Seawall Campground
44.2416, -68.3051 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Seawall Campground is located on the west side of Mount Desert Island about 4 miles (6 km) south of Southwest Harbor. The campground is approximately 18 miles from Bar Harbor. All sites at Seawall are within a short walking distance of the coastline.
- Every day
- All Day
Seawall Campground is open seasonally, typically from the Wednesday before Memorial Day to Columbus Day. The ranger station is generally open from 9 am to 8 pm during peak season, but hours are subject to change depending on staffing levels.
- Off Season · Oct 15, 2026 – May 21, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
This is the nightly/daily rate for RV Non-electric sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online.
This is the nightly/daily rate for Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online.
This is the nightly/daily rate for Standard Non-electric sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online.
This is the nightly/daily rate for tent-only sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online.
This is the nightly/daily rate for walk-in camping sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Ninety 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. All campsite reservations must be made in advance at Recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 20 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 20 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
- Cell service
- There is limited or no cell service in the area.
All accessible sites and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
This campground has the following accessible sites: 3 RV, 35-foot (10.7 m) maximum; 5 drive-in; 5 walk-in; and one group site. Use the paved road for access to the amphitheater. If staying in the group camping area, use the accessible restroom in the C loop, which is reached by a long, hard-packed ramp.
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. Grills and fire rings are available for use at campsites. Campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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 tr
All regulations are listed in the "Need to Know" section when making reservations on recreation.gov.
Seawall Campground is located on the west side of Mount Desert Island about 4 miles (6 km) south of Southwest Harbor. The campground is approximately 18 miles from Bar Harbor. All sites at Seawall are within a short walking distance of the coastline.
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