Acadia National Park is a small but spectacular national park in Maine. It’s home to a large island archipelago and mountains, and there are countless activities to do in the park. You can explore the many hiking trails, enjoy lobster on the pier, or even swim in the ocean! I’ve camped here twice — the first time was a short trip with my family when I was 10 years old and I remember it fondly; then came a longer trip six years later with my husband and two children. To start things off, we’ll take you back to our first camping experience at Acadia when my daughter was only three years old (she still talks about this camping trip!).
After spending two days exploring all of Acadia’s attractions on foot or by car, we decided to make our way down to Bar Harbor for dinner where we could get some fresh seafood at one of its many restaurants like Thurston’s Lobster Pound or Red Sky Restaurant Kitchen & Bar before heading back up into the park again for another hike through its amazing trails such as Cadillac Mountain Trail (1 mile), Ocean Path Trail (2 miles) or Sand Beach Trail (1 mile) . We camped out overnight at Wildwood Stables – known as “Wildwood Farm” because it used to be an actual farm before being turned into an RV park – but if you’re looking for something more rustic there are plenty of other options such as Blackwoods Campground near Cadillac Mountain that offers tent sites without electricity access so you can have an even more remote experience while stargazing! So no matter what your preference may be: spending time with family over dinner just minutes away from everything else Acadia has tooffer? Going off on your own adventure through trails lined by trees whose leaves change colors every season? Or maybe something else entirely…this place has something special
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Acadia National Park is well known for its views, trails and scenery.
Acadia National Park is located on the coast of Maine, near Bar Harbor and Bangor. The park was created in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson as the Sieur de Monts National Monument, but it wasn’t until 1929 that it became a national park.
Acadia is well known for its views, trails and scenery. Hiking through Acadia is a unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else in the world! Whether you want to take in some wildlife or explore one of the many scenic spots along our hiking trails, we have something for everyone here at Acadia National Park!
Here are the best places to camp while visiting Acadia National Park.
- Oceanside Meadows Campsites
- Blackwoods Campground
- Schoodic Woods Campground
- Hammond Pond Campground
- Seawall Campground
Oceanside Meadows campsites are ideal for RV’ers, campers and groups.
If you’re looking for a campsite in Acadia National Park where you can spend the entire day exploring, this is it. You’ll be able to stay here for a long time—the Oceanside Meadows campground has 95 sites, many of which are big enough to fit multiple tents. There are also more than 50 electrical hookups available if you need them. In addition, there’s plenty of room between each site so that your neighbors won’t be right next door (or above or below).
If privacy is important while camping, Oceanside Meadows might just be the place for you! Each site has its own picnic table and fire pit as well as several tent pads and parking spaces; some even have their own outdoor grills or wood stoves available! This means that even though there are so many other people around who might want to use those amenities too (and will), there’s still plenty of space between each family unit so no one feels claustrophobic or cramped at all
These smaller sites allow for more privacy for campers.
While the larger campgrounds in Acadia National Park have their advantages, they also have their drawbacks. For one thing, they tend to be more crowded—and with so many people coming and going at all hours of the day and night, it’s easy for visitors not to feel like they’re getting a real “camping” experience.
Another problem with some of these larger campsites is that there isn’t much privacy between neighboring sites. If you want to keep your camping trip private from neighbors and fellow campers, it’s best to book one of the smaller campsites available at each location in Acadia National Park. These smaller sites allow for more privacy for campers who are traveling without children or spouses—and even those who do bring along family members will appreciate feeling like they can relax without having someone else staring over their shoulder!
If you prefer having some distance between yourself and other groups while camping out in nature’s beauty (or if you just happen to be traveling alone), finding an isolated spot away from other campers is important too! That’s why these smaller sites are also ideal if you’re looking forward towards spending time alone while enjoying nature around Acadia National Park
A few walk-in style sites are still available at Blackwoods Campground.
Blackwoods Campground is a great place to visit if you want something more quiet and private than a standard campsite. Blackwoods is located in the heart of Acadia National Park, and while it’s possible to drive there, it’s easier to take the Island Explorer Bus from Bar Harbor or Southwest Harbor (where most visitors stay).
Blackwoods has over 200 campsites available for rent at any time of year, with most sites having their own fire ring and picnic table. The campground also offers a number of activities for campers:
- Hiking trails through some of the oldest forests on Mt Desert Island
- Wildlife viewing opportunities including moose, deer and bear sightings (no guarantees!)
- Access to biking trails that lead into Acadia National Park
Schoodic Woods Campground is a great place to visit if you want something more quiet and private than a standard campsite.
The campground is located near the Schoodic Peninsula and the Schoodic Education and Research Center, which has many educational programs that appeal to kids of all ages. It’s also near the Schoodic Loop Road, which allows visitors to explore new areas by foot or bicycle on one of its many trails.
Camping at this campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis through Reserve America or Recreation.gov (the National Park Service’s official reservation system).
Conclusion
Acadia National Park has options for everyone from seasoned campers to people just starting out. The park is well known for its views, trails and scenery. If you’re looking for more camping resources, please check out some of the other articles on our site. Until next time! Happy camping!
