Smugglers Den Campground
12 miles from downtown Bar Harbor
Wooded sites with full hookups, pool, playground and a stocked pond — the family-forward alternative to Bar Harbor Campground.
Price
$55–$105
per night
Booking
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Type
RV park
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Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Smugglers Den scores at the top on family — pool, playground, stocked pond and a bike trail into Southwest Harbor. Full hookups round it out.
See methodology →Best for
- Families with young kids
- RVers who want a pool and playground
- Anyone based on the quiet side of the island
Good to know before booking
- Free shuttle stop on the Island Explorer
- Full 30/50-amp; big rigs handled
- Bike path connects to Southwest Harbor
- Reserve 4–8 weeks out for July/August
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- Late May – mid-October
- Higher demand
- July – August
- Weather note
- Fog is common; pack layered clothing.
Amenities
Essentials
- Showers
- Toilets
- Water hookup
Hookups
- Electricity
- Sewer / Dump station
- Pull-through sites
- Big-rig friendly
Comfort & connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Camp store
Access & activities
- Playground
- Swimming
Rules & extras
- Pet-friendly
Tags
Location
Southwest Harbor, ME
12 miles from downtown Bar Harbor
44.276° N, 68.323° 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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