5 Best Camping Resorts in Downeast Maine
Terramor
New to Mount Desert in the last decade, Terramor offers luxury, while camping. Located only 15 minutes from Bar Harbor, Terramor has style, and comfort, all while still accessing the outdoor experience.
1453 ME-102 in Bar Harbor, Maine
Wild Acadia Camping Resort
Being the only fun park in Hancock County, Wild Acadia Fun Park is the place to be if you have kids! From their water slides to their climbing course, there is something for the entire family. Worth noting: Their cabins are new in 2023! Prefer a tent, or a camper? They have those options as well. Staying at the campground also includes admission to the water park, the only catch is that it must be a 2-night minimum stay.
233 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton, Maine
Bar Harbor Campground
Bar Harbor Campground is the closest Campground to Bar Harbor. A family owned and operated business for the last 50 years, they have a large property, with a variety of full hookup sites, to no-hookup sites. They also have a giant crystal-clear pool, massive blueberry fields FREE for the picking, clean shower facilities, and great trails to walk your dog! If you’re looking for a campground that is cost effective, and close to the action, this is the place for you!
409 ME-3 in Bar Harbor, Maine
Smuggler’s Den Campground
Smuggler’s Den borders Acadia’s “quiet side” of the island. Made up of 106 campsites, Smuggler’s Den is a 10-minute drive to Bass Harbor Lighthouse, and a 1.5-mile drive to the beautiful town of Southwest Harbor. Additionally, you can take a trail through the woods to Echo Lake Sand Beach. If walking isn’t your style, hop on the free Island Explorer Shuttle Bus, and they will take you on various stops throughout Mount Desert.
20 Main Street in Southwest Harbor, Maine
Under Canvas Acadia
With a breathtaking, unique campsite, Under Canvas Acadia in Surry brags to have some of the best star gazing around. It was named a “Top 20 Resort in the US-Northeast” by Condé Nast Traveler, in 2022, and offers glamping, AND organic bath products in your ensuite bathroom.
702 Surry Road in Surry, Maine
