Best Cabin Camping near Owls Head, ME

Several campgrounds around Owls Head, Maine provide cabin accommodations for those seeking a balance between camping and comfort. Lobster Buoy Campsites and Megunticook Campground feature cabin rentals with varying amenities, generally including electricity and basic furnishings. Most cabins come equipped with beds, tables, and chairs, while bathroom facilities are typically shared in central locations. "The campground is located in S. Thomaston which is a great location and beautiful area. The access to water and views are really pretty spectacular," noted one visitor about Lobster Buoy Campsites, which offers waterfront cabin options overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Megunticook by the Sea Campground provides cabins with ocean views and proximity to coastal towns like Camden and Rockport. Most properties require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months from May through October. Pet policies vary by campground, with Lobster Buoy and Megunticook both permitting pets in certain cabin units. According to a guest, "The staff/owners were very friendly and my tent site was right on the beach. The sunrise and sunset were absolutely gorgeous."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic to non-existent, so campers should pack cooking supplies, food storage containers, and easy-to-prepare meals. On-site camp stores at Megunticook and Lobster Buoy provide basic provisions, firewood, and some grocery items. Visitors staying in cabins without bathrooms should pack shower caddies and flip-flops for communal shower facilities. Nearby towns offer additional supply options for longer stays, though stocking up before arrival is recommended during peak summer season.

Best Cabin Sites Near Owls Head, Maine (40)

    1. Meguniticook by the Sea Campground

    16 Reviews
    Rockport, ME
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 594-2428

    $32 - $58 / night

    "The campsites start level with the main road and then tier downwards towards the water. Campsites on the southside have less trees while campsites in the north are a little more rocky."

    "Beautiful small campground with wooded camping sites and a viewing area immediately on the ocean with islands and a lighthouse in the distance."

    2. Megunticook Campground

    10 Reviews
    Rockport, ME
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 594-2428

    "Picnic tables and several chairs and benches to sit and watch the ocean scenery - porpoises and seals and the sunrise was amazing!"

    "The camp store was well stocked with anything we needed."

    3. Lobster Buoy Campsites

    5 Reviews
    Spruce Head, ME
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 594-7546

    "We booked a campsite here to do some kayaking. We fell in love with this place! No generators, no air conditioners allowed, it’s kind of like being back at camp. Rustic but everything you need."

    "Campground was somewhat old but nice and located along the Atlantic Ocean with a small beach.

    RV sites are close together but ok and has electric and water. A dump station is located at the CG."

    4. Sennebec Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    Union, ME
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 785-4250

    $42 - $169 / night

    "I was skeptical of the waterfront site I was able to book because the reviews weren’t great. I was stunned! This little campground is a true hidden gem. The fellow campers are friendly and kind."

    "There is a small arcade, store, and 24/7 laundry. Bathrooms/showers are clean and not very busy as most guests are in RVs."

    5. Duck Puddle Campground

    11 Reviews
    Waldoboro, ME
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 563-5608

    "I am not an rv parking lot kind of person so I really like this campground. It looks like the sites are on top of each other online but they r better than most the way they are arranged."

    "We stayed in the cabins and a few of our guests camped. Obviously we’re fond of it for emotional reasons but it’s also just a great spot. The owners are great people."

    6. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground

    16 Reviews
    Searsport, ME
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 548-6059

    $14 - $168 / night

    "There's a handful of private tent sites with picnic tables. Some tent sites have ocean views."

    "Direct access to Maine's rocky shore. Everything you need to be comfortable including hot showers and bathrooms cleaned three times a day."

    7. Tops’l Farm

    2 Reviews
    Waldoboro, ME
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 640-6440

    "You can choose to stay in a tent or a cabin. The tents are outfitted with two beds and a nice outdoor seating area. Candles and solar lights will keep it illuminated at night."

    "Tops’l Farm offer the best of glamping.  Located in Waldoboro, they create a wonderfully balanced experience between the outdoors and glamp.  "

    8. Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

    53 Reviews
    Bass Harbor, ME
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 244-3600

    $22 - $60 / night

    "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."

    9. Lake Pemaquid Campground

    5 Reviews
    Bremen, ME
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 563-5202

    "tent sites are on top of each other, but easy walk to camp store and bath houses. beach access for swimming in the lake."

    "Our family enjoyed their time here. 3 generations of camping off season. Easy to get and out"

    10. Mic Mac Cove Camp Ground

    1 Review
    Union, ME
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 785-4100
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Cabin Reviews near Owls Head, ME

392 Reviews of 40 Owls Head Campgrounds


  • B
    Jul. 3, 2018

    Hadley's Point Campground

    Just outside of Acadia National Park

    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. 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. Toilet paper, garbage bags and a broom/dustpan are supplied. There was a fire ring outside of the cabin and a picnic table. We purchased firewood at a stand close to the campground. We found the cabins to be spaced far enough apart that we had peace and quiet and privacy. If you had wanted to make friends with your neighbors, you could. We noticed lots of families with children staying in the cabins area. The campground itself had a heated swimming pool. Best of all, the campground was 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!

  • Erica B.
    Oct. 18, 2016

    Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

    Cabin Sweet Cabin

    My cousins, my husband and our dog rented a deluxe cabin in September, and it was perfect. The cabin provided all of the amenities of a home including linens, dishes, cookware, heat, a/c and even cable tv. Outside we had a small deck with a grill and a fire pit on the ground. It was the perfect place for our group of six to retire at the end of a day of hiking.

    The cabin we stayed in was not secluded in any way. Our neighbors were right next to us on all sides, but it wasn't a problem for us at all. Just something to keep in mind if you're looking for a more rustic experience.

  • Rebecca T.
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Hadley's Point Campground

    Pet and family friendly campground BUT crowded and crawling with ticks

    Hadley's Point is a private campground just outside Acadia National Park. This campground prides itself on being family-friendly and welcoming to pets.

    Children are allowed to bike throughout the campground until dusk. While we stayed, there was a campground-wide Fourth of July bike parade. The kids loved it. 

    Pets are welcome but cannot be abandoned in the motorhome when you leave. Plan to take your pet with you everywhere.

    Hadley's Point offers laundry facilities, showers, a heated pool, cornhole, and shuffleboard. While the pool is heated, it is not hot -- or even very warm. But this is Maine we are talking about, and I'm sure that the water was warmer than it would otherwise have been. 

    The campground is primarily designed to accommodate RVs and motorhomes. The large fields and open lots for RVs provide ample parking and the campground offered electricity as well as other hookups. 

    Cute cabins offer cozy sleeping (but no running water) for visitors without tents or RVs. 

    We brought our tent and felt a little like second-class citizens at this RV-focused campground. The tent sites were tiny. Our large van, tent, and screened-in pavilion covered the entire site, leaving very little walking space. Our site also lacked trees for shade and hammocks. 

    Worse yet, the campground has an infestation of Black-Legged Deer Ticks -- the ticks responsible for Lyme disease. We found two on our son during our stay. I hope they treat for these ticks soon because it poses a huge risk to their campers. 

    There is a lot of potential for this campground but they need to spray the grounds for ticks and create more comfortable sites. They could be awesome if they shifted their focus from trying to fit as many people as possible to creating a comfortable camping experience for all. 

    Pros:

    - Heated pool

    - Bathrooms cleaned regularly

    - Laundry

    - Good price

    - Good location

    - Playground

    - Kid and pet friendly

    - Island Explorer Bus stops at the campground

    Cons:

    - Cramped sites

    - Ticks

    - Crowded

  • S
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Smuggler's Den Campground

    Great Campground

    Amazing campground. Staff is extremely friendly. 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 to football. Multiple sights with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. This campground has every possible kind of sight, RV, pop-up, tent, Cabin, Rustic Cabin, and tents on platforms. All sights are decently leveled having some slight grades for drainage so no sights are flooded. 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. Local brewery and Winery within a 15 minute drive of the camp ground. There is a local grocery store and ice cream shop within walking distance of the campground. Downtown Bar Harbor is only a 25 minute drive away.

  • Rachel K.
    May. 28, 2019

    Bass Harbor Campground

    Honeymoon 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. Weather was a bit cold when we were there (October 2018), but there was a space heater. 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. We loved it and look forward returning for another trip!

  • Kelli T.
    Aug. 15, 2017

    Tops’l Farm

    Wow...Awesome Experience

    This place is like the Ritz Carlton of campgrounds! The owners took a farm and converted into an upscale camping experience. They have thought of everything!

    You can choose to stay in a tent or a cabin. The tents are outfitted with two beds and a nice outdoor seating area. Candles and solar lights will keep it illuminated at night. They include special touches such as branded matches and a carafe full of water on the bedside table. Each site has its own firepit and porch.

    The common spaces are equally as luxurious. The bathhouse was just like a four-star hotel. They provide you with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. There is even a hair dryer! Bug spray and lotion are also available for your use.

    There is a common space that includes picnic tables and a large fire pit. The bathhouse building also has charging stations for each tent so you can stay plugged in during your stay!

    Only downfall…There are quite a few of mosquitos. Thankfully they provide various bug spray's that you can use!

  • G
    Jun. 9, 2021

    Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

    Overall, a great choice!

    This is a national park campsite. First impressions, really good!

    When you enter you pass by a ranger booth to register, etc. Definitely grab the campground map! Why? Because you are given a free handful of wood and the map will show you where to pick it up. We didn’t realize until later and bought some on the way in. Don’t be us.

    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. Had a picnic table and a fire ring with a grate you could place over for cooking, if so inclined.

    The bathrooms. We noticed they were cleaned every morning, and we stayed during the weekend. During the day of course they can get somewhat dirty but nothing crazy. No showers. Water spouts were ample and spread across the campground. They also had a dish washing station in the bathroom building, in a separate room. Trash bins were also right in the parking lot.

    The space itself was kind of close to our neighbors but not like we were on top of each other. Everyone was courteous and the noise level was fine. Seemed like around 10/11, everyone went to bed and it was very quiet.

    The campground location itself. It’s actually kind of great. It is not right next to the actual park, in a not heavily trafficked area. As a result, it’s peaceful. And you have the town of Southwest Harbor right next to it. You actually have to drive through it to get here. It’s got some shops and restaurants but a lot less people than Bar Harbor. It took us ~25 min to get to the other side and to the park itself.

    The only con. Mosquitoes. Everywhere. All the time. The fire will scare them off or fry em, but no fire = you become a delicious blood flavored snack bar. Bring bug spray!

  • Sam L.
    Jun. 13, 2020

    HTR Acadia

    Peaceful getaway

    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. The entire staff during my 6 nights was very friendly. I stayed at two different sites during my stay due to my first one being reserved after my fourth night. Both sites were very nice. The sites were equipped with hammock trees, fire rings, picnic tables, and even running water and electricity! One of the nights we heard a bunch of coyotes howling nearby which was pretty cool. Very clean and nice showers too

  • A
    May. 27, 2019

    Quietside Campground

    Really cool

    Stayed here in the weekend I proposed, to my now wife. Excellent hiking. Sweet tiny cabins


Guide to Owls Head

Cabin camping near Owls Head, Maine provides access to the state's central coastal region, where the Atlantic Ocean meets a glacially carved landscape characterized by rocky shores and scattered islands. This portion of midcoast Maine receives approximately 48 inches of annual rainfall with summer temperatures averaging 75-80°F during peak season. Winter cabin rentals remain available at select locations, though with limited amenities compared to summer offerings.

What to do

Coastal trails and lighthouses: Several campgrounds provide easy access to walking paths along Maine's rocky shoreline. From Megunticook Campground, "the ocean overlook is beautiful in the morning sunrise," according to one camper. The nearby Bass Harbor Lighthouse in Acadia National Park sits roughly 90 minutes from most Owls Head cabin sites.

Kayaking opportunities: Many cabin sites offer direct water access for paddlers. Sennebec Lake Campground provides "proximity to the lake with easy access for kayaking and swimming," as noted by a regular visitor. Guided kayak tours departing from nearby harbors cost $40-65 per person and provide equipment.

Local seafood exploration: Fresh lobster and seafood experiences remain central to the area's appeal. One guest at Lake Pemaquid Campground mentioned, "It turns out this is where the locals come to camp when they want to take a weekend trip." Several campgrounds offer on-site seafood boils during summer months.

What campers like

Ocean vistas: Waterfront cabin options provide direct views of the Atlantic. At Meguniticook by the Sea Campground, "The views of the ocean are amazing! So peaceful for sunset and morning coffee," according to one visitor. Many cabins face east, providing sunrise viewing opportunities over the water.

Cedar showers: Several campgrounds feature distinctive shower facilities appreciated by campers seeking comfort. "The cedar showers are awesome!" noted one guest about Megunticook by the Sea. Another visitor described them as "of similar construction to a sauna and it feels like a hot shower outdoors."

Community atmosphere: Smaller campgrounds foster connection between visitors. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground received praise for its "casual jam sessions every night around the bonfire (bring your instrument and they'll fit you in!)." The campground hosts regular arts and music events throughout the summer season.

What you should know

Seasonal operation: Most cabin facilities operate from mid-May through mid-October, with peak rates from late June through August. Some campgrounds close entirely in winter, while others offer limited cabin availability during off-season with reduced services.

Bathroom arrangements: Cabin accommodations vary significantly in bathroom access. At Duck Puddle Campground, "the bathrooms are dated but clean" according to recent visitors. Some campgrounds charge for hot water showers ($1.50-4.00) while others include shower access with cabin rental.

Road noise considerations: Several campgrounds near major roadways experience traffic sound. One camper noted about Megunticook Campground: "The campground is located too close to the road and, with the exception of sites 84-87 and cabins 8-10, you will hear road noise in your site."

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