Seawall CampgroundSeawall Campground is located on the west side of Mount Desert Island, about 4 miles (6 km) south of Southwest Harbor on Maine Route 102A.
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Basic Information
 Seawall Campground is located on the west side of Mount Desert Island about 4 miles (6 km) south of Southwest Harbor. The campground is approximately 18 miles from Bar Harbor. All sites at Seawall are within a short walking distance of the coastline.
TOTAL SITES: 202 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 59 Tent Only: 43 Walk to/Boat to: 98 Group: 5 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Do not bring firewood from more than 50 miles away. Help protect our forests from the spread of hidden, tree-killing insects by obtaining firewood from local vendors near the campground. Grills and fire rings are available for use at campsites. Campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings. Toilet Types
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RV Non-electric This is the nightly/daily rate for RV Non-electric sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online. $30.00 Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric This is the nightly/daily rate for Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online. $60.00 Standard Non-electric This is the nightly/daily rate for Standard Non-electric sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online. $30.00 Tent Only Non-electric This is the nightly/daily rate for tent-only sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online. $30.00 Walk-in This is the nightly/daily rate for walk-in camping sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online. $22.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address P.O. Box 177Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Physical Address 664 Seawall RdSouthwest Harbor, ME 04679 Directions From Boston, take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east to Ellsworth and on to Mount Desert Island. For an alternate route, continue on I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island. At first traffic light on Mount Desert Island, bear right onto Route 102. Stay on 102 for approximately 11.5 miles. You will pass through Somesville and the town of Southwest Harbor. As you leave Southwest Harbor, turn left onto Route 102A and trCell Phone Additional Information There is limited or no cell service in the area. Internet Additional Information There is no internet access or WiFi. Regulations All regulations are listed in the "Need to Know" section when making reservations on recreation.gov. More about regulationsNinety percent of campsites are released six months in advance on the first of each month at 10 am EST. The remaining 10 percent are released at 10 am 14 days ahead of a desired arrival date on a rolling basis. All campsite reservations must be made in advance at Recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - This campground has the following accessible sites: 3 RV, 35-foot (10.7 m) maximum; 5 drive-in; 5 walk-in; and one group site. Use the paved road for access to the amphitheater. If staying in the group camping area, use the accessible restroom in the C loop, which is reached by a long, hard-packed ramp. Wheelchair Access - All accessible sites and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. RV & Trailer Information - Maximum vehicle length is due to the tight turning radius of the A-Loop road and the difficulty of staying on the pavement when entering and exiting the back-in campsites. If you bring equipment exceeding the maximum limit, you may be turned away upon arrival. Please help us protect the vegetation around the campsites by respecting the maximum limits. RV Allowed - Yes RV Max Length in Feet - 20 Trailer Allowed - Yes Trailer Max Length in Feet - 20 Classification - This campground is a developed campground. Campground FAQsMay I make a same day reservation for tonight?Visitors are able to make same day reservations if campsites are available. Reservations must be made through Recreation.gov and cannot be made through the campground office or in person. When do Seawall campsites become available?Ninety percent of campsites are released six months in advance on the first of each month at 10 am EST. The remaining 10 percent are released at 10 am 14 days ahead of a desired arrival date on a rolling basis. All campsite reservations must be made in advance at Recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person. How far do I have to walk if I reserve a walk-to site?The walk-to sites are anywhere from 10 to 300 feet from the parking area. The distance to each site is listed in the site description. Does Seawall Campground have showers?No. Showers are available from private vendors that are within a short drive from the campground. You can request this information when you check into your campsite. We will be arriving late. Is there anything we need to do?Arriving after hours? Please go to your reserved site and check in at the ranger station before 10 am the next day.
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Last updated: November 18, 2024