Photo: NPS Photo by Kelsey Graczyk

Seawall Campground

202 sites · $22–$60 · Reservations · RVs to 20 ft

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Reservations$22–$60 / nightClosed now: Off Season

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202Sites

202Reservable

$22–$60Per night

20 ftRVs

43 tent only59 rv only5 group98 walk-in / boat-in

Reservations

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.

Fees

RV Non-electric 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.	$30.00
Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric 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.	$60.00
Standard Non-electric 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.	$30.00
Tent Only Non-electric 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.	$30.00
Walk-in 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.	$22.00

Season & hours

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

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - seasonal
Showers · none
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · none
Dump station · seasonal
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 20 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 20 ft
RV notes	Maximum vehicle length is due to the tight turning radius of the A-Loop road and the difficulty of staying on the pavement when entering and exiting the back-in campsites. If you bring equipment exceeding the maximum limit, you may be turned away upon arrival. Please help us protect the vegetation around the campsites by respecting the maximum limits.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	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.
Wheelchair	All accessible sites and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
ADA	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.
Cell	There is limited or no cell service in the area.
Internet	There is no internet access or WiFi.

Getting there

664 Seawall Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

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

Contact

207-288-3338 · acadia_information@nps.gov

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About Seawall

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.

Photos

A wooden building with a flag pole and signs — · NPS Photo

A group of people sit on benches facing a park ranger in front of a wood stage with a lit screen — Attend an evening ranger program at the campground amphitheater. · Joseph Philipson/Friends of Acadia

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Thu, Nov 12

Overnight

30°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

45°F

Partly Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

31°F

Rain Showers Likely

Fri, Nov 13

Day

44°F

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Fri, Nov 13

Night

30°F

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Day

45°F

Chance Rain Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Night

31°F

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

45°F

Partly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

Rules

All regulations are listed in the "Need to Know" section when making reservations on recreation.gov.

Trails near camp

🥾 Wonderland Trail 0.7 mi
🥾 Ship Harbor Trail 0.1 mi
🥾 Bass Harbor Head Light Access 0.1 mi
🥾 Valley Cove Trail 1.5 mi
🥾 Carriage Road 1.6 mi
🥾 Valley Peak Trail 1.4 mi
🥾 Little Long Pond Loop Carriage Road 3.9 mi
🥾 Flying Mountain Trail 0.9 mi
🥾 Carroll Homestead Access Path 0.1 mi
🥾 Western Mountain Connector 0.8 mi
🥾 Cold Brook Trail 0.4 mi
🥾 Gilley Trail 0.7 mi

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.