Camping in Acadia

Acadia National Park | Maine Parks

Acadia National Park is a great place to camp. There are some camp sites located within the park and many other Maine campgrounds nearby. Ask us about Camping in Maine or share comments. To feature your Maine business, contact us.

Acadia National Park Camping

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ACADIA NATIONAL PARK CAMPGROUNDS

Blackwoods Campground

Open all year. Primitive, walk-in camping only from December 1 to March 31 (permit required). Facilities and Services (varies in off season)

306 sites (some accessible)
Group campsites available by reservation
No hook-ups or utilities
Restrooms with running water
Showers available nearby (fee)
Evening campfire programs
Island Explorer Shuttle Bus stop

Seawall Campground

Open late May to September 30. Facilities and Services:

214 sites (some accessible)
First come, first served. No advanced reservations.
Group campsites available by reservation
No hook-ups or utilities
Showers available nearby (fee)
Evening campfire programs
Island Explorer Shuttle Bus stop

Duck Harbor Campground (Isle au Haut)

Open May 15 to October 15

Permit required
Primitive camping available

Acadia National Park Visitor Centers

Acadia National Park Headquarters / Winter Visitor Center

Open all year

Hours vary

Hulls Cove Visitor Center

Open seasonally

Hours vary

Thompson Island Information Center

Open seasonally

Hours vary

Activities In Acadia National Park

Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse

The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is the only lighthouse on Mount Desert Island. Located on the west side of the island this lighthouse has some short trails with beautiful views.

Cadillac Mountain

Many consider Cadillac Mountain to be the first spot in the United States to see the sunrise every morning. The theory being that due to it’s height sunlight hits the top of Cadillac Mountain before reaching any other point in the United States. Cadillac Mt. Maine