Discover the Schoodic Peninsula. Acadia National Park's Schoodic District is 10 minutes away, allowing you to explore the national park at your own pace, away from the crowds. Located just a few minutes north of the Schoodic entrance to the park, Acadia East Campground is a quiet, self-serve tent campground near Acadia National Park area that allows you to enjoy a peaceful quiet camping stay in close proximity to Maine's national park.
Whether you're looking to watch the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, the waves crash at Thunder Hole, or get off the beaten path to the quieter Schoodic District of Acadia National Park, Acadia East Campground puts you close to the action and scenic beauty of coastal Downeast Maine. Find us where the Schoodic National Scenic ByWay and The Bold Coast Scenic ByWay converge on Route 1 in Gouldsboro, Maine.
Whether you're looking to watch the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, the waves crash at Thunder Hole, or get off the beaten path to the quieter Schoodic District of Acadia National Park, Acadia East Campground puts you close to the action and scenic beauty of coastal Downeast Maine. Find us where the Schoodic National Scenic ByWay and The Bold Coast Scenic ByWay converge on Route 1 in Gouldsboro, Maine.
Reviews (9)
Jean Tewksbury
Sep 24, 2021
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Great experience, l enjoyed the quiet, the location and my campsite. I like that the rules are posted, the campsites are marked clearly, onsite bathroom is well maintained and stocked. I did camp on the site at the top of the hill and did have to hike a bit (but didn't mind). I could hear some traffic at night, but nothing that was loud enough to keep me awake. I really like that it's close to Acadia, a local store and they have maps to help find other things to do in the area. Would definitely go camping there again.
Ciara Andres
Sep 19, 2021
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Courtney Vining
Sep 05, 2021
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It is a very nice campsite in the woods, right off the road. You do hear the traffic on the road at night. There was only us and one other camper while we stayed so it was quiet and secluded. You must pack in and out. Bring water as there is no running water. It would have been nice if there was a dumpster to dump trash.
Celeste Onnainty
Aug 24, 2021
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I think they need to add quiet hrs. People talking so loud and music after 12 am is unacceptable. Same thing early in the morning! I understand that it was a group of 4, but it was way too loud and they weren’t very close from us.
Bathroom is very dirty that you can’t even open the door as it smells so bad, be ready… they need someone to come to clean more often
Otherwise, it is cheap, our spot was big enough. We had a great time first night until loud people came 😂
It is about an hr away from national park, we had our own car. Drive wasn’t bad at all
Giving 3 starts because of the
Bathroom is very dirty that you can’t even open the door as it smells so bad, be ready… they need someone to come to clean more often
Otherwise, it is cheap, our spot was big enough. We had a great time first night until loud people came 😂
It is about an hr away from national park, we had our own car. Drive wasn’t bad at all
Giving 3 starts because of the
Emily Hagen
Aug 17, 2021
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Really wanted to love this place. Don’t be fooled by the marketing, which is very well done. We chose it for the backcountry style camping! Nothing can make up for the proximity to highway 1 and the wall of sound that jolts you from your sleep caused by the 18-wheelers booming down the road all night long. We stayed at the Beehive site, and the sound of traffic at night was anxiety-inducing. Not to mention there was a ton of trash left in the parking lot, there was no level place for a tent, and the bathroom was so poorly maintained I couldn’t even step in it: it smelled like something had
Joseph Kelly
Aug 05, 2021
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Good experience at Acadia East Campground. We stayed in the Acadia Mountain site and it was as advertised. The setup and accessibility of the site was very good, however, it would be wise to know that the site overall is on the side of a hill, so the further in your site is, the higher up the hill you must walk. Keep that in mind when packing! Other item that could be improved would be to have a specific place to setup a tent in each campsite, not sure if other sites had it, but ours did not. That is to be expected, so just for awareness (you're not staying at a KOA). Site had a picnic table, grate
Jeremy Goldkuhl
Jun 16, 2021
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Very much enjoyed a 4 day stay at the campground During Memorial Day weekend. It’s right off a main road so easy to find and easy to get back to when heading out. Stayed in the thunder hole site which was a little inclined walk from the parking lot. Wasn’t too hard to lug our gear up but got the heart pumping a bit (not a bad thing). Site had plenty of room for a 4 person tent and trees to hang our hammock. Good fire pit and picnic table as well. We heard some other parties at there sites but not overwhelmingly loud, like other campsites can be. We felt very peaceful and happy. Don’t forget
Alyssa Schultz
May 19, 2021
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On our way to Acadia and spontaneously decided to camp. We were able to make reservations two hours before arriving, could not have been easier. Upon arrival, the signs were clear on where to find your site. The sites includes fire rings. The bathroom was stocked with toilet paper and well maintained. Could not have asked for anything else! Noise was surprisingly not an issue for being on the side of a highway. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Savannah
Jul 14, 2019
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I think the idea of this campsite is amazing! You can get here at anytime and there is no stress about getting in before the office closes. The paths are also marked clearly, so that even at night you can easily find your campsite with your flashlight. The reason I’m only giving two stars is because of the sheer lack of maintenance given in the camper area. At first glance, our site seemed fine to us until we ran into the old rusted barbed wire that blends in with the surroundings. If cut, someone could easily run the risk of getting tetanus and this same inconsideration was present in the bathrooms
