Overview

For Seawall campsites, 90 percent of campsites are released six months in advance on the first of each month at 10 am EST. The remaining 10 percent are released at 10 am 14 days ahead of a desired arrival date on a rolling basis. For example, if you plan to arrive on May 24, you can make an online reservation starting at 10 am EST Dec 1 from the first release or starting at 10 am EST on May 10 from the second release. All campsite reservations must be made through recreation.gov.

• 90% of campsites are available six months in advance, and released on a monthly basis as described above.
• 10% of campsites are available at 10:00 a.m. EST. fourteen (14) days in advance of the desired reservation date.
• Visitors are able to make same day reservations if campsites are available.
• All reservations must be made through recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.

Facilities

The majority of this family-oriented campground's sites are for small and large tents; some sites can accommodate RVs up to 35 ft. in length. Maneuvering RVs in the campground can be very difficult. Seawall Campground was not designed to accomodate large RVs and trailers. Please read campsite details and warnings carefully before reserving a site. Accommodations cannot be made for RVs or trailers that do not fit in reserved sites.


Flush toilets, running water and a dump station are provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings. Roads are paved. A picnic area is located on the shore across from the campground entrance.



***Fee shower facilities and camping supply stores are located 1 mile from the campground. There are no showers in the campground. The use of portable showers is prohibited.***

Natural Features

Southwest Harbor is located on the west side of Mount Desert Island. The west side of the Island is considered the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island. All the sites at Seawall Campground are wooded and within a 10-minute walk to the ocean. There are many beautiful and quiet hiking trails on this side of the Island, as well as Echo Lake, a wonderful lake for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and picnics. Acadia is comprised of a cluster of islands on the Atlantic coast of Maine. Mountains, lakes, streams, wetlands, forests, meadows and beaches are all found within roughly 50,000 acres comprising Acadia.

Recreation

From gentle walks along the rugged coastline, mountain hikes, tree lined carriage roads for biking and lakes for kayaking and canoeing, Acadia offers many opportunities to get outside and be active.


Park rangers at Acadia offer a variety of programs to suit every interest and activity level. Programs include walks, talks, hikes, narrated boat cruises, bike rides and more. Kids age 6-12 love Acadia's Junior Ranger Program.


A 27-mile, historic loop road system offers outstanding views of the park's ocean shoreline, coastal forests and mountain silhouettes.

Nearby Attractions

Acadia National Park is surrounded by scenic island harbors and quaint towns. Mount Desert Island, the Schoodic Peninsula, and Isle au Haut offer plenty of visitor services including restaurants, shops, museums, and tours. Please check with local Chambers of Commerce for more information.

Contact Info

Important Notices

• Please have the following reservation information ready when you arrive at the campground (primary occupant, site letter & number, and check-in date). Cell coverage is poor at the campground so printing or writing it down may be best. Check-in time is after 12:00pm.

• An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Acadia National Park charges the following entrance fees: $35 per vehicle, $30 per motorcycle, or $20 per pedestrian/cyclist. Visitors may purchase the Acadia National Park annual pass for $70. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online at www.recreation.gov 

• Arriving after hours? Proceed to your reserved site. Seawall can be reached (207) 412-8346 or by calling recreation.gov 1-877-444-6777 . Review the rules on the Rules & Cancellations tab above.

• Do not bring firewood from more than 50 miles away. Help protect our forests from the spread of hidden, tree-killing insects by obtaining firewood from local vendors near the campground. Please visit https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/how-to-help/f-a-q/ for more information.

• All camping equipment must fit on the campsite pad. Help us grow vegetation around the campsites! Do not walk or set up camping gear off of the campsite pad. You are responsible for reviewing site details and booking a site that will accomodate your equipment. Note: Tree tents are not permitted in the campground.

• Only one vehicle may park at each campsite. Extra vehicles may park at the overflow parking area near the amphitheater.
• Only two tents are allowed at each campsite. Please reserve another campsite if you are bringing more than two tents.

• Generators are NOT permitted in Loops A, B, D, or G. Generators may only be used in Loop C during the following times: (8am-10am, 4pm-7pm). You must be at your campsite when running your generator. Please be mindful of how generator noise affects other campers.

• No showers. The campground has no showers but private vendors offer pay showers less than a mile from the campground. The use of portable showers is prohibited.

• Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 6:00am. Sound travels easily between campsites. Remember to speak in a low voice during your stay.
• Pets must be leashed at all times. Leashes must be 6 feet (1.8 m) or less in length. Pets may not be left unattended for their safety and for the safety of other visitors and wildlife.
• Pack up your food in hard-sided containers or in your vehicle when not at campsite and when going to sleep for the night. Birds, raccoons, and other animals are known to rummage through unattended food.
• No individual, in any capacity, may camp in Acadia National Park campgrounds for more than a combined total of 14 nights between the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend and Columbus Day; Camping is limited to 30 nights per calendar year.

• CHECK OUT TIME = Before 10:00am. Please help us manage the campground better by vacating your campsite before 10:00am. Any items left on campsite will be removed immediately after check-out time.

• Fees may apply if making changes to your reservation. Review them on the Rules & Cancellations tab above. Campground Questions? Please review the Frequently Asked Questions before calling (207) 412-8346.

Available Activities

• Camping - Camping
• Interpretive Programs - Interpretive Programs
• Ranger Station - Ranger Station

Directions

<p>From Boston, take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east to Ellsworth and on to Mount Desert Island.<br><br><br>For an alternate route, continue on I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island. At first traffic light on Mount Desert Island, bear right onto Route 102. Stay on 102 for approximately 11.5 miles. You will pass through Somesville and the town of Southwest Harbor. As you leave Southwest Harbor, keep right on Route 102 and travel through Bass Harbor. You will pass through Bass Harbor and keep left onto 102A. Campground approximately 2.4 miles. Campground entrance is on the left. Note: Detour in place. </p>

Cancellation Policy

<p>In addition to the changes and cancellations outlined in the reservation rules above, a no-show refers to a camper who does not arrival at the campground and fails to cancel their reservation by check-out time on the day after their scheduled arrival.</p><ul><li><p>If you have not arrived by 10:00am EST the day after your scheduled arrival, your reservation will be canceled and incur a $20.00 service fee along with forfeiting the first night’s camping fee.</p></li></ul><p><strong> Early Departures</strong></p><p>If you choose to check out of your campsite early, you must notify us in person at the Campground Ranger Station before 10:00am EST to receive a refund for your remaining nights. If you check out after 10:00am EST, you will not receive a refund for that night.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 207-244-3600 - F.A.Q.S = (GO.NPS.GOV/ACADIACAMPING)

Rental Options

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