Best Cabin Camping near Swanville, ME

Cabins near Swanville provide varying levels of comfort and amenities, from basic shelters to fully furnished accommodations. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground offers cabin rentals with electricity and comfortable sleeping arrangements, while Pumpkin Patch RV Resort features cabins with more extensive amenities including electric hookups. "The cabin provided all of the amenities of a home including linens, dishes, cookware, heat, a/c and even cable tv. Outside we had a small deck with a grill and a fire pit on the ground," notes one visitor about their stay at Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA. Shady Oaks Campground and Cabins provides another option with cabins that include picnic tables and fire rings, suitable for visitors seeking a more rustic experience.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Bucksport Fort Knox KOA (now Shady Oaks Campground and Cabins) offers basic cabin accommodations with picnic tables and fire rings, while Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA provides deluxe cabins with more extensive amenities. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months from May through October. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "We stayed in a small cabin and it was perfect for our stay. Weather was a bit cold when we were there (October 2018), but there was a space heater." Pet policies vary by location, with many campgrounds allowing pets but requiring them to be leashed and supervised.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. As one camper noted, "The cabin contained a queen sized bed and a set of bunk beds. It also had a private bathroom with metered shower. You need to supply your own linens and towels." Cooking facilities range from simple fire rings with grates to cabins with microwaves and small refrigerators. Some locations like Balsam Cove Campground offer cabins with access to shared bathhouses and shower facilities. On-site camp stores at locations such as Megunticook by the Sea Campground and Northport Campground provide basic supplies, though larger grocery stores can be found in nearby towns for more extensive provisioning.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Swanville, Maine (49)

    1. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground

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

    $14 - $168 / night

    "There's a handful of private tent sites with picnic tables. Some tent sites have ocean views."

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

    2. Pumpkin Patch RV Resort

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

    $50 / night

    "Seems to be targeted at older crowd with no playground or pool. Sites are very clean, good space, well laid out and pretty level. Good cellular and wi-fi coverage if that is important to you."

    "There is pretty good space between sites so you don’t feel cramped or right on top of your neighbor."

    3. 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."

    4. Meguniticook by the Sea Campground

    16 Reviews
    Rockport, ME
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 594-2428

    $32 - $58 / night

    "The campsites start level with the main road and then tier downwards towards the water. Campsites on the southside have less trees while campsites in the north are a little more rocky."

    "Beautiful small campground with wooded camping sites and a viewing area immediately on the ocean with islands and a lighthouse in the distance."

    5. Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

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

    "My cousins, my husband and our dog rented a deluxe cabin in September, and it was perfect."

    "We were at site 403 and had family in a camping cabin.
    We loved our site. Lots of room for our very large tent! We even put up a hammock and had room to have family over for campfires and meals."

    6. Northport Campground

    2 Reviews
    Northport, ME
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 338-2077

    $20 - $50 / night

    "Full hookups and they also offer tent campers, and have 1 cabin. Shower house and laundry onsite. There is a pond and also a swimming pool and playground, also a little store in the office."

    7. Balsam Cove Campground

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

    $36 - $89 / night

    "We love the fresh water and BonFires. there is a playground and a common eating area. the kids feel like they are at summer camp while here. the sites are not very private but there are showers and toilets"

    "Fwishing and boating available nice playground for kids"

    8. Sennebec Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    Union, ME
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 785-4250

    $42 - $169 / night

    "I was skeptical of the waterfront site I was able to book because the reviews weren’t great. I was stunned! This little campground is a true hidden gem. The fellow campers are friendly and kind."

    "There is a small arcade, store, and 24/7 laundry. Bathrooms/showers are clean and not very busy as most guests are in RVs."

    9. Patten Pond Camping Resort

    7 Reviews
    Ellsworth, ME
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The campsite has a nice pond attached, it also has apartments with bathrooms as well as small cottages with out bathrooms. It is a full service RV campsite so that is always convenient."

    "Laundry, showers and camp store. Sites are fairly large. Nice pond for swimming or boating. Close enough to drive to Mt Desert Island."

    10. Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

    53 Reviews
    Bass Harbor, ME
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 244-3600

    $22 - $60 / night

    "We stayed in D loop, which are all walk-up. Some are closer to the parking lot than others. Ours was D84. It had a pretty good sized space, and plenty of good area for our tent."

    "They had nice clean bathroom facilities with running water, electricity, and a dish-wash station."

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Cabin Reviews near Swanville, ME

416 Reviews of 49 Swanville Campgrounds


  • B
    Jul. 3, 2018

    Hadley's Point Campground

    Just outside of Acadia National Park

    our family of four (my Husband and I and our 2 boys) stayed in a camping cabin for 5 days at the end of June. The cabin contained a queen sized bed and a set of bunk beds. It also had a private bathroom with metered shower. 50 cents got you a hot, 7 minute shower, which was plenty of time! You need to supply your own linens and towels. Toilet paper, garbage bags and a broom/dustpan are supplied. There was a fire ring outside of the cabin and a picnic table. We purchased firewood at a stand close to the campground. We found the cabins to be spaced far enough apart that we had peace and quiet and privacy. If you had wanted to make friends with your neighbors, you could. We noticed lots of families with children staying in the cabins area. The campground itself had a heated swimming pool. Best of all, the campground was on the Island Explorer bus route, which is a series of busses that take you to different areas of Acadia National Park and into the surrounding towns. Once you arrive at the campground, you wouldn’t need to use your car again!

  • Erica B.
    Oct. 18, 2016

    Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

    Cabin Sweet Cabin

    My cousins, my husband and our dog rented a deluxe cabin in September, and it was perfect. The cabin provided all of the amenities of a home including linens, dishes, cookware, heat, a/c and even cable tv. Outside we had a small deck with a grill and a fire pit on the ground. It was the perfect place for our group of six to retire at the end of a day of hiking.

    The cabin we stayed in was not secluded in any way. Our neighbors were right next to us on all sides, but it wasn't a problem for us at all. Just something to keep in mind if you're looking for a more rustic experience.

  • Rebecca T.
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Hadley's Point Campground

    Pet and family friendly campground BUT crowded and crawling with ticks

    Hadley's Point is a private campground just outside Acadia National Park. This campground prides itself on being family-friendly and welcoming to pets.

    Children are allowed to bike throughout the campground until dusk. While we stayed, there was a campground-wide Fourth of July bike parade. The kids loved it. 

    Pets are welcome but cannot be abandoned in the motorhome when you leave. Plan to take your pet with you everywhere.

    Hadley's Point offers laundry facilities, showers, a heated pool, cornhole, and shuffleboard. While the pool is heated, it is not hot -- or even very warm. But this is Maine we are talking about, and I'm sure that the water was warmer than it would otherwise have been. 

    The campground is primarily designed to accommodate RVs and motorhomes. The large fields and open lots for RVs provide ample parking and the campground offered electricity as well as other hookups. 

    Cute cabins offer cozy sleeping (but no running water) for visitors without tents or RVs. 

    We brought our tent and felt a little like second-class citizens at this RV-focused campground. The tent sites were tiny. Our large van, tent, and screened-in pavilion covered the entire site, leaving very little walking space. Our site also lacked trees for shade and hammocks. 

    Worse yet, the campground has an infestation of Black-Legged Deer Ticks -- the ticks responsible for Lyme disease. We found two on our son during our stay. I hope they treat for these ticks soon because it poses a huge risk to their campers. 

    There is a lot of potential for this campground but they need to spray the grounds for ticks and create more comfortable sites. They could be awesome if they shifted their focus from trying to fit as many people as possible to creating a comfortable camping experience for all. 

    Pros:

    - Heated pool

    - Bathrooms cleaned regularly

    - Laundry

    - Good price

    - Good location

    - Playground

    - Kid and pet friendly

    - Island Explorer Bus stops at the campground

    Cons:

    - Cramped sites

    - Ticks

    - Crowded

  • S
    Sep. 17, 2016

    Smuggler's Den Campground

    Great Campground

    Amazing campground. Staff is extremely friendly. Campground has a small camp store, a heated pool and children's pool, large home style gas grills with picnic area, horseshoe pits, a large playground for children and a large field for anything from badminton to football. 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. All sights are decently leveled having some slight grades for drainage so no sights are flooded. Camp store has firewood, ice and other essentials including live lobsters. Campground is extremely close to Acadia Nation Park and does have access to a few parts of the park within walking distance. Local brewery and Winery within a 15 minute drive of the camp ground. There is a local grocery store and ice cream shop within walking distance of the campground. Downtown Bar Harbor is only a 25 minute drive away.

  • Rachel K.
    May. 28, 2019

    Bass Harbor Campground

    Honeymoon Campground

    My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon to Acadia National Park! We stayed in a small cabin and it was perfect for our stay. Weather was a bit cold when we were there (October 2018), but there was a space heater. Had space to prepare food as well as a microwave, fire pit, and grill for use. The showers and bathroom were well maintained and close to the cabins. Walking distance to the Bass Harbor Lighthouse and other National Park hiking trails. We loved it and look forward returning for another trip!

  • Kelli T.
    Aug. 15, 2017

    Tops’l Farm

    Wow...Awesome Experience

    This place is like the Ritz Carlton of campgrounds! The owners took a farm and converted into an upscale camping experience. They have thought of everything!

    You can choose to stay in a tent or a cabin. The tents are outfitted with two beds and a nice outdoor seating area. Candles and solar lights will keep it illuminated at night. They include special touches such as branded matches and a carafe full of water on the bedside table. Each site has its own firepit and porch.

    The common spaces are equally as luxurious. The bathhouse was just like a four-star hotel. They provide you with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. There is even a hair dryer! Bug spray and lotion are also available for your use.

    There is a common space that includes picnic tables and a large fire pit. The bathhouse building also has charging stations for each tent so you can stay plugged in during your stay!

    Only downfall…There are quite a few of mosquitos. Thankfully they provide various bug spray's that you can use!

  • G
    Jun. 9, 2021

    Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

    Overall, a great choice!

    This is a national park campsite. First impressions, really good!

    When you enter you pass by a ranger booth to register, etc. Definitely grab the campground map! Why? Because you are given a free handful of wood and the map will show you where to pick it up. We didn’t realize until later and bought some on the way in. Don’t be us.

    We stayed in D loop, which are all walk-up. Some are closer to the parking lot than others. Ours was D84. It had a pretty good sized space, and plenty of good area for our tent. Had a picnic table and a fire ring with a grate you could place over for cooking, if so inclined.

    The bathrooms. We noticed they were cleaned every morning, and we stayed during the weekend. During the day of course they can get somewhat dirty but nothing crazy. No showers. Water spouts were ample and spread across the campground. They also had a dish washing station in the bathroom building, in a separate room. Trash bins were also right in the parking lot.

    The space itself was kind of close to our neighbors but not like we were on top of each other. Everyone was courteous and the noise level was fine. Seemed like around 10/11, everyone went to bed and it was very quiet.

    The campground location itself. It’s actually kind of great. It is not right next to the actual park, in a not heavily trafficked area. As a result, it’s peaceful. And you have the town of Southwest Harbor right next to it. You actually have to drive through it to get here. It’s got some shops and restaurants but a lot less people than Bar Harbor. It took us ~25 min to get to the other side and to the park itself.

    The only con. Mosquitoes. Everywhere. All the time. The fire will scare them off or fry em, but no fire = you become a delicious blood flavored snack bar. Bring bug spray!

  • Sam L.
    Jun. 13, 2020

    HTR Acadia

    Peaceful getaway

    I showed up to Maine unprepared with a place to stay. Somes Sound View Campground was the only campground I could find in the area with availability. The entire staff during my 6 nights was very friendly. I stayed at two different sites during my stay due to my first one being reserved after my fourth night. Both sites were very nice. The sites were equipped with hammock trees, fire rings, picnic tables, and even running water and electricity! One of the nights we heard a bunch of coyotes howling nearby which was pretty cool. Very clean and nice showers too

  • A
    May. 27, 2019

    Quietside Campground

    Really cool

    Stayed here in the weekend I proposed, to my now wife. Excellent hiking. Sweet tiny cabins


Guide to Swanville

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Swanville, Maine, where you can immerse yourself in nature while enjoying modern comforts.

Enjoy kayaking and fishing at nearby lakes

  • At Sennebec Lake Campground, you can rent canoes and kayaks to explore the beautiful waters, perfect for fishing and family fun.
  • Patten Pond Camping Resort offers excellent fishing opportunities, especially for pickerel, right from the campground.
  • Balsam Cove Campground features a lovely beach area for swimming and boating, making it a great spot for water activities.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • Searsport Shores Ocean Campground provides well-maintained cabins with access to showers, toilets, and a market for convenience.
  • Pumpkin Patch RV Resort features clean facilities, including laundry rooms and a recreation area, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • Bangor Holden KOA offers a range of amenities, including a pool and organized activities, perfect for families staying in cabins.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • At Christie's Campground, you can enjoy various activities like fishing, hiking, and exploring the local area.
  • Amy's Farmstays provides a unique experience with farm activities, allowing guests to engage with the land and animals.
  • The Hawnets Nest offers a cozy setting for tent and cabin camping, with opportunities for hiking and enjoying the natural surroundings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Swanville, ME?

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

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