Dispersed Camping in Hancock County, Maine
Showing 36 locations in Hancock County.
Acadia National Park
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Acadia Wilderness Lodge
An upscale wilderness lodge and campground offering modern amenities and cozy accommodations nestled on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island.
Balsam Cove Campground
A developed campground nestled along the scenic shoreline of Balsam Cove near Orland.
Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA Holiday
An oceanside commercial campground offering full amenities and waterfront sites close to Acadia National Park. Features high-end pricing with family-friendly activities, utility hookups, and easy access.
Bar Harbor Campground
A well-maintained commercial campground located close to Acadia National Park, offering spacious wooded sites, ocean views, and convenient island shuttle access.
Bass Harbor Campground
A developed private campground offering RV and walk-in tent sites, a swimming pool, laundry, and Wi-Fi. Same-day self-registration is available for late arrivals.
Blackwoods Campground
A heavily wooded official campground in Acadia National Park. Offers dry camping sites with flush toilets, drinking water, and an RV dump station. Campsites require reservations made well in advance, as same-day in-person bookings are not permitted.
Buck Cove Mountain Trailhead Parking
A day-use trailhead parking area located near Buck Cove Mountain on the Schoodic Peninsula.
Caterpillar Hill Scenic Overlook
This highly scenic overlook provides sweeping panoramic views of Penobscot Bay and the surrounding islands. While overnight parking is prohibited in the paved southern section, travelers can safely stop for a single night in the gravel northern parking lot.
Devil's Head Coastal Site
A remote waterfront campsite accessible by boat, offering spectacular coastal views near Devil's Head.
Drydock Restaurant Parking
A commercial gravel parking lot adjacent to a local restaurant. Overnight parking and sleeping are strictly prohibited by town regulations, though daytime parking and short-term visits are permitted. While some historical visitors reported staying after purchasing a meal, local municipal laws are actively enforced.
Duck Harbor Campground
Duck Harbor Campground is located on Isle au Haut, a rugged island off the coast of Stonington, Maine. Accessible only by passenger mailboat (no vehicles), the campground features five sites, each equipped with a three-sided lean-to shelter, fire ring, and picnic table. Composting toilets and non-potable water are available. Reservations are required.
Four Acre Wood Campground
A beautifully maintained private forest campground located on Deer Isle near Stonington. This peaceful retreat features spacious sites, electric hookups, tent platforms, yurts, and clean amenities including hot showers, laundry facilities, and a sauna.
Greenlaws RV Park and Campground
A quiet, family-run commercial campground located on Deer Isle. The park offers a variety of camping layouts, ranging from rustic tent sites to full hookups for larger vehicles. Onsite facilities include a clean bathhouse with hot showers and water fill stations.
Hadley's Point Campground
A spacious private family campground located close to Acadia National Park, offering robust amenities like a pool, hot showers, laundry facilities, and a free park shuttle.
Henry Cove RV Park
A small, basic private RV park with 10 gravel sites located in Winter Harbor, Maine. Situated directly across from the Bar Harbor Ferry, offering convenient transit options.
Lamoine State Park Campground
A scenic coastal state park campground situated directly across the Mt. Desert Narrows from Acadia National Park. The park offers spacious, shaded sites, clean restrooms, hot showers, and a quieter alternative to busy national park campgrounds.
Long Cove Parking
A basic roadside public parking area offering access near Long Cove.
Mitchville Campsite
A basic backcountry campsite located near Orland, Maine, providing access to nearby scenic hikes such as Mead Mountain.
Mt Desert Narrows Campground
A large waterfront private campground situated on the bay near Bar Harbor. Features numerous sites with utility hookups, clean restrooms, laundry, and a swimming pool, though some sites are located on moderate slopes.
North End Campsite
A remote, walk-in campsite located on the northern shore of the preserve, accessible via hiking trails.
Oceanfront Camping at Reach Knolls
A highly-rated, rustic oceanfront campground located on the shores of Eggemoggin Reach. The property features clean amenities, outdoor showers, and scenic beach access with excellent sunset views.
Orland Roadside Pull-off
Basic roadside pull-off or cleared area suitable for quick overnight stays near Orland, Maine.
Quarry Ledge Campground
A commercial, wooded campground managed by Modern America Campgrounds. Located on Somes Sound near Acadia National Park, this facility offers electrical hookup sites as well as unserviced wooded lots, a heated pool, clean bathhouses, and convenient water access for kayaking and paddleboarding.
Quiet Side Campground
A private, heavily forested campground offering a mix of RV sites, tent sites, cabins, and unique small cabins on Mount Desert Island.
Sand Point Campsite
A secluded hike-in campsite situated near the water at Sand Point, offering scenic coastal views.
Schoodic Woods Campground
A modern developed National Park Service campground situated on the picturesque and quieter Schoodic Peninsula within Acadia National Park. The facility features wooded sites with electric hookups, pristine restrooms, and immediate access to scenic hiking and bicycle trails. Please note that there are no public showers, dump stations, or laundry facilities on site, and generators are strictly prohibited to preserve the natural peace of the forest.
Seawall Campground
Highly-rated National Park Service campground in Acadia National Park, located on the quieter southwest side of Mount Desert Island. Features clean facilities, wooded sites, and easy walking access to the rocky coastline.
Smugglers Den Campground
A well-equipped private campground offering RV hookups, tent sites, and cabins near Echo Lake. Amenities include a swimming pool, hot showers, and access to nearby park trails.
Stonington Coastal Campsites
A collection of remote, boat-accessible coastal camping sites located on the scenic islands and shorelines around Stonington.
Stonington Hike-In Campsite
A rustic hike-in wilderness campsite situated in the coastal town of Stonington.
Stonington Island South Campsite
A quiet coastal camping area nestled on the southern portion of the island archipelago.
Stonington Island West Campsite
This scenic wilderness spot is situated on the western shoreline and is accessible only by water.
Surry Dispersed Site
An unverified camping location situated in a quiet rural setting near Surry.
Timberland Acres Campground
A large and well-equipped developed campground situated conveniently close to Acadia National Park. Features a mix of secluded wooded sites and open pull-through fields, catering well to large RVs and seasonal travelers.
Tremont Hike-in Spot
This hike-in location is situated in a highly restricted area near the coast where overnight camping is prohibited.