Protecting and showcasing the beautiful rocky headlands of Mount Desert Island on the northern Atlantic Coastline, Acadia National Park is one of the most popular in the US. One of the best ways to explore the park is to bring your tent or RV to one of the 14 campgrounds located close to the park and visit for a while.

Most of the privately owned campgrounds offer both tent and RV parking and a variety of on-site facilities to offer you a home-from-home camping experience. You can spend your days hiking the scenic trails within the park or enjoying activities like canoeing, kayaking, tide-pooling and swimming, while evening are spent around the campfire enjoying the great outdoors.

Acadia National Park, Maine, Phone: 207-288-3338

Ready to go?
Step 1: Visit the website and book directly and/or call ahead to confirm their hours.
Step 2: If you are spending the night, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read the reviews, then call the hotel directly to book and ask for a romantic, kid-friendly or pet-friendly amenity if you need it.
Step 3: If you are flying, compare Flights. Book directly with the airline, add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
Step 4: Estimate your driving time using Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).

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Read our Reservations & Travel Planning Tips guide.