Best Campgrounds near Lamoine, ME

The Lamoine, Maine area features several established campgrounds within 30 minutes of Acadia National Park, providing alternatives to the often crowded national park sites. Lamoine State Park Campground offers tent and RV camping with no hookups, situated directly on Frenchman Bay with water views from some sites. Other nearby options include Bar Harbor Campground, Hadley's Point Campground, and Mount Desert Campground, offering varying levels of amenities from basic tent sites to full hookup RV spots. Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally, typically from mid-May through mid-October, with Lamoine State Park specifically open May 15 to October 15.

Many campgrounds in the Lamoine area require reservations, particularly during the peak summer season when Acadia National Park visitation is highest. The region experiences typical New England coastal weather patterns with foggy mornings that usually clear by mid-morning, warm summer days, and cool evenings. Campground terrain varies, with many sites at Lamoine State Park positioned on slopes that may challenge level tent setup. Visitors should note that cell service is generally good throughout the area, with Verizon coverage reported at several campgrounds. A review noted, "Lamoine State Park is a great option if you want to be close to Acadia but away from the crowds."

Waterfront camping represents a significant draw for visitors to the Lamoine area. Campers consistently mention the beach access at Lamoine State Park as a highlight, with opportunities for beachcombing, shell collecting, and watching fishing boats. Several visitors point to the balance of natural setting and basic amenities as ideal for those wanting to explore Acadia without the tourist congestion. The campground's proximity to Acadia National Park (approximately 30 minutes by car) makes it a strategic base for day trips. According to one camper, "Quick walk to a beautiful beach with lots of rocks and shells to comb through! Sunset was epic!" While the campgrounds near Lamoine lack some amenities found at larger private campgrounds, many visitors appreciate the quieter atmosphere and more natural setting compared to the busier camping options closer to Bar Harbor.

Best Camping Sites Near Lamoine, Maine (123)

    1. Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    98 Reviews
    Seal Harbor, ME
    12 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
    5 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. Mount Desert Campground

    37 Reviews
    Mount Desert, ME
    7 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)."

    4. Bar Harbor Campground

    32 Reviews
    Salsbury Cove, ME
    3 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."

    5. Hadley's Point Campground

    29 Reviews
    Salsbury Cove, ME
    2 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."

    6. Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

    53 Reviews
    Bass Harbor, ME
    16 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."

    7. Schoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park

    37 Reviews
    Winter Harbor, ME
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 288-1300

    $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."

    8. Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort

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

    "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."

    "Showers rooms are every other for social distance are clean and like bathrooms cleaned daily. It is a great convenience to Acadia Nat’l Park."

    9. Lamoine State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Lamoine, ME
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (207) 667-4778

    "Lamoine 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."

    "Lamoine State Park represents the way most Maine state parks should operate. Way ahead of both Camden Hills and Cobscook with regard to cleanliness and upkeep."

    10. HTR Acadia

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

    "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."

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Recent Reviews near Lamoine, ME

696 Reviews of 123 Lamoine Campgrounds


  • goose10091203 The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Machias Rips Campsite

    Nice enough

    There are about 5 spots. Some are rough and not super flat, but it's pretty and the river is right there. You can hear the highway but it's not too bad. Only real negative for me was nowhere to really walk my dogs, nothing even close to a trail nearby. Just the highway.

  • Missy R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Camden Hills State Park Campground

    Autumn in Maine

    Camden Hills is an ideal camping location. Sites are spacious, they have a variety of trails, and the town of Camden is charming.

    Beware of weekend campers. I had no problem getting a first come first serve spot on Wednesday, but by Friday, it was busy.

  • R
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Pumpkin Patch RV Resort

    Fun Fall Stay

    Stayed here in October, the week before they shut down for the season. Staff was friendly and super helpful. Snowmobile trails behind the campground lead to a walking path that connects the high school and elementary school for a pleasant walk in the woods.

  • Missy R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Camden Hills State Park Campground

    Fall at Camden Hills State Park Campground

    I was worried when I decided to come to this part of Maine in the fall without reservations. It’s early October, and I learned that Maine State Parks are first come first serve at this point. I was pleasantly surprised to arrive and find plenty of vacant spots.

    The campground is large, and most of the sites are on the larger side. They tend to be nestled into the woods with plenty of trees, dividing the sites. Though some of the smaller RV sites are more compact.

    It’s a great location, close to Camden, Maine, and not far from other attractions.

    I’m here in 2025 and they are doing work on their water system so none of their water is potable

  • 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.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Machias River Camp off Route 9

    My favorite spot in Maine!!

    Super cool mixed use land with established campsites. 6 or 7 in total I think. Right on Machias river. Great ATT service.

  • 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!


Guide to Lamoine

Camping near Lamoine, Maine provides direct access to the Frenchman Bay shoreline with sites situated on terrain that ranges from flat grasslands to sloped woodlands. Most campgrounds in the region sit at sea level, creating high humidity conditions during summer months with overnight lows typically in the 50s even in July and August. Water temperatures rarely exceed 60°F in summer, making coastal swims refreshing but brief for most campers.

What to do

Kayaking from waterfront sites: At Mount Desert Campground, visitors can rent double kayaks from the front office to explore Somes Sound. "We took our chances by swimming around them. Wear life vests!" advises Whitney W., who notes ocean currents make kayaking more challenging than lake paddling.

Biking through Acadia: Stay at Blackwoods Campground for easy access to the Acadia carriage trails. "Could get up and walk to loop road with my bike, or go a little further and sit on the boulders overlooking the sea," shares מלאכי א., highlighting the convenient location.

Tide pool exploration: The rocky shoreline near Seawall Campground offers excellent tide pooling opportunities. Steve M. describes his experience: "With coastal hikes so close, sunrise hikes and exploring the tide pools were outstanding!"

What campers like

Shuttle access: Many campgrounds connect to the Island Explorer bus system. "We were able to walk to the shuttle pickup and ride it to all stops in the park, and to Bar Harbor. It was so convenient!" explains Roxanne R. about her stay at Blackwoods Campground.

Private wooded sites: HTR Acadia (formerly Somes Sound View) offers secluded camping spots. "Sites are nice size, fairly private and mostly level," notes Rita, while Sam L. adds, "The sites were equipped with hammock trees, fire rings, picnic tables, and even running water and electricity!"

Less crowded beaches: Campers appreciate the quieter shoreline access. "It felt more like camping with the ocean as the background. It poured all night so we took off pretty early," reports Joshua B. about his experience at Bar Harbor Campground, where sites face Frenchman Bay.

What you should know

Limited hookup availability: Not all waterfront sites have full services. Lynette L. warns about Mount Desert Narrows: "I thought I had full hookups. Come to find out none of the oceanfront sites have sewer. They do have a honey wagon that will pump you out on Mondays and Fridays for $25 a pop."

Reservation systems vary: Some campgrounds don't accept reservations. "Bar Harbor Campground is first come first serve. Show up find an empty spot. Pay for it and it's yours," explains Celeste M. about their system.

Site leveling challenges: Many coastal sites require significant adjustment. "Some sites have platforms to put your tent on. The office even has hammer and nails for you to use to secure everything," reports Clean Slate D. about Mount Desert Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Beach exploration access: Lamoine State Park Campground offers easy shore access for kids. "Quick walk to a beautiful beach with lots of rocks and shells to comb through! Sunset was epic!" shares Erin W., emphasizing the natural treasures for children to discover.

Organized activities: For families seeking structured fun, consider Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA. Melissa N. reports, "My daughter begs to camp here. As with any KOA they have lots of activities throughout the day for families, and a pool, but she loves the ice pop contest. If you find a painted rock and bring it to the office you get a free ice pop."

Playground options: Several campgrounds feature play areas. "Nice site, great location and clean bathhouses. Great place to camp close to Acadia and Bar Harbor," writes Jimmy M. about Lamoine State Park, noting its playground on the way to the ocean view.

Tips from RVers

Size restrictions: Not all campgrounds accommodate large rigs. Mount Desert Campground limits RVs to under 20 feet. "Campers over 20 feet are not allowed. The sites are large however the terrain is difficult to navigate," cautions Garrett D.

Corner navigation: Some campgrounds require careful maneuvering. Kelly B. shares about Mount Desert Campground: "It's a big campground with a maze of well marked, one-way roads. We took advantage of the island shuttle which picked us up right at the campground."

Water quality concerns: Test water before filling tanks. "When we turned in the tap the water ran brown," reports Lynette L. about Mount Desert Narrows. Multiple reviewers recommend filling tanks in Ellsworth before arriving at coastal campgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Lamoine, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, Lamoine, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 123 campgrounds and RV parks near Lamoine, ME and 6 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Lamoine, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lamoine, ME is Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 98 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lamoine, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Lamoine, ME.