Posted in Maine
August 09, 2018
You’ll Love These 8 Perfect Camping Spots At Maine’s Only National Park
Maine has lots of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you prefer the coast or hunkering down among the pines further inland, there’s no shortage of ways to sleep outside. But, there’s one spot that might be the best of all. Acadia National Park is Maine’s only national park, but one is all you need when it’s this special. Located along a rocky coast, the views are second-to-none and the trails could keep you busy all summer. Next time you have a hankering for a few nights under the stars, go all out do some camping in Acadia National Park in Maine. These camping spots are some of the best in the state!
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The best part about this wonderful campsite is its proximity to the ocean. Some of the sites are just a mere 100 yards away. There are lots of social activities for families, too.
1219 State Hwy. 3, Bar Harbor / 877-570-2267
1219 State Hwy. 3, Bar Harbor / 877-570-2267
Another longstanding, family run campground, this wonderful place has been around since 1969. Located in the forest off of Route 2 in Southwest Harbor, it's got spots for tents, campers, and RVs as well as rentable cabins. Echo Lake and the sandy beach is nearby, but you can also swim in their pool. Take the trails at the campsite for views over Somes Sound.
20 Main St., Southwest Harbor / 877-244-9033
20 Main St., Southwest Harbor / 877-244-9033
This camping spot is one of the most convenient on this list. It's about 5 miles south of Bar Harbor. While you can camp here all year, you'll need to pay their fee between early May and late October, which is when rangers are onsite. From here you can easily get to the Park Loop Road to cycle or over to Cadillac Mountain for some hiking. Also nearby is Otter Cliffs and Gorham Mountain.
One of the newest campgrounds located in the park itself, this one can be found on the west side of the Peninsula about 3 miles from of Winter Harbor. There are more than 90 campsites here, ranging from accommodation for tents to RVs. There's easy access to the 1,600-acre section of the park that makes up the Schoodic Woods, including lots of hiking trails and biking paths.
On the north shore of Mount Desert Island, you'll find Hadley Point nestled between Eastern Bay and the Mount Desert Narrows. There's a wonderful sandy beach, as well as a huge pool that kids will love. If sleeping on the ground isn't your thing, you can rent a cabin as well.
33 Hadley Point Rd., Bar Harbor / 207-288-4808
33 Hadley Point Rd., Bar Harbor / 207-288-4808
Located at the head of Somes Sound, this wonderful place has been family-owned since 1958! In addition to great amenities like hot showers and wifi, the location in the center of Mount Desert Island can't be beat. It's about 8 miles from Bar Harbor and just 5 miles from Northeast Harbor. There's also easy access to kayaking and boating on Somes Sound.
516 Sound Dr., Mount Desert / 207-244-3710
516 Sound Dr., Mount Desert / 207-244-3710
Another campsite located directly in Acadia National Park, this one is open from late May through October. Nearby you'll find the Seawall Picnic Area where you can explore the natural seawall that forms a barrier between the land and the water. Head a few miles west to find the Wonderland and Ship Harbor trails as well as the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.
If you're looking for peace and quiet, this is the spot for you. The quiet, secluded camping area feels just as remote as if you were wild camping. There are also cabins to rent. They're close to the ferry to Frenchboro and Swan’s islands, as well as trails on the Western and Beech mountains.
397 Tremont Rd., Tremont / 207-244-0566
397 Tremont Rd., Tremont / 207-244-0566
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