The Howling Woods

This was such a cozy and comfy space! My wife was happy to have a bed to sleep in after spending the previous few nights in a tent also on Brendan’s land. The kitchenette was nice as I didn’t have to unload all of my cooking gear. Plenty of storage space for bags under the bed which kept the space feeling open.

Timothy R.

6 reviews

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· August 2026

Tent ·

The campsite was beautiful and felt nice and secluded despite having other sites around. The host is very friendly and accommodating and makes sure guests have all the basics covered. All sites are labeled and easy to find and the instructions provided are thorough. This was the second time my wife and I camped here and I would recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the area. It’s around 20-25 minutes from here to bar harbor or the main area of Acadia National Park but still feels like camping in the wild.

Timothy R.

6 reviews

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· August 2026

Perfect Acadia Getaway

This place was everything I wanted for exploring Acadia and more. The little den was so cozy, the kitchenette was set up with everything I needed for simple cooking, the grounds were beautiful and above all it was so quiet and private, which is almost impossible in other car camping scenarios. About 20-35 minutes from all Acadia sights. Great value especially compared to other really price gouged places in bar harbour!

Haley S.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

We loved camping at Howling Woods! Brendan knows something about campsite design & whimsy! He even provides some tools/items for cooking! We set our 6-person Big Agnes globe-shaped tent and our 2-person Sierra Designs tent on the spot above the fire pit. Perfect & private spot for us!

Kathy G.

2 reviews

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· July 2026

Magical campsite in the woods

Tent ·

Magical!! So quiet and peaceful with a neat campsite.

Willow T.

2 reviews

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· July 2026

Perfect getaway

It was one of our favorite places we ever have visited on hipcamp. We wanted rustic, quiet, close to Acadia. It was perfect. We stayed in the Coyote's Den.

Tammy R.

23 reviews

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· July 2026

Site 2 Cedar Grove

Tent ·

Thoughtful, well designed camp site. Very quiet and clean. We really enjoyed all the attention to the details.

Marina S.

2 reviews

Not recommend

· July 2026

Safety concerns.

Tent ·

This is a very remote campground,and some basic procedures were missing that would make everyone safer.I feel it’s important to share this experience because my concern goes beyond a booking mistake.When I arrived,my campsite was occupied by another group’s belongings.After five calls,I finally reached the owner and explained the situation.He was hiking and told me this hadn’t happened in a while.He suggested I could move their belongings,but I wasn’t comfortable touching strangers’ property or risking a confrontation.He directed me to a replacement site and said he would come help.Unfortunately,I never heard back.Hours later,I contacted him again and he apologized,explaining that a family issue had caused him to forget.He refunded my stay and offered me a complimentary night,which I appreciated,but I was still left to deal with the situation alone.The next morning,the campers were still occupying my site.I was told they had only booked one night and no one knew why they were still there or why they couldn’t be reached.In a remote campground,knowing who is on the property isn’t just good customer service,it’s a basic safety responsibility.If guests can’t be personally checked out,they should notify management when they leave.If they don’t,management should verify the site before it’s reassigned.I hope better procedures are put in place so this doesn’t happen again.I believe the owner’s apology was sincere,and I genuinely hope this experience leads to those improvements.

Johnny B.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2026

Cedar Grove (Site 2)

Tent ·

The site was good! They provided a table and six wooden benches which was helpful and unexpected. A few things stuck out to me though. The parking area is small and located behind a house which seemed a little close for us. The site was pretty private but the other groups have to walk by Cedar Grove (site 2) to use the outhouse which could be bothersome. During our trip, the bathroom ran out of toilet paper, and the woodshed became empty as well. But overall a great place to camp and convenient location to Acadia and Bar Harbor.

Autumn D.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· July 2026

Tent ·

We loved camping at The Howling Woods! It was a very cute and cozy site that was easy to find and had lots of great amenities (like things to use for cooking and such) with it. It wasn’t a long distance from Acadia National Park and had lots of places to fish/see the water nearby.

Dharla H.

3 reviews

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· July 2026

Whimsical Campsite!

Tent ·

I loved the campsite at Twisted Tree! It was a bit confusing to find at first, but Brendan helped us out. The furniture and land were well maintained. The outhouse was well-stocked and close by, and the site felt super private. Such a nice location, too—a very easy 30ish-minute drive to the far end of the island.

Mary T.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2026

Great glamping spot!

With pets ·

The site was as advertised. It was spacious and far away enough from the other sites where you still felt secluded. The kitchenette area was well stocked with cooking utensils and extra propane for the stove. Truly a wonderful glamping experience, it made the trip much easier. Also a great spot if you have an outdoorsy toddler and a dog who does well off leash.

Paolo D.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2026

Tent ·

Awesome site! The layout is fantastic, it felt super private. Wish I booked it for more days!

Maia P.

4 reviews

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· May 2026

Tent ·

so quaint and cozy of a stay! off the beaten path and definitely on “the quiet side” of the island - but we loved our time and the amazing touches of this camp!

Kyla B.

2 reviews

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· May 2026

Camping in the beauty of nature

Tent · Group trip ·

The site was beautiful, peaceful and even enchanting. Brendan the hist was extremely accessible. We give this the highest rating possible and eould absolutely recommended the property. The surroundings are besutiful and the proximity to Acadia National Park was great.

Hunter L.

2 reviews

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· May 2026

Tent ·

Fantastic atmosphere with walkway lights, wonderful fire pit, and private spot. We made s’mores and a wood-fired meal. What a delight!

Kate M.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2026

16 ft car ·

Amazing set up for either tent or car camping! Really appreciated the table and wooden stumps as tools, as well as the fire pit. Had a great night at this site!

Jana S.

4 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· May 2026

Tent ·

Too expensive for what you get. Good enough, but kind of close to a house. Nice guy who runs it.

Tom F.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

Tent ·

This was such a beautiful campsite and I would love to go back. Outhouse nearby and cold water from a well!

Emma D.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

We had a great stay at Howling Woods. Cedar Grove was beautiful. Coyote Den was super cute. Both were as described and Brendan was a communicative host. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

Amanda M.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

Site was amazing and Brendan was such a good host!

Chris F.

2 reviews

Not recommend

· April 2026

Tent ·

Small sites but quaint and full of character. Host was very responsive to questions.

Scott F.

3 reviews

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· April 2026

20 ft campervan ·

Great area with quick, easy access to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Great private site for the van to pull up to. It rained a few times during my stay and was still easy to maneuver out of the spot.

Casey H.

4 reviews

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· March 2026

Tent ·

The cedar grove site was perfectly balanced between tucked away in the woods and accessible to the parking on site, and was amazingly cozy. A lot of thought was put into the layout of the site from the actual tent area to the benches, tables, firepit, and pathways. I felt off-grid in the best way! Having pre-bundled firewood nearby was also a huge plus that I took advantage of a few times (thanks to Brendan's venmo saving my cashless self). Really appreciated my time staying on the quiet side in this lovely space!

William K.

3 reviews

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· November 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Very cute and well maintained campsite. Easy to find and so close to Acadia!

Sarah G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· November 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Great spot! Lots of details thought of with the firepit grill and utensils including marshmallow roasting sticks. Loved the counter and mushroom stools! Wouldn’t feel comfortable in windy weather just due to the shallow rooted trees- but it’s a beautiful spot! Reminded me of camping on the Olympic peninsula.

Phoebe R.

2 reviews

Not recommend

· November 2025

Disappointing

20 ft campervan · With pets ·

The Vanland campsite is not really a campsite. It is a pull out from the main road that is barely large enough to pull a van/truck camper into and be off the main driveway. For the money, it is not a campsite. There is a small area you walk to where you can have a fire, but the main place where you have your van and where you sleep is not remotely a campsite. It is awkward and not level. We both woke up with headaches from sleeping with our heads downhill. We didn’t think we needed to level the vehicle at a paid campsite. The instructions highlight the speed limit on the road and the penalty being eviction with no refund, yet after dark the owner came in way above the speed limit, pulled in right next to our truck to turn around so he could back up his drive way, spun out his tires, and then backed up his driveway shining his lights right into our vehicle for 10-15 minutes. It is not private. Do not expect it to be private. The waterlines were frozen. There is no discounted rate for the winter, so it was overall very disappointing.

Perri R.

2 reviews

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· November 2025

Tent ·

We loved tent camping here! A quiet and magical place with easily accessible firewood, washing water, and outhouse. We're already dreaming up our next visit to this fairyland!

Margo L.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Tent ·

We had a very positive and peaceful experience camping here for a few nights while exploring Acadia! We could tell how much work went into making the campsite welcoming and comfortable, and Brendan was quick to answer any questions we had. Would stay here again!

Annie K.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· October 2025

Tent ·