Best Cabin Camping near Brooksville, ME

Several cabin accommodations dot the coastline near Brooksville, Maine, with campgrounds like Searsport Shores Ocean Campground and Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA offering waterfront options. Most cabins include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and chairs, with varying levels of amenities from rustic to fully equipped. Electric hookups are standard at establishments like Bass Harbor Campground and Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort, providing heating options during cooler months. Bathroom facilities range from shared campground restrooms to private attached bathrooms in premium cabins. "This is a family owned & operated campground, they are very helpful and accommodating to their long staying RV'ers. Full hookups and they also offer tent campers, and have 1 cabin," noted one visitor about Northport Campground.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Family-sized options that sleep 4-6 people can be found at Hadley's Point Campground and HTR Acadia, while smaller units for couples or solo travelers are available at several locations. Most campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly during the peak summer season from late May through early October. Pet policies vary by location, with Searsport Shores Ocean Campground and Smuggler's Den Campground permitting pets in select cabins. One camper shared, "We stayed for a week and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere is the epitome of laidback and the scenery was breathtaking."

Most cabins include beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely—some offer only outdoor fire rings with grills, while others provide mini-refrigerators and microwaves. Campground stores at locations like Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA and Patten Pond Camping Resort stock essential groceries, firewood, and camping supplies. For more extensive shopping, Belfast and Ellsworth have grocery stores and outdoor retailers. During summer months, on-site camp stores often carry local produce, seafood, and specialty items, though prices may be higher than mainland stores.

Best Cabin Sites Near Brooksville, Maine (41)

    1. Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

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

    "My cousins, my husband and our dog rented a deluxe cabin in September, and it was perfect."

    "We were at site 403 and had family in a camping cabin.
    We loved our site. Lots of room for our very large tent! We even put up a hammock and had room to have family over for campfires and meals."

    2. Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

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

    $22 - $60 / night

    "We stayed in D loop, which are all walk-up. Some are closer to the parking lot than others. Ours was D84. It had a pretty good sized space, and plenty of good area for our tent."

    "They had nice clean bathroom facilities with running water, electricity, and a dish-wash station."

    3. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground

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

    $14 - $168 / night

    "There's a handful of private tent sites with picnic tables. Some tent sites have ocean views."

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

    4. Hadley's Point Campground

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

    $29 - $90 / night

    "our family of four (my Husband and I and our 2 boys) stayed in a camping cabin for 5 days at the end of June. The cabin contained a queen sized bed and a set of bunk beds."

    "**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."

    5. Smuggler's Den Campground

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

    "Campground has a small camp store, a heated pool and children's pool, large home style gas grills with picnic area, horseshoe pits, a large playground for children and a large field for anything from badminton"

    "Camp store was well-stocked, playground and pool looked brand new, and the bath house, while old, was among the brightest and cleanest I’ve ever seen in a private campground."

    6. Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort

    22 Reviews
    Salsbury Cove, ME
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Beautiful park with some shady, some sunny, some on the water, all level sites. Nice bathrooms, laundry room, playground and rec area for kids. Pet friendly."

    "Water and 30-amp electric, some are full hook up, and a dump station. The site was easy to get into, and reasonably level. Lots of shade, and a steady breeze off the water."

    7. HTR Acadia

    17 Reviews
    Mount Desert, ME
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 244-3890

    "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."

    "We had electricity and water right at the site. The staff is very friendly and informative. The campground has a heated pool which was nice after hikes and being out all day."

    8. Bass Harbor Campground

    19 Reviews
    Bass Harbor, ME
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 327-5857

    "My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon to Acadia National Park! We stayed in a small cabin and it was perfect for our stay."

    "dog park, dog run, small rec center, and pool."

    9. Narrows Too Camping Resort

    13 Reviews
    Lamoine, ME
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Love the location of this park. You are just a few miles from the bridge that takes you to Mt."

    "We could watch cars driving up Cadillac Mountain from our camp chairs! The manager was friendly and let us explore the unoccupied sites/cabins. WiFi worked fine."

    10. Quietside Campground

    8 Reviews
    Bernard, ME
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 244-0566

    "Sweet tiny cabins"

    "Quietside campground's worst feature is it is about a half hour to the major areas of Acadia National Park. Other then that the campground is a very nice, basic campground."

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Cabin Reviews near Brooksville, ME

404 Reviews of 41 Brooksville Campgrounds


  • B
    Jul. 3, 2018

    Hadley's Point Campground

    Just outside of Acadia National Park

    our family of four (my Husband and I and our 2 boys) stayed in a camping cabin for 5 days at the end of June. The cabin contained a queen sized bed and a set of bunk beds. It also had a private bathroom with metered shower. 50 cents got you a hot, 7 minute shower, which was plenty of time! You need to supply your own linens and towels. Toilet paper, garbage bags and a broom/dustpan are supplied. There was a fire ring outside of the cabin and a picnic table. We purchased firewood at a stand close to the campground. We found the cabins to be spaced far enough apart that we had peace and quiet and privacy. If you had wanted to make friends with your neighbors, you could. We noticed lots of families with children staying in the cabins area. The campground itself had a heated swimming pool. Best of all, the campground was on the Island Explorer bus route, which is a series of busses that take you to different areas of Acadia National Park and into the surrounding towns. Once you arrive at the campground, you wouldn’t need to use your car again!

  • Erica B.
    Oct. 18, 2016

    Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

    Cabin Sweet Cabin

    My cousins, my husband and our dog rented a deluxe cabin in September, and it was perfect. The cabin provided all of the amenities of a home including linens, dishes, cookware, heat, a/c and even cable tv. Outside we had a small deck with a grill and a fire pit on the ground. It was the perfect place for our group of six to retire at the end of a day of hiking.

    The cabin we stayed in was not secluded in any way. Our neighbors were right next to us on all sides, but it wasn't a problem for us at all. Just something to keep in mind if you're looking for a more rustic experience.

  • Rebecca T.
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Hadley's Point Campground

    Pet and family friendly campground BUT crowded and crawling with ticks

    Hadley's Point is a private campground just outside Acadia National Park. This campground prides itself on being family-friendly and welcoming to pets.

    Children are allowed to bike throughout the campground until dusk. While we stayed, there was a campground-wide Fourth of July bike parade. The kids loved it. 

    Pets are welcome but cannot be abandoned in the motorhome when you leave. Plan to take your pet with you everywhere.

    Hadley's Point offers laundry facilities, showers, a heated pool, cornhole, and shuffleboard. While the pool is heated, it is not hot -- or even very warm. But this is Maine we are talking about, and I'm sure that the water was warmer than it would otherwise have been. 

    The campground is primarily designed to accommodate RVs and motorhomes. The large fields and open lots for RVs provide ample parking and the campground offered electricity as well as other hookups. 

    Cute cabins offer cozy sleeping (but no running water) for visitors without tents or RVs. 

    We brought our tent and felt a little like second-class citizens at this RV-focused campground. The tent sites were tiny. Our large van, tent, and screened-in pavilion covered the entire site, leaving very little walking space. Our site also lacked trees for shade and hammocks. 

    Worse yet, the campground has an infestation of Black-Legged Deer Ticks -- the ticks responsible for Lyme disease. We found two on our son during our stay. I hope they treat for these ticks soon because it poses a huge risk to their campers. 

    There is a lot of potential for this campground but they need to spray the grounds for ticks and create more comfortable sites. They could be awesome if they shifted their focus from trying to fit as many people as possible to creating a comfortable camping experience for all. 

    Pros:

    - Heated pool

    - Bathrooms cleaned regularly

    - Laundry

    - Good price

    - Good location

    - Playground

    - Kid and pet friendly

    - Island Explorer Bus stops at the campground

    Cons:

    - Cramped sites

    - Ticks

    - Crowded

  • S
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Smuggler's Den Campground

    Great Campground

    Amazing campground. Staff is extremely friendly. Campground has a small camp store, a heated pool and children's pool, large home style gas grills with picnic area, horseshoe pits, a large playground for children and a large field for anything from badminton to football. 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. All sights are decently leveled having some slight grades for drainage so no sights are flooded. Camp store has firewood, ice and other essentials including live lobsters. Campground is extremely close to Acadia Nation Park and does have access to a few parts of the park within walking distance. Local brewery and Winery within a 15 minute drive of the camp ground. There is a local grocery store and ice cream shop within walking distance of the campground. Downtown Bar Harbor is only a 25 minute drive away.

  • Rachel K.
    May. 28, 2019

    Bass Harbor Campground

    Honeymoon Campground

    My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon to Acadia National Park! We stayed in a small cabin and it was perfect for our stay. Weather was a bit cold when we were there (October 2018), but there was a space heater. Had space to prepare food as well as a microwave, fire pit, and grill for use. The showers and bathroom were well maintained and close to the cabins. Walking distance to the Bass Harbor Lighthouse and other National Park hiking trails. We loved it and look forward returning for another trip!

  • Kelli T.
    Aug. 15, 2017

    Tops’l Farm

    Wow...Awesome Experience

    This place is like the Ritz Carlton of campgrounds! The owners took a farm and converted into an upscale camping experience. They have thought of everything!

    You can choose to stay in a tent or a cabin. The tents are outfitted with two beds and a nice outdoor seating area. Candles and solar lights will keep it illuminated at night. They include special touches such as branded matches and a carafe full of water on the bedside table. Each site has its own firepit and porch.

    The common spaces are equally as luxurious. The bathhouse was just like a four-star hotel. They provide you with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. There is even a hair dryer! Bug spray and lotion are also available for your use.

    There is a common space that includes picnic tables and a large fire pit. The bathhouse building also has charging stations for each tent so you can stay plugged in during your stay!

    Only downfall…There are quite a few of mosquitos. Thankfully they provide various bug spray's that you can use!

  • G
    Jun. 9, 2021

    Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

    Overall, a great choice!

    This is a national park campsite. First impressions, really good!

    When you enter you pass by a ranger booth to register, etc. Definitely grab the campground map! Why? Because you are given a free handful of wood and the map will show you where to pick it up. We didn’t realize until later and bought some on the way in. Don’t be us.

    We stayed in D loop, which are all walk-up. Some are closer to the parking lot than others. Ours was D84. It had a pretty good sized space, and plenty of good area for our tent. Had a picnic table and a fire ring with a grate you could place over for cooking, if so inclined.

    The bathrooms. We noticed they were cleaned every morning, and we stayed during the weekend. During the day of course they can get somewhat dirty but nothing crazy. No showers. Water spouts were ample and spread across the campground. They also had a dish washing station in the bathroom building, in a separate room. Trash bins were also right in the parking lot.

    The space itself was kind of close to our neighbors but not like we were on top of each other. Everyone was courteous and the noise level was fine. Seemed like around 10/11, everyone went to bed and it was very quiet.

    The campground location itself. It’s actually kind of great. It is not right next to the actual park, in a not heavily trafficked area. As a result, it’s peaceful. And you have the town of Southwest Harbor right next to it. You actually have to drive through it to get here. It’s got some shops and restaurants but a lot less people than Bar Harbor. It took us ~25 min to get to the other side and to the park itself.

    The only con. Mosquitoes. Everywhere. All the time. The fire will scare them off or fry em, but no fire = you become a delicious blood flavored snack bar. Bring bug spray!

  • Sam L.
    Jun. 13, 2020

    HTR Acadia

    Peaceful getaway

    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. The entire staff during my 6 nights was very friendly. I stayed at two different sites during my stay due to my first one being reserved after my fourth night. Both sites were very nice. The sites were equipped with hammock trees, fire rings, picnic tables, and even running water and electricity! One of the nights we heard a bunch of coyotes howling nearby which was pretty cool. Very clean and nice showers too

  • A
    May. 27, 2019

    Quietside Campground

    Really cool

    Stayed here in the weekend I proposed, to my now wife. Excellent hiking. Sweet tiny cabins


Guide to Brooksville

Cabin camping near Brooksville, Maine takes place on the rugged coastline of Maine's Mid-Coast region where granite formations meet the Atlantic. Winter temperatures average 14-35°F while summer ranges from 55-75°F, making late June through early September the prime window for comfortable overnight stays. The peninsular geography creates varied microclimates across different campgrounds, with higher wind exposure at waterfront sites.

What to do

Morning kayaking: 2-4 hour window only. At Narrows Too Camping Resort, the camp store rents kayaks for $10/hour, but timing matters due to dramatic tide changes. "You have about a four-hour window to paddle because of the tides. You will be left walking across muddy soft clam flats if you are not mindful of the 10-12 foot tides," one visitor noted.

Stargazing at Seawall Beach: 9-11pm optimal. The beach across from Seawall Campground offers exceptional night sky viewing. "For stargazers, the short walk across the street to the beach will give you some unbelievable views of the milky way when the night is at peak darkness," explains a camper who visited regularly.

Trail connections: Check maps at camp store. Several campgrounds connect directly to Acadia's trail system. "You can pick up trails right from the campground and walk to a great beach in Acadia National Park," mentions a Smuggler's Den visitor who appreciated the direct access.

What campers like

Private tent sites: $28-40 per night. Quietside Campground offers more secluded tent platforms. "Sites were spaced out enough for privacy. We had a site with a wooden platform that was perfectly level. There was enough tree cover that we didn't get soaked during the rain," explains a tent camper who stayed during wet weather.

Waterfront camping: Limited availability. Somes Sound View Campground (now HTR Acadia) provides shoreline sites but they book quickly. A visitor explains, "Although the campground is on the water, don't expect to get a water front spot unless you reserve well in advance, even during the week. There are probably about 5 campsites actually on the water, maybe another 8 or 10 have water views of some sort."

Island Explorer access: Check schedules at office. Free transportation around Mount Desert Island is available at many campgrounds. "The campground is on the Island Explorer bus route, which is a series of buses that take you to different areas of Acadia National Park and into the surrounding towns. Once you arrive at the campground, you wouldn't need to use your car again!" noted a family staying at Hadley's Point.

What you should know

Weekend reservations: 3-6 months advance booking. Summer weekends fill quickly at all cabin locations. "We bought our rv and headed out from Ohio the same night, on the path to get to our very first camping experience. The site we got had an awesome view of the water, and the campsites were not too close together," explained one Mt. Desert visitor who planned ahead.

Shower facilities: Varied access and costs. Some campgrounds charge for showers while others include them. At Bass Harbor Campground, "The best part was the hot showers. It was so nice after a full day of hiking and biking to wash off in a warm shower," while at Seawall "Showers were ~2 miles away, open 4-7 pm and $1.50 for 2 minutes of water."

Site privacy: Varies significantly by campground section. Most reports indicate closer spacing at oceanfront sites. One visitor at Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA mentioned, "My challenge with the KOA is the sites were so close together and it was very crowded. Everyone was really packed in, with no buffer between sites."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Check seasonal schedules. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground offers unique family programming. "There is a beautiful art studio. It has a play room and play ground that kept my children entertained for hours so I could read," one parent reported after their visit.

Cabin options: Book 6+ months in advance. Family-sized cabins that sleep 4-6 people are available but limited. "We stayed in a camping cabin for 5 days at the end of June. The cabin contained a queen sized bed and a set of bunk beds. It also had a private bathroom with metered shower. 50 cents got you a hot, 7 minute shower, which was plenty of time!"

Budget considerations: $25-150 per night. Costs vary widely based on accommodation type and location. "We stayed in a 'hobbit' cabin for our anniversary for 3 nights at 50 dollars a night it was a great deal. The on site baths and showers were clean and maintained great," noted a visitor at Quietside Campground.

Tips from RVers

Water pressure concerns: Bring pressure regulators. Some campgrounds report low or inconsistent water pressure. At Narrows Too, visitors mentioned, "The rust level is high in this campground so I didn't feel comfortable washing laundry."

Site selection advice: Research specific site numbers. RV sites vary dramatically in size, shade, and privacy. "If you are small and can get some shade otherwise you are in a field with little or no shade," reported one RVer about their experience at Hadley's Point.

Hookup positions: Check before booking. Some campgrounds have utilities positioned in non-standard locations. "Our site has water and electric on the wrong side," mentioned one camper, noting the importance of checking these details when making reservations.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Brooksville, ME is Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA with a 4.5-star rating from 37 reviews.

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