Bar Harbor Campground
4 miles from downtown Bar Harbor
Wooded RV and tent sites with full hookups, pool and a first-come first-served system that keeps big-rig travelers coming back.
Price
$48–$90
per night
Booking
Good odds
Type
RV park
You'll book on First-come first-served. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Bar Harbor Campground is the rare quality RV park that stays first-come first-served — booking scores at the top because you can actually just show up. Comfort and RV both rate well.
See methodology →Best for
- Big rigs
- Last-minute planners
- Families
- Anyone who missed in-park sites
Good to know before booking
- First-come first-served — arrive by mid-morning in summer
- Full 30/50-amp hookups
- Pool is heated
- Downtown Bar Harbor is a short drive or bike
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- Late May – mid-October
- Higher demand
- July – August
- Weather note
- Coastal Maine — fog and rain are part of the trip.
Amenities
Essentials
- Showers
- Toilets
- Water hookup
Hookups
- Electricity
- Sewer / Dump station
- Pull-through sites
Comfort & connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Camp store
Access & activities
- Swimming
Rules & extras
- Pet-friendly
Tags
Nearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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