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Bucksport/Fort Knox KOA
Overview
The Bucksport/Fort Knox KOA Holiday provides a classic Maine camping experience nestled in a wooded setting that captures the essence of the Pine Tree State. This park serves as a comfortable and well-organized basecamp for those exploring the rugged Midcoast region. It successfully balances traditional camping charm with the modern conveniences expected of a KOA Holiday, offering a peaceful retreat away from high-traffic tourist centers while remaining accessible to coastal highlights.
Location & Surroundings
Located in Orland, Maine, the park sits just inland from the Penobscot River and the iconic Penobscot Narrows Bridge. The surrounding landscape is characterized by dense forests and rolling hills, providing a sense of seclusion and natural beauty. This strategic position between the historic town of Bucksport and the wilder stretches of the Downeast coast allows travelers to enjoy scenic rural landscapes without being far from essential services, local seafood dining, and coastal hardware stores.
Amenities & Park Features
Visitors can choose from a variety of site types, including spacious pull-thru RV sites with full hookups and cable TV. The park is designed to accommodate both big rigs and smaller campers with ease. Key features of the property include:
- A seasonal heated swimming pool perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing.
- The KampK9 dog park, providing a fenced area for pets to exercise safely.
- A large community pavilion for group gatherings and planned park activities.
- A well-stocked general store with firewood, propane, and local Maine gifts.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The park is only minutes away from the Fort Knox Historic Site, one of the best-preserved military fortifications in New England. Adjacent to the fort, the Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory offers a bird's-eye view of the river valley from the tallest public bridge observatory in the world. Nature enthusiasts can make the 50-minute drive to Acadia National Park for world-class hiking, while the charming Bucksport Waterfront Walkway offers a more local, relaxed pace for an evening stroll.
Who This Park Is Best For
This KOA is an ideal choice for family vacationers seeking a quiet, structured environment with plenty of space for children to play. It also appeals to road trippers and RVers who want to explore Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor during the day but prefer a quieter, more shaded place to stay at night. Its wooded atmosphere and friendly service make it a perfect fit for those who value a blend of forest tranquility and convenient amenities during their coastal Maine journey.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Ryan Songy
Stayed in an Oceanside cabin here on a recent trip to Acadia National Park, and my wife, dogs, and I loved it. The cabin is cozy and spacious, right on the water, with a propane grill and a fire pit... Literally all we needed. There's also a gas station nearby thats within walking distance so it's easy to get more firewood, drinks, whatever without having to drive away. We did have some issues with hot water in that it was fairly nonexistent, but we worked around it and it wouldn't be too big of a deal if it's warmer out. When we come back up this way, we'll definitely look at staying here again.
Ray Dowdle
We stayed here on a recent trip to Acadia. The cabin was absolutely perfect: clean, warm, & well stocked with kitchen and bathroom necessities. The campground had a lot of activities for kids and everything seemed well kept. Only a 15 mon drive from Bar Harbor and the entrance to Acadia. We LOVED our stay here. We would definitely stay here again!
Mindy Vachow
We have been full time for 5 years. We are here doing the North east color tour. We tow a car hauler and booked their big rig friendly site for $135 a night. Once we got there they said they couldn't accommodate us. While there was plenty of places to park our car hauler they said no we weren't allowed. Take it to Walmart they suggested...... We were treated like second rate citizens. I will never return again to this campground. Smugglers den or Narrows too were both incredibly accommodating and kind. Choose to give them your money. They explained to me that this is a corporate owned campground which makes complete sense as to why they don't care at all. When trying to make our reservations as well, we called at 7:00 at night for after hours and the gentlemen who answered the phone was rude and not at all helpful. STAY AWAY from this campground. To many other good ones to waste your time and money here.
Meghan Levesque
We loved this camp ground. The employees were so kind when we checked in! However, the woman cooking lobsters was extremely rude. As well as the woman making breakfast the next morning. Maybe just a bad day for both. Food was great. We were also 15 minutes behind leaving as we had an issue with one of our slides. We had an employee waiting on our campsite 5 minutes after 11:00am for us to leave. We get checkout is at 11 but to be sitting there watching us was odd. We were out of there by 11:15. By the time we were finished hooking up our truck he was already done checking our site. It seemed unnecessary and only doing it to make a point. Great spot and amenities. I wish they would enforce the speed limit a little more. We witnessed a few close calls.
Matt Weasner
One of my happy places. Amazing views, love being able to wander the tidal areas during low tide. Great location for access to Acadia and Bar Harbor area. Windy at times right on the ocean, fair warning. Good sized sites, could be a bit more level. Bath houses, laundry could be nicer/cleaner. Big dog park, but it was frequently nasty from folks not cleaning up after their pets. Shame on them, but the campground should have someone do doggy duty more frequently.