Camping Near Acadia
Maine's crown jewel with rugged coastline, granite peaks, and pristine forests.
Featured Campgrounds
Top-rated campgrounds inside Acadia National Park
Duck Harbor Campground offers the highest rating (4.82) and provides a unique island camping experience on Isle au Haut with excellent hiking, fishing, and swimming opportunities within Acadia National Park.
Schoodic Woods Campground provides both tent and RV camping options with a strong rating (4.54) and represents the quieter Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia, offering diverse geographic representation.
Seawall Campground offers comprehensive camping options for both tents and RVs with excellent activities including ocean access for swimming and fishing, representing the western side of Mount Desert Island.
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About This Destination
Acadia National Park camping offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience Maine's iconic coastal wilderness, where granite peaks meet the Atlantic Ocean on Mount Desert Island and the quieter Schoodic Peninsula. With three National Park Service campgrounds and numerous private options nearby, campers can wake up to ocean views, explore 45 miles of historic carriage roads, and witness spectacular sunrises from Cadillac Mountain—often the first place to see dawn in America.
Best Time
September offers the ideal Acadia camping experience with comfortable temperatures, spectacular fall foliage, and fewer crowds than peak summer. June provides pleasant weather with longer daylight hours, though campground reservations are competitive.
Destination Highlights
- 4+ campgrounds within 40 miles
- Located in Maine
- Options for every camping style
Plan Your Trips
Tips & Recommendations
- 1Book Acadia campsites as soon as reservations open, especially for summer and fall foliage season when prime dates fill 3-6 months in advance.
- 2Consider Schoodic Woods Campground for a quieter alternative with easier availability and direct mainland access.
- 3Pack layers for rapidly changing coastal weather, including waterproof gear and warm clothing for cool nights.
- 4Use the free Island Explorer shuttle system to avoid parking challenges at popular trailheads.
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