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    Camping options around Surry, Maine primarily center on the Acadia National Park region, with several established campgrounds within 30 minutes of town. Mount Desert Campground, located on Somes Sound, provides tent and RV sites with platform options for tents, while Lamoine State Park Campground offers waterfront camping just north of Surry. The area features a mix of public and private camping facilities, with accommodations ranging from basic tent sites to full-hookup RV spots and rental cabins. Most campgrounds in the region maintain seasonal operations, typically opening from May through mid-October.

    Reservations are essential during peak summer months, particularly for waterfront sites and those within Acadia National Park boundaries. The Blackwoods and Seawall campgrounds in Acadia require advance booking through recreation.gov, often filling months ahead for July and August dates. Weather conditions vary significantly by season, with summer temperatures generally moderate but occasional fog and rain. Fall brings spectacular foliage but cooler nights, while spring camping often means dealing with mud and black flies. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better coverage near Bar Harbor and more limited connectivity on the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island. According to one visitor, "Lamoine State Park is a great option if you want to be close to Acadia but away from the crowds."

    Campground amenities differ significantly across the region. National Park campgrounds like Blackwoods and Seawall offer basic facilities without showers or hookups, while private campgrounds typically provide full amenities including electric, water, and sewer connections. Several campers note the exceptional cleanliness of Mount Desert Campground, with one describing it as "a family run campground with immaculate grounds and bathroom facilities on Somes Sound." The Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park receives consistently positive reviews for its quieter atmosphere compared to the main island. Waterfront camping locations throughout the area command premium rates but deliver memorable experiences with ocean or lake views. Most campgrounds provide fire rings and picnic tables, though firewood availability and regulations vary by location.

    Best Campgrounds near Surry (136)

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      1. Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

      4.5(39)8mi from SurryRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      2. Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

      4.5(104)19mi from Surry292 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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

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      3. Mount Desert Campground

      4.8(39)13mi from SurryRVs, Tents

      "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)."

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      4. Bar Harbor Campground

      4.7(35)12mi from SurryRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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

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      5. Hadley's Point Campground

      4.2(30)10mi from SurryRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "**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

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      6. Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort

      3.9(24)10mi from SurryRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

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      7. Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

      4.5(55)20mi from Surry210 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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      8. Timberland Acres RV Park

      4.5(13)6mi from SurryRVs, Tents

      "Close to Acadia NP. Large number of LARGE (100' Plus) pull thru sites. Quite place. Wal Mart, Gas stations, Cell phone stores, Lobster pounds very close by."

      "Most are pretty close to each other, ours was wider but faced another camper who faced us. It really didn’t matter as we spent our time at Acadia and Bar Harbor."

      from $47 - $70 / night

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      9. Narrows Too Camping Resort

      4.5(14)8mi from SurryRVs, Cabins

      "11day trip to visit Maine ,Acadia National Park Campground nicely located close to park but away from much of the crowding"

      "Love the location of this park. You are just a few miles from the bridge that takes you to Mt."

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      10. Lamoine State Park Campground

      4.7(16)10mi from SurryRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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!)"

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    Recent Reviews near Surry, ME

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    • Nancy W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 26, 2026

      Rest Ashore Cottages

      Great waterfront getaway near the quiet side of Acadia National Park

      If you are looking for a Maine coastal getaway in a beautiful location that is away from crowds, Rest Ashore Cottages are perfect. This property features ten relatively new cottages located right on a quiet bay along the beautiful Maine coast. Some are right on the water and others are set back a row but all have access to a private sandy and rocky beach. The cottages vary in bedrooms and size ranging from king beds to bunks and able to sleep up to six people. Cottages with bunks for kids provide toys and games for their enjoyment. Each cottage has an outdoor picnic table and BBQ grill. There is a shared fire pit and gathering area on the beach and multiple play areas for kids with digging equipment to keep them busy. Units are fully furnished with an array of kitchen appliances (some even have a dishwasher and washer/dryer) and include linens. Their website has a detailed description of what is included in each cottage and the sleeping arrangements. Their cancellation policy is great – if you cancel 30 days prior to arrival, you receive a one hundred percent refund. 

      The cottages are located a short drive to the Schoodic Woods section of Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor, known as the “Quiet Side” of Acadia. Be forewarned, this is not the main section of Acadia near Bar Harbor on Mt. Desert Island. This section of the park does have plenty of hiking and biking opportunities with miles of carriage roads and trails and plenty of gorgeous views of the rocky coastline. There are also many great picnic areas and places to paddle and fish. A great place to visit is the Schoodic Institute Visitor Center that has lots of history and information about Acadia, the Maine coastline, and the research facility. If you want to visit Bar Harbor, there is a ferry from Winter Harbor that takes you across the bay on a 45-minute boat ride. If you don’t have a car, the Island Explorer (a free bus service) will take you around the park and over to Bar Harbor. There is a small grocery in Winter Harbor and plenty of restaurants within a 10-minute drive.

    • Daniel S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 21, 2026

      Cottonwood Camping & RV Park

      Nice peaceful place to stay

      Nice owner and staff, spotless and modern washrooms, great showers, fast WiFi... There is a lot to like about this place!

    • Veronica V.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 21, 2026

      Timberland Acres RV Park

      Clean facilities. Laundry available for $2.50 for wash and $2.50 for dry. All hook ups worked for me. I stayed at spot 085, very close to bathrooms which was helpful. Friendly and helpful staff.

    • Thomas B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 6, 2026

      Holden Family Campground

      Quiet and Pleasant

      Spent a few days here in early October. Pleasant host, easy check-in, and quiet campground with full hookups. Minutes from the highway and an hour or so from Acadia.

    • KThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 5, 2026

      Timberland Acres RV Park

      Acadia Visit

      This is a BIG campground with lots of amenities. Laundry, dog park, bath house, etc…. The size of the place makes using some of the amenities prohibitively—you could walk well over a quarter mile to get to the bath house. Generally a very clean location with easy access to the road to Acadia NP.

    • KThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 4, 2026

      Mount Desert Campground

      Amazing site

      This has been our favorite site yet! We at C54 which is apparently the best site. We have a roof top tent and the site had power and water. It is a “corner lot”! It has so much room and is right near the bathroom and showers. You are in the woods and there is a beautiful lake with kayak rentals right on site. The staff was so kind and helpful. We felt they were truly happy we were there.

    • Dana M.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 30, 2026

      Lamoine State Park Campground

      Great Find!

      Nice state campground. Older style restrooms and showers but clean. We got a beautiful site looking out at the bay. We will likely extend our already booked 2 night stay.

    • KThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 30, 2026

      Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

      Camping from a truck bed

      Overall great campsite! However it was raining here so if you are truck bed camping make sure to have another cover to hangout under. There aren’t many places to hangout on site. Also, showers are not in the park they are located a “short” walk from loop B if you are midway and a long walk from loop A- they also cost quarters to operate. Probably close to a mile walk from loop A and about .5 to loop B

    • J
      Sep. 28, 2026

      Narrows Too Camping Resort

      Comfortable and accommodating

      This is our first time at Narrows Too, we fount the staff to be helpful. The sites are big enough to get large RV’s in. There were several 40’-45’ buses and fifth wheels at the campground. Some of the water facing sites are pretty snug but the pull through we had was perfect for us. We would definitely stay here again!

    Guide to Surry

    The Surry, Maine area includes several established campgrounds situated near Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, providing a range of camping experiences within a short drive. Timberland Acres RV Park and Forest Ridge Campground in Ellsworth serve as convenient bases approximately 20 minutes from the national park. Most facilities accommodate tent camping, RVs with full hookups, and some offer cabin rentals. Campgrounds like Mount Desert Campground and Blackwoods Campground in Acadia National Park provide more natural settings with direct access to hiking trails and coastal activities, while private resorts like Patten Pond Camping Resort feature amenities including swimming areas and rental options.

    Many campgrounds in this region operate seasonally, typically from May through mid-October, closing during harsh winter conditions. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for summer weekends and the fall foliage season when sites fill quickly. The proximity to Acadia National Park means most campgrounds serve as convenient baselines for park exploration, with varying levels of amenities. While developed sites provide electricity, water hookups and shower facilities, national park campgrounds often have more limited services but offer better immersion in nature. As one visitor noted, "It's about 15-20 minutes to the park. The bathrooms/showers were very clean. Overall, we saved about $120 since most of the campgrounds in the park are more expensive."

    Camper experiences highlight the region's accessibility to both outdoor recreation and convenient services. Forest Ridge Campground receives praise for its quiet atmosphere and proximity to Acadia without the higher costs of staying directly in the park. Several visitors mentioned Timberland Acres' cleanliness and spacious sites as significant benefits. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "This campground is such a hidden gem. Large level sites, full and partial hookup, wifi, play area for kids, laundry facility, and bath house." Seasonal considerations affect the camping experience significantly, with most campgrounds fully operational during summer but offering reduced services in shoulder seasons. Campgrounds near water features, such as Patten Pond, provide additional recreational opportunities including swimming and boating that complement the hiking and sightseeing available at nearby Acadia National Park.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What camping is available near Surry, ME?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Surry, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 136 campgrounds and RV parks near Surry, ME and 6 free dispersed camping spots.

    Which is the most popular campground near Surry, ME?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Surry, ME is Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA with a 4.5-star rating from 39 reviews.

    Where can I find free dispersed camping near Surry, ME?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Surry, ME.

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