Lodging

Mount Desert Island, home to Acadia National Park, has a variety of lodging options for your time at the park. Whether you prefer camping, cottages, vacation rentals, inns, bed and breakfasts, or hotels, there is an option for everyone.

One thing to consider when deciding where to stay is transportation. Many of the lodging options near the Bar Harbor area have Island Explorer stops. This lets you easily get around the park via the Island Explorer (a free bus service) without having to worry about driving or parking. For example, the Eden Street bus stops at the Edenbrook Motel, Acadia Inn, and 6 other lodging options.

Another thing to consider when finding a place to stay is making sure to book ahead. Summer time is very busy in Acadia and 4th of July weekend, specifically, can get quite crowded. Make sure to leave yourself ample time so that there are still available rooms for when you plan to visit. Winter, on the other hand, presents the opposite challenge. Many people leave Acadia and not many places are open for lodging purposes. A handful of options are open year-round, so keep an eye out for those.

Camping

Although there is no backcountry camping or overnight parking allowed anywhere in Acadia, there are several park sanctioned campgrounds:

• • Blackwoods Campground - Located on the east side of Mount Desert Island, these campsites can (and must) be reserved up to 2 months in advance. The season is subject to change, but is generally from the beginning of May to mid-October. Off-season and winter camping are not allowed.
  • Seawall Campground - Located on the west side of Mount Desert Island near Southwest Harbor, these campsites can (and must) be reserved up to 2 months in advance. The season is subject to change, but is generally from the end of May to the beginning of October. Off-season and winter camping are not allowed.
  • Schoodic Woods Campground - Located on the Schoodic Peninsula near Winter Harbor, these campsites can (and must) be reserved up to 2 months in advance. The season is subject to change, but is generally from the end of May to the beginning of October. Off-season and winter camping are not allowed.
  • Duck Harbor Campground - Located on Isle au Haut off the coast of Stonington, these campsites can (and must) be reserved starting on April 1st. The season is subject to change, but is generally from the end of May to the beginning of October. Off-season and winter camping are not allowed. To get to and from the campsite you must take the ferry to Duck Harbor.