Harbor. We loved the sleepy and peaceful vibe of Winter Harbor."

      from $22 - $60 / night

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      5. Bar Harbor Campground

      4.7(33)4mi from Bar HarborRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "We love the state parks and unorganized, off the beaten path camping. This is definitely not that!"

      "We had a great experience staying at the Bar Harbor campground and exploring the Acadia National Park. I think this campground is the closest to Bar Harbor. They don't allow reservations."

      from $60 - $81 / night

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      6. Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

      4.5(37)8mi from Bar HarborRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Being in a prime location near a national park, it is both pricey and crowded."

      "This campground has beautiful tent sites along the waters edge."

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      7. Hadley's Point Campground

      4.3(29)6mi from Bar HarborRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "**Campground Review: ** Hadley’s Point Campground is located on the north side of Mt Desert Island and just a short distance from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park."

      "No biking/hiking trails from the campground to the park, but it makes for an easy place to retreat to if you are visiting Acadia National Park and/or Bar Harbor."

      from $29 - $90 / night

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      8. Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort

      3.9(22)6mi from Bar HarborRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Not far from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor."

      "Some of the sites are very close to one another...we happened to get lucky with a site with more space. The proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor was fantastic."

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      9. Smuggler's Den Campground

      4.7(21)8mi from Bar HarborRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Island explorer bus stops at the campground for access to Bar Harbor and the rest of island. Great way to explore Acadia national park and Bar Harbor."

      "Multiple sights with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. This campground has every possible kind of sight, RV, pop-up, tent, Cabin, Rustic Cabin, and tents on platforms."

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      10. HTR Acadia

      4.8(18)6mi from Bar HarborRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "My wife and I stayed at Somes Sound for 4 nights on our Maine honeymoon trip in July. We absolutely loved our stay. We set up at camp site 9. Incredible view of the sound/water."

      "Close to Bar Harbor as well as many areas of the park. They have a clean bathhouse, swimming pool, waterfront with a dock for reading or fishing or just watching the sun rise."

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    • mThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 14, 2026

      Bass Harbor Campground

      Really nice tent site options

      Decided on Bass Harbor after considering the only available tent site at Seawall (very small and close to neighbors). The main area of Bass Harbor has lots of RV sites as well as a good number of nice looking tent sites. We stayed across the street from the office where there is a large wooded field for tents only. Very pretty sites with trees and dense mossy surroundings. Super easy, friendly staff, not busy - we were very happy with the site we selected and the whole experience in general. Plenty of deadwood around for a small fire; bathroom/showers/wash station clean and easily accessed. A little pricier than the national park options, but worth it to be away from the standard cookie cutter sites we saw elsewhere.

    • mThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 14, 2026

      Schoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park

      Very private walk-in site

      Fairly short walk-in to site H4 - very pretty, quiet, small and private site. Surrounded by trees/vegetation, with tent pad and picnic table. Basic, clean outhouse short walk away. Saw only one other couple, heard no one. Only drawback is no campfires allowed at these walk-in sites. We stayed one night. Considered a 2nd night in A-loop but not very appealing - sites were all pretty close to one another and fairly small.

    • F
      May. 27, 2026

      HTR Acadia

      Exactly what we were looking for

      Had wood and ice available for purchase, chill atmosphere, clean bathrooms, wonderful experience.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      May. 6, 2026

      Cadillac Views

      Amazin find

      I had the most amazing and quiet sleep here under the stars with the sunrise overlooking Acadia from the beach. There’s a bathroom too

    • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 11, 2026

      Bar Harbor Campground

      I can't believe I didn't rate this trip... Arcadia

      I absolutely love this campground.  When you first pull in its clean and everything is right there.  You pull up at this little store to your right and its not that big but has the basic things if you need and that's where you check in.  To the left I think there was an arcade, but we did not visit it.  They have an abundance of spots some are open towards the back of the park then they have wooded areas, and then the ones closer to the view of the Bay do not have trees.  We stayed in the back area I heard its risky to leave your awning out closer up from sometimes the wind picks up.  The whole place is surrounded by blueberry plants that you can pick from and they taste amazing.  They have a big laundry room on site and it was clean I am still up in the air if I liked the app to pay for the laundry or not.  They have a heated well-maintained pool which you can watch the sun go down in.   THere is a playground up by the pool area which has tons of things to do on it.

      The campground had trails around it where you could walk, we did bring our bikes but we warned you do have to pedal up some steep hills.  There is a opening to a BBQ restaurant and ice-cream place which you can easily access on foot and / or bike and the food was good but the ice cream is amazing.  Its like everyone in the whole town ends up there at night.   The campground is in a great location we barely interacted with the staff but I'm sure they are great.  The campground has a bus that stops out-front to bring you into the town or to the Arcadia National Park.  

      We came for Arcadia National Park and to hike some trails, we also however explored downtown at night and enjoyed the live music down by the water.  We watched sunsets and the land bridge disappear but then also came back and walked it the next day.  We took a boat trip with Captain Ed and it was the most informative, fun, awesome thing for kids to do while they are there and its worth every penny.   We travelled to the lighthouse on the south end of the island and ate at this little food truck with the most amazing burgers you could have. We dug in tons of tidepools and my daughter found sea stars and crabs.  

      I think everything about Arcadia was beautiful and so was this campground, it left you close enough to the mainland if you needed something but left you feeling secluded away from real life.  It allowed up to take a trip to some train bridge trails to bike ride and explore.  I would definitely stay here again the location was the key and the amenities it offered sealed the deal.

    • Jim F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 28, 2026

      Lamoine State Park Campground

      Wonderful location!

      I had a wonderful and quiet few nights early fall 2025. It was mid-week and very slow with multiple open spots. Beautiful views of the ocean!

    • Graham S.
      Nov. 20, 2025

      Wild Acadia Camping Resort

      Plenty of amenities at a reasonable price

      We stayed at Wild Acadia in July 2025.  I was pleasantly  surprised by how nice the resort was overall. The campsites weren't huge but definitely big enough and ours was decently level. The resort features a pool with splash zone and slides, mini golf and other outside games. The resort was an easy drive Acadia National Park and other popular spots in Maine. The staff was very helpful and polite. I would absolutely recommend and would definitely stay here again.

    • nThe Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 8, 2025

      Machias River Camp off Route 9

      Great spot!!

      Super quiet and remote. We just drove in, found a spot and enjoyed. The creek is so close to the sites!

    Guide to Bar Harbor

    The Acadia National Park region near Bar Harbor, Maine ranges in elevation from sea level to 1,530 feet at Cadillac Mountain, creating diverse camping microclimates. Summer temperatures average 75°F during the day but drop to 55°F at night, requiring campers to pack layers. The granite-based soil throughout the region drains quickly after rain, helping campsites dry faster than more clay-based areas.

    What to do

    Hiking from your campsite: At Blackwoods Campground, trails connect directly to the park's larger network. "Hiked across Cadillac Mtn and walked south and right back to camp. Sites were very gravely for tents and not level," notes one camper, highlighting the direct trail access despite challenging tent sites.

    Kayaking in Somes Sound: Waterfront campsites at Mount Desert Campground offer water access. "We rented double kayaks from the front office for 2 hours and kayaked Somes Sound - it was beautiful water & amazing exploring! A bit more difficult with the ocean currents vs lake kayaking, so keep that in mind with kids," reports a visitor. The rental office provides life vests and basic instruction.

    Winter Harbor exploring: The quieter Schoodic Peninsula section offers less crowded trails. "Located at the Schoodic Institute is the Education and Research Center which offers interesting programs and has a visitor center. The town of Corea has a great waterside restaurant where you can sit outside and eat lobster while watching the boats go in and out," shares a visitor.

    What campers like

    Wild blueberry picking: Campers at Bar Harbor Campground enjoy seasonal foraging. "Great campground. No reservations taken so get there early to get his sites," mentions one reviewer, while another states, "Mid July to Mid August free blueberries campside." The wild blueberries grow naturally throughout the campground and are available for guests to pick.

    Platform tent sites: Many campgrounds offer wooden platforms to keep tents dry and level. "The campground has amazing water sites right on the water with great views but these sites are pretty close together and hard to get since the campground is first come, first served," notes a reviewer about Bar Harbor Campground. Platform sites help with the rocky, uneven terrain common in the region.

    Clean facilities: "The bathrooms were clean and the campground was well maintained. Our site wasn't raked before arrival and there were lots of leaves and debris on the site. We camped here in late May 2019 so maybe they were still working on cleaning up after the winter," explains a visitor to Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort.

    What you should know

    No reservation options: Some campgrounds operate strictly first-come, first-served. "This is a first come first serve campground. Show up find an empty spot. Pay for it and it's yours. I first had a tent space facing the ocean $36. Very close to the Pool for one night. Next morning I found an electric and water spot $40 close by and moved," explains a Bar Harbor Campground visitor.

    Limited cell service: Connectivity varies widely across the area. "WiFi was non-existent unless you got a site near the main office. Cellular reception was very mediocre. If you want to lose contact with family, friends, business... this is the place to go," notes a camper at Schoodic Woods Campground.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the best campgrounds near Bar Harbor, Maine?

    Bar Harbor offers excellent camping options both near town and throughout Mount Desert Island. Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park is highly regarded for its prime location just 15 minutes from Bar Harbor with easy access to popular attractions like Ocean Path Trail and Cadillac Mountain. Mount Desert Campground is another top choice with breathtaking lake views and clean facilities, located within a 15-minute drive to Bar Harbor. Other excellent options include Hadley's Point on the north side of the island and Bar Harbor Campground. For those seeking a quieter experience away from crowds, consider campgrounds on the island's western side like Seawall or Bass Harbor.

    What are the typical rates for campgrounds in Bar Harbor?

    Campground rates in Bar Harbor vary based on amenities, location, and season. National Park campgrounds like Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park are typically more affordable, ranging from $30-40 per night for standard tent sites. Private campgrounds offer a wider range of prices. Hadley's Point Campground provides tent, water & electric RV, and full hookup sites at varying price points. Most private campgrounds charge $35-50 for basic tent sites, $45-65 for water/electric sites, and $55-90 for full hookup RV sites. Premium waterfront or specialty sites often command higher rates. During peak season (July-August), expect prices to be at their highest, while shoulder seasons (May-June and September-October) offer better values.

    Are there oceanfront or beach camping options in Bar Harbor?

    Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park offers a serene oceanfront camping experience on the southwestern side of Mount Desert Island. While it's about 25 minutes from the main section of Acadia, it provides a picturesque coastal setting with more seclusion than campgrounds closer to Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA is another option providing waterfront views and coastal access. Though true beach camping is limited in the immediate Bar Harbor area, many campgrounds offer water views or quick access to shorelines. The oceanfront camping options typically fill quickly during peak season, so advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for prime waterfront sites.

    Are there family-friendly camping options in Bar Harbor?

    Bar Harbor excels at family-friendly camping options. Acadia Seashore Camping and Cabins provides a welcoming family atmosphere with immaculately maintained grounds. The owners make guests feel like family, and while it's slightly removed from Bar Harbor, it offers good access to Winter Harbor for hiking and cycling. Bass Harbor Campground is another excellent family option on the quieter side of Mount Desert Island. Many families return to Mount Desert Campground year after year, creating traditions across generations. Most campgrounds in the area offer amenities families appreciate, including clean bathrooms, showers, and proximity to family-friendly activities in Acadia National Park and surrounding communities.

    What types of RV accommodations are available in Bar Harbor?

    Timberland Acres RV Park offers dedicated RV sites with amenities including a camp store with basic supplies. The park provides various hookup options but campers should be aware of potential noise from the water pump system at certain sites. Greenlaw's RV Park & Campground is another excellent option for RVers, though it's a bit further from Bar Harbor. Most RV parks in the area offer water, electric, and sewer hookups, with some providing cable TV and WiFi. Many accommodate big rigs, though road access on some parts of Mount Desert Island can be challenging for larger vehicles. Reservations are essential during peak season as RV sites throughout the Bar Harbor area fill quickly.

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