Best Tent Camping near Old Town, ME

Recent Tent Reviews near Old Town, Maine

359 Reviews of 14 Old Town Campgrounds

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  Tasha H.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 21, 2023

  Paul Bunyan Campground

  I had no idea...

  That camping could be so easy and fun! This is my first time actually camping in a tent for fun. (U.S. Army Veteran)The showers are nice and hot, it's quiet here at night, and it's such a chill atmosphere. Thank you guys for making my first camping trip a fun one! First got one night, turned into a week!

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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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  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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  Eileen N.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 31, 2018

  Searsport Shores Ocean Campground

  Family friendly, ocean views from some tent sites.

  There's a handful of private tent sites with picnic tables. Some tent sites have ocean views. The tents sites aren't accessible by car though, so you need to put all your camping equipment into a wagon and pull it to your site.

  There's a small pavilion for campground-communal lobster/clam bakes. Showers, laundry, playground, and small camp store are all available.

  I definitely like more backcountry camping, but this was the only available campground in the area. It was great for a one-night stay, but it was very busy and too touristy.

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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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  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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  Wally S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 30, 2023

  Northport Campground

  Rude,dirty,argumentive.

  Advertised tent camping….No Vans not allowed in non electrical sites or 20 amp sites. Parts look like a homeless encampment, others look like a junk yard. When we found the owner he was unknowledgeable and rude.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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.

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  Kimberly

  Guide

  

  Aug. 27, 2021

  Smuggler's Den Campground

  Family Friendly

  The premium tent sites were large. The playground was great for the kids. The swimming pool was a highlight as well. The bathrooms and hot showers are dated and get crowded at times. Ice and wood for sale at the camp store was handy.

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  Erin S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 8, 2018

  Smuggler's Den Campground

  Second review, this time with an RV

  Really loved this campground so we came back for a second go, this time with a travel trailer. Although the tent sites were large, the RV sites felt a little snug. Still great access to Acadia national Park and the pool and playground were great for family.

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  Andrew R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 23, 2020

  Timberland Acres RV Park

  20 mins from Acadia

  We stayed here for 3 nights at one of the tent sites. Running water, shower and bathrooms and a pool which was nice. This is mostly geared towards RV campers which means more noise and the sites are pretty close together. Other than that, we would definitely stay here again

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  LoneCamper C.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 22, 2021

  Two Rivers Campground

  If you are tent camping, stop one night for the showers & laundry

  Basically this is a small independent RV park split between season RV campers and regular RV campers. The only reason for a tent camper to go is to take advantage of the laundry room and the nicely scrubbed showers. It’s 5 minutes from Skowhegan and a short 2 minutes from Kennebec Banks rest area on route 2.

  There are about 5 tent sites– two of which are on a small point stretching into the confluence of the great Kennebec River and the small Wesserunsett River. 

  The only two tent sites I would recommend are #50 & #51 on the point with # 51 being most desirable. I absolutely would not recommend any of the other tent sites for various reasons. I used site #51 and pitched my tent about 20ft from the Kennebec. At 6:45am  I saw two bald eagles patrolling the Kennebec. 

  The RV sites that are interesting are the ones directly along the Kennebec. They are sites 39-45; 47A; 47B; 47C; 48; and, they park parallel to the river. Otherwise, it’s a very tight center filled with RV’s and very large motor homes. Sites # 52– 58 may look like they are water sites… but the water feature on the map is only a brushy swamp. 

  The 2 showers are very good, clean and include a bench. There are 2 flush toilets also sparkling clean; but, they are some distance from The Point. The 24hour self-operated laundry is housed in a small, dedicated bungalow. There are 2-3 docks and canoes to use. 

  At night, one can clearly hear the noise from route 2 just at the edge of the campground. The river amplifies the sound of cars passing by.

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  Casey L.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 11, 2023

  Smuggler's Den Campground

  Nice Quality and Convenient Campground

  We had a great experience here. Our tent site was wooded and level, not too close to neighbors. Checkin was easy and staff was friendly. The bathhouse near us was large, modern, and extremely clean. Campground is close to Acadia and it was easy to head back for a nap when the park got too crazy busy.

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  Erin W.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 8, 2021

  Lamoine State Park Campground

  Great beach to explore!

  If Acadia is full... this state park is a great alternative! My favorite part is the beach!! And 30 mins from Acadia. The sites are ok. A lot on a hill... so level tent camping isn’t the best but mostly private sites. Quick walk to a beautiful beach with lots of rocks and shells to comb through! Sunset was epic!

  First four pix are campground beach rest are near by Acadia area.

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  Kristen B.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 19, 2019

  Mount Desert Campground

  Just as AMAZING as Acadia National Park

  This campground was just as beautiful and spectacular as the actual Acadia National Park (which is very close by). We tent camped here and our site was beautiful, as well as secluded from others nearby. Each site had its own privacy - that was our favorite part - you felt like it was just you and nature, but in reality you were surrounded by people. The view over the lake was unexplainable. Facilities were clean. All around an amazing campground!!

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  Katlyn L.

  Scout

  

  May. 19, 2018

  Mount Desert Campground

  Best Campground I’ve Seen

  This is an absolutely beautiful campground with some tent sides literally on the sound. I woke up every morning to the loons calling under rolling fog. Just beautiful. The campsite strategically spaces sites apart both spacially and with elevation. It’s mostly covered with thick pines so even walking to the bathroom gives the illusion of a hike. The tent sites are beautiful with flat cedar pads built level for your tent(s). The bathrooms are also cedar making them smell amazing. I plan to go back there many times!!