Join the fun near Southwest Harbor. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Southwest Harbor is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Southwest Harbor, ME. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
$30 - $60 / night
"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."
"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!"
$22 - $60 / night
"Activities within walking distance from the campground included hiking, beach combing, and picnicking. Waking up to see the beautifully painted sky over the ocean at sunrise is well worth it!"
"We stayed at the tent walk in sites (D25) The sites are close together but otherwise, well maintained."
"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."
$60 - $81 / night
"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."
"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."
"It has all the things is usually stay away from because I like a little bit more primitive accomadations- less family style."
$29 - $90 / night
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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."
"There are homes close by, but they are fenced off and really are out of sight, so it's not really an issue. The Bass Harbor Lighthhouse is literally 500 feet away."
"Tent campers have a much prettier space than RV, as with most campgrounds, and they have a lot across the main road which is perfect for tent camping. if you have multiple sites for large gatherings you"
"Proximity to Acadia National Park, Southwest Harbor, and all the great things to do in the area is perfect. Great pool and other facilities."
"My wife and I stayed at Somes Sound for 4 nights on our Maine honeymoon trip in July. We absolutely loved our stay. We set up at camp site 9. Incredible view of the sound/water."
$22 - $60 / night
"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."
GuideWe stayed here one night in mid September in a non electric site. Quiet place. Cute cabins and hobbit huts! The bath house we went into had one shower for the men and one for the women. The toilet and sinks were combined into one stall with 2 stalls for the men and 2 stalls for the women. Nice owner and we paid less than for a comparable site at a Maine state park.
GuideWe stayed in the Potting Shed cabin for 3 nights. Bathroom was clean and had plenty of sinks, toilets and showers. Water was hot for showers and there was a nice dressing area. We were there on a weekend in mid September and it seemed busy but not full. Can buy a cup of coffee in the camp store in the morning
ScoutAs of 9/25 address is not in Apple Maps, we had to enter Somes Sound View Campground. Nice campground, sites are nice size, fairly private and mostly level. Our site has water and electric on the wrong side. Excellent shower house.
GuideWe stayed here one night in September in a Tuesday. Quiet, very few people. Had a non electric site without water and paid the same price as the state park in Camden. This place had much nicer showers and bathrooms. Would return!
GuideThe campground is beautiful. The sunsets amazing. We are so close to all the activities in the area. People are super friendly and the staff is helpful.
TravelerNice site one of the more expensive campgrounds in the area. Polite staff I asked if I could rinse off the front and back of Airstream as they have dusty roads here. The said no not even without soap. I asked no we are on a well. First time I was told no in two years of travel . Even in upscale parks most let you rinse the bugs off
Not a real complaint just a note .
GuideSo we got there & was escorted to our spot which seemed nice. It took awhile to get rid of them so we could get set up.
We got everything set and we have a mat we put down. Well, the grass is like straw & we were not allowed to have the mat on their dead grass??
In our spot, for 6 nights, we had no shade at all!!! All these nice ocean front ones that were there we assigned to people there for 2-3 days! Wth!!!
Their honey wagon waa broke down so we had to pull everything in to empty our grey water.
I went and asked about how much the laundry machines were and 30 mins later it was a little painful. You have to sign up to do laundry and schedule your time. Ok, well I did 2 loads for $14 and my hours was up and one load was not completely dry. She explained that ONE TIME some families got their clothes mixed up as they were all trying to leave at one morning. So, instead of them looking at this as an exception, they put this sign up system in place. So, complete overreaction and changed every other's experience in the future.
As our neighbor described it as a RIDGED HOA. The kind that worry about everything you do and don't do.
ScoutCorporations are buying up the private campgrounds and charging ridiculous prices. The three around Campden, ME have 4 day minimums making the most basic RV site $ 225 to $260 per stay.
ScoutThe Campground offers basically everything that’s needed for a good experience. There are kids amenities and activities, there’s a shop inside of the campground with a little of everything you might need. We rented a site next to the ocean, and it was great!
Camping near Southwest Harbor, Maine, offers a fantastic mix of natural beauty and outdoor activities. With several campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors.
Camping near Southwest Harbor, Maine, provides a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, explore beautiful landscapes, and create lasting memories with family and friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Southwest Harbor, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, Southwest Harbor, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 112 campgrounds and RV parks near Southwest Harbor, ME and 6 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Southwest Harbor, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Southwest Harbor, ME is Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 94 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Southwest Harbor, ME?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Southwest Harbor, ME.
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