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Best Campgrounds near Swanville, ME

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The coastal region of Swanville, Maine provides several established campgrounds offering ocean access and woodland settings. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground and Moorings Oceanfront RV Resort are popular destinations located within 15 miles of Swanville, providing oceanfront views and a variety of accommodation options including tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping facilities. Camden Hills State Park Campground lies approximately 20 miles south, offering tent and RV camping amid forested terrain with seasonal operation from mid-May through mid-October.

Many campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, typically from May through October, with limited availability during winter months. Camping conditions vary significantly based on proximity to the coast, with oceanfront sites experiencing stronger winds and cooler temperatures. A camper noted, "We actually thought our tent was going to bite the dust and we'd have to leave for a hotel, but we made it through. I would have liked to spend more time and enjoy the beach." Most established campgrounds provide amenities such as drinking water, showers, and toilet facilities, while several offer electric hookups and sewer connections for RVs. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly.

Oceanfront camping represents a distinctive feature of the region, with multiple campers highlighting the exceptional views and direct water access. "Our campsite was wonderful, with a view of the bay," wrote one visitor to Searsport Shores Ocean Campground. The rocky Maine shoreline provides opportunities for exploring tidal pools and launching kayaks at several campgrounds. Family-friendly amenities such as playgrounds, recreation halls, and organized activities are common at the larger established campgrounds. Visitors appreciate the proximity to coastal towns like Belfast and Camden, allowing convenient access to dining, shopping, and cultural attractions while maintaining a natural camping experience. Some campgrounds provide seasonal lobster bakes and community gatherings that enhance the coastal Maine experience.

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Best Camping Sites Near Swanville, Maine (141)

    1. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground

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

    $14 - $168 / night

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

    "On our way out we had some trouble with our electric entry steps. Steve and another member of the community came and helped us out until we were able to rectify the problem."

    2. Camden Hills State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Camden, ME
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 236-2498

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Camden Hills SP is a no contest campground if you are visiting Camden and surrounding MidCoast areas. 9 out of 10 times I visit Camden (one of my favorite places in Maine), I stay at this campground."

    " As with all real estate, location, location ! The camp is well situated amongst many Maine towns all of which are worth a visit to."

    3. Moorings Campground

    4 Reviews
    Belfast, ME
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 338-6860

    "Overall, this is a great little private RV park with awesome views (from some sites) and great access to the ocean. "

    "This is a great location from which to explore Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and towns of Belfast, Rockland and Camden."

    4. Moorings Oceanfront RV Resort

    1 Review
    Belfast, ME
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 338-6860

    "This is a great little private RV park with awesome views (from some sites) and great access to the ocean."

    5. Cooley-Davies Homestead

    1 Review
    Jackson, ME
    10 miles
    +1 (207) 505-5349

    $69 / night

    6. Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    98 Reviews
    Seal Harbor, ME
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 288-3274

    $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."

    "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."

    7. Pumpkin Patch RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Hermon, ME
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 848-2231

    $50 / night

    "We have been here around six times. It’s a quiet peaceful campground. It is very well kept, and the staff is always welcoming. Sites are large and level. Nice walking areas and close to dunkin!"

    "Stayed Here for one night after picking up a new travel trailer nearby. The staff and campers were all very friendly and welcoming."

    8. Shady Oaks Campground and Cabins

    4 Reviews
    Bucksport, ME
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 469-7739

    $36 - $115 / night

    "we stayed here last year on our vacation to maine,we actually made a wrong turn,ended up getting there very late,they left the key for us to find and were very hospitable the entire visit. we stayed for"

    "We were welcomed.with a hearty.hello and an escort to our deluxe drive thru site for our 34' motorhome. Management was gracious and very accommodating."

    9. Balsam Cove Campground

    4 Reviews
    Bucksport, ME
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 469-7771

    $36 - $89 / night

    "Located on a beautiful lake, this campground is hard to beat for both activities and a sense of calm. Staff is very friendly and accommodating."

    10. Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

    37 Reviews
    Salsbury Cove, ME
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 288-3520

    "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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  • Yung H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Good spot but wood is rough

    I love the spot but all the wood is from outside the campgrounds. Its not so “dry” more like just chopped and bundled had to tend to it for over a hour+ just to get enough dry to keep the fire going. But overall a very nice quite camprground.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Two Rivers Campground

    Quiet on the River

    Very nice with easy access with wonderful hosts.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Megunticook Campground

    Watch out for their prices

    Online the prices was 40$ for a tent site. We didn’t need water or electric just a spot to sleep for the night. I called to reserve cause the website wasn’t very easy to work with and the man on the phone said 76$ but couldn’t explain costs and was rude with the “you’ll not find another spot for this cheap!” Which we did. For less than half that cost. So watch out on prices and the extra charges.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    So lucky!

    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. Got here super late and was surrounded by other campers but the trees all around gave us privacy and everyone was super quiet so no disruptive folks like so many campgrounds. The bathrooms don’t have showers of course but they are so clean it was a great thing from other sites pit toilets. If you’re in Acadia this is the spot!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Forest Ridge Campground

    Clean, quiet and affordable

    Stayed here while visiting friends and Acadia NP. Facilities very clean every time I saw them. Showers were nice but you need to wait for the hot water. Run it all hot and it will get there in a little while. Wood available on site. Open spaces in the middle with no trees or shrubs. Campers can be very close. Sides have more wooded sites. Not too many seasonal looking sites. 1 issue: our clean out was a bit high so had to lift sewer hose to clear it out. Didn’t use pool , laundry area worked good , screen porch at facility building. Fire ring worked out well, kept lots of heat in. We were off-season mid September. Reservation system forced us into our site, wants to charge a site selection fee.

  • B
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Great campground

    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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

    Nice location, actually on the ocean

    A bit pricey, but it is a nice location and the free island bus stops right at the KOA

  • Jenna L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    Beautiful campground and a beautiful park!

    A good campground in a absolutely wonderful park. There's a lot of trees around so even though the campsites are close together they feel very private. Good amount of bathrooms, trash cans, and water spickets

Guide to Swanville

Camping near Swanville, Maine, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the numerous trails in the area. Many campers enjoy the trails at Blackwoods Campground, where one reviewer said, "I love that the southern ridge trailhead for Cadillac mountain leaves from the campgrounds and connects to a bunch of other trails."
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One visitor at Seawall Campground mentioned, "Many other reviewers have reported seeing Moose near or in the campground here."
  • Beach Access: Enjoy the rocky beaches nearby. A camper at Mount Desert Campground noted, "Wonderful spot right on the water. Super close to Bar Harbor and Acadia."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms. A review for Schoodic Woods Campground highlighted, "The bathrooms are clean and look nice inside."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peaceful environment. One camper at Seawall Campground said, "The best thing about this campground is the total darkness and silence at night."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. A visitor at Hadley's Point Campground shared, "Nice staff. Nice size lot clean."

What you should know:

  • Reservations: Some campgrounds, like Bar Harbor Campground, do not take reservations, so be prepared to find an open site upon arrival. One camper noted, "This campground is huge, and takes no reservations, so it works great for us who don’t like to plan ahead."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have showers or full hookups. A review for Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort mentioned, "Showers are a little small but clean and hot."
  • Privacy Concerns: Some sites can be close together. A camper at Schoodic Woods Campground remarked, "The sites are carefully designed so that although you might hear your neighbor you likely will not see them."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Family-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. One reviewer at Smuggler's Den Campground said, "The playground was great for the kids. The swimming pool was a highlight as well."
  • Quiet Hours: Be mindful of quiet hours to ensure everyone has a good experience. A camper at Hadley's Point Campground mentioned, "The only problem was kids running around during quiet hour."
  • Nature Exploration: Encourage kids to explore nature. A visitor at Mount Desert Campground shared, "There are lovely camp roads to walk, run, or bike."

Tips from RVers:

  • Site Selection: Choose your site carefully, especially for larger rigs. A review for Schoodic Woods Campground advised, "If you have a large rig, choose your site carefully."
  • Dump Stations: Know where the dump stations are located. A camper at Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort noted, "Not all campsites had full hookup and we were told that one of the dump stations worked."
  • Connectivity: Check cell service availability. A visitor at Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA mentioned, "Cell service with AT&T was great. Cell service with T-Mobile was spotty."

Camping near Swanville, Maine, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin, there's something for every outdoor enthusiast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Swanville, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, Swanville, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 141 campgrounds and RV parks near Swanville, ME and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Swanville, ME?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Swanville, ME is Searsport Shores Ocean Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 16 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Swanville, ME.

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