The Gathering Place will re-open in early June 2025.
WiFi is available 24/7 all season.
Mount Desert Campground Gathering Place
Campground Features Include:
Tenting Sites
Trailers & RV's (20 ft maximum)
Facilities with metered hot showers
Salt Water Fishing
Salt Water Swimming
Kayak, Canoe & SUP Rentals
Picnic Tables & Firepits at Each Site
Electric & Water Hookups
Ice Cream, Coffee & Pastries
Launching Ramp
Cellular service & WiFi
Deepwater Moorings Available
See What Our Campers Are Saying
Don't take our word for it, view all our testimonials on Trip Advisor
<p>Camped here for 5 days in early July. What a great location. Very convenient to whole island and all it has to offer. Campground is well maintained but rustic. We used bathhouse C which was fairly new and well cared for. There are pay showers, but very… read more
Benjy C.
Raleigh, North Carolina
<p>This is one of our favorite campgrounds, ever! The waterfront campsites are breathtaking, the neighbors are respectful campers, and the grounds and facilities are meticulously maintained. Most sites have platforms for the tents, so set-up is easy. The staff are… read more
JC Mueller
Exeter, NH
<p>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… read more
Bob T.
Scituate, Massachusetts