CampgroundAnyone escaping Mount Desert crowds
75CP
Maine · 5 ranked campgrounds
Best campgrounds near Acadia National Park
Granite coast, spruce forests and the earliest sunrise in the U.S. Blackwoods and Seawall put you inside the park; Bar Harbor has the RV resorts.
Ranked by Camping Points
- 1Schoodic Woods Campground75CP
Winter Harbor, ME · Seasonal demand
- 2Bar Harbor Campground74CP
Bar Harbor, ME · Good last-minute odds
- 3Smugglers Den Campground74CP
Southwest Harbor, ME · Check availability
- 4Blackwoods Campground66CP
Otter Creek, ME · Often books early
- 5Seawall Campground66CP
Southwest Harbor, ME · Often books early
Best for every kind of trip
Best overall
Best for RVs
RV parkFamilies with young kids
74CP
Getting oriented
Blackwoods is the classic near-town base. Seawall is quieter with easier ocean access. Schoodic Woods sits on the mainland peninsula with almost no crowds.
FAQ
When should I book a campground near Acadia?
Peak-season sites often open 6 months in advance and fill within minutes. Shoulder-season trips give you more flexibility and better score-to-price ratios.
Which Acadia campground is best for RVs?
Smugglers Den Campground scores highest on the RV category (90/100) thanks to full hookups and big-rig access.
What's the best family-friendly option?
Smugglers Den Campground tops the family score at 90/100, with safe layout and amenities that make short trips easier.
How is the Camping Points Score calculated?
A weighted 0–100 blend of view, comfort, family, remote, RV, value and booking scores. See methodology.
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