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    4.1 (34 reviews)

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    Ice and wood are sold on the premises
    Monica S.

    Since there are no reservations for this campground, I called and asked about the availability for tent camping during the first week in August. If you arrive around 10am, you are highly likely to get a tent spot. Here is everything I liked about this place: * Clean bathrooms with soap and paper towels * Showers cost 25¢ for 5 minutes (so luxurious) * Drinking Water from a spigot nearby * Dishwashing area with hot water * Guests observe the quiet hours * Pool is heated, clean, and large with fantastic views of the ocean * Trees provide lots of shade * Acadia National Park free shuttle stops at the campground * Mini store inside registration * Sells firewood and ice * Blueberry bushes next to pool, but beware of ticks after picking * 12pm checkout * Electric site, extra charge * Travelin' Lobster is 15 minutes away * ice cream and lobster rolls are sold across the street If plane flights are on sale, I would definitely camp here again.

    Lot by the water

    First of all, we got there super late and they were so kind to placed us in their overflow space. In the am they paced us in our lots and I was able to get about 6 spaces to fit my whole family. The camp is amazing, pet friendly and everyone is cordial. We will definitely go back. It's close to bar harbor and Acadia. We had such an amazing time.

    Sunset
    Pat B.

    We have camped here several times over 43 years. The owners are friendly. Bathrooms clean with 25 cent showers for 5 min which is plenty of time if you are organized. Sites are all pretty decent. Some are more prime with ocean and Mountain views. There are pits to burn firewood. Restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Most beautiful Acadia National Park just a few miles away. There are no reservations here so it's first come, first served. You drive around, pick your site, set up then go let the office know which spot is home sweet home for your duration. I recommend. Also there is a swimming pool and playground and they are good about maintaining the quiet hours.

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    Sarah P.

    Tent camped here in Oct. 2020 and loved it! Got a tent spot with a water view, it gets windy there so make sure you tie your tent and everything else down really good! Bathrooms and showers were clean and the campground is just a few miles from the Acadia Nat Park entrance.

    View from our campsite (K11)

    Great customer service and beautiful campground! Several spots to choose from - ranging from no electric to full hookups. We showed up the Monday prior to Labor Day and there were several sites available - it got much more packed closer to Friday/Saturday. The showers are coin operated ($0.25 for 5 minutes), but they are HOT which was perfect during the cool evenings (do be careful and test it out before entering, though, because you could potentially boil lobster with how hot it gets). First come, first served, but worked well with our timing and flexibility.

    Oceanfront tent only campsite when the weather wasn't so nice
    Ashley P.

    Camped here for two nights over Columbus Day weekend this year after a campsite I'd booked previously turned out to be closed. This place does not take advance reservations. Instead, you have to go there and pick from the campsites that are available. This worked out very well for me since I was already in the area and in need of a place to stay, but if I was traveling a long way during a busy camping time, that might make me nervous. There were a lot of open campsites on Columbus Day weekend though. I picked an oceanfront tent site toward the back of the campground. It was very quiet and not too far to the restrooms. There are a lot of RV sites here as well. My tent site had no shade, but it being October, I didn't want any. I could see the water from my site! There are tent sites with more shade toward the front of the campground. Showers were 25cents for 5 minutes of hot water. The pool was closed in October. My campsite felt very exposed when one of the nights turned cold and rainy, but that's the site I picked. All around I was very pleased with my experience here.

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    I camp here every year. Can't beat the price. Nice choice of sites; wooded or open. Can be a little rowdy during the peak season.

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    Mount Desert Campground

    Mount Desert Campground

    4.4(57 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Nice setting for families. Big campground focused on cramming in sites. Not the quietest place…read more Hearing others snoring in next tent, etc. less sites and more trees between them would have been better.

    This is an excellent campsite and it's right in the heart of Acadia which can't be beat…read more Important to note that it's tough to snag a reservation during peak season. We stayed July 4th weekend and when we booked in January this was one of the last tent sites available. Granted it was July 4th, but still something to think about. There are a few lucky tent sites that overlook the water which would be incredible. Maybe next time we can book earlier and snag one. Each site has everything you will need -- a platform for your tent (perfect incase it rains), an electrical outlet, running water, a picnic table and a firepit. It is clean and well-kept, and you are never too far from a bathroom / shower facility. Just note that the shower is $1 for 5 minutes and you'll need quarters. There is a main house where you can buy wood and other supplies. During non-covid times they also have a gathering place where you can buy snacks. I believe the rate is around $50 dollars a night but I'm not sure if the rate changes depending on the weekend, and I wouldn't be surprised if it was higher than normal over July 4th. This is a wonderful campsite and I'd happily return. In comparison, I've also camped at the Oceanside KOA in Bar Harbor and this campsite is way better. Be sure to check it out!

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    Mount Desert Campground - The floating docks

    The floating docks

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    Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA - Breathtaking sunset views right outside our RV

    Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA

    4.2(56 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Stayed here labor day weekend 2025, and to say its was a complete and utter disappointment would be…read morean understatement. For years my wife has wanted to stay at this campground and when we finally made it happen it was such a disappointment. We booked our stay in March 2025, and reserved an ocean front back in site water electric. We arrive and they have is in a pull through across from the Ocean Front site we booked water and electric. My wife called the office to see if a mistake was make and Brenda at the office implied that my wife had no idea what she had reserved even though we had an email confirmation showing we had reserved an ocean front site. Brenda then completely dismissed my wife saying well we don't have any available anyway. There was no attempt to make this right whatsoever. We understand booking issues arise but for no communication prior to our arrival of the change was frustrating especially since we would have chosen a full hookup site had we been informed of the unavailability of an ocean front site. Our site was incredibly unleveled causing us to be unable to use the main entrance to our camper requiring our guests to walk through our bedroom to gain access to the bathroom and living room of our camper. We had emailed the campground about the experience as their handout requested to contact them before writing a bad review. Well it's over two weeks later and no one has responded to my wife's email. I would strongly recommend you skip this KOA they certainly do not care about your experience just your money!

    Service was good , but lobster roll left a little to be desired. Compared to others we had, this…read moreone ranked last. It was served on folded white bread!!!! No " roll" in sight. The fries were crispy and hot- that's why they got 3 stars........ beautiful view though.......

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    Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA - Live music

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    Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA - Amazing views of the sunset.

    Amazing views of the sunset.

    Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA

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    Cottonwood Camping & RV Park - This was a short drive as Cottonwood is only about 8 miles from the coast, just west of Englishman Bay.

    Cottonwood Camping & RV Park

    5.0(6 reviews)
    31.7 mi

    Folks, I don't really know what to say other than 'you just gotta come here!'…read moreI love this place! I came through on a hum last year, stayed for 2 nights and 3 days. Told Shirley (the owner) I would be back "next year" to help out, and here I am, Aug. 8th, 2019, sad to leave after spending 4 weeks in the grand teepee, helping out around the camp. Off route 1, into the woods, to grandmama's RV we go! But it is so much more... tent sites, group sites, great trails, and great vibe from the surrounding community. But what you really want to know is; this is a great base for exploring coastal Maine & Downeast. Now understand 2 things... Downeast is on the coast, but when the term 'downeast' is used, it is very much a reference to the culture of the folk who grew up and live here and have also known it through the generations of their family. Once you get here, you're in the thick of what "coastal Maine" really is without the crowds of Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, etc.. from Cottonwood you will find within 20 mins. Never crowded beaches with all the beauty of those other places... and you can also make a day trip of getting to Easport or Calaise and just breath in New Brunswick! Oh yeah, bring your passport... One of the other things I love about camping here, are the various small sites that are suitable for bicyclers and bikers who travel with minimal gear and need to stop for short stays. Even though its right off the road, once in, you're cast into the woods! Oh yeah, and I can't think of another camp with such a great bath house along this route... Cottonwood Camping is truly a great experience and my pick as a base for exploring Downeast, Coastal Maine, the far north on the east side of the U.S. Shirley Cotton makes it happen! She is the BOMB!!

    I can honestly say this place was easy to find and very photogenic. Easy to recommend.read more

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    Cottonwood Camping & RV Park - Inside the big teepee, where I stayed for 4 weeks.

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    Inside the big teepee, where I stayed for 4 weeks.

    Blackwoods Campground - spacious camp site

    Blackwoods Campground

    4.4(37 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    Overall: stayed on the B loop and love the campsite selections. Restrooms were quite clean, roads…read morewere well paved so it was fairly quiet at night/morning. The entry was super streamlined and the cost of staying is incredibly reasonably priced!

    We stayed here on the B Loop 54 and loved the location. This campsite is more isolated and spread…read moreout than others. We walked around the other campsites and they were quite close to each other and not as much privacy. The Picnic table at our campsite could be updated. The Campsite overall has a fairly flat area and plenty of space for our 6 person tent, coleman tent over the picnic table and chairs. The check in process was easy and directions to our campsite were easy to follow from the map they gave us. Note, there is a water station next to the check in house (we only found about it on our last day). You will have to get firewood (easily found as you come into Acadia), ice ($4-5 a bag) and shower (practically outside the campground for 1.75 cents for 1 min 45 sec of shower ...add 25cents for extra 15 seconds). The bathrooms are clean. The only thing was that they ask you not to was at the sink ; rather bring water to your campsite, wash it there and just bring back the dirty water for disposal - bring a water bucket or two. The campground is very centrally located and we found ourselves only about 20 minutes or less from all the places we wanted to go to.

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    Blackwoods Campground - Walked from our site to this overlook which is located right next to Loop A. Very short distance easy for kids too! Less than half a mile.

    Walked from our site to this overlook which is located right next to Loop A. Very short distance easy for kids too! Less than half a mile.

    Blackwoods Campground - Ocean path views - love hearing the ocean from our tent at night

    Ocean path views - love hearing the ocean from our tent at night

    Blackwoods Campground - Dish water disposal

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    Dish water disposal

    Acadia National Park - Jordan Pond @ Acadia National Park

    Acadia National Park

    4.8(612 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Acadia National Park has been on my list of "must visit" parks for years. I've been talking to…read morevarious friends about a trip there for a while. While searching for a last-minute 4-day weekend birthday trip - the timing seemed to work out to visit Bar Harbor and Acadia. I was here from 30 April - 03 May and loved it. Not everything was open, but enough was open that I was able to explore and see most of what I wanted in Acadia (Cadillac mountain opened ON 30 April so, we were able to drive to the top, park and walk around without a permit/pass before season starts in a few weeks. We hiked Beehive, Jordan Pond, Ocean Path, Homan's Trail and a few other short park and walk items. By far, my favorite was Beehive as it's just scary/steep enough to give you a thrill, gorgeous views. I also loved Homan's trail - easy and short, but beautiful rock work. The ranger also told me that one of the women who originally donated a ton of the land for Acadia and wanted to do so anonymously was last name Homan, so this is honor of her. And what a beautiful trail it is! The visitor's center is small but as always, friendly and helpful rangers who helped me prioritize my must-sees and map out the best use of time/driving to get to everything I wanted to do in two short days. Schooner Point lookout is also an easy/quick stop off before entering one of the park entrances - and a beautiful view of the ocean. Bar Harbor is charming and fun and welcoming and at that time in late April/early May - no waits for anything as season is just beginning. Can't wait to come back!

    I'd have to say that Acadia is one of my most favorite national parks…read more So much beautiful nature to see all around when hiking about. The park boasts over 120 miles of hiking trails. There are spots for swimming and kayaking and other water activities. Biking the trails is another great way to see wildlife on their natural habitat, foliage, and more. Granite peaks (like Cadillac Mountain) with spectacular views. A wonderful way to become with nature whilst checking the cost off your must-see list.

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    Acadia National Park - Acadia National Park

    Acadia National Park

    Acadia National Park - Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park

    Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park

    Acadia National Park - Acadia National Park

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    Mt Desert Narrows Campground

    Mt Desert Narrows Campground

    3.0(35 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    This was our first visit ever to ME and it was awesome! The front desk staff were all extremely…read morefriendly and helpful! We had accidentally had 2 types of RVs listed under our reservation and so we were originally assigned a pull in site. We actually have a 40 ft Fifth wheel toy hauler so they easily made and adjustment and gave us a back-in WF site! We stayed here for the past 3 weeks and it has been great! We have nice shade trees, easy to access the dump station and bathhouse. The park is clean and everyone is so nice here! Great stay and only 7.5 miles from Acadia and tons of yummy food!!! Great location!!! Would definitely stay here again!!!

    We came hearing SO much about this place and quickly became very disappointed. To start the RV spot…read morethey gave us was muddy (grass areas with no gravel or concrete pads to put your rig on). We were able to maneuver the RV in our given spot but our little car spun mud, ugh! Second, we were told that for a one time charge of $25 the "honey wagon" would come around for dumping. (Since we were spending 18 days in this location without a sewer hookup, that was important to us). Turns out we were given the wrong information and it's each time used. Third strike, the park is full, leaf peeping season. The toilets have been shut down in our section for three days! Three toilets out of service for three days! As well as three washers in the laundry area leaving only two to use, did I say the park is full!? Not sure when these will be fixed, just says "soon". Simple remedies to the challenges this park is facing at this time: First, if you have had a horrific amount of rain (which they did with hurricane Lee), get some sand, something to toss down on the mud pit! At the very least, give your guest another spot! We were there two days before the park filled. We looked, most spots were dry, with no skid marks. Second, make sure your office help has all the correct information. Or put it in writing some place so your guests get the correct information. This is kind of a big deal. Third, toilets need to be fixed asap. I get being down a day or two but three! And who knows when it will get fixed! Be honest, don't put a sign up that says, will open "soon". How about, "sorry for the inconvenience, we had a hurricane disturb our park and have been working hard to get back up to speed. This will be fixed as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding", I understand, I'm disappointed, but I understand. P. S. I'm from Florida!

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    Mt Desert Narrows Campground
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