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Camping near Bar Harbor, ME

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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.

    Best Campgrounds near Bar Harbor (121)

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      1. Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

      4.5(104)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."

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      from $30 - $60 / night

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      2. Mount Desert Campground

      4.8(39)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(55)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."

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      from $22 - $60 / night

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      4. Schoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park

      4.8(41)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."

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      from $22 - $60 / night

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      5. Bar Harbor Campground

      4.7(35)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(39)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

      4.2(30)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(24)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. HTR Acadia

      4.8(19)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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      10. 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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    • Nancy W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 28, 2026

      Schoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park

      Quiet Side of Acadia National Park

      Acadia National Park is definitely one of our favorite National Parks and Schoodic Woods Campground adds to the awesome experience. This is the “Quiet Side” of Acadia which means way less crowds. The campground is divided into two loops A and B with campsites able to fit big-rigs to tents. Loop B has large pull-thru sites adequate to fit any size RV and has water and electric with sites being more open than Loop A. Loop A has a little more privacy between sites and does offer 30/50-amp electric but no water at the site. Many sites in Loop B are not level and we had a difficult time getting level in our site (B24). All the roads are paved and campsites are gravel with a large patio and fire pit and picnic table. Each loop has two bath houses, but be forewarned, there are NO showers in the campground (you have to drive to another campground nearby and pay for showers), nor is there a laundry facility. There are dish washing stations at the bathhouses with hot water. Park staff does a great job of keeping the bathrooms clean and camp hosts regularly clean campsites and fire pits. There is a hike-in tent section but, oddly, campfires (wood and charcoal) are not allowed but you can use butane. There is Wifi at bathrooms and Ranger Station. All sites have to be booked online and they will not make reservations at the ranger station. 

      We love this section of Acadia because there are far less crowds but you still have the beautiful coastline and plenty of hiking and biking opportunities. Hiking trails and the carriage roads are accessible right from the campground so you don’t have to drive anywhere. Frazier Point is a great place to launch a canoe or kayak, just be aware of the 10–12-foot tides and plan accordingly. The Musquito Harbor Brewery is a great place to go for pizza and beer after a morning exploring the park.

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 26, 2026

      Rest Ashore Cottages

      Great waterfront getaway near the quiet side of Acadia National Park

      If you are looking for a Maine coastal getaway in a beautiful location that is away from crowds, Rest Ashore Cottages are perfect. This property features ten relatively new cottages located right on a quiet bay along the beautiful Maine coast. Some are right on the water and others are set back a row but all have access to a private sandy and rocky beach. The cottages vary in bedrooms and size ranging from king beds to bunks and able to sleep up to six people. Cottages with bunks for kids provide toys and games for their enjoyment. Each cottage has an outdoor picnic table and BBQ grill. There is a shared fire pit and gathering area on the beach and multiple play areas for kids with digging equipment to keep them busy. Units are fully furnished with an array of kitchen appliances (some even have a dishwasher and washer/dryer) and include linens. Their website has a detailed description of what is included in each cottage and the sleeping arrangements. Their cancellation policy is great – if you cancel 30 days prior to arrival, you receive a one hundred percent refund. 

      The cottages are located a short drive to the Schoodic Woods section of Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor, known as the “Quiet Side” of Acadia. Be forewarned, this is not the main section of Acadia near Bar Harbor on Mt. Desert Island. This section of the park does have plenty of hiking and biking opportunities with miles of carriage roads and trails and plenty of gorgeous views of the rocky coastline. There are also many great picnic areas and places to paddle and fish. A great place to visit is the Schoodic Institute Visitor Center that has lots of history and information about Acadia, the Maine coastline, and the research facility. If you want to visit Bar Harbor, there is a ferry from Winter Harbor that takes you across the bay on a 45-minute boat ride. If you don’t have a car, the Island Explorer (a free bus service) will take you around the park and over to Bar Harbor. There is a small grocery in Winter Harbor and plenty of restaurants within a 10-minute drive.

    • Daniel S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 21, 2026

      Cottonwood Camping & RV Park

      Nice peaceful place to stay

      Nice owner and staff, spotless and modern washrooms, great showers, fast WiFi... There is a lot to like about this place!

    • Veronica V.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 21, 2026

      Timberland Acres RV Park

      Clean facilities. Laundry available for $2.50 for wash and $2.50 for dry. All hook ups worked for me. I stayed at spot 085, very close to bathrooms which was helpful. Friendly and helpful staff.

    • Thomas B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 6, 2026

      Holden Family Campground

      Quiet and Pleasant

      Spent a few days here in early October. Pleasant host, easy check-in, and quiet campground with full hookups. Minutes from the highway and an hour or so from Acadia.

    • KThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 5, 2026

      Timberland Acres RV Park

      Acadia Visit

      This is a BIG campground with lots of amenities. Laundry, dog park, bath house, etc…. The size of the place makes using some of the amenities prohibitively—you could walk well over a quarter mile to get to the bath house. Generally a very clean location with easy access to the road to Acadia NP.

    • KThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 4, 2026

      Mount Desert Campground

      Amazing site

      This has been our favorite site yet! We at C54 which is apparently the best site. We have a roof top tent and the site had power and water. It is a “corner lot”! It has so much room and is right near the bathroom and showers. You are in the woods and there is a beautiful lake with kayak rentals right on site. The staff was so kind and helpful. We felt they were truly happy we were there.

    • Dana M.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 30, 2026

      Lamoine State Park Campground

      Great Find!

      Nice state campground. Older style restrooms and showers but clean. We got a beautiful site looking out at the bay. We will likely extend our already booked 2 night stay.

    • KThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 30, 2026

      Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

      Camping from a truck bed

      Overall great campsite! However it was raining here so if you are truck bed camping make sure to have another cover to hangout under. There aren’t many places to hangout on site. Also, showers are not in the park they are located a “short” walk from loop B if you are midway and a long walk from loop A- they also cost quarters to operate. Probably close to a mile walk from loop A and about .5 to loop B

    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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