Smuggler's Den Campground
Reviewed Sep. 8, 2017

Great campground, great location!

This is a really nice, clean, well-maintained campground. They have everything, from rustic tent sites with mountain views, to a full hookup section that looks like a small-scale KOA. Camp store was well-stocked, playground and pool looked brand new, and the bath house, while old, was among the brightest and cleanest I’ve ever seen in a private campground. Very impressive, especially given the volume of campers staying there. They also had free hot showers, which apparently is a rarity on Mt. Desert Island. Coin-operated laundry room on-site, which was very convenient. Nice large dish washing sink on the outside of the bath house. The free Island Explorer shuttle bus also makes stops right at the office.

We stayed in site #16, right across from the office. Site was huge, fairly level, and well-shaded. Was kind of U-shaped. Easily fit our pop-up, TV, and screen house. Probably could have fit a tent and additional vehicle, as well. Perfect location for those traveling with small kids, as it was just a stone’s throw from both the bathhouse and playground.

Overall, this is a great campground, and an excellent “home base” from which to explore Acadia and Mt. Desert Island. Would not hesitate to return if we find ourselves up in Maine again.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Smuggler's Den Campground by Jen V., September 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Smuggler's Den Campground by Jen V., September 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Smuggler's Den Campground by Jen V., September 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Smuggler's Den Campground by Jen V., September 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Smuggler's Den Campground by Jen V., September 8, 2017
  • Review photo of Smuggler's Den Campground by Jen V., September 8, 2017