Seawall Campground
Acadia National Park
Write a Review 668 Seawall Rd. Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 207-288-3338 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.2408, -68.3044
Overview of Seawall Campground
All campsites are by reservation only. There are no same-day reservations or first-come, first-served sites.
RV sites have a 20-foot max. Camping equipment exceeding maximum length may not be allowed entry into campground
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by Ghostrunner5 on 8/17/2022
Longest RV Reported: 28 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Tomp on 7/5/2015
Number of Sites 202
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally May - Oct.
Elevation 32 ft / 9 m
Max Length 35 ft
Tent Camping Yes







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Reviews of Seawall Campground 8 people have reviewed this location.
“It’s OK (if you can’t get into the other campgrounds)”
Reviewed 9/11/2022
Days stayed: | 3 |
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Site Number: | C23 |
There’s nothing wrong with Seawall. It’s just not great. The size of our trailer (31’11”) limited our choices of campsites and we were not able to find a suitable spot on the Bar Harbor side of Acadia. The “Quiet Side” of Acadia is a 40 minute drive away from the Cadillac Mountain Summit road and the famous shore line. Our site (a... more
There’s nothing wrong with Seawall. It’s just not great.
The size of our trailer (31’11”) limited our choices of campsites and we were not able to find a suitable spot on the Bar Harbor side of Acadia. The “Quiet Side” of Acadia is a 40 minute drive away from the Cadillac Mountain Summit road and the famous shore line.
Our site (as most in C Loop) is a pull through with very little screening from neighbors on any side. The best part of the site is the old school stone fire pit with an open front that allows you to enjoy the fire completely.
All in all, we don’t spend much time at camp, so it was a perfectly good place to park the trailer while we explored Acadia. But next time, we’ll find something on the Bar Harbor side (even if we have to go private). BTW: I feel like I’ve failed if we have to stay at a KOA.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Nice National Park Campground ”
Reviewed 8/17/2022
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 23 |
RV Length: | 8' (Tent) |
The sites are close but most have trees between them. I say most because some didn’t. That looked awkward for the two parked right next to each other. You would have your own sitting area on the other side of your camper then. We stayed at 23 & 26 both nice spots. They let us park our trailer in the amphitheater parking when we were i... more
The sites are close but most have trees between them. I say most because some didn’t. That looked awkward for the two parked right next to each other. You would have your own sitting area on the other side of your camper then.
We stayed at 23 & 26 both nice spots. They let us park our trailer in the amphitheater parking when we were in between spots and doing the park loop.
This is a little out of the way for the most popular park destinations but not too bad if you plan it right.
Charlottes Legendary Lobster Pound before the entrance is a must stop for dinner.
Ghostrunner5 would stay here again
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“Beautiful wooded site, not much privacy and small”
Reviewed 7/8/2021
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 17C |
Staff was very friendly. Our site had a wood stump in the middle of it that made navigating difficult. Beautiful wooded sites, but close together and not much privacy. Not ideal for campers over 25 feet - low hanging branches and tight spaces.
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Reviewed 9/16/2019
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 30 |
Beautiful camp site but very loud.. it is Tuesday Sept 16 and thought children would be in school. People need to control their children and Adults needs to lower their voices.
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“Typical National Park. Spend some time here on the “Quiet Side”.”
Reviewed 8/8/2019
Nightly rate: | $15 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 12, 42 |
RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
We stayed here because we couldn’t get reservations for a full week at Blackwoods . We were happy it turned out that way because we really enjoyed our time at Seawall on “the Quiet Side”. We preferred the smaller towns here to Bar Harbor. Don’t miss the walk to the beachside picnic area. Loop C is the only loop for RVs and the first ... more
We stayed here because we couldn’t get reservations for a full week at Blackwoods . We were happy it turned out that way because we really enjoyed our time at Seawall on “the Quiet Side”. We preferred the smaller towns here to Bar Harbor. Don’t miss the walk to the beachside picnic area. Loop C is the only loop for RVs and the first row of sites (2-12) are paired up twin sites. Although you are indeed right next to your neighbor, they are arranged so you park street side to street side. Our rate is the Senior pass rate.
Anne H would stay here again
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“30 minutes from more scenic part of Acadia National Park ”
Reviewed 7/14/2018
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | C17 |
RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
We enjoyed our stay here. We drove up without reservations and got 3 days in the campground. Sites for rv’s are close together but there is some vegetation between most sites. No power, sewer,or water hookups. Also no showers, just restrooms. C loop is a generator use loop. Lots to see and do on this part of the park but not as spectac... more
We enjoyed our stay here. We drove up without reservations and got 3 days in the campground. Sites for rv’s are close together but there is some vegetation between most sites. No power, sewer,or water hookups. Also no showers, just restrooms. C loop is a generator use loop. Lots to see and do on this part of the park but not as spectacular as the other side of the park.
jks would stay here again
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“Pretty but crowded, wooded campground with small sites, early check out time.”
Reviewed 3/26/2017
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
This Acadia National Park campground is located at the south end of Mount Desert Island. The campground is pretty with decent paved roads. However the sites are small and close together in a wooded setting, not uncommon for a national park. Some of the sites have no separation at all with the neighbor on one side. The bathroom door... more
This Acadia National Park campground is located at the south end of Mount Desert Island. The campground is pretty with decent paved roads. However the sites are small and close together in a wooded setting, not uncommon for a national park. Some of the sites have no separation at all with the neighbor on one side. The bathroom door slammed when people came and went. We found the crowded atmosphere unpleasant and mostly hid inside our camper while there, running our air cleaner to clear the heavy campfire smoke.
We were able to snag a site without a reservation in Aug 2015 by calling ahead that day. Since it is a good drive out of the way, they will hold a site for you for 1 hour. You can call once you get to the town of Ellsworth. However, we couldn't get the same site for 3 nights and had to move after 2. Check out time is an absurdly early 10am, which was helpful on our move day, but inconvenient on our check out day.
The campground is a good location for a base of operations to explore Acadia National Park. Across the road from the campground is the Seawall day use area which is a pretty overlook on the atlantic ocean. Great spot for a picnic or to hang out and relax for the day. Lots to see and do in Acadia National Park. During peak season, it is a good idea to take advantage of the free shuttle as parking at the popular spots can be very difficult.
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“Nice C/G, close to sea, good gravel /dirt sites, many with difficult access due to trees. Free firewood”
Reviewed 7/5/2015
Nightly rate: | $15 |
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Days stayed: | 5 |
Site Number: | 226 |
RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
Very nice c/g for NP. Out at the end of Desert Island across the road from a stone seawall and the Atlantic Ocean. Typical NP with many regs, lots of Rangers and staff, good access to camping, tough getting into many sites due to trees being right where you want to bend your rig to fit in the site. Old park, sites only about 45-50' ... more
Very nice c/g for NP. Out at the end of Desert Island across the road from a stone seawall and the Atlantic Ocean. Typical NP with many regs, lots of Rangers and staff, good access to camping, tough getting into many sites due to trees being right where you want to bend your rig to fit in the site.
Old park, sites only about 45-50' long, heavily treed with lots of shade in most cases. No utilities, water and dump station nearby, generator rules are liberal.
One of three C/G in the park. The other is close to the "Disney World" side of the Park, i.e.: Bar Harbor, Sand Beach, Parkway Drive and hikers and bikers and kids all over the roads. Lots of traffic there at Blackwoods c/g.
The Seawall C/G is close to nice little towns like Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor and less formality than the Bar Harbor atmosphere. More our kinda place! Very uncrowded in early June as weather and family activities keep the hoards from traveling then.
Tomp would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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