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Reviewed Aug. 1, 2026

Awesome stay

This app states that you can’t reserve ahead but you can. We didn’t and were still able to stay ( we just moved to another site mid stay) campgrounds are clean. Staff is very friendly. The wild blueberries on the grounds are delicious and in abundance. Both sites were pull though and easy to get level on. Bar Harbor is about 20 min away. We have our tri-glide with us and it was easy to get around the grounds and state. PSA for travelers the lobster spot across the street is delicious and will serve a hot lobster roll. We learned that the “Maine” way is served cold even if it says hot. lol it’s the butter that warm unless you ask for hot lobster.

Sitewe stayed at H-7, X-11
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by amanda R., August 1, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by amanda R., August 1, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by amanda R., August 1, 2026
Reviewed Apr. 11, 2026

I can't believe I didn't rate this trip... Arcadia

I absolutely love this campground.  When you first pull in its clean and everything is right there.  You pull up at this little store to your right and its not that big but has the basic things if you need and that's where you check in.  To the left I think there was an arcade, but we did not visit it.  They have an abundance of spots some are open towards the back of the park then they have wooded areas, and then the ones closer to the view of the Bay do not have trees.  We stayed in the back area I heard its risky to leave your awning out closer up from sometimes the wind picks up.  The whole place is surrounded by blueberry plants that you can pick from and they taste amazing.  They have a big laundry room on site and it was clean I am still up in the air if I liked the app to pay for the laundry or not.  They have a heated well-maintained pool which you can watch the sun go down in.   THere is a playground up by the pool area which has tons of things to do on it.

The campground had trails around it where you could walk, we did bring our bikes but we warned you do have to pedal up some steep hills.  There is a opening to a BBQ restaurant and ice-cream place which you can easily access on foot and / or bike and the food was good but the ice cream is amazing.  Its like everyone in the whole town ends up there at night.   The campground is in a great location we barely interacted with the staff but I'm sure they are great.  The campground has a bus that stops out-front to bring you into the town or to the Arcadia National Park.  

We came for Arcadia National Park and to hike some trails, we also however explored downtown at night and enjoyed the live music down by the water.  We watched sunsets and the land bridge disappear but then also came back and walked it the next day.  We took a boat trip with Captain Ed and it was the most informative, fun, awesome thing for kids to do while they are there and its worth every penny.   We travelled to the lighthouse on the south end of the island and ate at this little food truck with the most amazing burgers you could have. We dug in tons of tidepools and my daughter found sea stars and crabs.  

I think everything about Arcadia was beautiful and so was this campground, it left you close enough to the mainland if you needed something but left you feeling secluded away from real life.  It allowed up to take a trip to some train bridge trails to bike ride and explore.  I would definitely stay here again the location was the key and the amenities it offered sealed the deal.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nicole S., April 11, 2026
Reviewed Jun. 13, 2025

Good but a couple of things

Close to Acadia a plus. Shuttle doesn’t run until late June. Pool is cold in June. WiFi is spotty. Great views of bar harbor. Not all sites full hookup but it’s coming next year. Would stay again. Clean bathrooms but some showers don’t have moveable shower head and that’s tricky depending on your height. Hot h2o though and great water pressure.

SiteF6
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2024

Perfect camping spot

We thought our camp site was perfect . There was just enough privacy for us. Plenty of trees between us and our neighbors. The showers were easy to use and got hot fast, 5 minutes was honestly long enough. The area was nice and clean. There was even a great view when walking my dog. Acadia was about 16-20 minutes away depending on where you wanted to go. Would definitely stay again.

SiteS1
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2023

Take The Shuttle To Town

No reservations and an awesome shuttle system- our favorite things about staying here. 

This campground is huge, and takes no reservations, so it works great for us who don’t like to plan ahead. And also, there’s an amazing free shuttle system, that allows dogs!, that picks you up right at the campground. There are multiple routes you can transfer to and they take you into town or throughout Acadia NP, which is so nice for us as we are in a motorhome with no tow car. Also, Acadia NP allows dogs on most trails! Mind blown. 

Campground is great- there is a type of site for everyone. FHU sites all along in a row for those big RVs who like that parking lot feeling, a tent area where you park and carry your things to your camp spot, heavily wooded sites that feel like a more traditional campground, and more open sites where there’s enough sun if you rely on solar. Some sites are just 30 amp power and water, and there are dry camp sites as well. RVs can camp in a dry camp site, but no generators allowed at all (another favorite thing for us!). 

Laundry room is huge and clean, washer and dryer are huge and work well and are only $1 each (quarters only).

 There’s a dump station. Water at the dump is non-potable but you can fill your tanks at one of the many drinking water spigots throughout the campground, or pull into an empty site, like we did. 

Showers were ok, $0.25 for 5 minutes.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Laura M., December 14, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 29, 2022

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.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nancy W., September 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nancy W., September 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nancy W., September 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nancy W., September 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nancy W., September 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nancy W., September 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nancy W., September 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nancy W., September 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nancy W., September 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Nancy W., September 29, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 15, 2022

Summer 2021

Awesome wooded campground . Stayed 2 nights on short notice. Great hospitality . Really enjoyed our short stay.

Site14
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2022

Private sites, clean, great views, trails, and ice cream/bbq!

One of the nicest, cleanest private campgrounds I've ever seen. Tent (van / truck) sites are flat, private, quiet, and some have ocean views!  Facilities are well-maintained and very clean.  Abundant trails wander through forest and Blueberry meadows with ocean views. And there's a back route to walk to ice cream and bbq!

Reviewed Aug. 20, 2022

MOST AMAZING PLACE

My boyfriend and I stayed here and loved it so much. Right by Acadia, only $34 a night for a tent site. We got the best site, right on a small pond and secluded. You drive right in and pick your site. The best thing was that they don't take reservations so when we decided to extend our stay we could! I will ALWAYS go here if I'm going to Bar Harbor

SiteS3
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Samantha N., August 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Samantha N., August 20, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 1, 2022

Quiet

It was a nice site. Very friendly staff. The showers were not the best. 25 cents for 5 minutes but it was hard to adjust the temp so you had to spend a long time hiding from the burning water until it got warm or cold. Other than that, it was really nice. We tent camped.

Sitetent
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Sep. 6, 2021

Night at Bar Harbor Camp ground

Very nice camp ground. Big place with plenty of sites. All different types of sites. Electric, No electric, Water, sewer hook up or really nice tent sites in the woods. All amenities and a pool.

SiteF22
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2021

Nice place

Close to Acadia. Very close campsites. Has a nice pool. Has clean bathrooms. Laundry and store. We were happy to stay here it was quiet enough and friendly service.

SiteG7
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2021

Cheap and family friendly

Cheap price for a campsite close to Acadia National Park. You can use a tent, camper, or a pull behind/pop up. It has electric outlets, bathroom facilities, showers, and it even has a swimming pool.

SiteI stayed at a tent site
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Peter H., July 8, 2021
  • My tent site at Bar Harbor Campground
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Peter H., July 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Peter H., July 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Peter H., July 8, 2021
  • On top of Mount Desert
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Peter H., July 8, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2021

Nice campground, awesome location!

Loved how close this campground is to Acadia National Park! Nice campground with nice facilities. It’s first come first serve and they only take check or cash. They do have an atm on site. Quarter op showers, laundry on site as well. The spots are decent size, not much for privacy.

SiteH1
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by AdventureStang , June 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by AdventureStang , June 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by AdventureStang , June 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by AdventureStang , June 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by AdventureStang , June 21, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2021

Closest to Bar Harbor

We had a great experience staying at the Bar Harbor campground and exploring the Acadia National Park. I think this campground is the closest to Bar Harbor.

They don't allow reservations. There are few spots with views but those were all taken when we got there.

The campground is very quiet. It can get windy at nights (visited in June). Lots of stars to peek at during nights next to your campfire.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2021

Great location and tent stations.

This is a great place to tent/camp if you’re looking for Acadia adventures. They also provide electrical outlets to charge equipment and phones as well as decently clean showers and bathrooms. Downside: usually very crowded.

Check out one of my vlogs featuring the campsite: https://youtu.be/Y_81vS7zE1c

Reviewed Oct. 14, 2020

Eh, maybe in the camper

We were tent camping. This place isn’t solid for tent camping. Too many sites, no privacy. But it was a big RV Park, close to Acadia, hot showers, playground with views of the bay. Not all bad.

  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Ashley J., October 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Ashley J., October 14, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2020

Close to Bar Harbor

A little bit unusual in that you can't make a reservation. We were able to drop in and get a nice RV site. Spent two comfortable nights. Rode our bicycles to Bar Harbor, a little over 12 miles round trip.

Reviewed Jul. 20, 2020

Excellent experience

Staff amazing. Small store with all kinds of camping goodies including ice blocks and cubes, wood, and fire starters. Spotless bathrooms! Awesome showers $.25 for 5 minutes. Definitely coming back!

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

First come first served

This camp has breathtaking ocean views from your campsite, when you’re camping in a site with a view. Unfortunately the camp is first come, first served, they don’t take reservations. Overall, the camp is very spacious with great views, I will be camping in this campground now and in the future.

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

One of my favorites.

Is a first come first serve campground. Show up find an empty spot. Pay for it and it’s yours. I first had a tent space facing the ocean36$. Very close to the Pool for one night. Next morning I found an electric and water spot $40 close by and moved. Had great bathroom with clean showers near by that cost 25$ for 5 minutes. 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. Thy also have clean laundry for cheap. It was a very nice campground close to Arcadia NP and the town of Bar Harbor, ME. Plenty of activities around, I enjoyed the whale watching and sunset on Cadillac Mountain.

Reviewed May. 4, 2019

Beautiful campground over looking Frenchmens Bay. Blueberry fields to pick.

This large campground over looks Frenchmens bay. Large pool. Inexpensive laundry. Blueberry fields free to pick July to August. Pay showers. No reservations though. Come in early morning and wait for others to leave to grab the best sites. Or grab what ever is available and look the next morning for who leaves the better sites. Shuttle bus for free to any where, almost, on the island. The manager is a bit neurotic and that's the reason it is at 4 stars not 5. We will keep going for the campground price and place until the manager ruins it for us or they close it.

SiteTop of the hill in pull through sites
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Tammy H., May 4, 2019
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2018

No Need for Reservations

Don’t like making reservations?  We hate them, too. This is the only campground on Mt. Desert Island near Acadia National Park that is first come, first served. But, come early! Great campsites, lots of options for both tents and RV’s, clean bathrooms, 50 cent showers, dishwashing sinks, and a playground for the kiddos.

No biking/hiking trails from the campground to the park, but it makes for an easy place to retreat to if you are visiting Acadia National Park and/or Bar Harbor. It’s beyond BUSY during the summer, but the fall is much less crowded and truly gorgeous! The Island Explorer bus makes a stop at this campground, so you can leave your car behind and enjoy the park on bike/foot.

Everything you need for camping can be found in Ellsworth or Bar Harbor, located a few miles in either direction from this campground.

Site32
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Shari  G., October 22, 2018
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

Loved our stay! Amazing views

We loved this campground! Views of ocean by the pool/playground and wild blueberries around the park. The only downside was no reservations and cash only. However the employees were so very nice and there are tons of spots so no issues with finding a spot. I would love to stay here again!

Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018

friendly, reasonably priced

tent sites with no hookups to 220 Rv hookups....clean rest room/shower area recently remodeled. pay 6 nights & 7th free, NO reservations, closest private campground to Acadia NP

SiteK20
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Bar Harbor Campground by Bunny M., August 17, 2018