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Best Tent Camping near Roque Bluffs, ME

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Tent campers near Roque Bluffs, Maine have several established options ranging from lakefront sites to secluded coastal locations. The Cutler Coast Ecological Reserve offers primitive tent camping at Fair Head and Black Point Cove, both requiring a hike-in approach. Tom's Retreat on Gardner Lake provides a private lakefront tent site with access to kayaking opportunities on Gardner and Second Lakes, while Huckins Beach and Trail offers walk-in tent sites with beach access.

Most tent sites in the area require campers to be self-sufficient with limited amenities. The Cutler Coast campsites are reached via a challenging 5.5-mile hike on the Inland Trail, with sites that accommodate small tents on cliff-top locations. Campfires are prohibited at the Cutler Coast sites, though some other locations like Tom's Retreat allow fires. A review mentioned, "There is a picnic table and gravel camping pad at each site" at Huckins Beach, though fires aren't permitted there either. Water availability varies significantly by season and location, with many sites requiring campers to bring their own water or filter from nearby sources.

The tent camping experience near Roque Bluffs offers exceptional coastal and lake views with varying levels of seclusion. The Cutler Coast sites provide dramatic oceanfront positioning with sunrise views directly from tents, though they can be heavily impacted during peak seasons. A visitor commented that at Donnell Pond Public Reserved Land, "The spots are secluded enough but not isolated. People in the other campsites were very friendly and respectful." Many sites feature access to swimming, kayaking, or hiking trails. Some locations like Gassabias Lake campsites are described as "remote and private" with "3 secluded spots on a dead-end road" that rarely fill completely, making them excellent options for tent campers seeking solitude. Most primitive sites follow carry-in, carry-out principles with limited or no waste facilities.

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  • Melissa N.
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

    Laid Back National Park Camping

    if the tide is right, Seawall has amazing sights! I’ve taken some amazing photos here. the Campgound is directly across from the public boat landing/picnic area. it’s a really nice area. the campground itself is very laid back for a National Park. the rangers almost act as though camping is your business and they only get involved if needed. whereas at blackwoods the rangers seem to try to be as accommodating as possible. it’s cute that they compete, and definitely are different. the sites are not usually as clean as blackwoods, they leave the “leave no trace” responsibility to the campers and if the person before you didn’t clean up, you might have to. other than that it’s QUIET! you can see the stars because there are no city lights. you don’t hear cars, AND the tent sites are very private. there are fresh water spouts everywhere, and plenty of trash/recycling areas. no electrIcity on the sItes, and rv can onlybIse geberators dIrIng lImItes hours. the bathrooms flush and have running water, but there are no showers. Echo Lake is right down the road, a great place to swim in fresh water.

  • Sable W.
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Super convenient camping in Acadia National Park

    Blackwoods is one of only a couple of campgrounds in Acadia National Park, which doesn't allow backpacking. It's connected to the South Ridge Trail, which gives you the opportunity to hike to Cadillac Mountain directly from the campground; we did this for the sunrise on our last day, and HIGHLY recommend it! (See the last picture.)

    Rangers consistently patrol the campground, even driving through a couple of times after quiet hours begin; I found this really helped keep the noise down, despite the number of campers. (The campground was sold out for the duration of our stay!)

    Each campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table, and sites are spaced decently; I would've appreciated a bit more privacy and space, but I'm sure the tree cover varies based on the site. My friend, who stayed at B121, seemed to have a bit more vegetation between her site and the surrounding sites.

    There are plenty of bathrooms throughout the campground, as well as taps with potable water. There is an ampitheatre which is used for nightly activities; I think it can be rented by groups, too. There are showers just outside the campground (8 quarters for 4 minutes; the water isn't always hot, though!) and you can also purchase wood at the shower facility.

    One of the routes run by the FREE shuttle bus stops at Blackwoods every hour during the summer; using this shuttle, you can get to Sieur de Monts, Otter Cliff, and the Village Green, where you can connect to any other bus. This is awesome, because it means you don't have to waste half the day jockeying for parking!

    Overall, I think Blackwoods Campground is a great value and a great place to camp while visiting Acadia.

  • Amanda G.
    May. 23, 2020

    Schoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park

    All around great

    We stayed for a week at one of the hike in sites, specifically the one furthest from the car/RV camping area. The sites are newer looking with nice tent pads, a bear box, and a picnic table. It’s a few minutes’ walk from the campsite to an immaculately clean vault toilet. The bathroom for the car camping area with running water, the dishwashing area, and WiFi were maybe a 2 minute walk beyond that. We had such an amazing time and spent the majority of our time on the Schoodic peninsula. We only went to the main part of the park twice the whole week. Plenty of trails, scenic views, and things to do just in Schoodic Woods. It’s also WAY less crowded than the main part of the park. Winter Harbor has a few restaurants and little shops but no big grocery/big box stores that I saw so stop on the way if you need stuff. The rangers were all very nice and helpful. I can’t wait to go back!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 18, 2025

    Sunset Point RV Park

    Easternmost camping in the US!

    General: 31 RV sites with w/e plus six tent sites with no hookups. 

    Site Quality: Our site was on grass and level enough that we could make it work without much difficulty. Sites 12A and 12B are the best IMO as they have an unobstructed view of the bay and more space between them than other sites. The lettered tent sites are also good, IMO, especially A, E, and F. Sites 1-29 are very close together with no physical separation between them in typical RV park fashion. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, however, sites 1-4 share a fire ring, making it a good choice for people traveling together 

    Bath/Shower house: Clean. Toilet stalls are a bit tight. The shower was also a little tight. One stall had plenty of hooks, but I could not get the faucets to work; the other stall only had one hook, but I could get the faucets to work! Plenty of hot water. 

    Activities/Amenities: Dishwashing sink, laundry (three washers/three dryers, $1.50 each) Free WiFi, and morning coffee on the porch. Firewood and ice are available for purchase for a reasonable amount (after-hours wood is available on the honor system). You can sign up in the office for a lobster set-up which includes a pot, burner, and propane to cook lobsters, clams, or crabs at your site. There are no activities at the campground, but you are encouraged to explore the town of Lubec, especially the West Quoddy lighthouse at sunrise. In the afternoon, we enjoyed watching the tide come in and out in the bay and I could do yoga on the grassy area. There was also a shared swing where you can enjoy the tide and sunsets.

    Cindy and her husband manage this campground, and we received a hearty welcome from Cindy when we checked in. After we paid (Cash or check only, no credit cards), she gave us the lowdown on what we should see and do in the small town of Lubec, especially the West Quoddy house lighthouse (which despite its name, is the easternmost point where you can see the sunrise in the US). Very quiet campground that was about half full when we were there. And yes, if the weather cooperates, the sunsets are beautiful.

  • i
    Jul. 21, 2018

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Love this place!!!

    Simple leave no trace campground with carry in carry out laws. Super short walk down a path to the oceans edge complete with cliffs, rocks and waves!! Just really a lovely place to camp. Close to many other attractions in the park!

  • Stacia R.
    Apr. 26, 2019

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Simply Acadia Style Camping

    Blackwoods campground is a very large, very busy, somewhat rustic campground in the heart of Acadia National Park. We camped here 3 nights in July and every site was full. The sites are fairly standard, with a picnic table and fire ring. There are bathrooms generally within a short walk from each site, but no showers. There is a private shower house just outside the campground, bring your roll of quarters with you. You can also purchase firewood just about everywhere outside the campground itself. There is a shuttle bus that runs to the campground and will take you to various other parts of the park including many trailheads. We camped in site A31 which was directly off the campground loop road, but felt more private than many of the sites located in the inner circles of the campground. We could walk a short trail from camp to the ocean. There is no WiFi, and little cell phone coverage at all within the area. Amenities are few within the campground itself, but this is an area people come to explore and take in the beauty of Acadia, not hang out at camp.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2017

    Schoodic Woods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Acadia National Park's Quieter Side

    This campground is a gem! It is located on the Schoodic Peninsula which is the quieter side section of Acadia National Park but no less breathtaking. Here you get to enjoy the hiking and biking trails, amazing coastal scenery, quaint towns, and a peaceful campground in one of America’s top 10 parks without the crowds and craziness of Bar Harbor and Acadia NP located on Mt. Desert Island (which is only an hour away). I absolutely love the Schoodic Peninsula and the town of Winter Harbor which has such a “Downeast” Maine feel.

    The campground opened in 2015 and has 200 sites all within a 15-minute walk to the ocean. Although most of the campsites are designated for tents, there are some available for RV’s. Sites have a decent amount of privacy so you don’t feel like you are right on top of your neighbor. Since the campground is is relatively new not all the trees have filled in from construction but they did a great job preserving trees and shrubs. It is best to reserve online as this park fills up and very rarely has a walk-up site. The ranger station will not make reservations over the phone so don’t bother calling. (Acadia NP is a “fee” park so you will need to buy a park pass.)  All sites have electric (20/30/50) and some have electric and water only reflected in cheaper prices

    Fee (per site, per night):

    $22 hike-in tent sites (primitive)

    $30 drive up tent/small RV (20 amp)

    $36 RV with electric only sites (20/30/50 amp)

    $40 RV with electric and water (20/30/50 amp)

    $60 group tent sites

    Picnic tables are at every site but fire pits are only at RV sites as no open fires are allowed in the tent section. Tent sites are allowed to use portable camp stoves such as white gas or iso-butane cartridges. The bathrooms have flush toilets and potable water but there are no showers or laundry facilities. There are some places in the nearby town of Winter Harbor that have shower facilities of which the ranger station has information on.   A dish-washing station if located at the bathrooms which is really handy and kept clean.  There is a dump station located towards the exit of the park if you have an RV. 

    Surrounding the campground are miles of biking and hiking trails that are easily accessible from your campsite. 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.

    The town of Winter Harbor is located two miles from the park and a ferry dock which takes you to Mt. Desert Island. The Acadia Island Explorer shuttle provides free transportation between various locations, island attractions, and towns (and is dog-friendly and can accommodate bikes). The shuttle operates from late June to mid-October and is a great way to get around if you don’t have a car or want the hassle of parking.

    Located at the Schoodic Institute is the Education and Research Center which offers interesting programs and has a visitor center. The town of Corea has a great waterside restaurant where you can sit outside and eat lobster while watching the boats go in and out. J. M. Garrish Café in Winter Harbor is a great place to get a bite to eat and an ice cream Sunday.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

    Seawall campground

    Seawall is on the quiet side of the Island, away from the huge tourist crowds of Bar Harbor. The campground is across the street from a nice picnic area overlooking the Atlantic and the Cranberry Islands. It's a great place to watch the lobster boats as well as check out tidal pools at low tide. The campground is wooded with a large number of walk in tent sites as well as a separate area for RVs. If you reserve your site online (I highly recommend doing so if you want to camp between May and September), you can see exactly how many steps you will have to walk to get to your campsite. All sites have fire rings, picnic tables, and gravel tent pads. Some sites are more secluded than others, but the entire campground is wooded. There are nice flush toilets, and pay showers are about a mile down the road.

  • Rebecca C.
    Jul. 14, 2017

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Beautiful Location

    We were at Blackwoods for two weeks - from October 3rd to October 17th in 2016. Perfect timing for fall color. It was beautiful. The campsites are primitive (no electricity, water or sewer) and there are no showers on site - there is a pay shower close by outside the park. But it was worth it to be in this beautiful pristine environment. The campsite is a short walk to an ocean overlook where you can watch the sunrise and the park has lots to do. We enjoyed great ranger talks before they ended for the season and I loved bicycling on the carriage trails. Don't forget your hiking boots! We had the trails to ourselves most of the time we were there.

    The campground is pet-friendly. Most of the trailer sites are pull-through. The sites are not too close together and there are a lot of trees and shrubs between sites. Each site has a fire ring. They run a bus service around the park and there is a stop at the campground.

    I cant wait to go back!

Guide to Roque Bluffs

Tent campsites near Roque Bluffs, Maine offer wilderness camping in Maine's easternmost region, where the Bay of Fundy produces dramatic tidal fluctuations reaching nearly 20 feet. The area features a mix of coastal and inland water bodies with diverse camping options spanning from primitive sites requiring significant hiking to more accessible locations. Summer temperatures typically range from 50-80°F with frequent coastal fog and precipitation possible throughout the camping season.

What to do

Paddle multiple connected lakes: Tom's Retreat on Gardner Lake provides direct access to both Gardner Lake and Second Lake for kayakers. As camper Claudia G. notes, the "amazing lakefront lot" makes it easy to "enjoy Gardner and Second Lakes" with your own watercraft.

Explore remote ATV trails: The Gassabias Lake campsites offer extensive ATV trail connectivity. According to Ingrid W., "can ride to Lincoln, Ellsworth, Grand Lake Stream, Machias and all points downeast from here," making it an excellent base for motorized exploration.

Hike coastal cliffs: The Cutler Coast trails provide challenging hiking with ocean views. Sarah C. explains the approach to Black Point Cove: "We approached the area via the Inland Trail, about a 5.5 mile hike from the trial head (trail signs are inaccurate, they don't account for the recent re-route)."

What campers like

Private lakefront access: Campsites offering water access receive high praise. Amanda F. described Donnell Pond as "breathtaking with the views" where they "boated to the boat with our gear and camped there," noting the beach camping with "fire rings and picnic tables" and swimming opportunities.

Minimal crowds: The Gassabias Lake area offers genuine seclusion. According to a camper, "I have never seen all 3 sites in use at one time," and it's considered "a well-kept secret" serving as "a great backup plan if the Unknown Lake sites are full."

Unique camping experiences: For those seeking alternative camping styles, Rough and Raw offers clothing-optional camping. Heather G. called it "a true hidden gem" mentioning "We had no idea there was a clothing optional site near Acadia and stumbled across this with hipcamp. A safe and lovely primitive site."

What you should know

Limited facilities: Most tent sites require self-sufficiency. At Huckins Beach, Nancy W. describes the setup: "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... There is a centrally located hand pump water spigot and two port-a-potties near the parking lot."

Challenging toilet situations: The rustic nature extends to bathroom facilities. At Black Point Cove, Sarah C. describes: "There is a small wooden box with a toilet seat, surrounded by hardware wire that is boasted as a 'toilet.' These were quite full and odiferous, a pit toilet would be less offensive to the eyes and nose."

Seasonal water availability: Water sources vary by season. For the Cutler Coast, Sarah C. notes: "This time of year (spring) there was fresh running water available to treat/filter for drinking. I've heard that most of the water sources are totally dry by the middle of the summer so you may need to hike in all of your water."

Tips for camping with families

Consider short hiking distances: For families, choose sites with minimal hike-in requirements. Erik C. noted about Donnell Pond, "The hike in is only about 1/2 mile so it's totally doable even if you need to make two trips."

Verify fire restrictions: Fire policies vary significantly between sites. At Tom's Retreat, fires are permitted with a "big common area to BBQ," while other locations like Cutler Coast and Huckins Beach prohibit fires entirely.

Check tide schedules: Coastal camping requires tide awareness. Nancy W. warns about Huckins Beach: "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."

Tips from RVers

Limited RV options: Most sites near Roque Bluffs accommodate tents only. Pleasant Lake Camping Area is one of few locations showing big-rig friendly status, though specific RV amenities are minimal.

Consider seasonal timing: RV camping availability follows seasonal patterns. Pleasant Lake Camping Area operates from "Memorial Day to Columbus Day," providing a defined window for planning.

Access road conditions: Roads to primitive sites may challenge larger vehicles. At Gassabias Lake, a camper reports: "Road into camp is dirt and some of it can be rough. Cars can make it just go slow."

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