We're considering a trip to Acadia NP just after Labor Day and are looking for advice in choosing a campground and hopefully a site within that campground. We're hoping for a site overlooking the ocean and don't necessarily need hookups. We like to hike and flyfish,, if possible. Any help from folks who've been there would really help us out.Thanks,Kopak

It was a while ago - but we stayed in Trenton, at the NarrowsII RV park (on the water, but in the bay), then rode the free shuttle into Bar Harbor; and took a tour bus through the park to the top of Cadillac Mountain. But we were in our Class C, which was a bit cumbersome for the close-quarters of Bar Harbor.I think the shuttle ran every hour - maybe every half-hour? Certainly a nice amenity!

The Narrows Too is where we stayed. But be forewarned. The waterfront sites are way more expensive than the other sites. Current rate for waterfront $114 per night. We chose site 718 pull thru. Peek at the water. $67 per night.

Thanks for the info on Narrows. Actually, we were thinking about staying in the NP, sites $20-$40/night.Anyone have any experience with the NP campgrounds?Thanks,Kopak

We went last summer and stayed at Blackwoods. Had an absolute blast..wish we could have stayed longer.We had not been there since our Honeymoon and went back last year for our 20th to show our Son.We hiked/biked/kayaked...and a ate a lot of lobstah's.You cannot choose a specific site at the NP CG's...but it is typical NP...the sites are fairly similar.Let me know how we can help with more details...Acadia is a great place!Bill

billtex,Thanks for the info. I may very wellget back to you about your experience at Blackwoods cg. I plan on getting in touch with the cg once they open 5/1 and see if I can reserve a site or not. Thanks again,Kopak

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Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Apr 28, 2015
It was a while ago - but we stayed in Trenton, at the NarrowsII RV park (on the water, but in the bay), then rode the free shuttle into Bar Harbor; and took a tour bus through the park to the top of Cadillac Mountain. But we were in our Class C, which was a bit cumbersome for the close-quarters of Bar Harbor.

I think the shuttle ran every hour - maybe every half-hour? Certainly a nice amenity!
sdianel_-acct_c
Explorer
Apr 28, 2015
The Narrows Too is where we stayed. But be forewarned. The waterfront sites are way more expensive than the other sites. Current rate for waterfront $114 per night. We chose site 718 pull thru. Peek at the water. $67 per night.
kopak
Explorer
Apr 28, 2015
Thanks for the info on Narrows. Actually, we were thinking about staying in the NP, sites $20-$40/night.Anyone have any experience with the NP campgrounds?
Thanks,
Kopak
billtex
Explorer II
Apr 28, 2015
We went last summer and stayed at Blackwoods. Had an absolute blast..wish we could have stayed longer.
We had not been there since our Honeymoon and went back last year for our 20th to show our Son.
We hiked/biked/kayaked...and a ate a lot of lobstah's.

You cannot choose a specific site at the NP CG's...but it is typical NP...the sites are fairly similar.

Let me know how we can help with more details...

Acadia is a great place!

Bill
kopak
Explorer
Apr 28, 2015
billtex,
Thanks for the info. I may very wellget back to you about your experience at Blackwoods cg. I plan on getting in touch with the cg once they open 5/1 and see if I can reserve a site or not. Thanks again,
Kopak
Reddog1
Explorer II
Apr 28, 2015
Moved to RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions for more exposure.

Wayne
Moderator
billtex
Explorer II
Apr 28, 2015
kopak wrote:
billtex,
Thanks for the info. I may very wellget back to you about your experience at Blackwoods cg. I plan on getting in touch with the cg once they open 5/1 and see if I can reserve a site or not. Thanks again,
Kopak

You will def need a resi...
Should be no problem to get in...but I don't think I would show up there in prime season w/out a resi.

Bill
captbru
Explorer
Apr 28, 2015
I was looking at the reservations page on Recreation Gov, it looks like there is a height limit of 11 ft. For those of you that have been there, is that an accurate statement?
Less_Stuff
Explorer
Apr 28, 2015
sdianel wrote:
The Narrows Too is where we stayed. But be forewarned. The waterfront sites are way more expensive than the other sites. Current rate for waterfront $114 per night. We chose site 718 pull thru. Peek at the water. $67 per night.

WOW!
We stayed in a Bar Harbor Hotel for less than $114 per night.
No view but my eyes were closed most of the time we were in the hotel.

Bar Harbor and Acadia NP have charms to be sure.

Bar Harbor from Cadillac Mountain.

Inside a Bar Harbor restaurant.
Crowe
Explorer
Apr 28, 2015
For those of you that have been there, is that an accurate statement?

Absolutely yes. There are low bridges in certain parts of the park that cannot be circumvented.