Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Located at head of Mount Desert Island at the 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. The registration office is immediately on your right. Please GPS to the Bar Harbor Oceanside KOA, NOT the street address.
Get Google DirectionsLooking for the best things to do near Acadia National Park? When you stay at our oceanfront campground in Bar Harbor, you’re minutes from hiking trails, scenic drives, coastal views, and top attractions on Mount Desert Island. Here’s your guide to making the most of your camping trip.
Best Lobster & Seafood in Bar Harbor
The Clock at the Village Green
Bar Harbor, ME 04696
Take advantage of the Maine coastline with unforgettable ocean experiences near Acadia National Park. Popular activities include kayaking along the shoreline, whale watching tours in the Atlantic, and tide pooling along rocky beaches—perfect for all ages.
1044 Bar Harbor Road, Route 3
Trenton, ME 04605
Explore Acadia National Park and the surrounding coastline with guided tours, scenic cruises, and unique local experiences. These top-rated options near Bar Harbor make it easy to see the best of Mount Desert Island.
119 Eden St.
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Hear tales of local hauntings and the history behind them. Buildings that once seemed ordinary will take on eerie new dimensions as “The Lady in the Red Cloak” relives their history and that of the ghostly entities that are said to still reside there.The walks will be short enough in distance for anyone to enjoy, limited to the in-town areas and lasting approximately 90 minutes. Content of the tours is suitable for all ages. Even in those small areas, there is plenty of ghostly activity afoot.
This wildly popular Maine boat tour is consistently one of the top-rated boat cruises in the region. LuLu Lobster boat is the only lobster boat tour in Bar Harbor hosted on a traditional Downeast-style lobster boat, offering exclusive two-hour tours that are personal and unique. Set sail from the heart of the Bar Harbor waterfront at the beautiful Harborside Hotel & Marina. Come experience what is sure to be a highlight of your time in Bar Harbor!
55 West Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04696
Discover the treasure of Mount Desert Island's southern shore on the Sea Princess's unforgettable scenic nature cruises. Watch seals basking on East Bunker Ledge, see a bald eagle soar overhead, view historic homes, visit the quaint fishing village of Islesford on Little Cranberry Island, and take in the majestic splendor of Somes Sound Fjord's mountain peaks and rugged shores. Each trip is a unique nature experience.
26 Sea St
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
Need land focused fun? Check out these tours you don't want to miss!
532 Main Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04696
Lighthouse Tours. A single lighthouse stands on Mount Desert Island: Bass Harbor Head Light. Located at the southwestern reach of Acadia National Park in Bass Harbor, the light guards the southern entrance of Blue Hill Bay and warns against Bass Harbor Bar. The light is still fully operational, signaling an occulting red four seconds—three red flashes, one second of darkness.Five other nearby lighthouses with island settings from Blue Hill Bay to Frenchman Bay signal mariners with flashing lights and fog blasts to keep them safe in foul weather. Two of them—the Mount Desert Rock Light and the Great Duck Island Light—are owned by the College of the Atlantic, where students study whales and nesting seabirds. The other three are Bear Island Light, Egg Rock Light, and Isle au Haut Light.
Atlantic Brewing Company / (800) 475-5417
Wild Iris Farm offers carriage tours through the historic town of Bar Harbor, Maine. Enjoy the scenery accompanied by the clip-clop of horse hooves and experience the romantic, slow-paced venue of travel from a by-gone era. Iris's knowledgeable staff discusses points of interest as well as interesting history of the town.
The out islands of Great Cranberry and Little Cranberry offer a charm of their own. Great Cranberry is a popular place for cycling while Little Cranberry offers a weaver's and potter's studio.Visitors to this area are attracted by the natural wonders of Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. But the park is often quite crowded and busy.On the Cranberry Isles you'll find a cool and calming break from the hectic activities on Mt. Desert. Hike or bike the islands in safety, and discover the interesting museums and quality gift shops - and the best views of the mountains of Acadia National Park.
As there are no bridges, you must have your own boat, or hire one to get here.
The Sieur de Monts Nature Center of Acadia National Park features guidebooks and displays about park wildlife. Children get to record the animals they have seen in the center's logbook. Website
At the Abbe Museum, a short walk from the Nature Center, children learn about the Wabanaki Nations. Wabanaki people and their ancestors have lived in Pesamkuk, this place we now call Mount Desert Island and Frenchman Bay, for thousands of generations. A variety of hands-on learning and arts activities teaches them about the culture and traditions of the "People of the Dawnland." The Museum's collection includes pottery, bone and stone tools, porcupine jewelry, trade beads, a large birch bark canoe, and a wigwam. 207-288-3519. Website
The doors to this Art Deco masterpiece first opened in 1932, beckoning visitors to enjoy music so wonderful it made them forget their worries. Since then, the criterion, which labels itself a "non-profit performing arts venue, cinema, and community gathering space," has undergone extensive renovations to preserve its remarkable history and inspiring architecture.
Today, the Criterion proudly features world-famous live performers, local acts, expertly-curated films, and community events throughout the year.
35 Cottage St.
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
The Island Explorer features bus routes linking hotels, inns, and campgrounds (INCLUDING OURS!) with destinations in Acadia National Park and neighboring village centers. Clean propane-powered vehicles offer Mount Desert Island visitors and residents free transportation to hiking trails, carriage roads, island beaches, and in-town shops and restaurants.
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