Staying at the Wonderland Campsite
January 17, 2019by Thomas Tash
One of the most popular campsites at Acadia East Campground is the Wonderland Campsite. This centrally located camping spot was the first site established at Acadia East. The site itself is ideal for small families to larger groups of up to 6 campers. Please note: The Wonderland Campsite at Acadia East Campground is named after...
Located at the front of the Acadia East Campground property, The Beehive campsite is a conveniently placed camping spot for folks that need a quick and easy place to pitch their tent without having to walk far. If you’re looking for a tent camping base to call home while you visit Acadia National Park’s Schoodic...
Want to know a little secret about visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park? It’s NOT a little secret anymore! Sure, if you’re not from Maine, then you’ve probably Googled Bar Harbor or Acadia National Park and seen some iconic photo of a crowd-less wonderland. In reality, the area is being loved to death. Each...
Acadia National Park is a magical place, full of adventure around every corner. In most cases, however, if you want to enjoy those adventures without the crowds, you’ve got to get up early. And to get up early, you’re probably going to need some caffeinated assistance. So, where are the Coffee Shops near Acadia National...
Thunder Hole Campsite at Acadia East Campground
December 30, 2018by Thomas Tash
At Acadia East Campground, we’re huge national park buffs. We love hiking, camping, and taking in the sights and sounds of our wild surroundings. It’s this obsession with nature’s perfection that inspired us to create the nation’s first self-serve commercial tent campground near Acadia National Park. Hidden in this otherwise simple tenting campground are nods...
Dog-Friendly Campground Near Acadia National Park
December 28, 2018by Thomas Tash
What fun is camping if you can’t bring the whole family? Not a whole lot if you ask us. While Acadia is known to be extremely dog-friendly, it’s not easy to find a more dog-friendly campground near Acadia National Park than Acadia East Campground, 574 U.S. Route 1, Gouldsboro, Maine. At Acadia East Campground, we...
Backcountry Camping at Acadia National Park
December 26, 2018by Thomas Tash
Any true national park enthusiast knows that backcountry camping is the way to go when it comes to totally immersing yourself in the great outdoors. While many national parks offer backcountry camping, including Grand Canyon, Zion, and Shenandoah, there is no actual backcountry camping at Acadia National Park; it’s not allowed. No backcountry camping at...
It’s true. The day has finally arrived. We welcome you to Acadia East Campground! It seems as though it was only yesterday when we were just beginning to plan this exciting endeavor. Sure, it’s been a lot of work, but with the amazing support of our friends, family, new neighbors, and state and local officials,...
Wow. It’s been 6 months since we officially announced that we’d be opening our first Pocket Parks location, Acadia East Campground, outside of Acadia National Park. While the time has flown by in the blink of an eye, we’re all feeling a bit antsy for summer to arrive. More specifically: June 1st. Sure, we have...