Acadia

So, like me you “camp” in an RV. This is a recent “campers” evaluation of one of my recommended Mount Desert Island campgrounds for RVers - I think it captures the campground as well as I could …………..

Smuggler’s Den is located on the right side of Mt. Desert Island — the “quiet side” which is away from hectic, tourist-crammed Bar Harbor. It is also one of the only campgrounds that offers 50 amp service and has room for 40 foot RV’s. However, it does not have cable service, and most of the sites cannot pick up satellite. (Bring movies.) Though the island is one of the most scenic places we have ever visited, the campground is not particularly attractive, except in the tent camping areas, which are wooded. However, the swimming pool area is very nice and well kept. Many families with children were camping, and the kids seemed happily occupied. The big rig sites — mostly back in — are deep enough, but are too narrow, and we had two neighbors’ camp fires that were way too close to our motor home (3 to 4 feet away). During our 10-day stay, we visited other campgrounds on the island to check out options and decided that Smuggler’s Den is still the best choice for a big motor home. Only 5 minutes away by car, Southwest Harbor is a delightful small town with nice shops and several good restaurants. The hiking is amazing — views of mountains and the ocean and so many options. July and August are the “heavy” tourist months when the weather is great. But staying on the quiet side of the island made a big difference. We camped here in a Motorhome.