The Gathering Place will re-open in early June 2024.
WiFi is available 24/7!
Mount Desert Campground Gathering Place
Campground Features Include:
Tenting Sites
Trailers & RV's (20 ft maximum)
Facilities with metered hot showers
Salt Water Fishing
Salt Water Swimming
Kayak, Canoe & SUP Rentals
Picnic Tables & Firepits at Each Site
Electric & Water Hookups
Ice Cream, Coffee & Pastries
Launching Ramp
Cellular service & WiFi
Deepwater Moorings Available
See What Our Campers Are Saying
Don't take our word for it, view all our testimonials on Trip Advisor
My wife and I just spent two weeks at Mount Desert Campground and it is the nicest campground we have ever stayed at. The tent platform provided for easy set up of our tent and drained well in the rain. We had a beautiful view of Somes Sound from our campsite… read more
Dan B.
Camped here for 5 days in early July. What a great location. Very convenient to whole island and all it has to offer. Campground is well maintained but rustic. We used bathhouse C which was fairly new and well cared for. There are pay showers, but very reasonable… read more
Benjy C.
Raleigh, North Carolina
This campground is awesome. It's better than the National Park sites. There are a lot of great sites on the water. There are a lot of great wooded sites. The bathrooms are modern. The water taps are plentiful. The views of the water sublime. It's one of the better… read more
Jason M.
Boston, MA