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Campgrounds near Sorrento, Maine primarily cluster around the Acadia National Park region, offering a mix of established facilities within a 30-minute drive. The Mount Desert Island area hosts several developed campgrounds, including Blackwoods Campground and Seawall Campground within the national park boundaries, along with private options like Bar Harbor Campground and Acadia Seashore Camping and Cabins. Most campgrounds accommodate tent and RV camping, while select locations such as Bar Harbor Oceanside KOA and Hadley's Point Campground also feature cabin rentals and glamping accommodations. Lamoine State Park provides another established camping option with waterfront sites approximately 7 miles from Sorrento.
The camping season in this coastal Maine region generally runs from mid-May through mid-October, with most facilities closing during winter months due to harsh weather conditions. Reservations are strongly recommended for most campgrounds, particularly during the peak summer months of July and August. A recent review noted that "it's a little bit of a drive away from the park, but worth it if you want privacy and to be away from too many people." Facilities vary significantly between sites, with national park campgrounds offering more basic amenities while private campgrounds typically provide full hookups, shower facilities, and sometimes additional services like on-site stores or laundry facilities. Several campgrounds offer waterfront or water-view sites with varying levels of privacy and shade availability.
The eastern side of Acadia National Park, including the Schoodic Peninsula area closest to Sorrento, provides a quieter alternative to the busier Mount Desert Island section. A camper wrote, "We had a beautiful view of the night sky from the Acadia Mtn campsite! My boyfriend and I brought our dog, who had plenty of room to enjoy." Many campgrounds in the region are family and pet-friendly, though policies vary by location. Public showers are available at some facilities for a small fee, typically costing about $2 for a five-minute shower. Sites near the water tend to fill quickly during peak season, while more secluded camping areas offer greater privacy but may lack immediate access to amenities. Cell service can be spotty in more remote areas of the peninsula.
"Close proximity to Bar Harbor and a lot of the main attractions of the national park. Showers are just outside of the entrance to the campground, coin operated."
"quiet, wooded, relatively secluded. good spot at 111 where we stayed. nice places for tents. private showers outside main camping area were a positive since none in camping area itself."
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Schoodic Loop Road -- less popular than the main park "Park Loop Road", provides access to gorgeous shore line views and more hiking trails, but RVs and trailers aren't allowed past the campground entrance"
"Although it is quite a ways off the beaten path, Schoodic Woods Campground is well worth the travel time. The campground is new, so it is sparkling clean."
from $22 - $60 / night
Check Availability"We love the state parks and unorganized, off the beaten path camping. This is definitely not that!"
"This is a nice campground located close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park."
from $60 - $81 / night
Check Availability"Desert, Maine which is right next to the fabulous town of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Forest."
"Our site was right next to a potable water spigot, and within easy walking distance to a bathroom building which includes full plumbing and metered showers (4 quarters for 5 minutes)."
"This campground has beautiful tent sites along the waters edge."
"It 11 miles to Bar Harbor town proper and only 8.7 miles to the Hulls Cove Acadia National Park visitors center and the entrance to the Cadillac Mountain Summit Road."
"**Campground Review: ** Hadley’s Point Campground is located on the north side of Mt Desert Island and just a short distance from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park."
"There was a fire ring outside of the cabin and a picnic table. We purchased firewood at a stand close to the campground."
from $29 - $90 / night
Check Availability"This campground is quiet, walking distance to the ocean. Family oriented. There are however, no showers. Most of the walk in campsites are only steps away from the parking lot."
"We stayed at the tent walk in sites (D25) The sites are close together but otherwise, well maintained."
from $22 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Some of the sites are very close to one another...we happened to get lucky with a site with more space. The proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor was fantastic."
"Showers rooms are every other for social distance are clean and like bathrooms cleaned daily. It is a great convenience to Acadia Nat’l Park."
"Lamoine State Park is a great option if you want to be close to Acadia but away from the crowds.
There are both tent and rv sites, which are intermingled in the campground.""Another awesome state park in Maine! We loved the location; so easy to get to Acadia National Park but well out of the fray. We had site 42: not right on the Frenchman Bay (a gorgeous thing!)"
"Mountain View is beautiful. it captures Maine very well!"
"Many spots not as close to water as we were. Spot gravel and took us few extra minutes to move around to find most level Part . Owners great and on site."
from $35 - $125 / night
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ScoutWe can't voice enough, what a great place this is and we will definitely come back
TravelerBeautiful waterfront, location with level lots and scenic views
GuideOur campsite was A2. It’s quite close to the road, so you can hear some traffic noise. The site itself feels fairly private, although you can see some of the neighboring campsites. That said, everyone has enough space, and we never felt like anyone was bothering each other. One thing to note is that you can’t park your car directly at the campsite. You’ll need to carry your gear about 16 feet from the parking spot, which wasn’t a big deal for us. A huge advantage of this site is its location. It’s only about a 2-minute walk to the bathrooms and showers, and it’s also very close to the Gathering Place. Every morning from 7–10 AM they serve complimentary coffee and a variety of treats. I highly recommend the cinnamon rolls and cinnamon donuts, it’s absolutely delicious! Just get there early because by around 9 AM they’re usually gone. In the evenings (6–9 PM), they serve excellent ice cream. Firewood ($6 per bundle when we visited) and ice are also available for purchase. Another nice bonus is the free 24-hour Wi-Fi, and Verizon had excellent reception throughout the campground. The lake view from this section of the campground isn’t the best. If I came back, I would probably choose a site farther from the road, preferably closer to the water. The bathrooms and shower facilities are clean and have a charming rustic feel. Showers cost $1 for 5 minutes. There are plenty of staff members around, and they do an excellent job keeping the campground clean, organized, and well maintained. Definitely rent a kayak if you didn’t bring your own! A single kayak was $38 for 4 hours when we visited, and it’s absolutely worth it. The lake is beautiful and much larger than we expected, we paddled for 3.5 hours and still didn’t have enough time to explore everything!
GuideThis campground is only about 12 years old. It is clean, tidy, and well-kept. Sites in B loop are spacious and level. Every one is a pull-through. The sites are well spaced and very private. B loop has water and electric— A loop has smaller sites with electric only. There are no showers here, but the bathrooms are very clean. The dump station is easy to access and the flush hose has the best pressure we’ve experienced.
GuideDecided on Bass Harbor after considering the only available tent site at Seawall (very small and close to neighbors). The main area of Bass Harbor has lots of RV sites as well as a good number of nice looking tent sites. We stayed across the street from the office where there is a large wooded field for tents only. Very pretty sites with trees and dense mossy surroundings. Super easy, friendly staff, not busy - we were very happy with the site we selected and the whole experience in general. Plenty of deadwood around for a small fire; bathroom/showers/wash station clean and easily accessed. A little pricier than the national park options, but worth it to be away from the standard cookie cutter sites we saw elsewhere.
GuideFairly short walk-in to site H4 - very pretty, quiet, small and private site. Surrounded by trees/vegetation, with tent pad and picnic table. Basic, clean outhouse short walk away. Saw only one other couple, heard no one. Only drawback is no campfires allowed at these walk-in sites. We stayed one night. Considered a 2nd night in A-loop but not very appealing - sites were all pretty close to one another and fairly small.
ScoutHad wood and ice available for purchase, chill atmosphere, clean bathrooms, wonderful experience.
ScoutI had the most amazing and quiet sleep here under the stars with the sunrise overlooking Acadia from the beach. There’s a bathroom too
LegendI absolutely love this campground. When you first pull in its clean and everything is right there. You pull up at this little store to your right and its not that big but has the basic things if you need and that's where you check in. To the left I think there was an arcade, but we did not visit it. They have an abundance of spots some are open towards the back of the park then they have wooded areas, and then the ones closer to the view of the Bay do not have trees. We stayed in the back area I heard its risky to leave your awning out closer up from sometimes the wind picks up. The whole place is surrounded by blueberry plants that you can pick from and they taste amazing. They have a big laundry room on site and it was clean I am still up in the air if I liked the app to pay for the laundry or not. They have a heated well-maintained pool which you can watch the sun go down in. THere is a playground up by the pool area which has tons of things to do on it.
The campground had trails around it where you could walk, we did bring our bikes but we warned you do have to pedal up some steep hills. There is a opening to a BBQ restaurant and ice-cream place which you can easily access on foot and / or bike and the food was good but the ice cream is amazing. Its like everyone in the whole town ends up there at night. The campground is in a great location we barely interacted with the staff but I'm sure they are great. The campground has a bus that stops out-front to bring you into the town or to the Arcadia National Park.
We came for Arcadia National Park and to hike some trails, we also however explored downtown at night and enjoyed the live music down by the water. We watched sunsets and the land bridge disappear but then also came back and walked it the next day. We took a boat trip with Captain Ed and it was the most informative, fun, awesome thing for kids to do while they are there and its worth every penny. We travelled to the lighthouse on the south end of the island and ate at this little food truck with the most amazing burgers you could have. We dug in tons of tidepools and my daughter found sea stars and crabs.
I think everything about Arcadia was beautiful and so was this campground, it left you close enough to the mainland if you needed something but left you feeling secluded away from real life. It allowed up to take a trip to some train bridge trails to bike ride and explore. I would definitely stay here again the location was the key and the amenities it offered sealed the deal.
Dispersed camping near Sorrento, Maine offers limited options due to land ownership patterns, with most camping concentrated in established campgrounds. The Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park, located about 10 miles from Sorrento, provides the closest dedicated camping facilities. Winter temperatures in the region average 14-35°F while summer ranges from 52-79°F, making late May through mid-October the optimal camping season.
Kayaking from campground docks: At Mount Desert Campground, campers can rent double kayaks to explore Somes Sound. "We rented double kayaks from the front office for 2 hours and kayaked Somes Sound - it was beautiful water & amazing exploring! A bit more difficult with the ocean currents vs lake kayaking, so keep that in mind with kids," notes Whitney W.
Crabbing and water activities: Some campgrounds offer direct water access with equipment rentals. "The BEST part of this campground for our family was Somes Sound and the floating docks. We purchased a crab bucket with net from the coffee shop one morning for around $10-12. It was well worth it as my kids crab gigged for HOURS off the docks every day!" according to a Mount Desert Campground visitor.
Shuttle service to avoid parking hassles: Schoodic Woods Campground provides convenient transportation around the peninsula. "The shuttle bus takes 50 minutes to get to Bar Harbor, by car it's closer to 30. There was really nothing to do at the campground except camp - no hikes or trails directly there," explains Karla J. B., highlighting the importance of transportation when staying away from main attractions.
Quieter alternatives to crowded areas: Seawall Campground offers a more peaceful experience. "I think the seawall campground is slightly quieter than the other campgrounds in Acadia. They are all really nice and Acadia is great!" shares Michael K. Another camper added, "A short drive to the main part of the park & far enough away so that it's not crowded during busy weekends."
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate spacing between sites. At Blackwoods Campground, a reviewer noted, "Despite being a fully booked campground our stay was very enjoyable. It was quiet, other campers were respectful. The bathrooms are dated but clean. There is a designated dishwashing drain to keep animals away from the campsites."
Waterfront views and access: Oceanfront sites are highly valued but often difficult to secure. "The sites on the water all have beautiful views. There is no power/sewer/water at any of the sites. There are water faucets around the campground, and a dump station near the entrance," explains a Lamoine State Park visitor who appreciated the waterfront camping option despite the lack of hookups.
Reservation systems vary significantly: While most campgrounds require advance reservations, Bar Harbor Campground operates differently. "Is a first come first serve campground. Show up find an empty spot. Pay for it and it's yours. I first had a tent space facing the ocean $36. Very close to the Pool for one night. Next morning I found an electric and water spot $40 close by and moved," explains Celeste M.
Facilities and amenities: Shower availability differs between campgrounds. At Seawall Campground, "There are restrooms in the campground, but no shower houses. The shower house is located in a separate facility about a mile from the campground entrance. A bit inconvenient, but not terrible."
Off-peak opportunities: September provides better availability. "We tried staying here in the summer a few years back and it filled up weeks ahead of time. We got lucky this trip and got one spot open same day," notes Aly E. about Blackwoods Campground, highlighting the advantage of shoulder season visits.
Platform tent sites for comfort: Some campgrounds offer raised platforms for tents. "Great stay! Bathrooms are clean and well maintained with showers. Campground within 15 minute drive from Bar Harbor and Park Loop Trail. Breathtaking views from the lake! We stayed in a platform site. It was better than expected," shares Heather B. about Hadley's Point Campground.
Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with organized events. "My daughter begs to camp here. As with any KOA they have lots of activities throughout the day for families, and a pool, but she loves the ice pop contest. If you find a painted rock and bring it to the office you get a free ice pop," mentions Melissa N. about Bar Harbor Oceanside KOA.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas. "The park has a day use area and a public boat launch. You could launch a kayak from the park. The day use area is lovely, as is the launch area," notes a Lamoine State Park visitor, mentioning amenities that keep kids entertained.
Campground accessibility limitations: Many campgrounds restrict larger rigs. At Acadia Seashore Camping and Cabins, RVers should note that "There were great sunrises and sunsets at the park. The water access areas has a number of chairs for sitting and relaxing, or people walk out on the rocks. During the sun set, a lot of people are out on the rocks, which are directly in front of some of the waterfront sites."
Dump station availability: Plan accordingly for waste management. "There is one dump station for Loop B. Each RV took about 15 minutes. If you are third in line, you will be waiting... Since there is no sewer, you would think they would offer more than one dump station," warns Rick C. about Schoodic Woods.
Cell service reliability: Connectivity varies significantly. "WiFi was non-existent unless you got a site near the main office. Cellular reception was very mediocre. If you want to lose contact with family, friends, business... this is the place to go," notes an RVer, highlighting an important consideration for those needing to stay connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Sorrento, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, Sorrento, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 127 campgrounds and RV parks near Sorrento, ME and 6 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Sorrento, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sorrento, ME is Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 98 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Sorrento, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Sorrento, ME.
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