Acadia East Campground

Category: Campground

Address: 574 US-1, Gouldsboro, ME 04607, USA

Reviews

Jean Tewksbury

Sep 12, 2021

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.

Courtney Vining

Aug 24, 2021

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.

Joseph Kelly

Aug 2, 2021

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 to grill upon over the fire and was well kept overall. Firewood must be bought there locally, but there are ample roadside opportunities to pick up a bundle of wood for between $3-$5/bundle. We had a great experience and would definitely go back!

Savannah

Aug 5, 2019

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 with the rusty nails sticking out of the bathroom door. Not only that, during our stay (over 3 days) they didn’t fill the empty toilet paper once and they specially said on the website that this would be provided. Luckily for my family and I we came prepared, but if you didn’t than I can imagine it would be an unpleasant discovery. One last thing, I would not recommend camping in Wonderland as the bathroom has a stench you can smell from up the path. I would suggest adding a sign to the bathroom door asking campers to please close the toilet seat after using the bathroom. If we hadn’t made the above discoveries then this would have absolutely received 5 stars from me. I hope for future campers they can make these changes so they can have a more pleasant experience.

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Questions & Answers

Does Acadia East Campground have Showers and Bathrooms?

Acadia East Campground (Owner) | Jun 3, 2019
KT Roneta | Jun 4, 2019

They have one outhouse in the campground (with a light but limited toilet paper), and there are showers down the road - pay to use.

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What is a Backcountry-Style, Self-Serve, Tent Campground?

Acadia East Campground (Owner) | Jun 3, 2019
Acadia East Campground (Owner) | Jun 4, 2019

Acadia East Campground is a unique campground. Unlike traditional family-style campgrounds, our spacious, limited, and primitive tent campsites are designed for those seeking an authentic outdoor experience without the distractions. Guests book online, and once they arrive simply park in their assigned space and take the short hike to their tent site. PLEASE NOTE: This style of backcountry-esque camping is not for everyone. Think of us as a combination of wilderness camping, within a close drive to everything you could need for shopping, dining, and outdoor adventure.

Is Acadia East Campground located inside Acadia National Park?

Acadia East Campground (Owner) | Jun 3, 2019
Acadia East Campground (Owner) | Jun 4, 2019

No. We are a commercial tent campground located outside of the park boundaries, between the Schoodic and Mount Desert Island sections of Acadia National Park. We have no affiliation with the park service.

How far is Acadia East Campground from Acadia National Park?

Acadia East Campground (Owner) | Jun 3, 2019
Acadia East Campground (Owner) | Jun 4, 2019

We are located along Route 1 in Gouldsboro, Maine between the Mount Desert Island and Schoodic sections of Acadia National Park. We are 10 minutes from the Schoodic entrance to the park and 35 minutes from the Thompson Island Visitor Center to MDI.

Does Acadia East Campground Allow RV Camping?

Acadia East Campground (Owner) | Jun 3, 2019
Acadia East Campground (Owner) | Jun 4, 2019

Our campsites are tent and hammock only.

Is Acadia East Campground Dog-Friendly?

Acadia East Campground (Owner) | Jun 3, 2019
Acadia East Campground (Owner) | Jun 4, 2019

Yes! We love dogs. You can learn more at https://acadiaeastcampground.com/2018/12/28/dog-friendly-campground-near-acadia-national-park/

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