Best Campgrounds near Bangor, ME

Are you in need of a campground near Bangor, ME? Bangor is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Bangor, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Bangor, Maine (142)

    1. Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park

    96 Reviews
    337 Photos
    825 Saves
    Seal Harbor, Maine

    Overview

    For Blackwoods campsites, 90 percent of campsites are released six months in advance on the first of each month at 10 am EST. The remaining 10 percent are released at 10 am 14 days ahead of a desired arrival date on a rolling basis. For example, if you plan to arrive on May 24, you can make an online reservation starting at 10 am EST Dec 1 from the first release or starting at 10 am EST on May 10 from the second release. All campsite reservations must be made through recreation.gov. 90% of campsites are available six months in advance, and released on a monthly basis as described above. 10% of campsites are available at 10:00 a.m. EST. fourteen (14) days in advance of the desired reservation date. Visitors are able to make same day reservations if campsites are available. All reservations must be made through recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person. Blackwoods Campground is located in breathtaking Acadia National Park on the Maine coast. Visitors venture to Acadia for its picturesque scenery, historic sites and recreational activities, including hiking, biking and canoeing.

    Recreation

    From gentle walks along the rugged coastline, mountain hikes, tree lined carriage roads for biking and lakes for kayaking and canoeing, Acadia offers many opportunities to get outside and be active.Park rangers at Acadia offer a variety of programs to suit every interest and activity level. Programs include walks, talks, hikes, narrated boat cruises, bike rides and more. A 27-mile, historic loop road system offers outstanding views of the park's ocean shoreline, coastal forests and mountain silhouettes.

    Natural Features

    Acadia is comprised of a cluster of islands on the Atlantic coast of Maine. Mountains, lakes, streams, wetlands, forests, meadows and beaches are all found within roughly 50,000 acres comprising Acadia. At Blackwoods, all sites are wooded and within a 10-minute walk of the ocean.

    Nearby Attractions

    Acadia National Park is surrounded by scenic island harbors and quaint towns. Mount Desert Island, the Schoodic Peninsula, and Isle au Haut offer plenty of visitor services including restaurants, shops, museums, and tours. Please check with local Chambers of Commerce for more information.

    Charges & Cancellations

    No Shows If a camper does not check-in at the ranger station by 10:00am check-out time the day after the scheduled arrival date, their reservation will be cancelled, the camper will incur a $20.00 service fee, and forfeit the first night's camping fee. Making Changes to Your Reservation A $10.00 service fee will apply if you make any changes to your reservation. Cancelling Your Reservation If you cancel your reservation the day before or on the day of your scheduled arrival date, you will incur a $10 service fee and forfeit your first night's camping fee. If you cancel your reservation 2 or more days before your scheduled arrival date, you will only incur a $10 service fee. If you cancel a group campsite reservation within 7 full days before the scheduled arrival date, you will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Early Departures If you choose to check out of your campsite early, you must notify us in person at the Campground Ranger Station before 10:00am in order to receive a refund for your remaining nights. _Please review Rules & Reservation Policies below for more information.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 - $60 / night

    2. Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

    35 Reviews
    153 Photos
    196 Saves
    Salsbury Cove, Maine

    Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA Holiday makes the perfect base camp whenever you want to experience beach camping in Bar Harbor. You and your family can enjoy your trip on the island by staying at our KOA Campground, from its proximity to Acadia National Park to the local restaurants and shops.

    At Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA Holiday, we offer many campsites to help you have the camping experiences you desire. You can stay at one of our RV Sites, Deluxe Cabins, Camping Cabins, Unique Accommodations, or Tent Sites.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    3. Pumpkin Patch RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    25 Photos
    20 Saves
    Hermon, Maine

    The Pumpkin Patch RV Resort provides a quiet and relaxing country atmosphere. We are within driving distance to many coastal areas including Rockland, Camden, Castine and Bar Harbor. Maine boasts of many more than 60 lighthouses, many of which can be accessed by car. Interesting places to visit nearby are the Lumberman's Museum, Ft. Knox, Leonard's Mills Forest & Logging Museum, Penobscot Marine Museum, Children's Museum, Coles Transportation and Stephen King's home. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing, stock car racing, harness racing, miniature golf and bowling. For those shopaholics we are close to a major mall, flea markets, antique and collectible shops.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $50 / night

    4. Bar Harbor Campground

    31 Reviews
    71 Photos
    334 Saves
    Salsbury Cove, Maine

    Bar Harbor Campground is the Closest Campground to the town of Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and other points of interest. We offer quality camping, at affordable prices and we accommodate the smallest tent to the largest RV. This quiet, family owned campground, open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day, is perfect for families of all sizes. We are a family owned campground, and our focus is on making your stay a great one. We do things a little differently here. Most noticeable may be the fact that we don't accept advanced reservations. When you arrive, we give you a detailed map of the grounds, and invite you to drive through and pick the site that really suits your likes and needs. Find your spot, get set up, then come and see us in the office. As you can see from the map below, we offer everything you might need for memorable stay, and with Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park close by, we're the perfect choice. Make sure and check our policies page to familiarize yourself with the campground rules. Please note that we do not accept credit cards, but we do take checks, and we have an ATM located in the office.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $44 - $68 / night

    5. Mount Desert Campground

    35 Reviews
    130 Photos
    505 Saves
    Mount Desert, Maine

    Mount Desert Campground is located in the heart of world famous Mount Desert Island. Just minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. Spend your day sightseeing and shopping around the many local towns, rent a bike, sail on a schooner, go rock climbing in Acadia, or spend your afternoon at Sand Beach. Explore the extraordinary shopping and dining opportunities in Northeast Harbor or Southwest Harbor. You can even rent a kayak right here at the campground and explore the beautiful Somes Sound.

    The Mount Desert Campground was conceived and created by Marie and Arnold Allen in 1958. The Allen's goal was to maintain a quiet, clean, tenting campground where families could come to relax, enjoy the natural beauty, and make memories. For the next 25 years, the Allens enjoyed a very loyal following of campers who returned here year after year.

    In early 1984, the Allens sold the campground to one of those long time campers of almost 20 years, the Craigheads. Now, all these years later, we Craigheads strive to maintain the very best campground we can- so the children of those long time campers from years past can, in turn, make new memories with their kids.

    We do not offer lots of frills and gimmicks but we do provide the quietest campground with the cleanest, most up to date facilities anywhere. We look forward to welcoming you to the Mount Desert Campground and we will do our utmost to make your stay a pleasant one.

    On any given year, we do not allow dogs starting the Saturday on or before July 2 until Friday morning of Labor Day weekend. We certainly do allow dogs when the season is quieter during the months of May, June, September and October.

    We offer free Wi-Fi at the Gathering Place on the grounds.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    6. Hadley's Point Campground

    27 Reviews
    81 Photos
    224 Saves
    Salsbury Cove, Maine

    Situated in a quiet location, just off of Route 3, Hadley's Point is a camper's haven. Take a quiet five minute walk to a public saltwater beach. Acadia National Park Visitor Center and entrance is just four miles, and downtown Bar Harbor is just an eight mile drive. Shuttle service is available on the Island Explorer buses daily from late June through Columbus Day.

    Hadley's Point Campground offers grassy and wooded sites, each with its own fireplace and picnic table. Tent sites, water & electric (20-30-50 Amp), and full hookup campsites available. On-site honeywagon service is available.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $29 - $90 / night

    7. Searsport Shores Ocean Campground

    16 Reviews
    60 Photos
    291 Saves
    Searsport, Maine

    Penobscot Bay is the deepest body of water in the Gulf of Maine…and I live at its shores with my husband Steven, father Zaven, a flock of sheep and goats, three hives of honey bees, extensive gardens and lots of space to make art and good food. Together we run a family campground that was established in 1965 and steward the land…we provide a place for people to come and relax, wander through the organic gardens, explore the beach and re-connect with themselves and others. We’re proud to be part of the working waterfront of Maine where recreation, fishing and shipping ply the same waters and provide a sense of purpose for all sorts of people.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $14 - $168 / night

    8. Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park

    52 Reviews
    177 Photos
    371 Saves
    Bass Harbor, Maine

    Overview

    For Seawall campsites, 90 percent of campsites are released six months in advance on the first of each month at 10 am EST. The remaining 10 percent are released at 10 am 14 days ahead of a desired arrival date on a rolling basis. For example, if you plan to arrive on May 24, you can make an online reservation starting at 10 am EST Dec 1 from the first release or starting at 10 am EST on May 10 from the second release. All campsite reservations must be made through recreation.gov. 90% of campsites are available six months in advance, and released on a monthly basis as described above. 10% of campsites are available at 10:00 a.m. EST. fourteen (14) days in advance of the desired reservation date. Visitors are able to make same day reservations if campsites are available. All reservations must be made through recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.

    Recreation

    From gentle walks along the rugged coastline, mountain hikes, tree lined carriage roads for biking and lakes for kayaking and canoeing, Acadia offers many opportunities to get outside and be active.Park rangers at Acadia offer a variety of programs to suit every interest and activity level. Programs include walks, talks, hikes, narrated boat cruises, bike rides and more. Kids age 6-12 love Acadia's Junior Ranger Program.A 27-mile, historic loop road system offers outstanding views of the park's ocean shoreline, coastal forests and mountain silhouettes.

    Natural Features

    Southwest Harbor is located on the west side of Mount Desert Island. The west side of the Island is considered the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island. All the sites at Seawall Campground are wooded and within a 10-minute walk to the ocean. There are many beautiful and quiet hiking trails on this side of the Island, as well as Echo Lake, a wonderful lake for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and picnics. Acadia is comprised of a cluster of islands on the Atlantic coast of Maine. Mountains, lakes, streams, wetlands, forests, meadows and beaches are all found within roughly 50,000 acres comprising Acadia.

    Nearby Attractions

    Acadia National Park is surrounded by scenic island harbors and quaint towns. Mount Desert Island, the Schoodic Peninsula, and Isle au Haut offer plenty of visitor services including restaurants, shops, museums, and tours. Please check with local Chambers of Commerce for more information.

    Charges & Cancellations

    No Shows If a camper does not check-in at the ranger station by 10:00am check-out time the day after the scheduled arrival date, their reservation will be cancelled, the camper will incur a $20.00 service fee, and forfeit the first night's camping fee. Making Changes to Your Reservation A $10.00 service fee will apply if you make any changes to your reservation. Cancelling Your Reservation If you cancel your reservation the day before or on the day of your scheduled arrival date, you will incur a $10.00 service fee and forfeit your first night's camping fee. If you cancel your reservation 2 or more days before your scheduled arrival date, you will only incur a $10.00 service fee. If you cancel a group campsite reservation within 7 full days before the scheduled arrival date, you will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Early Departures If you choose to check out of your campsite early, you must notify us in person at the Campground Ranger Station before 10:00am in order to receive a refund for your remaining nights. _Please review Rules & Reservation Policies below for more information.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $22 - $60 / night

    9. Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort

    22 Reviews
    61 Photos
    170 Saves
    Salsbury Cove, Maine

    At Mt. Desert Narrows RV Resort you can pitch a tent, park your RV right on the water, or back up a bit and enjoy a panoramic ocean view from your very own spot at this coveted RV resort in Maine. Once you settle on the view, decide if you want to play onsite or off. Onsite Mt. Desert Narrows, you can enjoy our RV resort's many amenities and activities. Or venture out to see the sites and explore historic Bar Harbor and famous Acadia National Park, just a short drive from our RV resort in coastal Maine. Mt. Desert Narrows RV Resort offers a ton of resort style amenities and our friendly staff is ready to help you in any way they can. So come check us out at our RV resort in Maine, and have the trip of a lifetime!

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    10. Paul Bunyan Campground

    4 Reviews
    1 Photo
    18 Saves
    Bangor, Maine

    A friendly, family campground with spacious, open, & shaded sites on a rolling terrain.

    Open May 1st through October 15th. (dates vary depending on how they land in comparison to the weekend)

    We invite you to come in and look us over. We can accommodate every size trailer, motorhome, fifth wheel or tent. All sites have a picnic table & firering.

    We, the owners, Dennis & Amy Hachey, welcome all to our camping family. We enjoy meeting new friends and seeing our old friends each year.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Guide to Bangor

Camping near Bangor, 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 several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the numerous trails in Acadia National Park. One camper mentioned, "I love that the southern ridge trailhead for Cadillac mountain leaves from the campgrounds and connects to a bunch of other trails" at Blackwoods Campground.
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. A visitor at Seawall Campground noted, "Many other reviewers have reported seeing Moose near or in the campground here."
  • Kayaking: Enjoy the water by launching your kayak from the campground. One reviewer at Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA said, "Our waterfront site was terrific - gorgeous view, and we could launch our kayaks directly from the site."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Mount Desert Campground shared, "Restrooms were very clean and there was plenty of hot water for the coin-operated showers."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Schoodic Woods Campground mentioned, "The sites are carefully designed so that although you might hear your neighbor you likely will not see them."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpful staff. A reviewer at Hadley's Point Campground said, "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 a spot upon arrival. A camper noted, "This campground is huge, and takes no reservations, so it works great for us who don’t like to plan ahead."
  • Privacy Levels: Depending on the campground, site privacy can vary. A visitor at Seawall Campground mentioned, "While campsites are deep and set off the road, some of them open up to each other at the rear points of each site."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities. A camper at Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort pointed out, "Not all campsites had full hookup and we were told that one of the dump stations worked, but as we were leaving, we realized it didn’t."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Family-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. A 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 a peaceful experience for everyone. One camper noted, "The only problem was kids running around during quiet hour" at Smuggler's Den Campground.
  • Plan for Meals: Choose campgrounds with nearby dining options or grocery stores. A visitor at Hadley's Point Campground mentioned, "The free bus stops here so you can have a car-free park experience."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to choose a site that fits your RV. A camper at Schoodic Woods Campground advised, "Choose your site carefully if you have a large rig."
  • Dump Stations: Know where the dump stations are located. A visitor at Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort noted, "Be advised many sites do not have dump stations."
  • Wi-Fi Availability: If you need internet access, check the Wi-Fi situation at your chosen campground. A reviewer at Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA mentioned, "Cell service with AT&T was great. Cell service with T-Mobile was spotty."

Camping around Bangor, Maine, offers a variety of experiences, from serene nature to family-friendly fun. Whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Bangor, ME?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Bangor, ME offers a wide range of camping options, with 142 campgrounds and RV parks near Bangor, ME and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Bangor, ME?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Bangor, ME is Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 96 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Bangor, ME?

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

  • What parks are near Bangor, ME?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 1 parks near Bangor, ME that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.