Best Tent Camping near Milbridge, ME

Recent Tent Reviews near Milbridge, Maine

563 Reviews of 14 Milbridge Campgrounds

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  Rick

  Scout

  

  Oct. 14, 2020

  Pushaw Lake Campground

  Quick Trip

  I’ll preface this by saying that we got in after dark and left by 10am so this review is limited. First, while being very nice the front desk worker was not very helpful in helping us understand the layout and our best choice for tent camping that night. She was just not very communicative. After some prodding questions that felt like I was pulling teeth, we chose site 1 which was by the beach and the only tent site in that area of the campground. It was mid Sept on a particularly windy and unseasonably cold night. The wind was coming right off the lake which made it particularly hard to set up. Blocking the wind with our car was our only choice. After we got settled in, a nice fire and a little bourbon made it all worthwhile. While not very private because we were right next to an RV (all the RVs were lined up on the waterfront with little space between), it was still quite a lakefront spot. The site included a picnic table, a fire ring and a charcoal grill. Buckets of well seasoned wood were available at the camp store right next to us. It had a nice porch to sit on for the morning sun but unfortunately, that looked the opposite way from the lake toward the dense central campground. The camp store had a nice indoor dining area with views toward the lake that I believe was also closed for the season. All in all, I would recommend this if you’re not very concerned with privacy and want a beautiful lake to camp by.

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  Nancy W.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 1, 2022

  Huckins Beach and Trail

  Nice Secluded Campsites

  This primitive campground is part of the Cobscook Shores Land Trust which operates 15 parks and preserves in the eastern portion of Maine near the town of Lubec. This campground is for tent camping only with five tent sites and does not even allow RVs in the parking lot. There are no reservations(first come, first served) with a maximum stay of three nights. Some campsites have some trees for shade and others are in an open sunny meadow. There is a picnic table and gravel camping pad at each site. Fires are not permitted on Cobscook property so there are no fire pits. Dogs are permitted in the campground and on most trails but there is one section where they are prohibited due to shorebird nesting habitat and they must be leashed and picked up after. There is a centrally located hand pump water spigot and two port-a-potties near the parking lot. One thing that is a little weird is there is a cemetery nearby so if you are disturbed by sleeping near dead people nearby you may want to go somewhere else. There is no parking at your campsite so you have to carry your gear for the parking lot which is a short walk away. You can also paddle into this campground but you will have to carry your gear about a hundred yards. The preserve has an expansive gravel beach and hard pack sand when the tide goes out. Be mindful of the tides which are some of the highest in the country of nearly 20 feet. If you come in at low tide you will have a very long way to carry your canoe/kayak. This is a carry in/carry out park so don’t forget to take your trash with you. The closest town is Lubec which is about a fifteen-minute drive away. There is a convenient store and a restaurant/seafood market nearby(about a five minute away). This is a beautiful part of Maine where you are surrounded by lots of bays and lakes and just a short trek to what is called“the Bold Coast” of Maine where there are dramatic rocky cliffs and magnificent ocean views. Nearby are plenty of other nature preserves, West Quoddy State Park, and Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge.

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  Ashley J.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 14, 2020

  Bar Harbor Campground

  Eh, maybe in the camper

  We were tent camping. This place isn’t solid for tent camping. Too many sites, no privacy. But it was a big RV Park, close to Acadia, hot showers, playground with views of the bay. Not all bad.

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  David R.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 12, 2020

  Sunset Point Campground

  Nice stay

  Nice old fashioned campground on a classic Maine Bay. Full hookups or tent sites with grass and trees

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  David R.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 12, 2020

  Sunset Point Campground

  Nice stay

  Nice old fashioned campground on a classic Maine Bay. Full hookups or tent sites with grass and trees. Tmobile 4g with a strong signal

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  J B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 8, 2020

  Cottonwood Camping & RV Park

  ATV & Equestrian Fun

  This is the first campground we have stayed at that has ATV trail access, horse friendly camping, full hookups, pull through sites, tent camping, tent rentals, teepee rentals, "tiny bird cabin", and a tree house.  

  A must see!

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  Portia H.

  Guide

  

  May. 6, 2022

  Mount Desert Campground

  Small family operated campground

  We reserved a site with a water view (all the waterfront tent sites were already reserved). The tent platform was nice (they provided the nails for anchoring the tent corners. By using platforms, they have allowed many more tent sites where terrain would have made it impossible. Our site had electric (a potable water standpipe was across the street).

  Restrooms were very clean and there was plenty of hot water for the coin operated showers.

  Wifi is great at the Gathering Place 24/7. Very intermittent at the tent site—but we’re camping so not an issue. Gathering place had hot coffee and fresh baked goods in the am—but get there early as croissants and scones sold out quickly!

  The shuttle was not operating when we were there (June 2021) but once operations return to normal, there is a shuttle to Acadia. The location is great—both to visit the park and for access to Bar Harbor. Camping is so reasonable that we felt eating out for dinner every other night was justifiable, given the cost of hotels in the area.

  There is a kayak launch and floating dock. But be very aware of tide schedule!

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  Melissa N.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 17, 2018

  Smuggler's Den Campground

  Private and Friendly!

  the tent sites are very private. we felt safe and secure. it’s quiet and the staff was very friendly.

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  Kathy S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 18, 2018

  Cobscook Bay State Park Campground

  Heaven

  This is as close to heaven as you can get. Huge state park. Tent sites and RV sites are on separate peninsulas. No electricity so it’s quiet. Absolutely stunning sites on the ocean. Great place to launch your exploration of Maine’s Bold Coast.

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  Tammy H.

  Guide

  

  May. 25, 2020

  Shady Oaks Campground and Cabins

  Will revisit soon!!

  The owners are fabulous and friendly. Clean sites as well as facilities. Beautiful pool!! Tent site had a simple lean to that helped tremendously.

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  Elisabeth B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 21, 2018

  Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

  Nice but tent sites offered little privacy

  We tent camped here, facilities were nice but sites were close to each other. Huge bonus for beautiful stars and hearing the waves crash and bouy bells at night! Several nice hikes in Acadia for all experience levels.

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  Kelli M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 2, 2018

  Mount Desert Campground

  very clean but very expensive

  The campground was beautiful and had great amenities. the staff was very friendly. I took 2 stars away due to the very expensive price for tent sites.

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 30, 2016

  Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

  Blackwoods Campground

  This is the location to be if you want to be close it it all in Acadia. A short drive to Bar Harbor, with many of the big attractions nearby. Make reservations either online (super easy and fast) or by phone (be patient and expect to be on hold) if you are going anytime between May and September. I wasn't able to get a tent site so I pitched my rent on a gravel RV drive. It looked like tent sites had gravel tent pads, so you might want a good tent footprint cloth (or double up a tarp). Nice flush toilets (with outlets that that tweets and teens will be charging their phones on), with pay showers about a half miles outside the campground. All sites had fire pits and picnic tables.

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  Bunny M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 17, 2018

  Bar Harbor Campground

  friendly, reasonably priced

  tent sites with no hookups to 220 Rv hookups....clean rest room/shower area recently remodeled. pay 6 nights & 7th free, NO reservations, closest private campground to Acadia NP

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  Bradley B.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 24, 2020

  Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

  Such a good experience

  We stayed there tent camping for several days and loved it. The shuttle service was super convenient and we used it constantly. There was a fisherman who came in with his days catch and made fantastic food. I simply don’t have anything bad to say.

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  Anna L.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 2, 2022

  Sunset Point Campground

  Great Spot!

  Super easy—we arrived late and still found our way very easily. Nice bathrooms, cheap firewood, and picnic table + shelter at every tent site. Only heads up is that the sites aren’t very private.

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  Daniel J.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 6, 2021

  Bar Harbor Campground

  Night at Bar Harbor Camp ground

  Very nice camp ground. Big place with plenty of sites. All different types of sites. Electric, No electric, Water, sewer hook up or really nice tent sites in the woods. All amenities and a pool.

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  Jetta P.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 19, 2019

  Mount Desert Campground

  Wonderful campground

  I love this campground for tents or small trailers/vans. Most of the tent sites have wooden platforms! The scenery is great and it’s close to the park. Showers are $1 in quarters for 5 min which is more than enough time. Hot and clean.

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  angie S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 8, 2018

  Cobscook Bay State Park Campground

  beautiful

  all of the sites are very nice and secluded. a lot of very nice walk in tent sites right along the bay! big sizes with woods in between. space to hang your hammock!

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  Linsey S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 12, 2021

  Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

  Tent Sites with Excellent Views

  Spent 2 nights here and loved every minute of it. From the amazing sunsets, to the nice tent sites, Bar Harbor KOA impressed us. Quick check-in, free delivery for firewood, hot water for showering.

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  Aaron H.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 22, 2021

  Bar Harbor Campground

  Great location and tent stations.

  This is a great place to tent/camp if you’re looking for Acadia adventures. They also provide electrical outlets to charge equipment and phones as well as decently clean showers and bathrooms. Downside: usually very crowded.

  Check out one of my vlogs featuring the campsite: https://youtu.be/Y_81vS7zE1c

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  Leslie R.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 17, 2023

  Quietside Campground

  Lovely campground near Acadia

  Sites were spaced out enough for privacy. We had a site with a wooden platform that was perfectly level. There was a enough tree cover that we didn't get soaked during the rain. We went tent camping, but they had some very nice looking cabins on the grounds.

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  Kelli T.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 15, 2017

  Mount Desert Campground

  Awesome campground

  We had a secluded oceanfront tent site that was absolutely beautiful. We had access to the water as well as some beautiful sunsets. It was 20 minutes to Bar Harbor and the most popular Acadia hikes. The shower house was very clean!

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  Dakota S.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 16, 2018

  Mount Desert Campground

  Great Campground

  Very nice campsites, bathrooms and showers were very clean and easily accessible. Friendly and helpful staff. Only about 10 minutes from Acadia National Park and many great lobster shacks nearby. Would definitely stay again. Only thing was tent sites were a bit pricey.

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  Jeff K.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 9, 2021

  Cobscook Bay State Park Campground

  Magical campsite

  This was an amazing escape despite variable weather.  Being at the tent sites on the peninsula are worth every cent and even better when visited during the week and volume at the campground is lower.  The walk in sites are amazing.

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  Barb B.

  Scout

  

  May. 11, 2017

  Smuggler's Den Campground

  Comfortable

  The campground was older but very comfortable. The pool was clean, as was the entire place. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Bathroom facilities were dated but clean and adequate. Only complaint was tent sites far from bathrooms. But I would go again!

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  Emily C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 1, 2022

  Bar Harbor Campground

  Quiet

  It was a nice site. Very friendly staff. The showers were not the best. 25 cents for 5 minutes but it was hard to adjust the temp so you had to spend a long time hiding from the burning water until it got warm or cold. Other than that, it was really nice. We tent camped.