Searching for a tent campsite near Hampden? Finding a place to camp in Maine with your tent has never been easier. Whether you're looking for a quiet, dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.
Welcome to our cozy and charming mini A-frame cabins and Tent Sites! Nestled on our homestead initiative here in our small town located in the southern Maine Highlands, this unique accommodation is the perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful experience a short distance from some of Maines premier Rivers, Mountains, and Coastal towns.
$60 / night
Come explore real Maine away from the crowds of Mount Desert Island/Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor at our sites at Wildberry Farm (Penobscot), Blueberry Fields Forever (Blue Hill) or Quiet Cove (Stonington)!
Ask the host for tons of local recommendations, including best places to swim, hike, eat, or even have a super local experience and hop the Mail Boat out to Isle au Haut (out of Stonington Harbor 30+min drive) and explore the beautiful trails and beaches of an even more remote island off the Maine coast!
$49 - $69 / night
Some of these sites are clothing optional. Please read below for details:
No frills at all. Camp at the edge of a small brook or close to it. There is a fire ring. Adults over 18 only. No kids allowed. These sites are the furthest from the port o potty and hose and everything else. Invisible to other campers or neighbors, this can be your chance to sit naked by the campfire or see what it is like to sleep with nothing between yourself and the stars but your skin. Very secluded part of our grounds. These are our only Naked sites and if filled on your dates please check out our others in Camping With Wolves, which are slightly less primitive.. or the comfy Cadillac Mt View Loft and Hammock site. Clothing is optional only in the Raw and Rough sites. That means you can also choose to keep it on ! . It is very important that you call two zero seven six six seven three two four four to be certain we know of your reservation and arrival . Call for last minute booking. It can be arranged but YOU MUST CALL. Not use the app method of calling. It does not necessarily reach us immediately. If we are able to answer, you may be in luck if there is a no show . Do not expect luxury. You may need to walk in depending on weather and your vehicle. If the weather is above freezing, the will likely be bugs.
$40 - $100 / night
Continuous Harmony Farm is located on the north side of Camden Hills State Park. When this area was originally settled, the farm was located on the "highway" from Camden to seasonal pastures in Lincolnville. The trails leading to the park still go by the old foundations that dotted the old Government Road from Camden. The farm has 46 acres of flowing pasture, hardwood forest and flower and vegetable gardens. At the heart of the property is a large farm pond that has been used to water livestock for generations. We hope you can visit us soon!
Our farm abuts Camden Hills State Park, offering dozens of miles of trails for hiking and biking. Farm activities include looking after our flock of Katahdin sheep, laying hens, bee hives and vegetable and flower gardens. Activities nearby include rock climbing, boating, horseback riding, paddle boarding and swimming. Read our reviews HERE
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Learn more about this land:
Continuous Harmony Farm Campsite is located under a great old white ash tree beside a large farm pond on 46 acres of sheep meadow, forest and fields. Our farm abuts Camden Hills State Park, offering dozens of miles of trails for hiking and biking. Farm activities include looking after our flock of Katahdin sheep, laying hens, bee hives and vegetable and flower gardens. Activities nearby include rock climbing, boating,, horseback riding, paddle boarding and swimming.
$40 / night
Private site nestled in the Maine woods adjacent to Swanlake State Park, includes usage of park pass, kayaks available. Explore our pathways and ongoing landscaping projects or just relax and enjoy the forest and wildlife. Recharge your life battery and live well my friends!
$85 - $150 / night
Soul Retrieve-Hill is set on 10.5 acres with 3 primitive sites and 2 cabins.
We offer a communal kitchen and shower rooms and the peace and quiet of nature. It’s a short 5 minute walk to Sebec Lake for your boating, swimming and other water sports.
The access trail for snowmobile and ATV are very close to the property with no need to trailer your machines.
We are one hour from Bangor airport and one hour from mount Katahdin.
$44 - $99 / night
About this space
Rustic Camping on Royer Valley Farm: The farm is situated in the hills of Waldo County. We are conveniently located between Belfast and Unity Maine. At Royer Valley Farm we raise swine, beef, sheep, goats, poultry, eggs, and rabbits. Also on our farm you’ll find two draft ponies, a mini donkey and a dog, Zephyr he's a 1/2 Golden Retriever & 1/2 Great Pyrenees. The farm consists of more than 50 acres of woods & pastures that can be explored by our guests and utilize for camping.
The space
Note: Please review the house manual prior to booking your reservation
Rustic Camping on Royer Valley Farm.
Royer Valley Farm:
Situated in the hills of Waldo County Maine in the little town of Brooks, Maine, we are conveniently located between Belfast and Unity Maine and easy commute to other popular destination around the state
We Raise:
• Swine
• Beef
• Sheep
• Goats
• Poultry
• Eggs
• Rabbits
• Honey Bees
• Herbs
• Flowers
• Vegetables
• Maple Syrup
• Timber for Firewood & Lumber
• Pasture
Other Animals & Pets:
Our guests will also find two draft ponies, May & Grace, a mini donkey, Noel and her pet goose, Pat. We have one dog that lives in our house with us, Zephyr he's a beautiful black boy that is ½ Great Pyrenees & ½ Golden Retriever. He is a member of our family and is always with us everywhere we go.
For Sale:
We sell protein from all our livestock listed above, eggs, and other products here on the farm as well as making home deliveries. All products are available for purchase by guests upon request. Many of our guests bring an extra coolers for the purchase of our homegrown product. If don't have a cooler with you we can also supply one for you.
Animal Care & Respect for the Land:
Royer Valley Farm is always a farm first. We allow our property and animals to be shared by our guests and farm customers. Please know our animals must be respected at all times. Always keep pets out of the livestock areas. No guest or guest pet will running after, chase, or harass in anyway any livestock, animals, or pets. Our land was purchased by Amy and Richard Royer, Jr. on September 1st 2016 after more than a year of being almost homeless. By the grace of Heavenly Father, He has blessed us with the stewardship of this little piece of His vineyard on earth. As in the care and respect of our animals we also demand the same for the ground we walk on the air we breathe, and the water we drink. No burning of plastics or other garbage, dumping chemicals, oil or gas anywhere on the property. No littering, do not leave disposable diapers, personal hygiene items, or other disposable personal apparatus anywhere on the property. These actions will not be tolerated and could lead to your removal from the property at any time. Always dispose of your trash in a trashcan or take it off the property when you check out
Camping Conditions:
The farm sits on the side of a hill with sloping pastures and several acres of forest all of which is available for camping activities most of the time. We are open all year long for camping and other activities. We tend to receive several feet of snow in the winter months. However, we welcome any one that would like to do some winter-camping to consider staying with us, we’d be happy to host you. We have plenty of areas for people to camp; some are accessible by car, some areas the guest would need a four wheel drive vehicle, other guests choose to hike to the their special campsite. Part of the beauty of staying with us is choosing your special spot to camp. Give yourself a little extra time to look around to find your campsite or if you just want to setup somewhere simple we can help you out with that as well. Some people get here so late they just decided to forego setting up a tent and sleep in their vehicle for the night whatever you are comfortable with is fine. Come and explore our farm and enjoy the property we have been blessed with and love to share with people from all over the world.
Reserving a Campsite:
Please know all campsite numbers on our farm are interchangeable. For example: You’re looking at our listings in the reservation section and you like Campsite #1. But Campsite #1 is booked for the days you want to stay. Please just book the next campsite that’s open like Campsite #2. The numbers really don’t matter. If you like a posted picture please let us knows and I will try to hold that area for you. For returning campsite guests if you enjoyed the area you stayed in on your last visit please let us know and if no one has reserved that spot we will hold it for you.
Rustic Campsites:
All of our camping sites are rustic with no water, sewer, or electric hookups. Toileting is done in an outhouse. We expect the outhouses area to be kept clean at all times for your safety and that of other guests. Toilet paper, disinfectant, air fresheners, lime dust, hand sanitizer, and paper towels are provided.
Camping Policy & Information:
Campsites:
We will direct all guests where they may setup their campsites.
Parking:
Each Campsite is limited to two vehicles per site all others must park in designated parking area by farmhouse.
Guests Limited:
5 people per reservation with extra fees paid at time of reservation.
Pets:
Pets are also allowed guest must notify us of any pets that will accompany them at the time you make your reservation. Fees will be charged per pet per stay. Please see our pet policy.
Tenters:
We limit camping gear to one tent or camper per reservation.
Additional tents can be added to a tenting reservation at $25.00 per additional tent per night (via cash/card).
RV's and Camper Trailer: aka “Campers”
All campers must have separated reservation.
Check with us prior to reservation to a sure we have a space level or big enough for your particular camper.
Additional Tents can be added to a camper reservation at $25.00 per additional tent per night. Understand if a camping guest arrives with more than one tent they will have to pay for the extra tent before staying that night and campsite guest numbers apply.
Campfires:
Don't leave any trash at the campsite on the ground or in the fire-rings.
Don't burn any plastic, glass, rubber, or metal. If you choice to burn food waste please ensure the fire totally consumes the product before leave.
We have trash cans set up at the Farmstore entrance for trash and deposit bottles.
All campfires are to be kept in the designated fire-rings on your campsite and never left unattended. Fire-rings are not to be relocated!
All fires must be extinguished before leaving your campsite unattended and at check out
Rental Equipment:
We offer an A La’Carte Rental menu for camping gear for those guests that would like to camp but don’t have their own gear with them. All rental items and supplies must be request before 6:00pm eastern time. All rentals are in addition to the campsite rental fees. Fees will be paid prior to your stay through Airbnb, credit card, or cash. Guests are required to accept all charges if done through Airbnb prior to receiving the service or pay for all service directly to me before staying or receiving services or products. At your request we will setup all your rental equipment and have it ready for you before your arrival and we’ll take it down once you check out, you can leave the work to us and enjoy your stay on the farm.
A La’Carte Rental Options:
TENTS:
1 - 2 Person Tent (80”dx80”wx36”h includes setup & removal ) $ 75.00 per day
1 - 6 Person Tent (120”d x 104”w x 80”h includes setup & removal) $100 per night
BEDDING:
Summer Weight Sleeping Bag $10.00 per day
Heavy Sleeping Bag $20.00 per day
Sleeping Pad Regular $10.00 per day
SHOWER FACILITIES: (Must be pre-schedule prior to use)
Shower Fee Camping Guests $10.00 per use
Bath Towel Rental $10.00 each
Bath Towel Deposit Fee $ 5.00 each refunded if towel is returned in good condition.
CAMPING EQUIPMENT:
•25 quart Cooler $10.00 per day
•Camp saw $ 5.00 per hour
•Shovel $ 5.00 per hour
•Iron tooth rake $ 5.00 per hour
•Leaf rake $ 5.00 per hour
•Camp Chair $10.00 per day
CAMPSITE SETUP SERVICE:
Royer Valley Farm campsite setup service $ 75.00 All your rental equipment setup and ready for you before your arrival and taken down once you check out, leave the work to us and enjoy your stay. Charged per tent
CAMPFIRE STARTING SERVICE:
We will get your campfire started and going for a $45.00 fee. Once it’s going it’s up to the guest to keep it going.
Firewood:
We require all campfires to be kept in the designated fire-rings on your campsite. And never left unattended all fires must be extinguished before leaving your campsite unattended and at check out.
Firestarter Kit 1: Paper, kindling $ 8.00
Firestarter Kit 2: Paper, kindling, and a lighter $10.00
Firewood: $1.00 per stick or 11th stick for $10.00
Guest gathered wood from the forest floor: Free
Important Notice:
*No out of state firewood is allowed on our property
*Guests are not allowed to cut down any living trees or brush and must not leave any sticks around the campsite after checking out. Neatly stacked firewood along the tree line and out of the pasture is fine.
*Any live trees damaged the guest will be held financially responsible.
*All additional fees must be agreed upon at booking and must be paid prior to your stay.
*Payments can be made through credit card or cash
Carry in and carry out don’t leave any trash or litter anywhere on the farm.
*All rental and supply fee's are subject to change without notice.
Guest access
COMMON AREA POLICY, RULES & ETIQUETTE:
•Please respect any guests that are in the common areas first.
•Please don’t leave personal belongings in these areas.
•Always clean up after yourselves and your family.
•Leave every common area in better condition than you found. This makes everyone’s experience more enjoyable.
Common Areas include but not limited to:
•Farm Store
•Farm Store Bathroom
•Outhouses
•Picnic Tables,
•Trails, Roadways, and Walkways.
Common Fire Pit:
•Located behind main farmhouse all guests are welcome to join us for conversation and to get to know your neighbors. When the fire is lit bring a chair, something to cook or roast if you desire, and a story and enjoy the night with us.
•This fire can be initiated and used by any of our guests. Be aware no matter who starts the Common Fire Pit, they have just invited everyone to join them! There is a fee for firewood that is provided by the farm. As always if gathered from the forest floor it's free for the taking.
Farm Pond and Berm:
•The Farm Pond and berm is a common area please shares this area.
Campsites:
•Please maintain a 20 foot courtesy distance away from any of our occupied campsite and guests personal belongings.
•When transiting by any of our occupied campsite and the 20 foot distance can’t be maintained please do it by the greatest distance possible and as respectfully as possible. Kindness will be reciprocated.
Animal Danger:
Any animal can be dangerous. Approach all animals calmly and with caution.
Bio-security: for the protection and health of our livestock some areas of our farm is prohibited to guests. These areas are well marked please do not enter these areas without farm staff and proper bio-security followed.
We also maintain electric fencing around our pasture. Guests are to always assume these fences are on and will give a good shock if they are touched in any manner! Other than these areas guest are welcome to explore the farm and visit with the animals.
Other things to note
Bio-security:
*For the protection and health of our livestock some areas of our farm is prohibited to guests. These areas are well marked please do not enter these areas without farm staff and proper bio-security followed.
*No Pets Allowed Within Livestock Areas
*We also maintain electric fencing around our pasture. Guests are to always assume these fences are on and will give a good shock if they are touched in any manner!
Camping At Royer Valley Farm:
*All of our camping sites are rustic no hookups at all.
*Campsite Guest choose, with the assistants of the Host where to setup their campsite when they arrive.
*Toileting is done in an outhouse.
*Royer Valley Farm can provide some rental equipment and supplies but the following list may assist our camping guest prepare for their stay.
CAMPING SUPPLY CHECKLIST
SHELTER:
o Tent or Camper (No hook ups)
o Camp Chair
o Camp Table
o Ground Cloth or Tarp
o Rope and twine
SLEEPING:
o Sleeping Bag or Blankets
o Sleeping Pad, Lightweight Cot, or Air Mattress with air pump
o Pillows
o Hammock —campers love a good hammock for sleeping, a bug net and rainfly can also be add to your hammock if you’re planning on sleeping in them overnight.
COOKING SUPPLIES:
o Fire starter – lighter, matches, dry kindling (No firewood from outside the State of Maine)
o Camp stove with fuel
o Water pot to boil water, frying pan and Cooking utensils
o Can opener
o Tin Foil
o Paper Towels
o Marshmallow Sticks
DINING:
o Food Supply
o Cooler with Ice
o Bottled Water
o Paper plates, bowls, and cups (not plastic, the paper can be used to start your campfire)
o Eating Utensils
o Corkscrew
o Dish Pan and Soap
o Scouring Pad
o Dish Towels
PERSONAL NEEDS
o Small First Aid Kit —Band-Aids in a variety of sizes, something to clean scrapes and bruises, a small supply of pain killers and daily medications
o Bug spray
o Sting kit
o Mylar blanket
o Toilet Paper
o Moist wipes
o Personal Toiletries
o Soap
o Hand sanitizer
o Wash Basin
o Washcloth and bath towel
o Small trash bags
TOOLS:
o Hammer
o Ax or Hatchet
o Hand Saw
o Multi Tool or Pocket Knife—a good multi tool or knife is very useful when camping.
o Light source —headlamps, flashlight, or lantern
o Extra Batteries
o Camp shovel
o 5 gallon Bucket
o Small Rake
CLOTHING:
Clothing needs vary according personal preference, but the following few items are usually essential on any camping checklist.
o Backpack —because you’ll need something to carry your stuff in
o Rain Jacket
o Packable Warm Jacket
o Fleece hat
o Extra warm socks
o Clean/dry clothes
o Laundry Bag
RECREATION:
o Binoculars
o Camera
o Compass
o Games and Playing Cards
o Trail Maps
o Hiking Boots
o Swimming Suit
o Good Book
CAMPSITE TIPS:
1. The flatter the site, the better. If you are camping on an incline, position your tent so that when you lie down, your head will be on the higher ground.
2. Make sure there are no sharp rocks, branches, pinecones, or other debris that might pierce through your tent. Also, if you’re camping in an area with lots of overgrown vegetation, you might need to clear away any especially strong and sturdy vines or short shrubs.
3. A tent position under a tree can provide shade (on a hot summer’s day nothing is quite as hot as being inside the inferno of your tent) and some added shelter.
4. Ground that is especially sandy or loose won’t provide a good place to anchor tent stakes. Make sure the soil where you decide to put up your tent is firm enough to lodge a stake securely into it.
$30 - $165 / night
Traveler
HTR Acadia, located near Mount Desert, Maine, offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and peaceful relaxation. Just a short drive from Acadia National Park, the campground provides access to hiking, fishing, and stunning views of Somes Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors rave about the clean facilities, friendly staff, and cozy campfire evenings, with many appreciating the well-maintained bathrooms and affordable firewood. The tranquil atmosphere makes it an ideal spot to unwind, whether you’re fishing by the waterfront, reading a good book, or enjoying some quiet time with your favorite game from the Game Vault. Whether you’re seeking adventure or just looking to relax and recharge, HTR Acadia offers the best of both worlds.
Ranger
Campground is large but very well designed. About half of the sites are spacious but others are more crowded. Very well maintained with cleaning crew in everyday to maintain restrooms and trash receptacles. The campground has access to ocean trails and Cadillac Mountain. No showers in the campground but private showers are available right outside the campground. The park shuttle has a stop at the campground and I never had to drive out of the campground. It was awesome since I visited at the busiest time of the year.
Scout
We thought our camp site was perfect . There was just enough privacy for us. Plenty of trees between us and our neighbors. The showers were easy to use and got hot fast, 5 minutes was honestly long enough. The area was nice and clean. There was even a great view when walking my dog. Acadia was about 16-20 minutes away depending on where you wanted to go. Would definitely stay again.
Legend
We spent 3 nights in Acadia National Park. Our first night was at the Blackwoods Campground and the last 2 were at the Schoodic Woods Campground. This review is for Schoodic Woods.
Before visiting Acadia I didn't realize that the 2 areas of Acadia National Park are pretty far from each other. Blackwoods Campground is on Mount Desert Island and is only about a 10 minute drive to Bar Harbor whereas Schoodic Woods Campground is on the Schoodic Peninsula and is closer to an hour away. I found Schoodic Woods to be more peaceful and more spaced out than Blackwoods. It felt further removed from the usual action of a national park. The sites were large and private. We stayed in a long, pull through site which I honestly tend to avoid because they sometimes feel less private but that was definitely not the case here. Our site had electricity, water hook ups and a fire ring.
The bathroom (no showers) was probably the nicest and cleanest I've ever been to at a campground.
There are several hiking paths from the campground including one that takes you down to the bay which is about a mile away. The Schoodic Peninsula has a ring road which you can drive around and we stopped at Schoodic Point which was spectacular- huge waves crashing against the rocks. The small town of Winter Harbor is also only about a 5 minute drive from the campground.
All in all, I really loved this campground. We had a very peaceful time!
Guide
Quiet and private sites in tent only - some extremely private! Simple clean facilities - no hot water or dish cleaning area. A few nice hikes on this part of ANP (visit the lighthouse but don’t wait for a parking spot…park and walk down .5 mile road!) while farther from most of ANP, all is very easy to get to, not more than 30 min to Bar Harbor. We also stayed 2 nights in Blackwoods and while nice, this campground was more private.
GuideBusy but nice sites-all are pull through- fairly flat and wide for some privacy. Facilities clean-no cleaning station or hot water. Busier part of the park but very central to all - stayed here 2 nights in the RV/non-electric loop and then had a spot at Seawall which was much quieter and private (stayed in tent only on seawall…) short walk from campground to small ocean vista. Also left from the campground to hike Cadillac Mtn South Trail (no pass needed!)
LegendMost private national park camping sites I’ve ever experienced
Ranger
I really like that the campground has easy access to the hiking trails. Clean bathroom facilities and the free showers were nice and hot. Unfortunately, you can hear quite a bit of road noise.
Traveler
This campground is beautiful, in a great location and perfect for tent, camper van or very small trailer camping.
We stayed on two sites due to the availability of the waterfront site we wanted.
The first night we were on site C29. This site was OK, it had water and electric, was level and easy to park a small camper on. The site also had a view of the ocean across the street and down the boat ramp. With that said, the site wasn't as private as others as it was on a corner
The next two nights we stayed on site B7. this site also had water and electric, the site was private and had a tent platform. There was a nice view of the water and direct water frontage, the water access was pretty steep so you probably wouldn't be launching a kayak or swimming from it, but probably could cast a fishing line if you wanted. Most of the waterfront sites can not accommodate a trailer so we lucked out with this site. It appears sites B5 and B6 could also accommodate a small trailer.
As for the rest of the campground, it was very well maintained, bathrooms and showers were always clean, campers were quiet and respectful.
The gathering spot is a good place to grab a coffee or pastry, I just wish they had a small camp store for supplies.
Proximity to the main attractions at the park and Bar Harbor was also great.
Ranger
Nice and quiet during our stay. Friendly staff and clean facilities.
Ranger
The KOA staff were very friendly and helpful, the facilities were very clean, and the store was well-stocked. The sites were a bit close, but the neighbors I had during my stay would be out and about during the day if I didn't happen to be out and about in Acadia NP or Bar Harbor myself... so that kind of made up for it. The first few nights of my stay was spent in the "Premium" section where we were on the other side of the road from the "Oceanfront" sites--it almost felt like Oceanfront sites when Big Rigs weren't blocking the view. The next 5 nights we were at an "Oceanfront" site, which was really great and worth the extra money to watch the seals, birds, and easy access for kayaking. HOWEVER--despite knowing privacy isn't really something you can find at most KOAs, it was SHOCKING to me the lack of social awareness some people have at sunset. Despite being next to the public oceanfront area (where lovely chairs and tables are provided) people would literally walk to the Oceanfront campsites and stand there snapping photos or just hanging around at sunset, even if my husband and I were sitting down at our picnic table eating our dinners and trying to enjoy the sunset together. (Picture provided [with blocked faces) of just one of the couples one evening standing right next to our firepit... maybe 10ft from where we were setting up dinner on our picnic table.) So... be prepared with how to handle that if it's something you think may bother you, too.
Legend
Little bit of noise, but ok
Ranger
We had a pleasant stay. The roomy showers were a great surprise!
Legend
Everything was fine , except the owner, very weird !
ScoutIt is nice campground quiet
Ranger
Stayed for two nights after Labor Day. Only one other camper in the park and we never saw them but occasionally we could hear a voice. Other than that, it was quiet.
There are about 9 campsites, each with a picnic table, a fire ring and a large camping and parking area for each site.
The best feature of this campground is the view. There is a Lake on both east and west sides of the camping area. Three sites are view of both lakes from the camp sites. I woke up to a view of one lake and my wife saw the other lake from our camper.
The campground has three pit toilets. The large size of the camp sites makes it feel more secluded than it is
We did hear something like a lumber mill operating one morning. Not sure what that was all about.
A Ranger stopped by and visited with us. He then offered us a brochure on the camping area we are planning to visit next. Nice customer service right at our camp site!
TravelerThe Bar Harbor KOA delivered what it promised, but I am not sure we’d return. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They deliver nicely bagged firewood and have daily garbage pickup. The bathrooms were clean and camp store well stocked. The Island Explorer bus for Acadia stops at the campground. There are rv, tent, and cabin options. Our waterfront site was terrific - gorgeous view, and we could launch our kayaks directly from the site. The fire pit was big and sturdy. There were great sunrises and sunsets. The location is an easy drive for downtown for Bar Harbor, North East Harbor and South West Harbor.
My challenge with the KOA is the sites were so close together. Everyone was really packed in, with no buffer between sites. The 339 - 342 sites were literally bumper to bumper. It is a very busy campground. If you are looking for privacy, this is not the place to go.
ScoutWe just spent 4 wonderful nights here and it is possibly my favorite campground, ever. The campground is relatively new and although they could have fit more sites in here, I am so glad they did not. The sites are carefully designed so that although you might hear your neighbor you likely will not see them. We sleep in our van and also have a tent for storage and changing. Every tent site has electric, and water is available at the bathhouse. There is also a dishwashing station there, as well as trash, recycling, and food scrap bins. There are no showers, but you can wash up in the bathhouse and also heat water at your site for a quick wipe down. That was fine for us for 4 nights. There are some negative reviews on here about the lack of showers but maybe this is just not the campground for them. There are plenty of other campgrounds in the area that have showers. If that's what you're looking for ....
We stayed at A48 and loved it. The driveway is deep, so we felt very secluded, especially at night. The only thing we didn't like about this site is that the fire ring is in the middle of the site. We moved the picnic table to the side and had room, but it did. limit our options for the tent a little bit.
This is a dark sky park so no string lights or anything like that and as a result it is also VERY quiet at night. Very dog friendly and everyone seemed very responsible as far as no barking and picking up after their pets.
At night we drove over to Fraser Point and took amazing photos of the northern lights. Not for the feint of heart, though — it is VERY dark! This is such an amazing campground, I almost don't want to tell you because it feels like a hidden little secret!
GuideWe stayed here for two nights. We had a nice spot on the c-loop.
The spaces are (more or less) private and spacious. The best thing about this camp ground is the total darkness and silence at night. A truly wonderful experience in a world that often is polluted by light.
Close by are two nice hiking trails and a lighthouse. All definitely worth a visit.
We would definitely return.
TravelerWe stayed at Seawall campground for a week. Took me 5 days of being diligently by my computer as the “bank” opened up to get a site. Finally did. Thankfully. However once we arrived, we came in to a 95% at capacity campground with over 50% of the sites having no one on them. And it stayed that way for a week. Booked up, and no one there while others get the shaft. Outside of that, the sites were nice, the rangers were great and the facilities were upkept well. NPS is failing us all with online booking.
Guide
The reception at this campground is very friendly. Pitches are fairly spacious, but still a bit close together. Garbage is picked up in the morning, which is very nice.
The sanitary facilities are quite outdated and, in addition, could definitely be a bit cleaner.
The pool is clean, but everything around it also looks very outdated and worn.
We had a pleasant time here and would definitely recommend this place for a few days.
Traveler
Overall, this was a nice place to stay. The laundromat was helpful. The bathrooms were fairly clean. We had a beautiful view from our campsite! Not all campsites had full hookup and we were told that one of the dump stations worked, but as we were leaving, we realized it didn’t.
Legend
Pros: 30 minutes from Acadia National Park 50 AMP, sewer & water hookup Nice amenities
Cons: Gravel site No shade
Guide
This campground is amazing. Great space, easy hookups, plenty of grass and trees. They have a pool, 2 bathhouses, laundry. Great location. The island is very beautiful.
Legend
Pros: Full hookup (sewer, water, 50 AMP) Lots of Amenities
Cons: Gravel site Not much shade
GuideWe stayed at this campground unexpectedly as two places I was looking at would not accept reservations less than 24 hours in advance. They had availability, offered wooded tent spots, and were affordable as some campgrounds anymore are charging an arm and leg to camp. When we arrived, the girls in the office were super sweet. They had the essentials needed if you are in a pinch, a cute gift shop for the Bass Harbor Lighthhouse (bring your lighthouse passport with you to get stamped here), have coffee/muffins in the morning, washrooms were very clean, laundry, dog park, dog run, small rec center, and pool. Tent sites are nicely wooded and spaced out, so you are not on top of one another. Quiet hours are between 10 PM and 7 AM, and it was so nice to camp in peace and quiet with others wanting the same thing. 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. We could hear the bouy ding from our campsite. There are two beautiful hiking trails .7 miles away from the campgrounds: Ship Harbor and Wonderland, that bring you to beautiful ocean views. One of the Acadia Park entrances is 5 minutes away. Southwest Harbor is a short ride away to grab an ice cream or a nice dinner. There is a brand new mini golf center further down the road that is amazing!! The Acadia Mountain trail is not far nor is the Cranberry Island Ferry. This was a prime location to see another side of Bar Harbor, see beautiful sites and avoid the crowds of downtown Bar Harbor. So happy I stumbled across this campground by accident. I would highly recommend and will definitely return!
GuideWell maintained campground with clean bathrooms right the heart of the park. I love that the southern ridge trailhead for Cadillac mountain leaves from the campgrounds and connects to a bunch of other trails. Campsites are close together but that’s on par for all the national parks. And big shoutout to Ferd and the other rangers at the station for helping me clean and dress a wound when I clipped my finger with my hatchet. They were all very kind and patient.
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