Bernard is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Bernard, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Bernard and user-submitted reviews.
$30 - $60 / night
"Close proximity to Bar Harbor and a lot of the main attractions of the national park. Showers are just outside of the entrance to the campground, coin operated."
"Super short walk down a path to the oceans edge complete with cliffs, rocks and waves!! Just really a lovely place to camp. Close to many other attractions in the park!"
$22 - $60 / night
"This campground is quiet, walking distance to the ocean. Family oriented. There are however, no showers. Most of the walk in campsites are only steps away from the parking lot."
"We stayed at the tent walk in sites (D25) The sites are close together but otherwise, well maintained."
"Desert, Maine which is right next to the fabulous town of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Forest."
"Our site was right next to a potable water spigot, and within easy walking distance to a bathroom building which includes full plumbing and metered showers (4 quarters for 5 minutes)."
"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."
"It has all the things is usually stay away from because I like a little bit more primitive accomadations- less family style."
"This campground has beautiful tent sites along the waters edge."
"It 11 miles to Bar Harbor town proper and only 8.7 miles to the Hulls Cove Acadia National Park visitors center and the entrance to the Cadillac Mountain Summit Road."
"Tent campers have a much prettier space than RV, as with most campgrounds, and they have a lot across the main road which is perfect for tent camping. if you have multiple sites for large gatherings you"
"There are homes close by, but they are fenced off and really are out of sight, so it's not really an issue. The Bass Harbor Lighthhouse is literally 500 feet away."
$60 - $81 / night
"We love the state parks and unorganized, off the beaten path camping. This is definitely not that!"
"This is a nice campground located close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park."
"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."
"I showed up to Maine unprepared with a place to stay. Somes Sound View Campground was the only campground I could find in the area with availability."
$29 - $90 / night
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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."
"There was a fire ring outside of the cabin and a picnic table. We purchased firewood at a stand close to the campground."
$22 - $60 / night
"Schoodic Loop Road -- less popular than the main park "Park Loop Road", provides access to gorgeous shore line views and more hiking trails, but RVs and trailers aren't allowed past the campground entrance"
"Although it is quite a ways off the beaten path, Schoodic Woods Campground is well worth the travel time. The campground is new, so it is sparkling clean."
ScoutNice campground if you are small and can get some shade otherwise you are in a field with little or no shade.
RangerThis campground has something for everyone. Tent sites hidden in the woods, RV sites for all sizes and cabins for the glampers. Amenities are wonderful. Very clean facilities with showers, laundry and game room in the middle of the grounds. They have a waterpark for campers and day guests and a private pool just for campers.
TravelerWell maintained grounds with amazing views and sunsets. The bathrooms and bath houses are extremely cleane.
GuideWe have a tiny trailer that fits in a tent site. But when reserving online, being unfamiliar with the campground, we were prompted to enter the total length of trailer + vehicle. That put us in loop C with huge RVs much closer together than the other loops. That being said, we still got to stay in Acadia. The site was adequate and not as close to the neighbors as I feared. We didn’t have reliable cell service. The shuttle bus takes 50 minutes to get to Bar Harbor, by car it’s closer to 30. There was really nothing to do at the campground except camp -no hikes or trails directly there. Showers were ~2 miles away, open 4-7 pm and $1.50 for 2 minutes of water. We stayed 7 nights, most people were there 1-3. Several sites were open each night in our loop.
ScoutIt's well provisioned with clean free hot showers, it tends to have some availability of some kind even quite last minute in the season which is nice. There's a lot of full season campers. A downside is this is a significantly noisy and busy campsite, every single day there are golf carts coming and going, mowing, weed whacking, children up until late. It felt dangerous driving my trailer in because small children kept whizzing by on bikes and scooters, not stopping even as I was backing my trailer in, kids were throwing trash on the ground. If you're not a busy family person, it doesn't feel very relaxed and my headphones got a lot of use.
Prices are significantly more expensive than marked on here, most people come with large vehicles and do sewage outlets so the shower bathroom can be far if you need it. You pay a premium to be in the region during the season but it will run at least 1700 a month, which is more than enough for a full apartment- and I'm getting a small grass spot with electricity and water, nothing else. For convenience to the island and more affordable groceries in Ellsworth it is well situated.
ScoutCampground was quiet with spaced out sites and had a really nice outdoor shower! Lori and staff were friendly and it was easy to call and book a spot. Really great views of the ocean and Deer Isle. Stayed at site 8 which had unobstructed views of ocean and close to path to beach. Def worth the visit
ScoutClose to Acadia a plus. Shuttle doesn’t run until late June. Pool is cold in June. WiFi is spotty. Great views of bar harbor. Not all sites full hookup but it’s coming next year. Would stay again. Clean bathrooms but some showers don’t have moveable shower head and that’s tricky depending on your height. Hot h2o though and great water pressure.
ScoutI stayed here for a few months. I really enjoyed my stay. The campground was quiet, and the area was pretty. The staff were also very nice. I intend to stay here again next time I'm over that way.
GuideLamoine State Park is a great option if you want to be close to Acadia but away from the crowds.
There are both tent and rv sites, which are intermingled in the campground. There is a bath house with showers and flush toilets. The toilet area was clean and was maintained on a regular basis. There are multiple vault toilets around the campground.
The sites are in rows, from the top of the campground down to the water. Sites at the top are grassier with more sun, and the sites near the water have more shade. Many sites are not flat and require significant leveling if in an rv. Some sites have more buffer than others, but in general I would not say that there is great privacy between sites.
The sites on the water all have beautiful views. There is no power/sewer/water at any of the sites. There are water faucets around the campground, and a dump station near the entrance.
The park has a day use area and a public boat launch. You could launch a kayak from the park. The day use are is lovely, as is the launch area. The staff at the park were friendly and helpful.
You are about 30 minutes to Acadia, 20 to Ellsworth and 30 to Blue Hill. It is a convenient location that is outside of the crowds. The Lamoine Beach is a 5 minute drive away and is a nice place to walk.
Camping near Bernard, Maine, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful landscapes and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
Camping around Bernard, Maine, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of options for families and RVers alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Bernard, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 109 campgrounds and RV parks near Bernard, ME and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Bernard, ME is Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 93 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Bernard, ME.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 parks near Bernard, ME that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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