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Update 7/3/22: At last! Verizon® is now offering robust high speed data and voice at the campground. We now have excellent coverage from most major carriers!
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Mount Desert Campground

A unique and scenic campground on Mount Desert Island - waterfront & wooded sites

Make Your 2022 Reservations Now

No RVs/Trailers over 20'

 

We have no septic dump station

No dogs allowed during peak season

 

Daily Office Hours:

8am to 6pm

For Phone Calls,  9am to 4pm

 

2023 Online Reservations:

Reservations for a week or more will begin at 5am on Monday, January 9th.

Reservations for 3 nights or more will begin at 5am on Tuesday, January 10th.

Interactive Campground Map

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Rates & Policies

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Acadia Region Camping

View Mount Desert Island's Best

See where to find some great camping on MDI!

Mount Desert Campground is located in the heart of Mount Desert Island, just minutes from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.  Spend your days hiking the mountain trails or biking on the 50+ miles of carriage roads.  Plenty of sightseeing and shopping and dining experiences around the many local towns such as Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor await you!  Sail on a schooner, go rock climbing in Acadia, or spend your afternoon at Sand Beach.  You can even rent a kayak right here at the campground and explore beautiful Somes Sound.

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About Us

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Gathering Place

Learn more about what our Gathering Place has to offer.

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FAQ's

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Reservations

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Contact Us

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Campground Features Include:

 

tenting icon Tenting Sites

trailer icon Trailers & RV's (20 ft maximum)

shower icon Facilities with metered hot showers

fish hook icon Salt Water Fishing

swimmer icon Salt Water Swimming

canoe and paddle icon Kayak, Canoe & SUP Rentals

picnic table icon Picnic Tables & Firepits at Each Site

electrical plug icon Electric & Water Hookups

little shop icon Ice Cream, Coffee & Pastries

boat and ramp icon Launching Ramp

wireless signal icon Cellular service & WiFi

anchor icon Deepwater Moorings Available

See What Our Campers Are Saying

Don't take our word for it, view all our testimonials on Trip Advisor

This was THE best campground we have ever stayed in!! The sites are large and we never felt "cramped" even though we did have neighbors. The "Gathering Place" has free Wi-Fi and serves treats from local bakeries every morning. read more

happy camper Lisa D.
Van Wert, OH

What a great experience camping at Mount Desert Campground proved to be. The sites are top notch as are the facilities and the entire staff. My area was maintained primarily by Mathew Orr. He, his wife and boys were all tremendous hosts, ambassadors and neighbors.… read more

happy camper Bob T.
Scituate, Massachusetts

This campground is awesome. It's better than the National Park sites. There are a lot of great sites on the water. There are a lot of great wooded sites. The bathrooms are modern. The water taps are plentiful. The views of the water sublime. It's one of the better… read more

happy camper Jason M.
Boston, MA