Best Glamping near Whitneyville, ME

Cottonwood Camping & RV Park near Whitneyville includes distinctive glamping accommodations including a treehouse and traditional Native American teepees. Located on Route 1 in Columbia Falls, the park boasts unique overnight options with comfortable queen-size beds and rustic-luxury furnishings. "This campground is absolutely adorable. RV, tent, Treehouse camping to camping out in a Teepee! I surprised my husband with the Teepee- we were not disappointed! A huge Teepee with a very comfortable queen size bed- a couch, table, area animal rugs, coffee maker and a fan if needed," one guest shared. The teepees feature thoughtful amenities like coffee makers, fans, and comfortable seating areas. Clean restroom facilities are conveniently located near the glamping units. The park maintains a western theme throughout its accommodations and common areas, creating an immersive glamping resort experience in Maine's coastal region.

ATV trail access and horseback riding opportunities distinguish this glamping destination from others in the region. Cottonwood offers both horseback riding lessons and trail rides directly from the property, allowing guests to fully embrace the western-themed experience. A visitor noted, "This is the first campground we have stayed at that has ATV trail access, horse friendly camping, full hookups, pull through sites, tent camping, tent rentals, teepee rentals, 'tiny bird cabin', and a tree house. A must see!" The property serves as an excellent base camp between Millinocket and Acadia National Park, with each approximately a day trip away. The campground's proximity to coastal attractions makes it ideal for glampers seeking both on-site activities and regional exploration. Advance reservations are recommended for specialty accommodations like the teepees and treehouse, especially during peak summer season when these unique glamping options book quickly.

Best Glamping Sites Near Whitneyville, Maine (16)

    1. Cobscook Bay State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Whiting, ME
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 726-4412

    $20 / night

    "Camping near ANY water, fresh or salt, includes high likelihood of bugs...warmer weather makes it worse, of COURSE."

    "Surrounded by water on 3 sides, this state park has a lot to offer. "

    2. Cottonwood Camping & RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Addison, ME
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 598-8497

    "RV, tent , Treehouse camping to camping out in a Teepee! I surprised my husband with the Teepee- we were not disappointed!"

    "This is the first campground we have stayed at that has ATV trail access, horse friendly camping, full hookups, pull through sites, tent camping, tent rentals, teepee rentals, "tiny bird cabin", and a"

    3. South Bay on Rocky Lake

    2 Reviews
    Whitneyville, ME
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 941-4412

    "After turning off the highway you take a dirt road for about a mile until you see a sign for the campsites."

    "Picked this location because it was close to several locations we could take day trips to the coast. Visited Bar Harbor, Eastport and several places in between."

    4. Machias Rips Campsite

    5 Reviews
    Beddington, ME
    20 miles
    Website

    "Situated right off of Route 9 between Amherst and Wesley Maine, you can access the Machias River Corridor Public Lands."

    "This campground is one of my favorites in Maine! Sitting only an hour from Ellsworth and Bangor ME this is a nature lovers dream!"

    5. Sunset Point RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Lubec, ME
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 733-2272

    $35 - $40 / night

    "If you come with a tent you will have a lot of personal space (compared to other campgrounds)."

    "The only downside is they are farther away from the bathroom.) Some tent sites (A– D) have a wooden shade structure with picnic table and fire pit, the others just have a fire pit and picnic table."

    6. Bar Harbor Campground

    32 Reviews
    Salsbury Cove, ME
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 288-5185

    $60 - $81 / night

    "This is a nice campground located close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park."

    "They do have an atm on site. Quarter op showers, laundry on site as well. The spots are decent size, not much for privacy."

    7. Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

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

    "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."

    "They were air conditioned. You didn't need the air for how hot it was but it was humid and loud. Seemed like every few days this KOA had campers depart and another crew came in."

    8. Hadley's Point Campground

    29 Reviews
    Salsbury Cove, ME
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 288-4808

    $29 - $90 / night

    "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!"

    "**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."

    9. Pleasant Lake Camping Area

    1 Review
    Meddybemps, ME
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 454-7467

    10. Seaview Campground

    5 Reviews
    Eastport, ME
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (207) 853-4471

    "There is a wide grassy area across from the sites and right on the waters edge. Picnic tables and fire pits."

    "Location is good and if the border wasn't closed it would be closer to even more sights to see! The owners are nice and very responsive."

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Glamping Reviews near Whitneyville, ME

197 Reviews of 16 Whitneyville Campgrounds


  • 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

  • Porcelain D.
    Aug. 25, 2020

    Sunset Point RV Park

    Great camp on the bay

    Great fresh air (breezy). If you come with a tent you will have a lot of personal space (compared to other campgrounds).

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2022

    Bar Harbor Campground

    Great Location - Close to Acadia NP

    This is a nice campground located close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. The campground does not take reservations so you can pick whatever open site you want and if you want to extend your stay, you can. When you arrive, you get a map, find an empty site, get set-up and then go back to the office to register. Once you’re in the park if you want a different site that has a better view or FHU’s, the best thing to do is drive or walk around the section you are interested in and if you see someone packing up put a personal item (chair, table cloth, etc.). Then head to the office and let them know what site you are moving to. Weird system but it seems to work as this is how things have always been done. All different types of sites are available from FHU, electric/water, or privative sites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There are some sections that are nicely wooded which is great for the shade in the summer and to add a little privacy. Other sites are right on the ocean with great views but these sites are pretty close together and hard to get since the campground is first come, first served. Roads in the park are paved but some corners can be a little tight for big-rigs, best to unhitch your tow car up front in case you have to back up. The camp hosts do a great job of keeping the campground clean and were always out and about cleaning sites, fire pits, and the bathrooms.

    This campground is in a good location right off Route 3 and a short drive to Bar Harbor. There is the Island Explorer (free) shuttle that have various routes and stops on Mount Desert Island and Acadia NP. The shuttle stops at the campground so you can hitch a ride downtown or to the park and not have to worry about parking.  The shuttle has a bike rack so you can bring your bike and pets are allowed.  The campground is very clean with no litter and well-maintained. The bathrooms were very clean showers are 25 cents/5 minutes. There is a really nice large swimming pool perched right along the water, nice little nature trails/dog walking areas, laundry, game room, shuffleboard, playground, water access, arcade, and more. 

    Just outside the campground (within walking distance) is Utter Heaven an ice cream shop and Mainely Meat a BBQ joint. Across the street is a Pirates Cove– a mini golf course on steroids. During the summer season this place is really busy but calms down when kids go back to school.

  • C
    Aug. 10, 2020

    Cottonwood Camping & RV Park

    A Wild West experience!

    This campground is absolutely adorable. RV, tent , Treehouse camping to camping out in a Teepee! I surprised my husband with the Teepee- we were not disappointed! A huge Teepee with a very comfortable queen size bed- a couch, table, area animal rugs , coffee maker and a fan if needed. We were asked to bring our own bedding due to Covid regulations - which we did not mind at all. The very clean restrooms were located nearby , which was convient. The staff was so friendly and very accommodating. Sleeping in the TeePee was an incredible experience and we would definitely do it again - so fun! All we needed was a horse- haha! The owner also offers horseback riding lessons and trail rides.

  • Jimmy M.
    Jun. 21, 2019

    Lamoine State Park Campground

    Nice park outside of Acadia

    Nice campsites. Clean bathrooms. Wood available on site. Treehouse is fun! Nice hikes around the water. Great place to camp close to Acadia and Bar Harbor.

  • 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!

  • Tara M.
    Aug. 16, 2018

    Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

    Good campground base-camp for Bar Harbor & Acadia

    You should know that the view is not an ocean view. This campgrounds view is a bay view. The beach is a rocky small beach. Good for the kids to go exploring but you wouldn't want to swim in it. We stayed for 6 nights at this KOA as we used it as a basecamp to tour Bar Harbor and Acadia National park. Instead of bringing our camper we actually stayed in the cabins this time. They were air conditioned. You didn't need the air for how hot it was but it was humid and loud. Seemed like every few days this KOA had campers depart and another crew came in. Where we were was in the middle of it all. The employees were very nice and helpful to get information and maps. The store was great. Had lots of supplies in case you forgot and pretty good prices.

  • D
    Jul. 23, 2023

    Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

    Great KOA!

    My family and I stayed at this KOA this past week. It was agreat experience! That staff was awesome and over the top accommodating. We had a pull through site with full hook up right across from the on site Lobster Trap Cafe. The site was spacious and comfortable. The whole campground was neat and clean. Staff members pick up trash throughout the day at all of the sites. The Lobster Trap had a good menu, and great customer service. They are mainly open in the evenings but also appear to serve lunch and breakfast on the weekends. 

    The camp store was well stocked also. There is also an island shuttle bus stop right at the entrance to the campground. There is a gas station and take out restaurant ( Island Take Out) right across from the entrance as well. There was a nice dog park as well. Cell service with AT&T was great. Cell service with T-Mobile was spotty. We did not try the campground wifi. The only down side to the trip was gnats and mosquitos, but that was all over the island and no fault of the KOA. This was one of the best KOA's we have visited and we will definitely stay there again when we visit Acadia.


Guide to Whitneyville

Whitneyville, Maine sits in Washington County at an elevation of approximately 200 feet above sea level and experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The area around Whitneyville receives around 45-50 inches of precipitation annually, making it moderately wet compared to other Maine regions. Seasonal temperature ranges from winter lows near 10°F to summer highs in the upper 70s can impact camping conditions throughout the year.

What to do

Explore Machias River: The Machias River offers excellent kayaking opportunities with varying water conditions. At Machias Rips Campsite, you can access river activities directly from camp. "Great spot to fish and swim! I've caught smallmouth bass, chubs and trout in the river so far! (Black and silver Jerk baits work great)," notes one camper.

Visit Quoddy Head State Park: Located about 45 minutes from Whitneyville, this park features hiking trails with ocean views. A visitor to Cobscook Bay State Park noted, "For more advanced hiking, the Cutler Preserve land, Boot Head, and Quoddy Head are all nearby and offer incredible hikes of varying distances, up to 10 miles. Quoddy Head also has a lighthouse that is a popular attraction."

Experience extreme tides: The region experiences dramatic tidal changes of up to 24 feet. A reviewer at Cobscook Bay State Park mentions, "The tides will be like something you've never seen before, dropping in some areas up to 24 feet! You feel like you're on the edge of the world."

What campers like

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The coastal location provides excellent wildlife spotting. A camper at Cobscook Bay State Park shared, "There is a lot of wildlife and waterlife - we saw many seals and cormorants in the water, as well as a few eagles. You can launch a kayak from your campsite, or from the large dock/boat launch area in the park."

Free camping options: Budget-conscious campers appreciate the no-cost sites available. A visitor to South Bay on Rocky Lake explained, "After turning off the highway you take a dirt road for about a mile until you see a sign for the campsites... There's a site immediately when you turn in, but about 2 minutes further you'll find a parking lot with what looked to me like 4 more campsites and a boat ramp."

Ocean proximity: Waterfront sites are highly valued. At Sunset Point RV Park, a guest remarked, "Almost every site has a water view. Loads of hiking and dramatic coastline to be explored."

What you should know

Weather impacts: Maine's coastal climate brings variable conditions. "The sites are on the ocean, I repeat, you are camping under tall trees on the ocean. The trees are towering and thin, everything is super green from the moisture in the air," notes a visitor at Cobscook Bay State Park.

Limited amenities at dispersed sites: Free sites typically offer minimal facilities. At Machias Rips Campsite, a camper reported, "New style out houses are on site but other than that it's completely off grid! Most Cell phone carriers won't have service back at the camp, I myself had to drive 20 Minutes up the road for signal."

Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds in the area operate seasonally. A camper at Bar Harbor Campground noted, "During the summer season this place is really busy but calms down when kids go back to school."

Tips for camping with families

Look for playgrounds and activities: Some campgrounds offer dedicated family areas. At Bar Harbor Campground, a visitor mentioned, "There is a really nice large swimming pool perched right along the water, nice little nature trails/dog walking areas, laundry, game room, shuffleboard, playground, water access, arcade, and more."

Consider educational nature programs: Families can learn about local ecosystems. A visitor to Hadley's Point explained, "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."

Choose sites with beach access: Water features keep kids entertained. At Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA, a visitor noted, "It is a very family friendly camp, with lots of activities for kids. The camp store is large and well stocked. The staff was very friendly and helpful."

Tips from RVers

Reserve full hookup sites early: Utility connections are limited at some campgrounds. A visitor to Sunset Point RV Park advised, "Some are right on the water and others are in rows behind them. Warning: RV sites are very close together and there is not much space between you and your neighbor. The best sites are 12, 12A, 12B, and 16 which have the best views and are the largest sites."

Plan for limited connectivity: Many glamping locations close to Whitneyville, Maine have spotty service. At Rocky Lake, a camper shared, "Visited Bar Harbor, Eastport and several places in between. Evenings here were pretty quiet and not much traffic after dark. Bathroom was good but no water or garbage service."

Use dump stations strategically: Not all sites offer sewer connections. At Bar Harbor Campground, an RVer explained, "After 4 days and my tanks were full. I found a full hook with sewer $46 and moved for the next week. It was a very nice two weeks."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Whitneyville, ME is Cobscook Bay State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 29 reviews.

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