Bar Harbor, Me

[haste_maker]

Anyone know of some good RV parks to stay at while in Bar Harbor, ME ?

[bukhrn]

Thanks for the MoMo's tip, will make sure to go there in August while we're in the area.
Can't think of anything better to top off a ton of Lobster than good cheesecake. 😉

[ford_truck_guy]

Crowe wrote:
Thanks for the tip on MoMo's! Have been to Bar Harbor many times and have never found it. I'm familiar with Ellsworth so next time we go we will definitely have to find it.

IF you don't mind paying a little more than usual, you WILL NOT be upset by going there..... We went back the day before we left to get some for the road

[Crowe]

Thanks for the tip on MoMo's! Have been to Bar Harbor many times and have never found it. I'm familiar with Ellsworth so next time we go we will definitely have to find it.

[mdcamping]

17 yrs ago we stayed at Mt Desert Narrows Camping Resort, more of an high end resort campground with some larger sites for the MH's. I think it is now corporate owned but seems to still get good reviews, about 10 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor.

Ask about the Pie Lady.

Mike

[ACZL]

ford truck guy wrote:
We stayed at - Timberland Acres 2 years ago.. Its a nice campground with large, pull through sites... It was about 15 minutes to Bar Harbor's center of town...

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What he said !!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[fwed]

Ford Truck Guy: That's the one and only MoMo's. A little hard to find, but worth it!

[monkey44]

Former New Englandah, M44 can't resist it ...

You all mean Bah Hahbah, right? Been theha many times 🙂 New Englandahs almost nevah pronounce the Ahh at the end of a word, they just sit at one and ordah.

[ford_truck_guy]

fwed said-"Try MoMo's in Ellsworth -- best cheesecake on the coast -- self serve, honor system"

We were there in 2020 and have to believe its the best we have had almost anywhere... a little pricy, but well worth it... little garage with fridge on left side, correct??

[fwed]

The only place for us is the Narrows on Mt Dessert Island. Be careful, there's also a Narrows Two on the mainland -- totally different. We've stayed at Hadleys, but found it marginal. Don't wait to reserve. Busiest area in Maine which is known for being busy during tourist season. Take a small car if you're going to Bar Harbor. Try MoMo's in Ellsworth -- best cheesecake on the coast -- self serve, honor system. Helen's Restaurant in Ellsworth -- not fancy, but good food!

[bukhrn]

Geo*Boy wrote:

bukhrn wrote:
It depends on how you want to camp, We like Schoodic Woods Campground https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251833near Winter haven, secluded, long, well separated sites with electric & water. A bit of a drive to get back around to Bar Harbor, but we loved it.

The drive is about 1 hour, one way.

That's about what I was thinking, 50-60 minutes, but seems like the memory these days isn't what it used to be. 😉

[Veebyes]

It has been awhile, but last time in the area we did Hadleys Point CG. Nothing outstanding. Did the job for being in the area.

Took a drive through the KOA. Recall it was a very windy day with cold wind blowing right onshore. I imagine very nice on calm days but that day, BRRRRRR.
Oceanfront Camping, which is a good time S of Bar Harbour. Fine by us. We can do without the Bar Harbour crowds.

[Geo_Boy]

bukhrn wrote:
It depends on how you want to camp, We like Schoodic Woods Campground https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251833near Winter haven, secluded, long, well separated sites with electric & water. A bit of a drive to get back around to Bar Harbor, but we loved it.

The drive is about 1 hour, one way.

[jkwilson]

bukhrn wrote:
BTW, thanks Crowe, for the reminder about the reserved entry pass, we had to do that at Glacier NP last year, but didn't even think about Acadia.

If you are a hiker, no need for the reservation. There are trails to the top. The shorter one is moderate if you take your time. Not fast though. Lots of views as you hike. Be sure to have hiking shoes. It’s rocky. The rocks are great as they often act as stairs, but they can be slick.

It’s also good to understand the traffic in the whole park. It’s a mostly a one way loop. When you start, you have to finish. That wouldn’t be so bad, but traffic and parking can be difficult. There is a bus system, which is nice. You can get on and off without worrying about parking and you can watch the scenery while riding. Just one of those things you want to be aware of before arriving.

[Crowe]

bukhrn wrote:
BTW, thanks Crowe, for the reminder about the reserved entry pass, we had to do that at Glacier NP last year, but didn't even think about Acadia.

You're welcome! It's new for Acadia. I only knew because we may be going there in June, depending on some other factors causing us to change our current plans.