Seawall Campground
Inside the park · 14 mi from Bar Harbor
214 sites near the granite shoreline at Seawall. Small RVs, tent sites, and short walks to tide pools.
Price
$22–$30
per night
Booking
Books early
Type
Campground
You'll book on Recreation.gov. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Seawall sees a fraction of Blackwoods' traffic because it's on the quieter side of the island. Better remote score, slightly harder to reach the main Loop Road attractions.
See methodology →Best for
- Quieter alternative to Blackwoods
- Tide-pool families
- Bass Harbor Lighthouse day trippers
- Walk-in tent sites
Good to know before booking
- No showers on-site
- Walk-in tent sites are the quietest
- 14-mile drive to Bar Harbor
- Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is 4 miles away
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- Late May – September
- Higher demand
- July – August
- Weather note
- West-side fog burns off later than Bar Harbor.
Amenities
Essentials
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Access & activities
- Trailhead access
Tags
Location
Southwest Harbor, ME
Inside the park · 14 mi from Bar Harbor
44.238° N, 68.308° W
Open in Google MapsNearby 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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