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Campsites are very close together. Price is very reasonable though. Restrooms are very clean.
Cabin Camping near Mount Desert, ME
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Multiple cabin camping options exist near Mount Desert, Maine for visitors exploring Acadia National Park and surrounding areas. HTR Acadia offers waterfront cabins with electric hookups and water access directly at each site. Smuggler's Den Campground provides cabin accommodations with nearby shower facilities and access to their swimming pool. Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA maintains cabin rentals with full amenities including showers, toilets, and a camp store selling firewood and supplies. Most cabins include electricity and basic furnishings, though amenities vary significantly by location. As noted in one review, "The campground was older but very comfortable. The pool was clean, as was the entire place. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Rustic cabin rentals and more modern furnished cabins are available throughout the region, with options ranging from basic shelters to fully-equipped accommodations. Seawall Campground, Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort, and Narrows Too Camping Resort all offer cabin accommodations with varying levels of amenities. Most locations permit pets with some restrictions, and nearly all require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months from May through October. According to a visitor who stayed in a cabin at Smuggler's Den: "Clean and comfortable. We sleep in a tent the first year, site was good size with good fire place placement. The second time we rented a cabin. It was very clean and comfortable."
Many cabins provide beds but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Cooking facilities vary by location - some offer only outdoor fire rings with grills while others include small kitchenettes. Camp stores at Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA, Hadley's Point Campground, and Smuggler's Den sell firewood, ice, and basic provisions. Most locations enforce quiet hours, typically beginning at 10 PM. Bathhouses with toilets and showers are available at all cabin campground locations, though at varying distances from individual cabins depending on the campground layout.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Mount Desert (34)
1. Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 - $60 / night
2. Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA
"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."3. Schoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park
"Schoodic Woods NPS campground is state of the art for the Park Service. Not only is this new Acadia campground wired for wifi and electric boxes, but the bathrooms are shockingly well-conceived."
"Before visiting Acadia I didn't realize that the 2 areas of Acadia National Park are pretty far from each other."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 - $60 / night
4. Hadley's Point Campground
"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."
"Our campsite had a fire ring and picnic table and room for our car. It felt a bit secluded from our neighbors thanks to the trees, but we could sometimes easily hear the neighbors to the back of us."
Check Availabilityfrom $29 - $90 / night
5. Smuggler's Den Campground
"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. HTR Acadia
"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."
7. Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort
"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."
"This is a large campground, right on Mount Desert Island, about 8 miles from Acadia NP. Most of the sites are pretty close together, but we got a site on the water with lots of room."
8. Bass Harbor 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."
"dog park, dog run, small rec center, and pool."
9. Narrows Too Camping Resort
"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
"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."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 10 min from Bangor, ME
- 2 hrs 29 min from Lewiston, ME
- 3 hrs 7 min from Portland, ME
- 4 hrs 10 min from Manchester, NH
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Cabin Reviews near Mount Desert, ME
410 Reviews of 34 Mount Desert Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendSchoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park
Quiet Side of Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is definitely one of our favorite National Parks and Schoodic Woods Campground adds to the awesome experience. This is the “Quiet Side” of Acadia which means way less crowds. The campground is divided into two loops A and B with campsites able to fit big-rigs to tents. Loop B has large pull-thru sites adequate to fit any size RV and has water and electric with sites being more open than Loop A. Loop A has a little more privacy between sites and does offer 30/50-amp electric but no water at the site. Many sites in Loop B are not level and we had a difficult time getting level in our site (B24). All the roads are paved and campsites are gravel with a large patio and fire pit and picnic table. Each loop has two bath houses, but be forewarned, there are NO showers in the campground (you have to drive to another campground nearby and pay for showers), nor is there a laundry facility. There are dish washing stations at the bathhouses with hot water. Park staff does a great job of keeping the bathrooms clean and camp hosts regularly clean campsites and fire pits. There is a hike-in tent section but, oddly, campfires (wood and charcoal) are not allowed but you can use butane. There is Wifi at bathrooms and Ranger Station. All sites have to be booked online and they will not make reservations at the ranger station.
We love this section of Acadia because there are far less crowds but you still have the beautiful coastline and plenty of hiking and biking opportunities. Hiking trails and the carriage roads are accessible right from the campground so you don’t have to drive anywhere. Frazier Point is a great place to launch a canoe or kayak, just be aware of the 10–12-foot tides and plan accordingly. The Musquito Harbor Brewery is a great place to go for pizza and beer after a morning exploring the park.
- Nancy W.Legend
Rest Ashore Cottages
Great waterfront getaway near the quiet side of Acadia National Park
If you are looking for a Maine coastal getaway in a beautiful location that is away from crowds, Rest Ashore Cottages are perfect. This property features ten relatively new cottages located right on a quiet bay along the beautiful Maine coast. Some are right on the water and others are set back a row but all have access to a private sandy and rocky beach. The cottages vary in bedrooms and size ranging from king beds to bunks and able to sleep up to six people. Cottages with bunks for kids provide toys and games for their enjoyment. Each cottage has an outdoor picnic table and BBQ grill. There is a shared fire pit and gathering area on the beach and multiple play areas for kids with digging equipment to keep them busy. Units are fully furnished with an array of kitchen appliances (some even have a dishwasher and washer/dryer) and include linens. Their website has a detailed description of what is included in each cottage and the sleeping arrangements. Their cancellation policy is great – if you cancel 30 days prior to arrival, you receive a one hundred percent refund.
The cottages are located a short drive to the Schoodic Woods section of Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor, known as the “Quiet Side” of Acadia. Be forewarned, this is not the main section of Acadia near Bar Harbor on Mt. Desert Island. This section of the park does have plenty of hiking and biking opportunities with miles of carriage roads and trails and plenty of gorgeous views of the rocky coastline. There are also many great picnic areas and places to paddle and fish. A great place to visit is the Schoodic Institute Visitor Center that has lots of history and information about Acadia, the Maine coastline, and the research facility. If you want to visit Bar Harbor, there is a ferry from Winter Harbor that takes you across the bay on a 45-minute boat ride. If you don’t have a car, the Island Explorer (a free bus service) will take you around the park and over to Bar Harbor. There is a small grocery in Winter Harbor and plenty of restaurants within a 10-minute drive.
Daniel S.
TravelerCottonwood Camping & RV Park
Nice peaceful place to stay
Nice owner and staff, spotless and modern washrooms, great showers, fast WiFi... There is a lot to like about this place!
- JJustin S.
ScoutNarrows Too Camping Resort
Comfortable and accommodating
This is our first time at Narrows Too, we fount the staff to be helpful. The sites are big enough to get large RV’s in. There were several 40’-45’ buses and fifth wheels at the campground. Some of the water facing sites are pretty snug but the pull through we had was perfect for us. We would definitely stay here again!
- jjeanne A.Guide
Cottonwood Camping & RV Park
Great place for a few nights
Very friendly staff. Outdoor pavilion with chairs and TV. Great showers. Most sites are large and secluded with fire pits and tables. Dog Park in back. Wi-Fi is iffy at the site, good at the pavilion.
- DDave D.Scout
Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park
Campsites
Campsites are nice. Spaced nicely apart from each other. Bathhouse very clean.. campground needs showers though !!!
- jjeanne A.Guide
Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort
Convenient to Acadia NP
Clean, water and electric only at the waterfront, but nice view. I didn't use the facilities so I can't comment on those. $55 a night with military discount and off season.
Alissa A.ScoutHTR Acadia
Great getaway
This is our first campground... I'd say the bathrooms are clean and the campground itself is pretty spacious when it comes to parking which isn't what I saw with alor of others. We extended our stay because its been the staff and environment has been really nice. We have site 35 which has been secluded and nice. We are going to 11 which has a partial waterfront view but not super close to water.
Guide to Mount Desert
Mount Desert Island has over 100 miles of hiking trails and receives approximately 3.5 million visitors annually to Acadia National Park. The island's unique geography features granite peaks rising directly from the Atlantic, creating distinctive cabin camping opportunities within dense spruce-fir forests. Most cabin rentals near Mount Desert remain open from May through mid-October, with limited winter availability.
What to do
Coastal hiking trails: The Schoodic Woods Campground offers direct access to coastal hiking routes. "There is a six-mile loop that takes you along the beautiful rocky coast with views of lighthouses, islands, forests, and wetlands. An additional eight miles of carriage roads and four miles of hiking trails wind through the park," notes one visitor who appreciated the trail variety.
Kayak from your cabin: Many cabins at HTR Acadia have direct water access. "We could launch our kayaks directly from the site. (If you don't have a waterfront site, there are 2 water access areas that anyone can launch from). The kayaking from the park is very good, with protected access into Mt. Desert Narrows," explains a visitor who stayed at a waterfront cabin.
Stargazing opportunities: Bass Harbor area offers exceptional night sky viewing during clear nights. "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," reports a camper who stayed at Seawall Campground.
What campers like
Cabin options for larger groups: Smuggler's Den Campground provides cabins suitable for families and small groups. "Clean and accommodating. 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," writes a satisfied cabin guest.
Free transportation access: Island Explorer shuttle connects most cabin rental facilities. "The Island Explorer bus for Acadia National Park stops at the campground, so you have easy access without driving, if desired," explains a visitor who stayed at Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA cabins, where transportation options enhance the experience.
Cabin proximity to water: Waterfront cabin sites provide direct ocean views. "Stayed in one of their cabins out of season and really enjoyed it. Not far from the best Acadia hiking (like 20 minutes), has a nice view of the ocean, and the campground is well maintained and clean," shares a guest who appreciated the oceanfront location.
What you should know
Seasonal cabin availability: Most Mount Desert cabin rentals operate from mid-May through early October. "We stayed early in the season, before Memorial Day, and there were very few camp sites that were occupied. The site we chose was one of the premium ocean front lots and it was beautiful," reports a visitor at Narrows Too Camping Resort.
Advance reservations essential: During peak season (June-August), cabin bookings fill 3-6 months in advance. "This is a tough Campground to get into. Reservations are almost a must," advises a camper who visited Schoodic Woods Campground.
Cooking facilities vary: Bass Harbor Campground cabins include different cooking options. "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," notes a honeymooning couple who stayed in a small cabin.
Tips for camping with families
Cabin locations for kids: Select cabins near playgrounds and pools for easier family trips. "Perfect location for those traveling with small kids, as it was just a stone's throw from both the bathhouse and playground," recommends a family who stayed at Smuggler's Den Campground.
Family-friendly activities: Hadley's Point Campground offers organized events for children. "The campground is 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!" explains a family who stayed in a cabin with their two boys.
Bring your own linens: Most cabin rentals require guests to supply bedding. "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," advises a family who rented a camping cabin.
Tips from RVers
Cabin alternatives for RVers: Cabins provide options when RV sites are limited. "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," mentions a visitor to Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort.
Laundry access: Several cabin facilities offer coin-operated laundry services for extended stays. "Coin-operated laundry room on-site, which was very convenient. Nice large dish washing sink on the outside of the bath house. The free Island Explorer shuttle bus also makes stops right at the office," notes a visitor appreciating the amenities.
Seasonal considerations: Spring and fall offer fewer crowds at cabin locations. "The shoulder season here is the best time to come. Preferably in the spring before mid-June or the fall when the leaves are changing color. Not all businesses and restaurants will be open before mid-June but you will have far less crowds than in the busy summer months," advises a visitor who appreciated the quieter experience.
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