Looking into visiting Bar Harbor at some point after all this C*%P is done..What are the nicest campgrounds NEAR Bar Harbor?

In my opinion there is no "nicest" cg there. They are overpriced and barely adequate,as it is a busy RV destination. That said, Oceanside KOA served our needs.

FTG,We stayed at (Tall or Twin Pines) which is about 16 miles from BH and just south off Ellsworth. Yes lots of seasonals, BUT also lots of sites for non seasonal . IMO, much better than the 2 KOA's we drove thru. Big rig friendly. If we went back, that's where we'd stay again.AC

We are at Narrows Too right now. Big rig friendly, 7 miles to Acadia visitor center, and maybe 9 miles to center of bar harbor. We come here every summer

We stayed at the Bar Harbor Campground in September of 2017. It was fine and we had a great time in the area.Rob

ACZL wrote:FTG,We stayed at (Tall or Twin Pines) which is about 16 miles from BH and just south off Ellsworth. Yes lots of seasonals, BUT also lots of sites for non seasonal . IMO, much better than the 2 KOA's we drove thru. Big rig friendly. If we went back, that's where we'd stay again.ACThanks, I didn't see that one,I saw the 2 KOA's and Timberland Acres.. I will check that one out

Nicest?? CG in or near Bar Harbor | Good Sam Community

JoeH
Explorer III
Jul 11, 2020
Gjac wrote:
JoeH wrote:
bukhrn wrote:
Gjac wrote:
I would stay in Arcadia NP itself either Blackwoods or Seawall CG's.Seawall is easier to get into without a reservation mid week.
Not really sure the OP's 41ft 5er + F350 would fit in either of those, we barely fit with our 29" Class C w/toad & dolly.

Plus those CG's are closed
That is too bad, was hoping to get up there this season. Like most NP's they have fewer sites for larger RV's, I had no problem with my Class A with tow car in either CG. Web site says "Backwoods will open no sooner than Aug 1st", but Seawall is closed for the season. Looks like most of the hiking trails are open as well as the park loop road,but some areas will remain closed.

Yes , the hiking trails are open as are the carriage roads. We've been out every day for the last couple weeks. Most people are following guidelines and when you approach someone on the trail, pull up your mask and move to the side.
Gjac
Explorer III
Jul 10, 2020
JoeH wrote:
bukhrn wrote:
Gjac wrote:
I would stay in Arcadia NP itself either Blackwoods or Seawall CG's.Seawall is easier to get into without a reservation mid week.
Not really sure the OP's 41ft 5er + F350 would fit in either of those, we barely fit with our 29" Class C w/toad & dolly.

Plus those CG's are closed
That is too bad, was hoping to get up there this season. Like most NP's they have fewer sites for larger RV's, I had no problem with my Class A with tow car in either CG. Web site says "Backwoods will open no sooner than Aug 1st", but Seawall is closed for the season. Looks like most of the hiking trails are open as well as the park loop road,but some areas will remain closed.
paulcardoza
Explorer
Jul 10, 2020
Nicest is subjective, but....... We stayed at KOA Oceanside several years ago. We had a waterfront site that had one of the most picturesque views of any CG we've been to. Every evening, a guy would come in and steam up lobsters in seawater for a decent price.

The downside is the cost. I believe we paid $120 per night and this was several years ago. The waterfront site was worth the premium for a one-time splurge however. BTW - No sewer at those waterfront sites.
JoeH
Explorer III
Jul 10, 2020
bukhrn wrote:
Gjac wrote:
I would stay in Arcadia NP itself either Blackwoods or Seawall CG's.Seawall is easier to get into without a reservation mid week.
Not really sure the OP's 41ft 5er + F350 would fit in either of those, we barely fit with our 29" Class C w/toad & dolly.

Plus those CG's are closed
bukhrn
Explorer III
Jul 10, 2020
Gjac wrote:
I would stay in Arcadia NP itself either Blackwoods or Seawall CG's.Seawall is easier to get into without a reservation mid week.
Not really sure the OP's 41ft 5er + F350 would fit in either of those, we barely fit with our 29" Class C w/toad & dolly.
mlburst
Explorer
Jul 09, 2020
We always stay at Forest Ridge Campground in Ellsworth.

About 20 miles from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.

Spacious full hookups and great owners - they will know the back roads to attractions in order to avoid traffic.
Gjac
Explorer III
Jul 09, 2020
I would stay in Arcadia NP itself either Blackwoods or Seawall CG's.Seawall is easier to get into without a reservation mid week.
mdcamping
Explorer
Jul 09, 2020
https://www.campgroundreviews.com/regions/maine/bar-harbor/mt-desert-narrows-camping-resort-1275 been yrs since we stayed, but seems to still get good reviews. Well maintained campground, clean/updated the bathrooms and showers.

Mike
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Jul 06, 2020
ACZL wrote:
ford truck guy wrote:
ACZL wrote:
FTG,
We stayed at (Tall or Twin Pines) which is about 16 miles from BH and just south off Ellsworth. Yes lots of seasonals, BUT also lots of sites for non seasonal . IMO, much better than the 2 KOA's we drove thru. Big rig friendly. If we went back, that's where we'd stay again.

AC

Thanks,
I didn't see that one,I saw the 2 KOA's and Timberland Acres.. I will check that one out

You are indeed correct, it was Timbeland Acres we stayed at. Dang CRS at 4am! LOL

I hear ya.... :).. especially after a week at the beach ! my b&tt is dragging today
bukhrn
Explorer III
Jul 06, 2020
Depends on your definition of "Nicest", We stayed at Schoodic Woods GG, water & electric, Very spacious, quiet, and far less crowded, down side is, it's an hours drive to BH, We also stayed at Mt Desert Narrows CG.