The best family-friendly campgrounds near Bar Harbor, Maine

Looking to escape the city and immerse yourself in the great outdoors near Bar Harbor, Maine? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 180 camping options available, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your family-friendly adventure. From the serene Four Acre Woods Campground (419 reviews) to the adventurous Slippery Rock Trails LLC (347 reviews) and the charming True Serendipity Homestead (228 reviews), there's something for everyone. With amenities like potable water, pet-friendly sites, and toilets, you'll have all the comforts of home while enjoying activities such as whitewater paddling, snow sports, and surfing. The average price per night is $55, but options start as low as $30. So pack your tent, grab your gear, and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

99% (1.5K) • 29 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bar Harbor

Looking to escape the city and immerse yourself in the great outdoors near Bar Harbor, Maine? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 180 camping options available, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your family-friendly adventure. From the serene Four Acre Woods Campground (419 reviews) to the adventurous Slippery Rock Trails LLC (347 reviews) and the charming True Serendipity Homestead (228 reviews), there's something for everyone. With amenities like potable water, pet-friendly sites, and toilets, you'll have all the comforts of home while enjoying activities such as whitewater paddling, snow sports, and surfing. The average price per night is $55, but options start as low as $30. So pack your tent, grab your gear, and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

99% (1.5K) • 29 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bar Harbor

1. Four Acre Woods Island Campground

97%

(1836)

22mi from Bar Harbor · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Tucked among spruce, fir, and birch on Sunshine Island in Deer Isle–Stonington, Four Acre Woods began more than 60 years ago as a small, family-run campground known as Sunshine Campground. Travelers from across the world visited this quiet island forest, drawn to its raw beauty and the peaceful energy that generations before us had loved and cared for. The campground eventually closed in the 1990s and sat untouched for over 15 years—its trails, clearings, and old campsites slowly reclaimed by the woods. The land waited, quietly, for someone to bring it back to life. In the years that followed, Caleb, a longtime local operator on the island, took interest in the property. Recognizing both its history and its potential to offer people a deeper experience of Deer Isle’s natural beauty, he began the process of carefully restoring and reopening the land. Working season by season, Caleb rebuilt the sites, added new infrastructure, re-established utilities, and designed a campground that honors the land’s roots while offering a comfortable, modern, and nature-forward experience for today’s guests. In July 2020, the property reopened under a new name: Four Acre Woods. Today, it blends the spirit of the original Sunshine Campground with thoughtful stewardship, simple comforts, and a deep respect for the forest that surrounds it. Visitors once again gather under the birches and spruces—sharing campfires, slow mornings, quiet nights, and the timeless island calm that makes this land so special. So— Welcome Home. Sincerely, The Caretakers of Four Acre Woods

2. True Serendipity Homestead

100%

(940)

14mi from Bar Harbor · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

NOTE: GOOSE PARADISE, FROG NOOK, RABBIT RUN, and DUCK HILL (Parking is available on these four sites) NOTE: BEAR HOLLOW, SQUIRREL HIDEAWAY, AND BOBCAT ISLAND (You will need to transport your camping gear to these three sites). This homestead operates solely on solar power and is completely off-grid, featuring chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Guests can savor fresh eggs, as well as vegetables from the greenhouse and garden, which they are welcome to pick themselves. Additionally, there is a natural spring-fed pond spanning 2 acres, where guests can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, rowing, and pedal boating with all equipment, including paddles and life jackets, provided on site. All sites are within walking distance of a very clean restroom, which is equipped with a flush toilet, a sink with running water, and a solar-powered light that turns on automatically. Additionally, there is an ample supply of toilet tissue and paper towels, and it also smells good too! NOTE: NO SHOWER AVAILABLE Each tent site features a fire pit and a picnic table. Guests can take pleasure in the hiking trails or venture into the woods to discover the natural beauty of this 25-acre homestead. Relax by the pond and watch for beavers, raccoons, blue herons, and even eagles. Enjoy the sound of the natural spring well as its ice-cold water is pumped to the homestead using solar power. Searching for and eating blueberries, wild strawberries, and blackberries can be a delightful activity. Savor the cool evenings by stargazing, observing fireflies, and listening to the chorus of frogs and owls. Conveniently located just minutes away are Home Depot, Walmart, various restaurants, shopping centers, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, antique stores, the historic Downtown Ellsworth, and the ocean!!

3. Flatrock on the River

99%

(80)

37mi from Bar Harbor · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

Quiet getaway that will allow you to forget about the craziness of life. 28 aches with a beautiful river running along the edge. Kayaking, swimming, fishing and more right on site. Arcadia national park only and hours' drive. Fort Knox only 15 minutes away. Great salmon and bass fishing in Swan Lake only 20 mins away.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Erika

November 2025

18 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Flatrock on the River

Host was warm, accommodating and super great communication. Wish we could’ve actually stayed there- it looks like an awesome spot

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Andrew

October 2025

16 ft car

1 night at True Serendipity Homestead

Reqlly nice place with a pond and all sorts of amenities. They even provided some fore wood. Great location 30 minutes from Acadia.

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sarah

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to True Serendipity Homestead

My husband and I were visiting Acadia and spent the night at the rabbit run spot. There was firewood and water set out for us and we were given clear instructions on how to get there. Best of all: a bathroom with a toilet and running water!! You’ll be greeted in the morning by chickens, ducks, and their dog Sadie if you’re lucky. If we’re ever back in the area we’ll 100% be staying here again. Thank you Mike and Cheryl!

M

Mekeyla

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Four Acre Woods Island Campground

We absolutely loved our stay at Four Acre Woods Campground. If anything we wish we had stayed longer! The campsite was out on a very quiet island, truly not too far from our outings. We stayed on the primitive secluded site which was absolutely perfect. It was very spacious, with tons of privacy, located steps away from the community cabin. We wish we had more time to enjoy the community cabin as it was warm, filled with books, games, cookware, utensils, lanterns, ice, tea, coffee, local guides and cozy sofas. Our campsite additionally had a private walk way to the bathrooms, which we were pleasantly surprised by for a campsite! The shower was equipped with shampoo, conditioner and body wash if needed, and the bathroom was as clean as you could possibly expect a campsite bathroom to be! Firewood was easy to purchase and bring over to our campsite which we appreciated. The hosts were very kind and helpful and we truly hope to be back again next year to hopefully spend a much longer stay at the four acre woods and get a chance to experience the onsite sauna :) thanks so much for having us! Would 110% recommend. (Ps. Just beware of deer and wildlife on the drive in, it is deer isle after all ;) )

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Cody

October 2025

Tent

1 night at True Serendipity Homestead

We had a lovely time on the property! All of the animal life was beautiful and the trail around the pond is a great way to stretch your legs after spending too much time in a tent or setting up a fire. Highly recommended

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Dmytro

October 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at True Serendipity Homestead

By far, this was the most pleasant Hipcamp experience I’ve had. Every site at this homestead is nice, well-maintained and easily accessed. The host, Mike, was truly amazing as he went above and beyond to help us out! Upon our arrival, we realized we had some vehicle issues. Mike was more than willing to help accommodate us while we fixed the issue. What could have been a terrible situation was made better by the fact that we had stayed at this location. We would 100% recommend booking any site at the True Serendipity Homestead! You get a quiet, beautiful view and you’re helping a true homesteader!

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Matthew

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to True Serendipity Homestead

Well kept grounds, amenities all worked as expected, host came to help me jump start my car when it died. Highly recommend

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Daniel

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at True Serendipity Homestead

Great spot! Owners were very accommodating and friendly. Mike gave me a tour of the workshop even though I didn’t have time to take the blacksmithing class!

C

Cara

October 2025

19 ft campervan

2 nights at Four Acre Woods Island Campground

Cozy location with clean bathrooms and welcoming hosts

N

Niko

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at True Serendipity Homestead

Bobcat island was great. Mike and Cheryl were very welcoming and responsive. Easy drive to Acadia as well.

Karen

October 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Four Acre Woods Island Campground

Very friendly and helpful staff. A really nice community center for relaxing and board game fun! Clean restroom and convenient firewood. Great fire pits!

L

Lorin

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Four Acre Woods Island Campground

My son (age 12) and I have been to Four Acre Woods for the last 2 years and really enjoyed it. The first year we tent camped and this year we stayed in the yurt. The campground is very small, which we like and each site is unique. Lots of amenities for such a small campground, they really think of the little things that keeps camping comfortable. The yurt was wonderful and the campsite has everything you need (we brought too much stuff). Just bring yourself, clothes, and food and you are good to go. We are fairly local, so it is a great weekend getaway, but we don't really explore the area when camping. If you want to experience the downeast Maine coast away from the more touristy spots, this is where you want to go.

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Patrick

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to True Serendipity Homestead

This was our second trip to Acadia National Park where we chose to stay at True Serendipity and we can’t wait to keep coming back. The worst thing about our trip was that we couldn’t stay longer! It is a beautiful site with great hosts and plenty of amenities to elevate the experience.

J

Jade

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Four Acre Woods Island Campground

Perfect place! One of the most clean and amenity filled camping experiences of my life.

B

Brittany

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to True Serendipity Homestead

Mike and Cheryl are fantastic hosts. The property is beautiful and well maintained, the chickens were such a hit!

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Arya

October 2025

3 nights at Four Acre Woods Island Campground

Well maintained, clean bathroom and shower, Very close to the beach which was our favorite spot for watching sunrise and sunset.

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Troy

October 2025

16 ft campervan

3 nights at True Serendipity Homestead

The property was so beautiful and had everything you needed for a great camping experience

R

Rachel

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Flatrock on the River

Gorgeous sites, easily accessible, everything was provided

Lynne

October 2025

21 ft Class B

2 nights at Four Acre Woods Island Campground

Fantastic! Best camping in Maine, or maybe New England! Loved the location, the vibe, the community room, and the host. A must stay if you are in the area. Oh, and be sure to take a kayak trip with Osprey Echo if you get the chance.

James

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Flatrock on the River

This place had it all! I loved being next to the river. It was quiet and peaceful. The campsite was private. The host gave us space so we could really get away from it all. The campsite was also very clean and felt safe. We absolutely loved it!