Oceanfront Camping at Reach Knolls — 40 RV & Tent Sites, Memorial

Shiny vintage camper beside a white canopy and picnic table at Reach Knolls campground, Acadia National Park.

Reach Knolls is a rustic oceanfront campground in Acadia National Park with a dispersed, privacy-minded layout. Expect direct rocky beach access, 40 total sites, and limited amenities. Water is available via spigots, showers exist, and campfires must stay in rings.

Quick facts

Reservation System: Private (Email reservations)
Reservation Window: Direct booking is via email; there is no published fixed reservation window.
Reservation Tips: Email reservations well in advance; water-view sites are limited; 40 sites total
Season Dates: May-October

Reservations & season

Reservation System: Private (Email reservations)
Reservation Window: Direct booking is via email; there is no published fixed reservation window.
Reservation Tips: Email reservations well in advance; water-view sites are limited; 40 sites total
Season Dates: May-October
Fills Up Speed: Reservations suggested; water-view sites are very limited and should be booked ahead.
Per Night Cost: $54/night (RV sites; tax extra); oceanfront RV sites 8 & 9 are $59; tent sites $44/night (tax extra); oceanfront tents T8, 10 & 12 are $49
Extra Vehicle Fees: One vehicle per campsite is allowed; extra-vehicle fees are not published.
Day Use Fees: Day-use access and any day-use fees are not published.
Passes Accepted: Discount eligibility for America the Beautiful passes is not listed.

Sites & RV fit

Sites Total: 40
Site Types: Tent sites (20); RV sites available (some with electric hookups)
Site Type Breakdown: 20 tent sites, RV sites available; some electric hookups
RV Max Length: 35-40 feet
Group Sites Available: 0
Group Site Capacity: Group-site capacity is not listed; the campground has 40 total sites.
Hookups: 30 amp electric hookups at some sites; no full hookups
Site Features: Fire rings and picnic tables; potable water spigots throughout; on-site dump station; portable waste tanks available to borrow; hot showers (indoor and outdoor); privies in wood sheds; trash cans by privies and office, dumpster; pack-it-in, pack-it-out encouraged for beach and campsite cleanliness; firewood for sale at the office; no on-site store
Ground Type: Natural surface
Site Privacy: Dispersed layout; some sites secluded

Facilities

Bathroom Types: Privies (wood sheds)
Showers Available: Hot showers available, indoor and outdoor
Potable Water: Potable water spigots available throughout campground
Dump Station: On-site dump station; portable waste tanks available to borrow
Trash Service: Trash cans by privies and office; dumpster; pack-it-in, pack-it-out encouraged
Camp Store: Not listed
Firewood Availability: Firewood available for purchase at the office; gathering firewood prohibited
Cell Service: Verizon cell service is reliable; Wi‑Fi is available only in the office area.
Nearby Facilities: Nearest services Brooklin, ME; Blue Hill nearby

Access

Road Type: Rustic campground roads
Road Conditions: Road surface and conditions are not published; the area is rural with limited nearby services.
Vehicle Restrictions: One vehicle per campsite; additional parking available
Clearance Needed: Large rigs are not recommended; no published vehicle clearance requirement.
Gate Hours: Gate hours are not published; it’s unclear if the gate is locked after hours.
Distance From Entrance: Approximately 21 miles from Acadia NP Entrance Station; 30-40 minute drive
Nearest Gas Services: Brooklin, ME nearby; Blue Hill is a short drive
Elevation: 94 feet
Accessibility: ADA-accessible site count isn’t listed; overall accessibility details aren’t published.
ADA Accessible Sites: ADA-accessible sites are not listed in the available information.

Rules & safety

Food Storage Requirements: General bear safety rules apply
Fire Restrictions: Campfires permitted in fire rings only; do not move fire rings
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Leashed at all times; not left unattended; shot records required
Generator Hours: Generator hours are not published; confirm policy with the host before staying.
Quiet Hours: 10 PM to 7 AM
Max Stay Limit: Maximum stay length is not published.
Alcohol Permitted: 0

What it is like

Onsite Activities: Beach access for swimming and kayaking; stargazing
Trailheads Nearby: No specific trailheads listed within campground
Fishing Details: Not listed
Wildlife Viewing: There is no published guidance on wildlife viewing or bear storage rules.
Stargazing Quality: Open sky views
Shade Coverage: Mix of wooded and open
Scenic Views: Oceanfront views at select sites; rocky beach access
Noise Level: Quiet and peaceful
Best Time To Visit: Summer and early fall
Vibe Check: Rustic oceanfront campground with a dispersed layout; privacy is good but amenities are limited; not a manicured RV park
Camp Here If Skip If: ✅ BOOK IF: Tent campers or RVs up to 40 ft want coastal access with direct beach access and a quiet, rustic vibe. ❌ SKIP IF: You need full hookups, on-site store, or large RV amenities
Tips Advice: Book oceanfront sites early; demand is high
Bring a windbreaker for coastal gusts
Pack out everything; there is no on-site store

More details

Park Area: Acadia National Park, Maine
Family Friendly Notes: Good for families seeking a coastal escape; hot showers available; leash rules apply
Senior Access Discounts: No senior-discount information is published.
Amphitheater: Not listed
Boat Launch: Not listed; direct beach access available
Nearby Attractions: Brooklin, ME; Blue Hill; Eggemoggin Reach beach access
Terrain Type: Rustic oceanfront with wooded and open sites
Temperature Ranges: Temperature ranges aren’t published; the campground operates May through October.
Snow Season: Snow-season details aren’t provided.
Monsoon Season: Monsoon-season timing isn’t documented for this campground.
Wind Exposure: Coastal exposure
Bug Season: Insect-season notes aren’t published.
Setup Strategy: Pull-through and back-in sites available; rustic internal roads; plan for level blocks; RVs up to 40 ft
Bath Laundry Recon: Showers are clean and hot; laundry not listed
Review Summary: Rated 4.9 from 188 reviews. Campers praise oceanfront access, quiet atmosphere, and direct beach exposure; note limited hookups and rustic vibe.