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Seawall sits on the quieter side of Mount Desert Island near Southwest Harbor, named for the natural rock seawall along the shoreline just across the road. It's a smaller, less crowded alternative to Blackwoods, with easy access to Wonderland and Ship Harbor, two of Acadia's easiest coastal trails, and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse a short drive away.
Campsites
178 campsites
Region
Maine
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Campsite types
Group
5 sites
No hookups · group tent siteTent OK
RV (no hookups)
32 sites
No hookups · RV designated sitesRV OK
Standard (no hookups)
21 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
Tent only
38 sites
No hookups · tents onlyTent OK
Walk-to
82 sites
No hookups · walk-in tent sites, no vehicle accessTent OK
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Location & trip guide
Southwest Harbor, Maine
Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park is in Maine. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
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For Families:A Loop standard sites are closest to the road and camp facilities
For Tents:The D Loop walk-to sites are the most private tent camping in the park
For RVs:C Loop RV-designated sites are your best bet, though there are no hookups
When to Go
Summer and early fall are busiest, same as the rest of Acadia, but Seawall generally books out a little slower than Blackwoods thanks to its distance from Bar Harbor.
Tips
- →Seawall is quieter and less trafficked than Blackwoods, a good pick if you want to skip the Bar Harbor crowds
- →The walk-to sites in D Loop require carrying gear a short distance from the parking area
- →Wonderland and Ship Harbor trails right nearby are flat, easy walks good for families
- →No hookups anywhere in the campground
Highlights
On Mount Desert Island's quieter west side, near Southwest HarborNamed for the natural rock seawall along the shoreline across the roadClose to the Wonderland and Ship Harbor trails, two of the easiest coastal walks in the parkBass Harbor Head Lighthouse is a short drive from the campgroundLarge share of walk-to sites for a quieter, more tucked-away feelLess crowded than Blackwoods on the park's busier east side
Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Summer and early fall are busiest, same as the rest of Acadia, but Seawall generally books out a little slower than Blackwoods thanks to its distance from Bar Harbor. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations found during scheduled checks every 30 minutes.
How many campsites does Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park have?+
Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park has 178 campsites, including Group, RV (no hookups), Standard (no hookups), Tent only, Walk-to.
How far in advance should I book Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park?+
Check this campground’s official reservation page for its current release schedule and seasonal openings. We have not verified a booking window for this campground.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park?+
Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Seawall Campground — Acadia National Park for cancellations and checks every 30 minutes and emails you when a check finds an opening, with a direct booking link. Availability can change before you book.
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