The best camping near Lamoine State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Lamoine adventure.

This waterfront park on Frenchman’s Bay is close to Arcadia, Bar Harbor, lighthouses, and kayaking.

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Lamoine Campground

64 sites · RVs, Tents In Lamoine State Park

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Camps of the Pioneers

11 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents7 acres · Ellsworth, ME

Our property has a history detailed in the arrowheads and other Wabanaki artifacts found around the property. European settlers have also left clues behind of the shipbuilding industry and 1700's culture.Experience a bit of natural immersion and enjoy the endless opportunities for outdoor recreation while camping in the northern forests of Downeast Maine! We use our 6 acre property to focus on producing organically grown herbs, fruit, vegetables for local markets. We're finally making available the properties scenic brooks, forests and meadows to folks seeking to experience a truly unforgettable, countryside retreat.We’re just off the beaten path in an agricultural and fishing community on the Union River, 20 minutes drive from Acadia National Park and Mt. Desert Island. See what our other guests have had to say about their stays-“It’s an experience I would repeat with pleasure. Difficult to be short about my highlights: hearing the loon at night certainly, waking up with the quarter moon over my head, seeing the progression in changing colors of the leaves,the views from Mount Cadillac, and Beech Wood trail, Jordan Pond and the Bubbles,so many things really.” - Christine from Montpelier, France, Sept 2021."We were so at peace when we got here we just spent the rest of the day hanging at the yurt enjoying the peace and quiet today we are heading to the ocean!"- Jody from New Hampshire, July 2021."We could not have found a more idyllic place, plus it was our first experience in a yurt. We found your notes about Acadia super helpful and the yurt was just so beautiful and cozy. Having a hot bath and a little fire in the wood stove after a day of biking the Carriage Roads and swimming at Sand Beach could not have been more perfect. So glad we were at the yurt to enjoy the area and Acadia. We had an incredible stay and are hoping to come back next summer."- Jenn & Neil, August 2020.

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Wolves and Sounds of the Night

10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Trenton, ME

Before you make a reservation read the description of each site. Read all of the info, when you submit your request please include/verify the following info: Is everyone in your group at least 21?/No kids or pets traveling with you.? What sort or camping unit.? Tent/RoofTent/RV/Hammock/Trailer.? Including this in your original request will speed up your site acceptance. Our camping section is located on the property of Kisma Preserve. Home to black bear, local mammals , and our favorite, wolves. Most of the staff live here full time all year. The sounds of the night are magical. Unleash your imagination and camp here away from the crowds you may find within the local Acadia National Park area which begins about 5 minutes away at Thompson’s Island and the bridge to Mt Desertt Island. We are close to basic necessities, and a step away from the masses. We do educational tours daily and if interested these tours are arranged by reservation too. We may allow camping in Winter months but if it is between November and May it is very important to call and find out the accessibility , weather impacts everything. The shower will likely be unavailable in freezing months and some sites are closed. CALL and speak with a staff member before reserving. Self contained Adventure Vans and tent campers with Winter Gear and Rooftop Tents can be accommodated. Or If you want to have a solid roof , screens and a fabulous view ask about reserving our Cadillac Mountain View Loft or if the idea of being naked under the stars is appealing opt for our Raw and Rough site.! Pulling in late, and leaving early for a typical Sunrise reservation.? We can also accommodate that if we know that is all you want. Traveling with your horse.? Talk to us about an Equine site. The Biker’s Bunkhouse is ideal for motorcycle travelers as it shelters both the guest and the Bike/s. Always call, we can answer all questions to get you into the right site for your style of adventuring. With each listing be sure to read all the information. If you are interested in a spontaneous camping adventure, if your luggage got lost or if you just don’t want to deal with transporting camping gear we can connect you with a local gear renter who can supply you with a basic box of necessities including a tent. Last minute reservation requests may not work via the reservation site but we may very likely have a space. Any questions, call two zero seven six six seven three two four four, calling is the only way to be certain we receive your communications.

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The Point

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · Gouldsboro, ME

The Point is located in Gouldsboro, in Downeast Maine on the Schoodic Peninsula near the Schoodic portion of Acadia National Park on occupied Wabanaki land. The point is our home, offered to guests as a place for seekers of peace and solace to gain a better relationship and appreciation with nature in a world that has forgotten the importance and connection we all have with the planet that sustains us. A priority here for me is keeping this land pristine and respected. Our mission to save and protect our natural environment and keep it natural and wild can only be accomplished with the active mindfulness of you. We aim to prove that hipcamp can be a magical experience for private landowners and campers alike, to provide a means of temporal community and beneficial alternative to traditional campgrounds; one that does not degrade the environment and break the peace that small towns still contain. Please be mindful of the trash you generate and mindful of the noise you are making— we aim to provide seekers of peace a *quiet* time in nature. Together we are here to be an example to others of what mindful camping can look like in this changing world. Thanks for caring to come, see, explore, learn and being apart of the solution! <3 We hope to hear from you <3

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Four Acre Woods Campground

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Deer Isle, ME

A beautiful island campground thickly forested with spruce, fir, and birch, Four Acre Woods was created over 60 years ago on Sunshine Island, Maine. Under the name Sunshine Campground, it hosted people from all over the world and delivered the spirit and essence of this ancient, abundant land that so many ancestors had roamed and celebrated before. It was open to the public through to the 90s, but then sat alone for 15 years, waiting for someone to revive it and bring it back to the world. Then one day, Caleb and Wolf met on a bus, heading south from Down East Maine, where they instantly connected and joined forces. They worked together redressing a home in Stonington for visitors to experience and became brothers while doing so. Eventually, the presence and opportunity of the campground caught their attention and after working out the technicalities, they worked together to bring this beautiful land and campground back to the people under its new life and name, Four Acre Woods. After opening on July 1st 2020, the land is finally back to sharing all of her beauty and spirit with the people. So, Welcome Home. Sincerely, - Four Acre Woods Caretakers

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Eagle View Coastal Campground

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Sullivan, ME

Come relax on this private 5 acre waterfront escape. A long driveway will open up into a cleared lot. The end of the driveway is a large crushed gravel parking pad which should easily accommodate any RV or trailer (make sure you back in, there's no room to turn around). The pad is mostly flat, but minor leveling on RV's is probably still needed. Site overlooks Flanders Bay which feeds into Mount Desert Narrows. Watch the family of 5 eagles fly back and forth across the cove and bring binoculars to watch them as they perch in nearby trees. The cove is filled with a variety of seabirds and the occasional harbor seal. You will have complete quiet as you listen to the sounds of forest and coastal life.Property is located 11 miles from Schoodic Peninsula of Acadia National park and a quick 35 miles from Bar Harbor. From May through mid November, site includes access to a HOT outdoor shower, well water, a working sink with hot water. Water is turned off after November 15th until late spring, weather dependent. There is an electric outlet for small electronics like laptops/phones/coffee pot NOTE-there is NO 30 amp hookup - site includes a campfire area, lots of open spaces to pitch a tent, and an outhouse. (Yurt access NOT included- private residence)

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The Howling Woods

2 sites · Tents16 acres · Tremont, ME

A wooded campsite surrounded by moss and Cedars. A small duck pond just 100 feet away. Acadia trails, swim spots and boat launches as close as 2 miles from property. Bar Harbor and Acadia 20-30 minute drive.

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True Serendipity Homestead

10 sites · Tents25 acres · Hancock, ME

PARKING IS BESIDE THE TENT SITES AT GOOSE PARADISE, FROG NOOK, RABBIT RUN, and DUCK HILL. SHORT HIKES INTO THE WOODS: BEAR HOLLOW AND SQUIRREL HIDEAWAY. BOBCAT ISLAND IS A SHORT HIKE ACROSS A BRIDGE. (These three locations would require you to carry your camping gear to the site). This is a working, solar powered homestead, totally off-grid with chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys. Available to you is fresh eggs, greenhouse vegetables and garden vegetables that you pick yourself to enjoy while you are here. There is an Artesian spring-fed 2 acre pond for fishing (catch and release only). Semi secluded tent sites are not very far from an outhouse furnished with flush toilet and a sink with fresh running water. All tent sites have a fire pit and a picnic table. Enjoy hiking trails or forge off into the woods to explore on this beautiful 25 acre homestead. Sit and relax by the pond while watching for beavers, raccoons, blue heron and even eagles! Listen to the babbling of the Artisian spring where the ice cold water is pumped to the homestead by solar power. Blueberries, wild strawberries and blackberries are fun to look for and eat. Enjoy the cool nights while star gazing, watching fireflies and listening to the frogs and owls. Watch the operation of a working sawmill, learn to tie flies and how to fly fish. In the future there will be blacksmithing demos and classes, art (painting) classes and nature photography classes. There will be a nominal fee for classes. Only minutes away is Home Depot, Walmart, restaurants, shopping, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, antique shops, Historic Downtown Ellsworth and the OCEAN!!

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Ellie's RV spot

2 sites · RVs1 acre · Lamoine, ME

This spot has been in the family since 1935. Apple trees and wildlife abound year round. Ellie's RV Spot is a single RV site designed for use by all Class A thru C motorized or towable style recreational vehicles including conversion vans or off grid vehicles. 50 or 30 amp electric, water, sewer and wifi are provided. Established in 2019. A sister cabin shares the one acre site and is separated by a 16 foot long 9 foot high fence. Should you choose to book this site and use a vehicle that doesn't have a shower and toilet on board, you will not have access to a bathroom on site.You must provide your own porta potty. The RV's pictured belong to past guests and are not available for rent. Ellie's is located to allow easy access to both the Mount Desert Island section of Acadia and the Schoodic Peninsula section. All rigs including off grid and pop-ups, please set up on GRAVEL PAD only. Stay off grass area to prevent damage to the private septic system. **Tenting is not an option on this site, sorry.** Campfires are allowed on this site when winds are under 10 mph. Check local weather first. We continue to provide free, locally grown, organic firewood in order to combat inflation and help you stretch your vacation dollar. While Ellie's doesn't have direct water access, there are many shoreline points of access close by. Beaches and water access are everywhere. Wide open space does exist. Come explore the Maine coast. Commuter traffic can be seen and heard from Ellie's RV spot. In 2019 over 3.5 million people visited the Acadia area. 2023 has been jammed with visitors, more than ever before, be patient. 2024 update: You can purchase your park pass online and print it before you arrive. Reservations for Cadillac Mtn are now required due to overcrowding. We have one security camera located on the main fence. This is for your protection as well as ours. Unit is powered 24/7 For winter RVing, please send a request before booking. We have 30 or 50 amp electric and sewer only from Nov 1 ~April 30. Water, wifi and trash removal are suspended for the winter. Snow might prevent access during some weeks, others it will not. Request first please. Questions? Please ask I'm very responsive.

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Trails Woodland Camps

1 site · RV, Tent55 acres · Ellsworth, ME

Explore 55 acres of pristine forest boasting winding walking trails, a babbling stream, and a tranquil pond. Additionally, embrace the winter wonderland with a dedicated snowmobile trail for seasonal sports enthusiasts. The area teems with abundant wildlife, providing ample opportunities for observation and photography. Presently, we provide forest campsites, with plans to introduce cabins in the near future. If you seek secluded campsites immersed in a wild, natural environment, yet conveniently located within easy driving distance of other recreational activities, look no further – we offer precisely what you desire. Choose from our selection of 10 tent campsites, ideal for family fun and adventure, complete with private trails for exploration. Unlike State Parks, we encourage families to forage for firewood and practice campfire skills, with the option to purchase camp wood onsite, along with a variety of other enjoyable items and necessities.

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Hillside Gateway to Acadia/Schoodic

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Sullivan, ME

Learn about the Gateway to Acadia: 3 acres to yourself, sweeping views including a glimpse of Cadillac Mountain from across the Bay. 12x18 shelter! No electricity or water, but a cozy strong shelter. Feel free to bring your tent or stay in the cabin or both. Room for 6 on the floor. There is a small futon inside. This site is 10 miles from Acadia National Park (Schoodic side) where there are mountain bike and hiking trails. Want to swim and kayak in freshwater? Jones Pond is just a few miles away and has a public beach. Take a ferry to Bar Harbor and then retreat to the quiet side of the Bay. Hike Schoodic Mountain and take a swim at the end on Donnell Pond. Restaurants and shops are ready for you in Winter Harbor. Enjoy the sunrise trail for 4 wheelers only a few miles from the campsite. With 3 acres of clearing and 60 acres on the property to explore, you can Enjoy all that DownEast has to offer. The site is accessible by car, has a picnic table and camp grill on the premises. This site is a Runner-up for best sites on Hipcamp in Maine!! https://www.hipcamp.com/journal/company-news/hipcamp-awards-america-best-in-state-2024?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mk_bl_e_h_ann_us_all_runnerupstatebestof2024#maine

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Surry Arts and Events at the Barn

2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Surry, ME

This property has housed many international music festivals and was a very active farm for quite some time. The property was written up with photo essay articles in the New York Times, People Magazine and others as well as featured on TV segments on all the major networks. It's seven buildings, one of which is a Performing Arts Program Surry Arts housed in an iconic Maine Barn features beautiful vistas out to the mountains of Acadia National Park. The Surry Arts season usually runs from some point in May to some point in October. Please see our website; surryartsandevents.com Finally, we will offer a 50% discount to performances for Hipcamp guests at Surry Arts performances.

Della Terra

1 site · Lodging2 acres · Gouldsboro, ME

Experience this luxurious 35-foot long travel trailer by East to West just minutes from the entrance to Acadia National Park. Located on a wooded lot with total privacy, the Della Terra also comes with a king sized bed, separate private bunk beds, entertainment center, air conditioning and heat, a screened in outdoor dining area and outdoor grill and shower. You will have total access to the Della Terra and surrounding area. Plenty of parking and places to wander to take in the surrounding nature.

The best camping near Lamoine State Park guide

Overview

About

Trek to Down East Maine, home of Acadia National Park, and you'll discover some of the most beautiful coastline in the country. But you don't have to deal with national park crowds to camp here. Lamoine State Park, a 55-acre waterfront park on Frenchman’s Bay, is a stone’s throw from Acadia, Bar Harbor, lighthouses, and the area’s famed lobstah eating. Lamoine State Park’s boat launch lets you slip your kayak into the sea and take in an incredible sunrise from one of the many rocky islands nearby. Scan the waves for friendly harbor seals, then spend the night watching the stars from the sole Lamoine Campground.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Lamoine Campground is open May 15 to October 15. From May 15 to mid-September, campsites must be reserved in advance. Then, from mid-September until October 15, all sites are first-come, first-served.
Maine’s State Park system releases all of its season’s reservations in early February. Book early to secure your ideal spot, as the park's popularity makes campsites highly sought-after during peak season.
Reservations can be made online or by calling (800) 332-1501. Call that same number for info on the upcoming season’s reservation release date.
Consider visiting during the shoulder season for a quieter experience and increased availability.
Explore nearby camping options to ensure you have a backup plan in case the park is fully booked.

When to go

The best time to visit Lamoine State Park is from May 15 to October 15, when the park is fully operational and the weather is most conducive for outdoor activities. Plan for summer high temperatures in the mid 70s and lows in the 60s. The shoulder seasons—especially from mid-September to October 15 when camping is first-come, first-served—can be a great time to enjoy the park and its surroundings with fewer crowds. Off-season visitors (including crosscountry skiers) can still enjoy the park's natural beauty, but should be prepared for limited facilities. Peak lobster season on the coast runs from June to December.

Know before you go

Lamoine State Park is just 30 minutes from Acadia National Park’s visitor center and 35 minutes from Bar Harbor.
Park hours are from 9am to sunset daily, with the off-season offering walk-in access when facilities are closed.
If you aren’t bringing your own kayak or standup paddle board, rentals are available in Bar Harbor.
In summer, swimming is possible at two beaches near the park: Lamoine Beach and Marlboro Beach.
Remember to buy firewood locally to prevent the spread of invasive species and protect the park's forests.
Anglers can enjoy saltwater fishing for flounder, mackerel, and bass at Lamoine State Park from shore or boat. There are tackle shops nearby in Ellsworth and Bar Harbor.