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Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA

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About

Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA Holiday makes the perfect base camp whenever you want to experience beach camping in Bar Harbor. You and your family can enjoy your trip on the island by staying at our KOA Campground, from its proximity to Acadia National Park to the local restaurants and shops.

At Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA Holiday, we offer many campsites to help you have the camping experiences you desire. You can stay at one of our RV Sites, Deluxe Cabins, Camping Cabins, Unique Accommodations, or Tent Sites.

Fee Info

Adults 18+, Kids 7-17, Free 0-6

Location

Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA is located in Maine

Directions

Situated at head of Mount Desert Island at intersection of Rt 3, Rt 102 and County Rd. Follow Rt 1A to Ellsworth and Rt 3 toward Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island. Crossing onto the island, SLOW DOWN and take an immediate far right turn on to County Road.

Address

1453 State Highway 102
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Coordinates

44.420596 N
68.3670463 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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Reservations

Dave B.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2023

Great KOA!

My family and I stayed at this KOA this past week. It was agreat experience! That staff was awesome and over the top accommodating. We had a pull through site with full hook up right across from the on site Lobster Trap Cafe. The site was spacious and comfortable. The whole campground was neat and clean. Staff members pick up trash throughout the day at all of the sites. The Lobster Trap had a good menu, and great customer service. They are mainly open in the evenings but also appear to serve lunch and breakfast on the weekends.

The camp store was well stocked also. There is also an island shuttle bus stop right at the entrance to the campground. There is a gas station and take out restaurant ( Island Take Out) right across from the entrance as well. There was a nice dog park as well. Cell service with AT&T was great. Cell service with T-Mobile was spotty. We did not try the campground wifi. The only down side to the trip was gnats and mosquitos, but that was all over the island and no fault of the KOA. This was one of the best KOA's we have visited and we will definitely stay there again when we visit Acadia.

Month of VisitAugust

Matt R.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 17, 2022

It's a KOA

I'm not rhe biggest KOA fan, but they are very convenient! Great little place to sleep. Of you've been to one, you've been to them all! Lots of spots for big and small rigs. Water and electric hook ups too

Month of VisitAugust

Jim G.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 2, 2022

Very active yet beautiful campground

This is a very well-kept campground. Being in a prime location near a national park, it is both pricey and crowded. The sites are fairly cramped-- not awning-bumping-the-neighbor cramped but you are reminded not to dump your tanks while your neighbor is outside having breakfast. AT&T cell service was good. The Wifi in parts of the campground was very good but not where we were staying(I suspect the access point was having issues). Plenty of amenities and activities for the kids and a good camp store. Our site was very level with good hookups. Given the scenery and the proximity to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Forest, I would definitely recommend.

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Month of VisitAugust

Tracey S.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2022

Pretty KOA

This KOA has many amenities for families and kids. Lots to do. Daily texts about breakfast, afternoon activities, evening meals. Very helpful office staff! Clean bathrooms and showers. Sites by the water are beautiful, but don’t have sewer hookups (typical for water sites). We are one row back from the water and have a beautiful view. There are chairs to sit by the water and a nice area to swim or put kayaks in. 8 miles to Acadia NP, and easy access to local grocery. Nice place, but don’t like the sites further from water. Just looks like a parking lot. No trees. Just baking in the sun. If you like your site, you can call “dibs” on it for the following year.

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Month of VisitAugust

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Lynn T.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2022

KOA Oceanside Bar Harbor

Beautiful setting, close to all attractions. Camping is very busy, but doesn’t cause any nuisance. Toilets and showers, however, are small and dirty and don’t get enough (and decent) cleaning.

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Month of VisitAugust

Shelby

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 8, 2021

Scenic

This spot Is beautiful. No privacy in between spots but in my opinion the short walk to ocean views and sunsets more than makes up for it.

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Month of VisitNovember

Linsey S.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 12, 2021

Tent Sites with Excellent Views

Spent 2 nights here and loved every minute of it. From the amazing sunsets, to the nice tent sites, Bar Harbor KOA impressed us. Quick check-in, free delivery for firewood, hot water for showering.

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Month of VisitOctober

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Michael M.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 3, 2021

Perfect Ocean Campground

This is a great little campground, that goes the extra mile in everything they do. From an effortless check in to free delivery of everything from coffee to firewood to cooked lobsters. Looking forward to heading back next year

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Jess Y.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 16, 2021

Beautiful View

This campground has beautiful tent sites along the waters edge. The sunsets and sunrises are stunning and the stars at night (some sites have more open sky but at every site you can walk to the tide line OR can walk to the open field) are breathtaking. Nice clean showers. Friendly and helpful staff. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was because of how far away the campground is from Acadia and Bar Harbor attractions. While only 16 minutes away from Acadia itself, it takes about 45 min to get to the Cadillac summit from there as reference. However, before that deters you, the campground was super quiet and peaceful during the fall when I visited. Other campgrounds I have stayed at closer to Acadia have had very noisy campers. That peace and quiet is worth the extra time in my opinion.

Ilana F.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 26, 2020

Scenic and well maintained

We really enjoyed our stay here. It’s definitely worth it to try to get a spot on the waters edge. Gorgeous sunsets every night over the water. It’s not a short drive to Acadia hikes but worth it!

Month of VisitOctober

Michael H.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 15, 2020

Beautiful Sunsets on the Water

We staid here while visiting Acadia National Park. It’s outside the park, but not too far. While it was very crowded when we were there, we had a spot directly on the water which made it feel more private. The sunsets were absolutely gorgeous. Great bathrooms/showers, and the WiFi worked pretty well.

Month of VisitSeptember

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Nita D.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 4, 2020

Hikers and Lobster-lovers Paradise

This is the first campground you can reach once you arrive in Mount Desert island. It 11 miles to Bar Harbor town proper and only 8.7 miles to the Hulls Cove Acadia National Park visitors center and the entrance to the Cadillac Mountain Summit Road.

The campground has a lobster cafe on premises with lobster rolls and lunch and breakfast items as well as lobster dinner and beer and wine. Our site was 225 just a stones throw from the beach and waterfront patio. Facing a western exposure over the water for a fabulous sunset view. There are several waterfront spots of you are luck enough to get one. I loved walking along the small beachfront looking for shells and beach glass (hard to find).

We visited in early October 2020 and the fall foliage was just beginning. A week later might have yielded even more fall colors. The weather was in the 60’s in daytime and 50’s at night. Mornings were crisp and sleep was pleasant if you have a good sleeping bag or wool blanket. There was heavy rain when we arrived. 2 days later there was light rain. Bring lots of layers and rain gear just in case.

People in Maine and visitors were very respectful wearing masks and social distancing even while hiking. Everyone was quiet and family oriented.

Koa store allows purchase of propane and camp wood bundles. Some sites have gray water disposal.

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Laurie Brandt B.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 1, 2020

Beautiful setting on the Ocean

Convenient location on the Ocean close to Arcadia park, friendly people. Our site 361 was perfect we were beside an apple tree and watched the sunset over the water, we will be back again for sure

Bradley B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020

Such a good experience

We stayed there tent camping for several days and loved it. The shuttle service was super convenient and we used it constantly. There was a fisherman who came in with his days catch and made fantastic food. I simply don’t have anything bad to say.

Rick R.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020

Beautiful

Great location

Justin F.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 7, 2020

Bar Harbor Oceanside KOA Family Trip

This is a beautiful campground. Well maintained and right on the water. We loved taking our dogs by the water at low tide. We stayed in site 121. There wasn't any trees, just an open area. This was pull thru, full hook up site. This campground did have the Island Shuttle stop. This is help to get around Bar Harbor or to Acadia when you do not have a car or do not want to take one; however we did not use this amenity. If we were to go back, we would pick the water side sites for the views but they do not have sewer hookups. It was a little bit of a drive to Acadia National Park and the town of Bar Harbor but it was worth the drive. Gorgeous area! Very pet friendly.

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Michael K.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2020

Excellent waterfront campground

So the views from this campground are spectacular, and even if you don't score a waterfront spot, there are places you can walk and explore and get some great pictures.

There are lots of amenities, lobster shack and on-premise food, games for the kids etc. It is run well and a lot of fun to be in.

Most of the sites are pretty close together. Many of the sites including all the waterfront ones don't have sewer, which is kind of understandable. You'll have to use a service to get pumped out.

Month of VisitAugust

Samantha S.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2019

Beautiful Campground

Very very great staff!! Upon arrival we checked in, in the office/store. Then a staff member lead us to our site. We have a 19 ft travel trailer and are not very experienced with backing it up. The staff member was incredible with his directions and helped me back it into a small lot that went down hill and around a corner. I could have hugged him. He was so great and patient with me. The lot was small but was right on the ocean. It was such a beautiful spot. This was the second time we have stayed here and I know we will be back!!

Donna B.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 19, 2019

One of our favorites!

We are tent campers and it’s difficult to find a review on tent sites at many KOAs. We were at site 403 and had family in a camping cabin.
We loved our site. Lots of room for our very large tent! We even put up a hammock and had room to have family over for campfires and meals. Bathrooms were close by and were always clean. It was close enough to the ocean to have a lovely view but not so close that we were swarmed with mosquitoes. Camp staff was fantastic and the stores were great. Loved exploring tide pools too!

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Sonny H.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 9, 2019

Lobster

Very campground, right on water. Plenty of space on the nicer sites, could be a little more level. We were there in July, mosquitos were terrible! Ad to purchase a screen enclosure to be able to sit outside.

Gary G.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 18, 2018

Jammed pack campground with easy access to the ocean!

Typical private campground with very small sites and packed together.
Excellent location!
Very clean and up to date.
Store, cafe (with limited hours), hot showers, laundry, etc.
Expensive.

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Rachel P.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 3, 2018

Bar Harbor/Woodlands KOA

Typically, a KOA wouldn’t have been my first choice. They tend to be campy and incredibly dense-if I wanted to feel like I was “camping in the ‘burbs” I’d go and tent out at my parents’ backyard. I was pleasantly surprised, however, with Bar Harbor/Woodlands KOA!

Having only planned my Maine getaway only three weeks prior, I was without many choices. I caught a lucky break with this KOA. The grounds provided a comfortable, yet affordable option, while being within close proximity to Bar Harbor, Acadia, and all the amenities Mount Desert Island has to offer.

My site, 735, was wooded and while denser than most state or federal parks I venture to, provided the shade and privacy I enjoy when camping. The facilities were clean and updated- which was actually a nice change for me! Much of the programming was of course geared toward kids and family. One such event included a family-friendly “hayride” that embarked at dusk in search of the infamous “bigfoot”. I got the biggest kick out of the 6 foot cryptid running at me while cleaning dishes.

I also need to give a shout-out to the friendly and helpful staff, who assisted me in a pinch when my car battery died! Kindness is never forgotten!

If you and your loved ones find yourself out in this neck of the woods or planning your own Maine getaway, this is not a bad stop! As a tent camper who enjoys that “woodsy” wilderness feel, I recommend sites 624, 701, 702, 707, 710, 715, and 735. 710 is arguably the best site on the grounds, and 624 provided a combination of solitude and convenience with its “camp kitchen” fixture.

You also have your choice of cabins, classic and deluxe, campers, “glamper” tents and group sites.

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Allison B.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

Beautiful. Clean. Friendly. Great Views.

This campground is great. It has friendly and accommodating staff, clean ground and beautiful views and access to the water (great for sunsets). In addition, this campground is close to everything Acadia National Park has to offer. I highly recommend this campground.

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Tara M.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

Good campground base-camp for Bar Harbor & Acadia

You should know that the view is not an ocean view. This campgrounds view is a bay view. The beach is a rocky small beach. Good for the kids to go exploring but you wouldn't want to swim in it. We stayed for 6 nights at this KOA as we used it as a basecamp to tour Bar Harbor and Acadia National park. Instead of bringing our camper we actually stayed in the cabins this time. They were air conditioned. You didn't need the air for how hot it was but it was humid and loud. Seemed like every few days this KOA had campers depart and another crew came in. Where we were was in the middle of it all. The employees were very nice and helpful to get information and maps. The store was great. Had lots of supplies in case you forgot and pretty good prices.

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Month of VisitAugust

Nicholas P.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2018

1st tent glamping trip

It was great! Friendly staff, campers, amenities, activities and water views. We've now been bitten by the camping bug!

Jennifer F.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 10, 2018

Great location

This is a great location with great views on the protected site of the island. However, the spots are really small. I feel like we are right on top of each other. And not all the sites have sewer hookups.

Melissa N.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2018

Perfect For Families, Private

my daughter begs to camp here. As with any KOA they have lots of activities throughout the day for families, and a pool, but she loves the ice pop contest. if you find a painted rock and bring it to the office you get a free ice pop. it’s the simple things in life, right? we tent camp, without power, so we are way out back. no car noise, Private, a bit of a walk to the showers and bathrooms but the privacy is worth it. the staff are always super nice and they sell ice and fIrewood which I always seem to need!

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ReJeana G.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2018

Great location, clean, and friendly

Stayed in one of their cabins out of season and really enjoyed it. Not far from the best Acadia hiking (like 20 minutes), has a nice view of the ocean, and the campground is well maintained and clean and everyone is very friendly. Would stay again. Tip: Don’t buy their firewood ($8), there’s tons of bundles being sold on the side of the road for half the price and double the wood!

Don L.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 3, 2018

Beautiful seaside campsite

we are having a great time here. It’s clean and everyone is friendly. I would certainly recommend it to anyone thinking of coming here.

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Erica B.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 18, 2016

Cabin Sweet Cabin

My cousins, my husband and our dog rented a deluxe cabin in September, and it was perfect. The cabin provided all of the amenities of a home including linens, dishes, cookware, heat, a/c and even cable tv. Outside we had a small deck with a grill and a fire pit on the ground. It was the perfect place for our group of six to retire at the end of a day of hiking.

The cabin we stayed in was not secluded in any way. Our neighbors were right next to us on all sides, but it wasn't a problem for us at all. Just something to keep in mind if you're looking for a more rustic experience.