Maine Coast Campground Rates: Mt. Desert Island 04653

Quietside Campground
near Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor, Maine
on beautiful Mount Desert Island

OPEN: June 14 ~ CLOSE: Columbus Day

2019 Rates (and Frequently Asked Questions below) All prices: add 9% Maine Lodging Tax
All sites for 4 people	In-Season Rates June 14th - Labor Day weekend	Off-Season Rates After Labor Day weekend
2-Story Camping Cabin: (1) - 2 night minimum	$75	$71
Log Camping Cabin: (6) - 2 night minimum	$67	$63
Tent Site:	$23	$20
Water & Electric Site:	$28	$25
Rustic Cabin: (2) - 2 night minimum	$63	$60
Rates are based on 2 Adults and 2 Children. Additional people are charged at $4 per might, per person. You must have permission from the office for more than 4 people. Reservations for 1-4 nights require a 1-night deposit. Reservations for 5+ nights and holiday weekends require a 2-night deposit. There is a 2-night minimum stay and a 2-night deposit for holiday weekends. Any reservation canceled 30 days or more before your arrival date you will receive a full refund less a $15.00 service fee. * Note: Only one car per site or cabin allowed.

REGARDING LOCATION: We are about one-half hour from Bar Harbor, 25 minutes from the main entrance to Acadia National Park, 3 miles from multiple trails within Acadia, and 3 to 5 miles from multiple kayak entry points.

MORE FAQs ....

We hope your stay's comfortable and peaceful!

Tent

To make your stay easier, here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I set my tent up on a platform? If you have a free-standing tent, just set it up on the platform. If you need to secure the corners of the tent, there are hammers and nails provided in the woodshed.

What are the expectations for my dog? We do allow dogs. We expect that dogs are on leashes, that you pick up after them, and that they are not left behind at the site/cabin.

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What do I do about the mosquitoes? Unfortunately, being in the Maine woods, we do have mosquitoes. We do not spray chemicals to get rid of them. Building a fire helps keep them away, as mosquito coils, repellent, and some citronella candles. We sell these items in the camp store.

Where do I put my trash and bottles/cans? We love it if you take your trash to the dumpster, which is down by the lower bath house near the office. There are trash cans at both sets of receptacles and at the "Y" as well. These are spots to put Maine 5-cent and 15-cent returnables (clearly marked on your beverage containers). Milk jugs are NOT returnable. Unfortunately, our garbage collector does not separately pick up glass, plastics, etc., so do not mix these in with the returnable bottles and cans.

Where can we swim or visit the closest beach? Our local town beach ("Back Beach") is a little over a mile away on Lopaus Pt. Road in Bernard. This is a great beachcombing beach and picnic spot, and at high tide, one can swim in the ocean. Echo Lake is the best local spot for swimming, with both sand beach and ledge areas. It's a 10-minute drive back through Southwest Harbor on Route 102. There is also swimming at Long Pond, Seal Harbor Beach and Sand Beach. Please note: dogs are not allowed on the national park beaches.

How do I get to Acadia National Park? By the time you've arrived here, you've already been in and out of Acadia! The park covers a large portion of the entire island. The main or most notable entrance is about 25 minutes away from us at you head toward Bar Harbor on Route 233. This entrance will take you to the ANP Visitor Center, Cadillac Mountain Road and the famous Park Loop Road. Park passes, which are required, can be purchased at the Southwest Harbor/Tremont Chamber of Commerce on Main Street, at Thompson Island, or at Hulls Cove Visitor Center, at either of the National Park campgrounds, or at the Bar Harbor Village Green, which is the hub for the free Island Explorer bus.

Within 5 miles of Quietside Campground, there are numerous hiking trails (pick up the free map at our office), and depending on the tide, many places to put in your kayak or other boat.

Where do I catch the Island Explorer bus? The closest stop, which has plenty of parking, is the Tremont School, about a mile down the road. Schedules are available at our office.

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Where can I get lobster? There are two lobster pounds nearby. Lobster pounds are traditionally casual dining places where local fishermen sell their catch. Thurston's is located in Bernard, and Beal's Lobster Pier is in Southwest Harbor.

How far is it to Bar Harbor? It takes approximately 1/2 hour to get to Bar Harbor.