Reviews

Karen Holley

My husband and I have been going here for over 30 yrs and was always pleased until last year when it was taken over by American Campgrounds. No more first come first service, no choice of campsite, no benefit for staying more than a week. No improvements made either. Very sad

Adelaide Jane Laika

We had such a lovely stay at Bar Harbor Campground. We spent our days walking the dogs around the campground, and biking to Acadia and Bar Harbor. Everyone was so friendly. Can't beat that view, too! We were even lucky enough to see the Northern Lights! We can't wait to come back.

Melissa Seaton

We stayed here last year for a night in the tent only ocean front lot. We came back this year for a week in the S loop. I was a little nervous reading the reviews on the new ownership but we had a wonderful time. The spaces were large and private. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. I saw someone most mornings cleaning them. Showers were hot! All of the staff we met were incredibly friendly. There is a laundry facility on site. Excellent proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor. We have camped in the National Park before but the sites here are much nicer, larger and quieter. We can’t wait to return!

Alan R

VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH NEW MANAGEMENT! Our family have been very happy campers under the previous owners for many memorable years. What made this campground exceptional was their flexible model of first come first serve and owners who genuinely cared about their loyal campers, many native to Maine. Over the years we met some wonderful residents who appreciated how affordable it was to take their family on vacation. We recently had to cancel our reservation due to an unexpected family issue and were not able to get a refund. The previous owners understood their clientele and were very fair as they weighed each incident as needed. The new owners seem to use their policy as a one size fits all rather than trying to work with and accommodate existing customers during this transition. This campground grew and excelled over the years from word of mouth and sadly I don't see this to be the case now. Prices have doubled and the overall satisfaction with management is questionable for many regulars. It's a shame what has unfolded and for many families, this beautiful location will no longer be an option.

Eason Cai

Great campground with amazing views of the bay. The campground was huge with great trails running along the coast. The trail was in a meadow, with pretty plants, wild Maine blueberries, and wild cranberries. The campsites were clean and pretty. The sites were also mainly free of bugs. The laundry room was nice. Wash and dry were 1 dollar, and there was a change machine that accepted 1 and 5 dollar bills. The public bathroom was sort of clean, and the showers were really nice. The shower was a quarter for 5 minutes. There was also a nice TV room and a quaint little rustic arcade. There was a lobster place right across the street from the campground (of course), and there was a bus stop that shuttles people around Acadia for free. I love this campground, and I highly suggest you stay here if you’re visiting Acadia!

Amy Seymour

Staff were wonderful over the phone and during my stay. I was a bit nervous since They don’t take reservations but there were plenty of camp sites to choose from. (Non peak stay in September ‘21) I camped in the woodsy s loop but there were spots with an ocean view (just more exposed and closer to the RVs) that I *might choose next time. Bathrooms were super clean and well lit, and available 24/7. Great spot to enjoy Acadia and Bar Harbor.

Jason Best

Wonderful kind staff. First come site selection. We stayed for a week and scouted out the best site and we snagged it for our last three nights. Convenient to downtown Bar Harbor. Would definitely return next time we are across the nation.

Rachelle

The staff was friendly and relaxed. They have you drive through and pick your site. The tenting sites on the S-Loop are private and quiet. Everything was neat and well maintained, even the fire pit. And the bathrooms were squeaky clean! Anytime I go to Acadia in the future I’ll be staying here.

Liz

Another post said they couldn’t get through on the phone, but I did just fine getting through. They are definitely not short handed when we arrived in person- they just only have one phone line. The office was fully staffed all 4 times I went in there. It has two lines for registration. We arrived at 1 on checking in day on a Saturday and did just fine finding our own flat. private tent site surrounded by trees. We stayed at S12, and would highly recommend it. The showers were very clean and cost $0.25 for every 5 min of water. Showers have hot water. I never had to wait for a shower either. The bathrooms were very clean. The staff were very friendly and kind and we’d absolutely stay here again! We only stayed one night this trip and it was $36 for the one night on a weekend in a private site. Likely cheaper for the less private sites and perhaps when not on a weekend. This price was very fair and well worth it. Very close to Acadia hiking.

Elijah 'Eagle' Lewis

The third place I lived in my life was for the summer of 1974 after my mom left my Dad, it was gorgeous place to be then.