Bar Harbor, Maine is a wonderful place to travel. Many spectacular accommodations await you, as well as many intriguing and fun activities. The city is neighbors with the Acadia National Park, which is home to some of the loveliest wildlife and nature you will ever see in your life. If you love to camp, you will discover that Bar Harbor offers you a variety of locations where you can camp and be apart of the wilderness all around you.
The vast majority of the campground sites provide you with picnic tables, hot showers (free of charge), fire pits, and electric outlets. There is also a local camping store that has ice, minor food items and wood. There are a number of places where you can pitch your tent, as well as park your vehicle. Each of the campgrounds, regardless of what they offer, provides you with a serene atmosphere and an enjoyable experience.
Some of the campgrounds that you may be interested in include:
Mountainview Campground – This is a designated area that is located in between Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. This campground is in a secluded area that is free from the hectic noise and stresses from the city and the roads. This campground is located close to the water, which gives you a fantastic view of the oceanfront and of the mountains. When you choose to stay at Mountainview Campground, you have the chance to take leisurely walks along the sandy beaches, dig for clams and even enjoy a kayaking adventure or two.
Bar Harbor Campground – This is a charming campground that gives you the closest access to the city of Bar Harbor. You are only a short distance away from the many activities that the city has to offer. This is a fully accommodating camp site that is equipped to handle both the largest or smallest tent and vehicle. You will discover that on this campground you have access to paved roads, bathrooms, a pool and a positively magnificent view of the ocean. Bar Harbor Campground is situated closely to Acadia National Park, so you are free to explore the many different nature trails, where you can do some bird watching. You are also invited to go kayaking, and you won’t want to miss out on taking advantage of the great beach.
Mount Desert Narrows Camping Resort – This is a similar camping ground that offers you relatively the same accommodations; however, it also provides its visitors with special movie and karaoke nights as well as a really delicious pancake breakfast.
Before you even decide the campground that you wish to stay at, you will first want to take into account the prices and the weather. Prices fluctuate throughout the seasons, and are charged per-night. As for the weather, the best time to go camping in Bar Harbor is in the summer after the blackflies and Mosquitoes season (May-June), and in the fall. Camping is a great way for you to take in the beauty of Bar Harbor, and is a perfect family vacation that you can enjoy and treasure for years to come.