# The Howling Woods

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- **Location:** Southwest Harbor, Maine, United States
- **Price:** from $50.00/night
- **Rating:** 96% recommend (331 reviews)
- **Sites:** 3
- **Size:** 7 acres
- **Host:** Brendan O.

## Overview

A mystical 7 acres of mossy woods on the edge of Acadia National Park. Listen for coyotes, owls and even loons on the lake. We are just a 1.5 mile walk from the border of the Park. Just a short drive from the most popular spots. Yet even at the height of summer, it’s really peaceful here on the quiet side of the island. Sometimes called the wild side :)

## Highlights

- **Near Acadia National Park:** Within a 30-minute drive from the Thompson Island Information Center.
- **Best in Maine: Finalist:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
- **Romantic:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Cooking equipment, Picnic table
- **Activities:** Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Climbing, Snow sports, Swimming, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Forest, Lake, River, stream, or creek, Swimming hole, Coastal, Mountainous, Wetlands

## Sites

- **Site 1: Twisted Tree (maple leaf)** (tents, up to 8 guests, $50.00/night)
- **Site 2: Cedar Grove** (tents, up to 6 guests, $50.00/night)
- **The Coyotes Den** (glamping-pod, up to 3 guests, $105.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Great little camp site, quiet, out of the wind, you might need to carry your stuff to the camp site as it’s not fully a drive two camp site but is a short pleasant walk!
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> - Jonny D., October 24, 2026

> Would highly recommend to anyone! Very responsive host. The site was well kept, secluded, and beautiful.
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> - Jordan M., October 24, 2026

> Great spot! Directions were accurate and campsite felt private; didn’t see much of it in daylight but what I could see was great :)
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> - Cate M., October 21, 2026

> After a week with family in a rental home, I decided to stay a few extra nights to explore the park. Hip Camp led me here and I could not be happier. Off the beaten path, nice and quiet, super friendly host and awesome tent camping.
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> - Matt H., October 20, 2026

> A truly remarkable retreat into the woods. Great experience.
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> - Matthew H., October 19, 2026