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livelylittlecam
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May 18, 2014

Best Family Campground near Bar Harbor/Acadia

We are considering going to Acadia again this summer. Last time we stayed at the Bar Harbor KOA and loved it but are considering trying something different. Any recommendations for another campground? We have a 33 ft travel trailer--like to kayak--and want hook ups. Any personal recommendations would be appreciated.

JP

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    rwbradley
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    May 18, 2014
    There is a campground called Bar Harbor Campground. It has some very big plusses and minuses.
    The +
    - the view is outstanding (they are up the hill looking down at the harbor). You can actually get a spot right on the edge of the hill.
    - good ratings in the GoodSam guide and on TripAdvisor (I think it is the best in the area)
    - they claim to be the closest campground to town
    - has everything: pool, comfort stations, laundry, 50A fully serviced sites, natural tent sites etc...
    The -
    - they are cash ONLY!!! seriously bring cash (this seems to be the only thing that gives them any bad ratings on TripAdvisor.
    - no reservations, you just drive in, pick a spot, and go back and pay for it.

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