Yes, pets are allowed with leash and supervision; they cannot be left alone in cabins or RV rentals and are not allowed in the pool area.

Most sites have water and electric; 30-amp and 50-amp options; some sites offer sewer.

Smuggler’s Den Campground

Q: What RV length is allowed?

RVs up to 75 feet are permitted.

Q: Is there a dump station on-site?

Yes, an on-site dump station is available.

Overview

About This Campground

Alright, Smuggler's Den sits on the Quietside of Mount Desert Island near Southwest Harbor with quick access to Acadia. There are 106 sites to choose from—tent, RV, rustic and deluxe cabins, RV rentals, and vacation rentals—with water and electric hookups and some sewer. Fire rings and picnic tables are standard, and many tent sites sit on wooden platforms. It’s family-friendly with a heated pool, a playground, and direct trails to Beech Mountain and Echo Lake Beach; book early, this pl...

Highlights

Site Types

Tent sites, RV sites (water/electric; 30-amp and 50-amp; some sewer), rustic and deluxe cabins, RV rentals, vacation rentals

Scenic Views

Forest surroundings with access to Echo Lake and Beech Mountain trails

Nearby Attractions

Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park Visitor Center, Southwest Harbor; Echo Lake Beach; Walmart in Ellsworth

Family Friendly

Heated pool, playground, and direct access to Beech Mountain/Echo Lake Beach; gentle on kids with quiet hours and leash rules

Best Time to Visit

May–October; early season and shoulder periods are quieter; peak summer is busiest

Camping Tips

Book six months out; peak season fills fast
Bring a headlamp for late-night bathroom runs
Use lobster pots and crackers to cook seafood at camp
Keep fires small and in rings; never leave unattended

RV Driver Intel

The Setup

Pull-through and back-in sites available; internal roads mix paved and gravel; sedans handle; trailers allowed; max length 75 ft; arrive prepared for gate check and parking coordination

The Vibe

A practical basecamp near Acadia: family-friendly, convenient stores, and trail access; not a remote wilderness retreat, but you’re still surrounded by forest and waterways

Bath & Laundry

Showers are free and clean; laundry details aren’t published; plan accordingly

Details

Campsite Information

Total Sites: 106

RV Max Length: 75 feet

Hookups: Water and electric hookups; 30-amp and 50-amp; some sites with sewer

Site Types

Tent sites, RV sites (water/electric; 30-amp and 50-amp; some sewer), rustic and deluxe cabins, RV rentals, vacation rentals

Each Site Includes

Fire rings and picnic tables; tent sites on wooden platforms; potable water spigots; on-site dump station; camp store stocks ice
Ice cream
Firewood
Coffee
Snacks
And live lobsters

Activities

Heated pool, playground, horseshoes, basketball, large field; hiking to Beech Mountain and Echo Lake Beach; lobster pots and crackers to borrow

Amenities & Facilities

Campground Amenities

Showers: Free hot showers
Restrooms: Multiple bathhouses; generally clean with some dated facilities
Water: Potable water spigots at campsites
Trash: Dumpsters available; generally not overflowing

Facilities

RV Dump Station: On-site dump station
Camp Store: Camp store stocks ice, ice cream, firewood, coffee, snacks, and live lobsters
Firewood: Firewood available for purchase at camp store; gathering firewood prohibited
Amphitheater: Not noted

Utilities

Restrooms: Multiple bathhouses; generally clean with some dated facilities

Showers: Free hot showers

Policies & Rules

Reservations

CampLife (private booking system) (Booking: Reservations recommended; no explicit window stated)

Pet Policy

Pets Allowed - Leashed at all times; not left unattended in cabins or RV rentals; not in pool area

FAQs

Is Smuggler's Den inside Acadia National Park?

It sits outside the park boundaries but on Mount Desert Island, offering quick access to Acadia trails and Bar Harbor.

What RV length is allowed?

Are pets allowed?

What hookups exist?

Is there a dump station on-site?

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