Campground Details - SEAWALL CAMPGROUND, ME - ReserveAmerica

Overview

Seawall Campground is located in breathtaking Acadia National Park on the western side of Mount Desert Island on the Maine Coast.

The campground is approximately 18 miles from Bar Harbor and the park loop road. Visitors venture to Acadia for its picturesque scenery, historic sites and recreational activities, including hiking, biking and canoeing.

Natural Features:

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 45,000 acres comprising Acadia. At Seawall, all sites are wooded and within a 10-minute walk of the ocean.

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.

Visitors enjoy viewing the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Cadillac Mountain, Isle au Haut and the Sieur de Monts Spring Area.

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

Facilities:

The majority of this family-oriented campground's sites are for small and large tents; other sites can accommodate RVs up to 35 ft. in length.

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.

Acadia's Island Explorer shuttle buses provide free service between park destinations, local communities and the Bar Harbor-Hancock County Regional Airport. Regularly scheduled buses stop at campgrounds, carriage road entrances and many trailheads. Shuttle service is available from late June to mid-October.

Fee shower facilities and camping supply stores are located 1 mile from the campground.

Nearby Attractions:

Acadia National Park is surrounded by scenic island harbors and quaint towns. Bar Harbor is less than 15 minutes away, with restaurants, shops, museums, music festivals and whale-watching tours.

Beautiful Lamoine State Park is just 21 miles from Acadia, with boating, fishing and scenic views of Frenchman's Bay.

The Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge is 50 miles from the campground, and is home to a nesting habitat for diverse seabird and wading bird populations, as well as bald eagles.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Sites Amphitheater Campfire Rings Drinking Water Dump Station Entrance Station Evening Programs Flush Toilets	Group Camping Hiking Parking Area Pay Phone Ranger Station Shuttle Bus Service Star Gazing Water

Know Before You Go

No electric, water or sewer hookups
If arriving later than Noon on the day following your reservation, you must call 207-244-3600 or forfeit reservation
All vehicles must possess a valid entrance pass; weekly passes are $20; Acadia annual passes are $40
First come, first served campsites may be available
Shuttle bus runs from late June to September 30th
A License is required to saltwater fishing click here for details. In-state fishing license is required for freshwater
Fireworks are prohibited
For more information, please call 207-288-3338 or visit the Acadia National Park website

A ban on all out-of-state firewood is in effect to protect Maine's forests. Campers can purchase firewood within the surrounding communities of Acadia National Park. Please click here for more information.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.23861, -68.30278
44°14'19"N, 68°18'10"W

From Boston, take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east to Ellsworth and on to Mount Desert Island.

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, turn left onto Route 102A and travel approximately 3.5 miles. Campground entrance is on the right.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

SEAWALL CAMPGROUND
668 Seawall Road
Southwest Harbor ME 04679

Phone Number:

Information: (207)244-3600

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