Best Campgrounds near Brooksville, ME

Camping opportunities around Brooksville, Maine include a mix of established campgrounds and waterfront sites along the rugged Maine coastline. Oceanfront Camping at Reach Knolls in nearby Brooklin provides tent and RV sites with electric hookups, while several campgrounds in Acadia National Park, including Blackwoods and Seawall, offer more rustic camping experiences within 30-45 minutes of Brooksville. The region features a blend of private campgrounds with full amenities and public lands with more primitive facilities, particularly along the peninsulas and coastal areas that characterize this part of Maine's coastline.

Most campgrounds in the Brooksville area operate seasonally from May through October, with peak season running from late June through early September. Acadia National Park campgrounds like Blackwoods operate from May 1 to October 31, while Seawall is open from May 25 to September 5. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when coastal Maine experiences high visitation. Winter camping is extremely limited, with most facilities closing completely. Roads in the region vary from well-maintained highways to narrow coastal routes that can be challenging for larger RVs. According to one visitor, "Lamoine State Park is a great option if you want to be close to Acadia but away from the crowds. Many sites are not flat and require significant leveling if in an RV."

Waterfront access represents a significant draw for campers in the Brooksville region. Sites with ocean views typically receive the highest ratings from visitors, though they often come with premium pricing. A camper noted that at Oceanfront Camping at Reach Knolls, "We loved our stay at the blueberry fields! The land is open and flat, and there was plenty of room for our RV." Campgrounds in the area vary from densely wooded sites offering privacy to open fields with panoramic coastal views. Facilities range from primitive (vault toilets, no showers) to full-service campgrounds with electric hookups, water, and dump stations. Many campgrounds provide fire rings and picnic tables, though firewood availability varies by location. The proximity to Acadia National Park, coastal hiking trails, and small harbor towns makes this region particularly appealing for campers seeking to experience Maine's coastal landscape.

Best Camping Sites Near Brooksville, Maine (128)

    1. Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    98 Reviews
    Seal Harbor, ME
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 288-3274

    $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."

    "quiet, wooded, relatively secluded. good spot at 111 where we stayed. nice places for tents. private showers outside main camping area were a positive since none in camping area itself."

    2. Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

    37 Reviews
    Salsbury Cove, ME
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 288-3520

    "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."

    3. Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

    53 Reviews
    Bass Harbor, ME
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 244-3600

    $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."

    4. Mount Desert Campground

    37 Reviews
    Mount Desert, ME
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 244-3710

    "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)."

    5. Oceanfront Camping @ Reach Knolls

    11 Reviews
    Sedgwick, ME
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 359-5555

    $29 - $39 / night

    "Beautiful, quiet location with views of the deer isle bridge and access to walking the beach. Owners are so nice and friendly and accommodating. Sites are mostly private and have space. Very clean."

    "Site number 4 was great it was tucked away a bit yet still had a nearby bathroom and a 3 minute walk to the seashore which was beautiful!"

    6. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground

    16 Reviews
    Searsport, ME
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 548-6059

    $14 - $168 / night

    "Direct access to Maine's rocky shore. Everything you need to be comfortable including hot showers and bathrooms cleaned three times a day."

    "On our way out we had some trouble with our electric entry steps. Steve and another member of the community came and helped us out until we were able to rectify the problem."

    7. Camden Hills State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Camden, ME
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 236-2498

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Camden Hills SP is a no contest campground if you are visiting Camden and surrounding MidCoast areas. 9 out of 10 times I visit Camden (one of my favorite places in Maine), I stay at this campground."

    " As with all real estate, location, location ! The camp is well situated amongst many Maine towns all of which are worth a visit to."

    8. Hadley's Point Campground

    29 Reviews
    Salsbury Cove, ME
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 288-4808

    $29 - $90 / night

    "**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."

    "There was a fire ring outside of the cabin and a picnic table. We purchased firewood at a stand close to the campground."

    9. Smuggler's Den Campground

    21 Reviews
    Southwest Harbor, ME
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 244-9033

    "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."

    10. Bar Harbor Campground

    32 Reviews
    Salsbury Cove, ME
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 288-5185

    $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."

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Recent Reviews near Brooksville, ME

718 Reviews of 128 Brooksville Campgrounds


  • Yung H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Good spot but wood is rough

    I love the spot but all the wood is from outside the campgrounds. Its not so “dry” more like just chopped and bundled had to tend to it for over a hour+ just to get enough dry to keep the fire going. But overall a very nice quite camprground.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Megunticook Campground

    Watch out for their prices

    Online the prices was 40$ for a tent site. We didn’t need water or electric just a spot to sleep for the night. I called to reserve cause the website wasn’t very easy to work with and the man on the phone said 76$ but couldn’t explain costs and was rude with the “you’ll not find another spot for this cheap!” Which we did. For less than half that cost. So watch out on prices and the extra charges.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    So lucky!

    We tried staying here in the summer a few years back and it filled up weeks ahead of time. We got lucky this trip and got one spot open same day. Got here super late and was surrounded by other campers but the trees all around gave us privacy and everyone was super quiet so no disruptive folks like so many campgrounds. The bathrooms don’t have showers of course but they are so clean it was a great thing from other sites pit toilets. If you’re in Acadia this is the spot!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Forest Ridge Campground

    Clean, quiet and affordable

    Stayed here while visiting friends and Acadia NP. Facilities very clean every time I saw them. Showers were nice but you need to wait for the hot water. Run it all hot and it will get there in a little while. Wood available on site. Open spaces in the middle with no trees or shrubs. Campers can be very close. Sides have more wooded sites. Not too many seasonal looking sites. 1 issue: our clean out was a bit high so had to lift sewer hose to clear it out. Didn’t use pool , laundry area worked good , screen porch at facility building. Fire ring worked out well, kept lots of heat in. We were off-season mid September. Reservation system forced us into our site, wants to charge a site selection fee.

  • B
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Great campground

    quiet, wooded, relatively secluded. good spot at 111 where we stayed. nice places for tents. private showers outside main camping area were a positive since none in camping area itself.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

    Nice location, actually on the ocean

    A bit pricey, but it is a nice location and the free island bus stops right at the KOA

  • Jenna L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Beautiful campground and a beautiful park!

    A good campground in a absolutely wonderful park. There's a lot of trees around so even though the campsites are close together they feel very private. Good amount of bathrooms, trash cans, and water spickets

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Smuggler's Den Campground

    Great place

    We stayed here one night in mid September without a reservation. Helpful staff, clean and tidy campground. There is a new bathhouse by the tents which I used - very nice! I would come again!


Guide to Brooksville

Camping near Brooksville, 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, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the numerous trails in Acadia National Park. Many campers rave about the trails, with one saying, "I love that the southern ridge trailhead for Cadillac mountain leaves from the campgrounds and connects to a bunch of other trails" at Blackwoods Campground.
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One visitor at Seawall Campground mentioned, "Many other reviewers have reported seeing Moose near or in the campground here."
  • Beach Access: Enjoy the rocky beaches and tidal pools. A reviewer at Mount Desert Campground noted, "There is a rocky beach just across the road for exploring tidal pools."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Schoodic Woods Campground said, "The bathroom area has Wi-Fi. Since we were close we had Wi-Fi at our site which was nice."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Hadley's Point Campground mentioned, "It is well planned out and the dachshunds have a blast."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers enjoy the peaceful environment. A review for Seawall Campground highlighted, "The best thing about this campground is the total darkness and silence at night."

What you should know:

  • Reservation Policies: Some campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A camper at Bar Harbor Campground noted, "This campground is huge, and takes no reservations, so it works great for us who don’t like to plan ahead."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have showers or full hookups. A visitor at Schoodic Woods Campground mentioned, "There are no showers onsite so come prepared."
  • Wildlife Caution: While wildlife is a highlight, be cautious. A reviewer at Smuggler's Den Campground said, "The only problem was kids running around during quiet hour."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Family-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and pools. One camper at Smuggler's Den Campground shared, "The playground was great for the kids. The swimming pool was a highlight as well."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of noise during quiet hours. A visitor at Hadley's Point Campground mentioned, "The only negative was lack of enough sewer necessitating a $12 pump out."
  • Explore Nearby Towns: Take time to visit local attractions. A camper at Camden Hills State Park Campground said, "The town of Camden is quaint and has shops and good places to eat."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Schoodic Woods Campground advised, "Choose your site carefully if you have a large rig."
  • Use Dump Stations Wisely: Know where the dump stations are located. A camper at Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort noted, "Not all campsites had full hookup and we were told that one of the dump stations worked."
  • Stay Connected: Check cell service availability. A visitor at Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA mentioned, "Cell service with AT&T was great. Cell service with T-Mobile was spotty."

Camping near Brooksville, Maine, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great choice for families and RVers alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping options are available in Brooksville, Maine?

Brooksville itself has limited camping options, but the surrounding area offers excellent choices. Oceanfront Camping @ Reach Knolls near Brooklin provides beautiful coastal camping just minutes from Brooksville. For a unique experience, Maine Wild Blueberry Bliss offers private camping on blueberry fields with spacious, flat sites perfect for RVs and tents. The area also features several private campgrounds and state parks within a 30-minute drive. Many campers appreciate the peninsula's tranquility compared to the more crowded Mount Desert Island area while still having access to beautiful coastal scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities.

What outdoor activities can I enjoy while camping in Brooksville, Maine?

Brooksville offers abundant outdoor activities along its picturesque coastline. Kayaking and canoeing are popular in the protected waters around the peninsula, with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Hiking trails wind through coastal forests and along scenic bluffs. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy both freshwater and saltwater options. For more extensive trail systems, Camden Hills State Park Campground is within an hour's drive and features over 30 miles of hiking trails with spectacular ocean views. Mainstay Cottages & RV Park provides access to a small ferry service that connects to Bar Harbor, allowing for day trips to explore additional outdoor activities in the Acadia region.

How far is Brooksville, Maine from Acadia National Park?

Brooksville is approximately 35-40 miles from Acadia National Park, making it an excellent base for day trips to the park. The drive typically takes about an hour to reach Mount Desert Island where most of Acadia's attractions are located. For a shorter trip to Acadia, consider Lamoine State Park Campground, located halfway between Brooksville and Bar Harbor, offering a convenient launching point for Acadia adventures. Alternatively, the Schoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park section is actually closer to Brooksville than the main park area, requiring only about a 30-minute drive to reach this quieter portion of Acadia.