Quarry Ledge Campground
Acadia National Park campground pool area with a bright blue pool, fence, lounge chairs, and picnic tables beside green trees.
Wood decked cabin entrance with brown door at Acadia National Park's Quarry Ledge Campground, beside a gravel lot and pines.

Quarry Ledge Campground

Camping★★★★☆
Last Updated: January 2026

Overview

About This Campground

Quarry Ledge Campground lies on Mount Desert Island along Somes Sound, just a short drive from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. The site mix includes deluxe tent platforms with 20-amp power, waterfront tent sites, back-in RV sites up to 30 ft, sub-compact RV spots, rustic water-only tents, and cabins. Water hookups are not universal; some sites have water hookups or are dry camping, and there are no sewer hookups. Bathrooms are heated with flush toilets and hot showers. Potable water spig...

Highlights

Site Types

Deluxe Tent Platforms (20-amp), Rustic Waterfront Tent Sites (no hookups), 20/30-Amp Back-In RV Sites (up to 30 ft), 30-Amp Sub-Compact RV Sites, 20-Amp Rustic Campsites (off-grid), Interior Rustic Water-Only Tent Sites, Rustic Cabins

Scenic Views

Somes Sound water views

Nearby Attractions

Downtown Bar Harbor; Acadia National Park trails; Somes Sound access

Family Friendly

Family-friendly with pool and water activities; supervise near quarry terrain; plan for uneven sites

Best Time to Visit

Late May to October; waterfront sites popular in warm months

Camping Tips

  • Book via Campspot early; waterfront sites go fast
  • Bring warm layers for cool nights on the sound
  • Private fire pits — buy wood on-site; don’t gather
  • Use the on-site dock for kayaks/paddleboards; water shoes helpful
  • Expect hillside terrain; consider leveling blocks for small RVs

RV Driver Intel

The Setup

Expect uneven, terraced sites; internal roads are narrow; plan around a 30 ft rig; water hookups exist on select sites; back-in and some pull-through options may be available; take it slow on the approach to waterfront sites

The Vibe

Functional waterfront basecamp near town; not a remote wilderness escape; convenient access to Acadia trails and Bar Harbor

Bath & Laundry

Shower houses are heated with flush toilets and hot showers; laundry details are not listed

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