The best luxury campgrounds near Machias, Maine

Looking for a camping experience near Machias, Maine? Hipcamp offers over 59 options in the area that cater to your creature comforts. With prices ranging from as low as $25 per night and an average price of $48 per night, you can find the perfect campsite to fit your budget. Check out popular campsites like Four Acre Woods Campground with 419 reviews, Mouth of the Magaguadavic Camping with 37 reviews, and Karen's Campsite - Boyden Lake with 3 reviews. Enjoy popular amenities like toilets, trash, and showers, and engage in activities such as hiking, surfing, and wind sports. Plan your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Machias

Looking for a camping experience near Machias, Maine? Hipcamp offers over 59 options in the area that cater to your creature comforts. With prices ranging from as low as $25 per night and an average price of $48 per night, you can find the perfect campsite to fit your budget. Check out popular campsites like Four Acre Woods Campground with 419 reviews, Mouth of the Magaguadavic Camping with 37 reviews, and Karen's Campsite - Boyden Lake with 3 reviews. Enjoy popular amenities like toilets, trash, and showers, and engage in activities such as hiking, surfing, and wind sports. Plan your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Machias

1. Quarry Ledge Campground

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49mi from Machias · 58 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Nestled on Somes Sound on Mount Desert Island’s coastline, Quarry Ledge Campground offers a unique blend of rugged granite history and seaside serenity, just minutes from Acadia National Park’s hiking trails and Bar Harbor’s vibrant downtown. Choose from waterfront tent platforms, shaded RV sites, or cozy rustic cabins—each designed to immerse you in Maine’s natural beauty—and take advantage of modern comforts like a heated pool and clean, modern bathhouse. Whether you’re paddling at dawn, stargazing by your private fire pit, or exploring nearby Jordan Pond, Quarry Ledge invites you to book your escape and reconnect with nature on the rugged coast of Acadia Country.

2. Arbor Camp Acadia Cabins/Treehouses

48mi from Machias · 3 sites · Lodging

Arbor Camp is a collection of thoughtfully designed cabins and treehouses set on 30 private acres in the Maine woods offering a secluded forest retreat on the Union River—private and peaceful, yet just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and year-round charm of downtown Ellsworth. Located 30 minutes north of Acadia National Park, it’s an ideal base for exploring the mountains, woods, lakes, and rugged shoreline that define Downeast Maine. With nearly half a mile of river frontage, a stream, and over a mile of hand-cut walking trails, Arbor Camp’s thirty acres provide ample space to unwind without leaving the grounds. Two cabins and a treehouse sit in an open field with wide views of the river and its passing wildlife. The remaining treehouses are thoughtfully spaced across 25 acres of quiet forest, offering privacy and a sense of deep immersion in the trees. Many enjoy filtered river views through the canopy. Each season brings its own pleasures: temperate summer days and cool, starlit evenings; fall foliage and crisp air; the stillness of snow-covered woods in winter; and, in spring, a quiet reawakening as color and life return to the forest. Arbor Camp began in 2022, when three friends came together to build a quiet place in the woods. Thirty acres along the Union River in Ellsworth offered the space—and the inspiration—for something lasting. The project was shaped by Maine’s camp tradition: simple, seasonal dwellings that invite stillness, comfort, and connection to the land. We followed the path of an old roadbed to guide our layout, preserving as many trees as possible. Cabins and treehouses are spaced for privacy and quiet, and walking trails were cut by hand to follow the natural shape of the land. Wildlife is part of daily life here. Songbirds call from the canopy. Heron and eagles pass overhead. Deer move through the understory, and turkeys wander the clearings. Mushrooms—chanterelles, black trumpets, and others—rise through the forest floor in season. From the start, the idea was simple: to create a place that feels good to step into. Each of us brought different experiences—design, building, creative work—but shared a clear vision: spaces that are well made, deeply comfortable, and in tune with their surroundings.

3. Downeast Retreat

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4.7mi from Machias · 2 sites · Tents

This tent site offers a nice outside dining area, grill, and laundry room. If you would like to use the outlet or string lights provided on the tent platform, plug in the yellow extension cord located by the door closest to your site on the red building (there is a light under the outlet for you to see it at night). With plenty of parking space for your ATVs and easy access to the Down East Sunrise Trail, this is a perfect destination for anyone looking to find adventure. I hope to host you soon!

4. Waterfront Tiny Home - Fox Den

47mi from Machias · 1 site · Lodging

Wild Fox Cabins --- What’s the big deal about tiny houses? Come see for yourself. The Fox Den is the perfect blend of cabin and camping. A comfortable Queen bed sits in the loft saving plenty of room downstairs for a spacious bathroom with shower, kitchen, and living room with fold out couch. Outside is a gas grill, large natural stone fire pit and picnic tables. Everything you need for the perfect lakeside vacation. You'll be able to walk out of the tiny house right to the shores of Junior Lake. We offer boat and canoe/kayak rentals, or you can bring your own.

5. Cat House on the Pennamaquan River

24mi from Machias · 1 site · Lodging

This beautiful cabin nestled right along the Pennamaquan River has 3 bedrooms all equipped with full sized beds, one full bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. We provide the linens for the beds but ask that you provide your own towels. The kitchen has only a mini fridge and no freezer access. The house is located 1/2 a mile up the road from our Farmstore (12 Little Falls Road) and is about 2 miles down the road from a local swimming hole.

6. Starlight Beach Experience Camp

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30mi from Machias · 1 site · Lodging

Welcome to Starlight Lodge at Rockport Harbor, where the “mountains meet the sea.” Find out why Mid-Coast Maine is called America's Vacationland and leave the rest to us! From beautiful vistas to fun things to do & experience, Maine has a great outdoor adventure awaiting you. Year-round we offer 15 ultra-clean, fresh, modern & fully renovated rooms, 2 new fun retro RVs, a seasonal heated pool, Star Gazer’s fire pit plaza, a sculpture garden & a morning breakfast patio. Free morning coffee and tea in our lobby, along with free Wi-Fi, all served with smiles. We are happily dog friendly too! At Starlight Lodge at Rockport Harbor, we offer true hospitality in a quaint and lovely landscaped setting. Surrounded by all Maine’s mid-coast has to offer. Just minutes from the famed waterfront harbor towns of Rockport, Camden and Rockland, Maine, half way between Portland and Bar Harbor.

7. Searenity Cottage Maine Oceanfront

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12mi from Machias · 1 site · Lodging

Custom Built Secluded Maine Oceanfront Cottage - Truly one of a Kind - Just steps from our AMAZING and Private Waterfront. 2000 feet of pristine ocean beach shoreline. Get away from it all - in this Custom Built secluded home on the beautiful Bold Coast shores of Jonesport Maine. Built close to the ocean - Only a Few Steps take you right onto the pristine undeveloped private shoreline beach, from the nice Level land in front of the house.Rare - Deep Water Frontage, with your own private beach ! Enjoy and Explore beaches, and rocky shores, Anytime !No Stairs required to access the Secluded shoreline, simply walk to start exploring. Bring your kayaks, or powerboat. Relax outside on the Custom Built Deck, to take in all the sights, sounds, and ocean breezes. Enjoy the most spectacular sunrises over the ocean you will ever see ! With an easterly view, you can't get any better. On a clear day, when the solar positioning, and atmosphere is just right, you may witness the elusive green flash just as the sun breaks on the horizon... truly amazing ! Don't forget about the Moon Too ! The same dramatic easterly ocean view, also has the best moon rise viewing available. If the lunar cycle is right, the Moon Man will will greet you with awe inspiring colors, and brightness, that you will never forget ! Bald eagles nest in the Forest Surrounding the house, other seabirds, and wildlife are commonplace. There is forest all around the property. Seals and seabirds relax and forage in the water, and on the rocks. Groups of seals and birds will chase schools of pogies in the water, as they come near shore in season, and it is a sight to see. Also Explore the surrounding forest of the property, with nearly 3 private acres of natural land, there is lots to see. Lobster fishing takes place in the deep water right in front of the property. Watch the boats out for the days catch. You can enjoy the catch too ! There are several lobster piers in town, to purchase lobsters, crabs and other seafood right off the boat. A list of some suggestions will be available. There is a large outdoor propane boiler available, to use for your seafood feast, at the cottage. Now is your chance to experience this Place !

8. Sunrise Shores Hideaway

34mi from Machias · 1 site · Lodging

We have an inviting, cozy 2-bedroom cottage on Flanders Pond. The sunrises are fabulous, there is a private dock with kayak and canoe in the summer, hammock hanging between the shade trees, firepit for evenings outside and lots of stargazing to do! Unplug, recharge, and get away from all the hustle & bustle. We do have a TV for the occasional rainy-day movie, with 2 comfy recliners in the loft. The living room, however, has a fabulous view, not only of the sunrises but sunsets across the pond on the other shore. Grab a glass of wine, sit on the couch and watch the sky change right before your eyes. Approximately 45 minutes from Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor or 35 minutes from Acadia National Park at Schoodic Point. Spend the day exploring Ellsworth, Bar Harbor or Downeast, hiking one of the many trails or mountains we have nearby, or hang out here swimming, paddling, fishing or napping. Regardless of what you do during the day you will find Sunrise Shores Hideaway very restful, calm and welcoming when you return. With a full kitchen to cook some delicious Maine food and a spa-like bathroom to soak in the tub or shower before you head to bed, you will be well rested and ready for the next adventure. The downstairs bedroom has black out shades and a closet to hang your clothes. The upstairs bedroom has dresser for your clothes, a skylight for stargazing as you drift off to sleep and eye masks if the moon is too bright or you want to sleep past sunrise. I guarantee you will want to be up having a cup of coffee on the deck watching the show the sunrise puts on. We have a designated workspace for those who must bring work with them, and Wi-Fi to get connected. Our land is great for those who travel with their dogs, we have a pet bed and if your fur baby is well mannered and friendly, being off leash is fine.

Camper favorites near Machias

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Waterfront Tiny Home - Fox Den

47mi from Machias · 1 site · Lodging

Wild Fox Cabins --- What’s the big deal about tiny houses? Come see for yourself. The Fox Den is the perfect blend of cabin and camping. A comfortable Queen bed sits in the loft saving plenty of room downstairs for a spacious bathroom with shower, kitchen, and living room with fold out couch. Outside is a gas grill, large natural stone fire pit and picnic tables. Everything you need for the perfect lakeside vacation. You'll be able to walk out of the tiny house right to the shores of Junior Lake. We offer boat and canoe/kayak rentals, or you can bring your own.

Cat House on the Pennamaquan River

24mi from Machias · 1 site · Lodging

This beautiful cabin nestled right along the Pennamaquan River has 3 bedrooms all equipped with full sized beds, one full bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. We provide the linens for the beds but ask that you provide your own towels. The kitchen has only a mini fridge and no freezer access. The house is located 1/2 a mile up the road from our Farmstore (12 Little Falls Road) and is about 2 miles down the road from a local swimming hole.

Starlight Beach Experience Camp

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30mi from Machias · 1 site · Lodging

Welcome to Starlight Lodge at Rockport Harbor, where the “mountains meet the sea.” Find out why Mid-Coast Maine is called America's Vacationland and leave the rest to us! From beautiful vistas to fun things to do & experience, Maine has a great outdoor adventure awaiting you. Year-round we offer 15 ultra-clean, fresh, modern & fully renovated rooms, 2 new fun retro RVs, a seasonal heated pool, Star Gazer’s fire pit plaza, a sculpture garden & a morning breakfast patio. Free morning coffee and tea in our lobby, along with free Wi-Fi, all served with smiles. We are happily dog friendly too! At Starlight Lodge at Rockport Harbor, we offer true hospitality in a quaint and lovely landscaped setting. Surrounded by all Maine’s mid-coast has to offer. Just minutes from the famed waterfront harbor towns of Rockport, Camden and Rockland, Maine, half way between Portland and Bar Harbor.

Searenity Cottage Maine Oceanfront

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12mi from Machias · 1 site · Lodging

Custom Built Secluded Maine Oceanfront Cottage - Truly one of a Kind - Just steps from our AMAZING and Private Waterfront. 2000 feet of pristine ocean beach shoreline. Get away from it all - in this Custom Built secluded home on the beautiful Bold Coast shores of Jonesport Maine. Built close to the ocean - Only a Few Steps take you right onto the pristine undeveloped private shoreline beach, from the nice Level land in front of the house.Rare - Deep Water Frontage, with your own private beach ! Enjoy and Explore beaches, and rocky shores, Anytime !No Stairs required to access the Secluded shoreline, simply walk to start exploring. Bring your kayaks, or powerboat. Relax outside on the Custom Built Deck, to take in all the sights, sounds, and ocean breezes. Enjoy the most spectacular sunrises over the ocean you will ever see ! With an easterly view, you can't get any better. On a clear day, when the solar positioning, and atmosphere is just right, you may witness the elusive green flash just as the sun breaks on the horizon... truly amazing ! Don't forget about the Moon Too ! The same dramatic easterly ocean view, also has the best moon rise viewing available. If the lunar cycle is right, the Moon Man will will greet you with awe inspiring colors, and brightness, that you will never forget ! Bald eagles nest in the Forest Surrounding the house, other seabirds, and wildlife are commonplace. There is forest all around the property. Seals and seabirds relax and forage in the water, and on the rocks. Groups of seals and birds will chase schools of pogies in the water, as they come near shore in season, and it is a sight to see. Also Explore the surrounding forest of the property, with nearly 3 private acres of natural land, there is lots to see. Lobster fishing takes place in the deep water right in front of the property. Watch the boats out for the days catch. You can enjoy the catch too ! There are several lobster piers in town, to purchase lobsters, crabs and other seafood right off the boat. A list of some suggestions will be available. There is a large outdoor propane boiler available, to use for your seafood feast, at the cottage. Now is your chance to experience this Place !

Sunrise Shores Hideaway

34mi from Machias · 1 site · Lodging

We have an inviting, cozy 2-bedroom cottage on Flanders Pond. The sunrises are fabulous, there is a private dock with kayak and canoe in the summer, hammock hanging between the shade trees, firepit for evenings outside and lots of stargazing to do! Unplug, recharge, and get away from all the hustle & bustle. We do have a TV for the occasional rainy-day movie, with 2 comfy recliners in the loft. The living room, however, has a fabulous view, not only of the sunrises but sunsets across the pond on the other shore. Grab a glass of wine, sit on the couch and watch the sky change right before your eyes. Approximately 45 minutes from Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor or 35 minutes from Acadia National Park at Schoodic Point. Spend the day exploring Ellsworth, Bar Harbor or Downeast, hiking one of the many trails or mountains we have nearby, or hang out here swimming, paddling, fishing or napping. Regardless of what you do during the day you will find Sunrise Shores Hideaway very restful, calm and welcoming when you return. With a full kitchen to cook some delicious Maine food and a spa-like bathroom to soak in the tub or shower before you head to bed, you will be well rested and ready for the next adventure. The downstairs bedroom has black out shades and a closet to hang your clothes. The upstairs bedroom has dresser for your clothes, a skylight for stargazing as you drift off to sleep and eye masks if the moon is too bright or you want to sleep past sunrise. I guarantee you will want to be up having a cup of coffee on the deck watching the show the sunrise puts on. We have a designated workspace for those who must bring work with them, and Wi-Fi to get connected. Our land is great for those who travel with their dogs, we have a pet bed and if your fur baby is well mannered and friendly, being off leash is fine.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Julia

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry Ledge Campground

Very cozy campsite, don’t expect much privacy but that’s what the backcountry is for. Facilities were very clean and the site itself was wonderful.

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Chang

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry Ledge Campground

Awesome campground with the best bathhouse I’ve ever had access to while camping.

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Judith

October 2025

28 ft Class C

With pets

6 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

This is one of the best campgrounds we have ever stayed at. The sites offer a great deal of privacy and the bath house is super clean and modern. We will highly recommend Quarry Ledge and definitely return!

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Jamie

October 2025

19 ft Class B

2 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

We had such a great time we added on an extra night and opted to not go to our other campsite!

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Jennifer

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

Quarrys Ledge was wonderful ! From the hospitable staff to the beautiful grounds, we had a great stay! The bathrooms were definitely note worthy as well, always clean and stocked. We stayed in a waterfront site which was definitely worth the extra money in my opinion. However, even the other campsites looked great. I also love that they gave an option to add firewood to the reservation - saved us a trip to the store! I highly recommend and would come back again!

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Brenna

October 2025

3 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

We loved staying in our little cabin for the week! Plenty of room for two of us and all our supplies, firewood and ice were available on the property and checking in/ out was a seamless process! Bathhouse was clean and readily available at all times! Would absolutely stay here again or recommend to a friend.

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Kristen

October 2025

20 ft campervan

With kids

5 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

Beautiful surroundings, friendly and helpful staff, and spacious site. Bath house is heated and clean. The best I've experienced at a campground.

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Paul & Denise

October 2025

21 ft campervan

4 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

This campground was the perfect place for us "home" during our fall visit to Acadia. We are a self-contained unit when we are on the road. That being said, it was nice to hook upto power and refill our water tank during our stay. It was also nice to have hot showers available. The campground was quiet at night. I slept well at night. The site was very close to all of the hikes on MDI. Some just down the road, trailheads no more than a 30 minute drive away. The site firm ground and fairly level. Perfect for our campervan. Being on the westside of MDI, it is away from the constant traffic that you face near Bar Harbor. We would recommend staying here.

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emily

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

we had so much fun camping at Quarry Ledge campground! the entire campground is very well maintained and staff is very kind. we would definitely camp here again next time we visit acadia!

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David

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

great location. Very unique and special spot. We had a spot right on the water that was spectacular

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Alexis

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

Amazing site! Beautiful view right next to the water. Bathrooms with showers were very clean and comfortable. Very close to Acadia, about 20 minutes. Would love to stay here again.

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Nicholas

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

The land is gorgeous, check-in easy, and location perfect.

Heath

October 2025

12 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

Very scenic sites. Close to Acadia. LShowers and bathrooms were extremely clean and appeared brand new. Sites are close together. Our first night was not full so we had plenty of privacy. The second night we had fellow campers in very close proximity. Not a deal breaker, but something to know. The bathrooms, showers and location are hard to beat.

Ken

October 2025

17 ft pop-up camper

7 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

Great campground. Close to everything but secluded. Amenities clean and modern. Great hot showers.

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Valentine

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

Nous avons beaucoup aimé ce camping ! L’emplacement est très bien situé. Les douches et toilettes sont propres ! Le site de camping avec vue sur l’eau est génial !

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Mark

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry Ledge Campground

We had such a great time at Quarry Ledge Campground! Beautiful area, so close to Acadia Bar Harbor but don’t sleep on the SW Harbor right down the road. We’ll make sure to camp here again on our next trip to Maine. Lisa and the staff were extremely helpful and communicative. 10/10!

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Anthony

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry Ledge Campground

Super big and very well maintained I walked into the showers felt like I was in a hotel lol One of the nicer campgrounds Also had a deck platform for my tent so I didn’t have to worry about wet ground rocks or anything poking through the tent Service was available anywhere Plus hot water and fire rings already set up with your own table n bench it’s really not much else you can ask for

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Sunshine

October 2025

25 ft Class C

With kids

2 nights at Quarry Ledge Campground

Kids loved it. Quiet. Clean. Water options were great.

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Flo's

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Quarry Ledge Campground

We stayed for three days and had the best experience. It was quiet, clean, and the 30 amp back in was spacious and somewhat private. The bathrooms were very clean with plenty of hot water and roomy showers with plenty of room to sit your stuff where it won’t get wet. It was easy to find our site and staff were pleasant.

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Kanene

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Quarry Ledge Campground

Arrived after hour and they left a very clear map with a line drawn from the entrance location to the campsite! Super easy to follow. Also, there was lots of signage that really helped to easily find campsite in dark along with aforementioned map. Also, campsite was nice and clean and had a fine gravel on it. Planets of space to pull in car and set up tent. There was fire pit that we didn’t use, picnic table that we did use, and overall lots of space. Bathhouse was clean and appreciated and had its own parking which was great.