SELF-SERVE TENT CAMPGROUND NEARAcadia National Park & The Schoodic Peninsula
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SELF-SERVE TENT CAMPGROUND NEARAcadia National Park & Schoodic Peninsula
SELF-SERVE TENT CAMPGROUND NEAR
Acadia National Park &
The Schoodic Peninsula
The Schoodic Peninsula
SELF-SERVE TENT CAMPGROUND NEAR
Acadia National Park & Schoodic Peninsula
What to Know
Before You Book Your Acadia National Park Camping Trip at Acadia East Campground
Acadia East Campground is a backcountry-style, self-serve, tent campground near Acadia National Park. Our small commercial campground was built for those that like to rough it and get back to nature. QUIET. PEACEFUL. RUSTIC. THE WAY CAMPING SHOULD BE.
*NOT AFFILIATED WITH OR LOCATED IN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK*
*NOT AFFILIATED WITH OR LOCATED IN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK*
Staying at Acadia East Campground near Acadia National ParkPlanning Your Camping Trip to
Acadia National Park
Discover the Schoodic Peninsula. Acadia National Park’s Schoodic District is 10 minutes away, allowing you to explore the national park at your own pace, away from the crowds. Self serve. Book online. Dog friendly.
Located just a few minutes north of the Schoodic entrance to the park, Acadia East Campground is a quiet, self-serve tent campground near Acadia National Park area that allows you to enjoy a peaceful quiet camping stay in close proximity to Maine’s national park.
Whether you’re looking to watch the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, the waves crash at Thunder Hole, or get off the beaten path to the quieter Schoodic District of Acadia National Park, Acadia East Campground puts you close to the action and scenic beauty of coastal Downeast Maine.
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CAMPING ALONGMaine's Coastal Scenic ByWays
Find us where the Schoodic National Scenic ByWay and The Bold Coast Scenic ByWay converge on Route 1 in Gouldsboro, Maine. These popular auto routes meander along the rugged winding coast of Downeast Maine, stretching from Ellsworth east to the Washington County and the Canadian Border. Acadia East Campground near Acadia National Park sits as a perfect stopping point for bicyclists between the two ByWays. Explore Maine by visiting the Schoodic Peninsula.
WHERE TOEat, Drink, and Play in Downeast Acadia
Acadia East Campground is the perfect remote camping hub for solo campers, couples, outdoor families, small groups, and dog lovers to pitch a tent and basecamp for an exciting Acadia adventure. From your private wooded campsite, your just minutes away from breweries (Atlantic Brewing, Fogtown Brewing, and Airline Brewing), wineries (Bar Harbor Cellars & Catherine Hill Winery), distilleries (Bartlett Spirits), restaurants (Ironbound, The Pickled Wrinkle, and Saltbox), gourmet wine and food (Best Wines and Sullivan Harbor Farm), and shopping (Schoodic, Ellsworth and Bar Harbor).
ACADIA DOG-FRIENDLY CAMPGROUNDDon't Forget to Bring Your Pup to Acadia East Campground
Acadia East Campground is the perfect remote camping hub for solo campers, couples, outdoor families, small groups, and dog lovers to pitch a tent and basecamp for an exciting Acadia adventure. From your private wooded campsite, your just minutes away from breweries (Atlantic Brewing, Fogtown Brewing, and Airline Brewing), wineries (Bar Harbor Cellars & Catherine Hill Winery), distilleries (Bartlett Spirits), restaurants (Ironbound, The Pickled Wrinkle, and Saltbox), gourmet wine and food (Best Wines and Sullivan Harbor Farm), and shopping (Schoodic, Ellsworth and Bar Harbor).
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!Frequently Asked
Questions
Where is Acadia East Campground Located?
Where is Acadia East Campground Located?
We’re are Located Outside Acadia National Park. Our campground is located at 574 US Route 1 in Gouldsboro, Maine, between the Schoodic and Mount Desert Island sections of Acadia National Park, just 7 miles from the Schoodic entrance to Acadia National Park and 35 minutes to the Thompson Island Visitor Center gateway to Mount Desert Island. We are not located in Acadia National Park OR affiliated with the national park in any way.
What is a self-serve, backcountry-style, commercial tent campground?
What is a self-serve, backcountry-style, commercial tent campground?
Self-serve means that guests book online and simply head to their campsite when they arrive. Our campground is securely video monitored 24/7 to ensure the safety of our guests. We have no staff on-site.
Commercial means that we are a business. We are not a non-profit, or affiliated with any non-profit, or government agency; including the National Park Service. If you’re looking to camp inside Acadia National Park, be sure to book well in advance at https://www.recreation.gov/
Backcountry-Style means that our campground is designed for those self-sufficient campers that like a quiet wooded tent camping experience that puts a premium on nature. Unlike traditional campgrounds, we have a main parking area where campers park and hike to their campsite. Campsite distances range from 50-300 feet from the parking area. You cannot drive your vehicle to your campsite.
Tent campground means that we are not able to accommodate RVs, campervans, or campers/travel trailers. Our campsites are designed for tents or hammocks only.
What are the Campground Rules?
What are the Campground Rules?
Campground Policies
- Our campground is designed to be rustic, to replicate a backcountry camping experience. We do not offer RV campsites and you can not drive to your tent site. Please keep this in mind before booking to ensure we meet you and your group’s physical and aesthetic expectations. There are many other campground options in the area that provide a more traditional family experience.
- Campground is carry-in, carry-out. Please take all trash with you. A $75 cleaning fee will be charged to guests who do not clean up their site.
- There is no office on-site. Check-in is 1pm on the day you arrive. Check out is 11am on the day you depart.
- There is no potable (drinkable) water on the property. Restroom is available.
- Public showers are available on Mount Desert Island. The shower facility at the Schoodic Marine Center is no longer open.
- Campground is non-smoking.
- Campsite rates are per night, Maine lodging tax is applied during checkout.
- Rates and dates are subject to change.
- Extra adult at site is $10 per night. Extra child is $5 per night.
- There must be an adult (21 years or older) at each site.
- Special site requests are available but not guaranteed. We will make every effort to accommodate special requests.
- Campfires must not be left unattended. A 5 gallon bucket of water is available at every site.
- Cell phone coverage is available at the campground, however, it is spotty in nearby regions and throughout Acadia National Park.
- Future season reservations are accepted Dec 15 for the following camping season.
- We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, and PayPal.
What is the Campground Cancellation Policy?
What is the Campground Cancellation Policy?
Cancellations
- Credit cards are charged at the time of reservation.
- Cancellations made with 7-days notice will be refunded in full.
- Cancellations made 72+ hours prior to scheduled arrival will receive a 50% refund of total reservation fee.
- Cancellations made within 72 hours of scheduled arrival will not be refunded.
- PLEASE NOTE: We are not located inside Acadia National Park. No exceptions to the cancellation policy will be made in the event of this misunderstanding. Please review our map location and address on our home page before booking. Thank you.
- REMINDER: We are a wilderness, backcountry-style campground. Our camping area is rustic and wooded, designed for those seeking a more remote tent camping experience. If this is not your desired experience, we invite you to explore one of the many traditional family campgrounds in the area, as refunds will not be issued due to unpreparedness. Thank you.
- TO CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION, PLEASE TEXT 1-833-436-3939
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