NEW RENTALS: Click here to view our new vacation and RV rentals. Reserve your site today!

(877) 244-9033 call (877) 244-9033

smugglers den campground near acadia national park

2023 Season: May 26th - October 16th

 

Check In 3:00 p.m. - Check Out 11:00 a.m.

Check Out For Cabins, RV Rentals & Vacation Rentals: 10:00 a.m.

Smuggler’s Den is a family campground with 100 sites, mostly wooded and some more open with shade. We have tent and pop-up sites available without hookup or with 30/20 amp. electric and water as well as full hookup sites that can accommodate a variety of campers including large pop-ups and 45' RVs. With over 25 miles of Acadia National Park hiking trails accessible right from the campground, a heated swimming pool, FREE hot showers, advanced WiFi, and four acres of recreation field, our family owned campground is ready to welcome you!

Starting at $32/night

tent site at smuggler's den

Price is an estimate only and may change during the season.

Reserve Your Site

Want to Book Your Site Over the Phone?
(877) 244-9033

smuggler's den campground tent icon

Tent & Pop-Up Sites

Nightly

Weekly
(Nightly x 7)

Off Season

$32.00

$224.00

In Season

$42.00

$294.00

Peak

$47.00

$329.00

Nightly

Off Season

$32.00

In Season

$42.00

Peak

$47.00

Weekly
(Nightly x 7)

Off Season

$224.00

In Season

$294.00

Peak

$329.00

*Site 153 is TENT ONLY 30/20 AMP & Water with wooden platform.
**Subject to 9% Maine State Lodging Tax

See resources page for the 2023/2024 seasonal calendar and policies for check in and check out times.

Learn more about our Tent & Pop-Up Sites >

Starting at $77/night

motorhome at campground near acadia

Price is an estimate only and may change during the season.

Reserve Your Site

Want to Book Your Site Over the Phone?
(877) 244-9033

rv icon

Full Hook-Up RV Sites

(50/30/20, Water & Sewer)

Nightly

Weekly
(Nightly x 7)

Off Season

$77.00

$539.00

In Season

$77.00

$539.00

Peak

$77.00

$539.00

Nightly

Off Season

$77.00

In Season

$77.00

Peak

$77.00

Weekly
(Nightly x 7)

Off Season

$539.00

In Season

$539.00

Peak

$539.00

*Subject to 9% Maine State Lodging Tax

See resources page for the 2023/2024 seasonal calendar and policies for check in and check out times.

Learn more about our RV Sites >

Starting at $95/night

vacation cabin at smuggler's den campground in southwest harbor

Price is an estimate only and may change during the season.

Reserve Your Site

Want to Book Your Site Over the Phone?
(877) 244-9033

vacation cabins near acadia national park

Camp Cabins

Nightly

Weekly

Off Season

$95.00

$575.00

In Season

$150.00

$875.00

Peak

$150.00

$875.00

Nightly

Off Season

$95.00

In Season

$150.00

Peak

$150.00

Weekly

Off Season

$575.00

In Season

$875.00

Peak

$875.00

*Bedding, pillows and towels are NOT included
**Subject to 9% Maine State Lodging Tax

See resources page for the 2023/2024 seasonal calendar and policies for check in and check out times.

Learn more about our Camp Cabins >

Starting at $175.00/night

Price is an estimate only and may change during the season.

Reserve Your Site

Want to Book Your Site Over the Phone?
(877) 244-9033

RV Rentals

Nightly

Weekly

Off Season

$175.00

$1,100.00

In Season

$260.00

$1,650.00

Peak

$260.00

$1,650.00

Nightly

Off Season

In Season

Peak

Weekly

Off Season

$1,100.00

In Season

$1,650.00

Peak

$1,650.00

Learn More About Our RV Rentals

**Bedding, pillows and towels are NOT included
***Subject to 9% Maine State Lodging Tax

See resources page for the 2023/2024 seasonal calendar and policies for check in and check out times.

Starting at $225/night

hike in acadia national park

Price is an estimate only and may change during the season.

Reserve Your Site

Want to Book Your Site Over the Phone?
(877) 244-9033

vacation rental icon

Vacation Rentals

Nightly

Weekly

Off Season

$225.00

$1,400.00

In Season

$325.00

$2,100.00

Peak

$325.00

$2,100.00

Winter****

$150.00

$775.00

Nightly

Off Season

$225.00

In Season

$325.00

Peak

$325.00

Winter****

$150.00

Weekly

Off Season

$1,400.00

In Season

$2,100.00

Peak

$2,100.00

Winter****

$775.00

**Bedding, pillows, and towels are NOT included
*Subject to 9% Maine State Lodging Tax
****Winter (Mid-October through Mid-May)

See resources page for the 2023/2024 seasonal calendar and policies for check in and check out times.

Learn more about our Vacation Rental >

camp cabins near acadia national park

Add-Ons (Per Night)

extra person icon

Extra Person

(over the age of 5)

$8/night

extra vehicle icon

Extra Vehicle

$5/night

background image for campground features

Campground Features Include:

stay in a rustic or deluxe cabin at smuggler's den campground
Rustic & Deluxe Cabins
fully stocked campground store at smuggler's den
Camp Store
advanced wifi available at smuggler's den
Advanced Wifi
smuggler's den welcome rvs and offers 50/30/20 amp sites
RV Sites
picnic table
Fire Ring & Picnic Table At Every Site
smuggler's den offers a heated swimming pool and kiddie pool
Heated Pool
smuggler's den is a pet-friendly campground on mdi
Pet Friendly
bring your pop-up or tent to smuggler's den campground
Tenting/Pop-Up Sites
free hot showers and clean bath house at smuggler's
Bath House With Free Hot Water Showers
wash your clothing at our coin-operated laundry room
Coin Operated Laundry
play horseshoes, basketball and more at smuggler's
Basketball Court & Horseshoes
smugglers den offers a heated kiddie pool for children to swim in
Heated Kiddie Pool
modern playground at smuggler's den
Modern Playground
group campsites at smugglers den campground
Group Campsites
complimentary direct tv is available at smuggler's den
Direct TV
Free Shuttle

Campground Policies

 

Rates

  • Tent, Pop-Up & RV Site Rate: Includes up to 4 people over the age of 5 (1 person must be at least 21 years old).
  • Group Site Rate: Minimum of 10 people per night (Minimum of 2 people must be 21+ years old for every 8 people). Site includes parking for 3 vehicles.
  • Camp Cabin Rate: Includes lodging for up to 5 people (1 person must be 21 years old).
  • RV Rental Rate: Includes lodging for up to 4 people maximum – 1 king size bed, 1 pull out sofa (1 person must be 21 years old).
  • Vacation Rentals Rate: CedarShore includes lodging for up to 2 people maximum; SugarMaple includes lodging for up to 4 people maximum (1 person must be 21 years old).
  • All sites include at least 1 vehicle parking space.
  • All sites and rentals subject to 9% Maine State Lodging Tax.

Reservation, Deposit Requirements & Cancellations

Reservation Time: All Campsites require a 50% deposit to reserve. As a first-time customer, you may reserve up to 14 days. Repeat customers may call to reserve for over 14 days (extended stay cancellation policy applies. Call for details). Customers interested in reserving for one night must call for availability. If you are reserving for a week or less and your arrival date is within the next 7 days, then payment in full is due to reserve and the reservation is nonrefundable and no Rain Checks will be issued. We strongly suggest reservations in July and August for Tent, Group and water and electric sites. We also suggest reservations for Camp Cabins Rentals and RV Sites for the entire season. Cancellation policy is written at the time of booking for Group sites and extended stay reservations.

Tents, Pop-Ups & RVs: Rates include 4 people over the age of 5. Additional people over the age of 5 are $8.00 per person per night. Children 5 and under are free. Maximum of 8 people to a site. 2-Night Minimum to reserve (3-Night Minimum Memorial Day Weekend, 4th of July, Labor Day Weekend and Columbus Day Weekend). Cancel Prior to June 1st: We will refund 50% of your deposit or issue a Rain Check for the full amount of your deposit. Rain Checks will be issued upon request for cancellations after June 1st. No refunds after June 1st.

Cabins: In Season/Peak Season: Saturday to Saturday Weekly Rental. Off-season 2-Night Minimum for Rustic Cabins, 3 Night Minimum for Deluxe Cabins. Cabin reservations require a 50% nonrefundable credit card payment. We charge the remaining balance to your credit card 30 days (or 4 Saturdays) prior to your arrival date. Cabin reservations made within 30 days of arrival must be paid in full with a credit card. Bedding/Towels are NOT INCLUDED. No Rain Checks for Cabins/RV Rentals/Vacation Rental. Cabins are pet-friendly (2 max), but pets may not be left alone in the cabin.

RV Rentals: RV Rentals: In Season/Peak Season: Saturday to Saturday Weekly Rental. Off-season 3 Night Minimum. RV Rental reservations require a 50% nonrefundable credit card payment. We charge the remaining balance to your credit card 30 days (or 4 Saturdays) prior to your arrival date. RV Rental reservations made within 30 days of arrival must be paid in full via credit card. Bedding/Towels are NOT INCLUDED. No Rain Checks for Cabins/RV Rentals/Vacation Rental. RV Rentals are pet-friendly (2 max), but pets may not be left alone in the RV Rental.

Vacation Rentals: In Season/Peak Season: Saturday to Saturday Weekly Rental. Off-season 3 Night Minimum. Vacation Rental reservations require a 50% nonrefundable credit card payment. We charge the remaining balance to your credit card 30 days (or 4 Saturdays) prior to your arrival date. Vacation Rental reservations made within 30 days of arrival must be paid in full via credit card. Bedding/Towels are NOT INCLUDED. No Rain Checks for Cabins/RV Rentals/Vacation Rental. Vacation Rentals are pet-friendly (2 max), but pets may not be left alone in the Vacation Rental.

Rain Checks: DO NOT EXPIRE. Rain Checks are nontransferable. Rain Checks cannot be used as a deposit. Please keep your Rain Check # for your records in order to apply it to your balance upon arrival. We will email you this information for your records. Please call rather than going online to make your reservation so we can make note of your Rain Check.

*2020 Rain Check Exceptions:
When used in either the 2021 or 2022 seasons the Rain Check can be used as a deposit on a reservation in those seasons.

If used for a reservation in our 2023 season or in a subsequent season, please reference the above rules for “Rain Checks”.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. All lodging fees are subject to 9% sales tax.

Check In: 3:00 p.m.
Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
Check Out For Cabins, RV Rentals & Vacation Rentals: 10:00 a.m.

The person registering for the site must be at least 21 years of age or older and must be on-site with guests at all times.

Campground Rules

  • Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. every night.
  • Outside Electronics: Volumes must be turned off during quiet hours.
  • Tree cutting and bark stripping is prohibited.
  • Campfires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, must be kept to a modest size and not be left unattended.
  • Motor Vehicles: No faster than 5 mph. Anyone found speeding or driving in an unsafe manner will be asked to leave the property immediately.
  • Golf Carts: Private golf carts and other motorized vehicles are not permitted on the property.
  • Bicycles: No bicycle riding is permitted after dark and all bicyclists are required to wear a helmet.

Pool Rules

  • There is NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY in our pool area! All swimmers who use our pool swim at their own risk.
  • No one under the age of 14 may be in THE POOL AREA unless accompanied by an adult (18+ yrs old). THIS IS STATE LAW.
  • Diving is prohibited.
  • Anyone not behaving in a proper and courteous manner will be asked to leave the pool area. We want the pool to provide a pleasant and safe experience for our campers. If you observe dangerous or rude behavior, please let us know.
  • Please dispose of your litter properly - if litter becomes a problem, then we will have to prohibit all food and drink in the pool area. No glass containers or alcoholic beverages are permitted in the pool area.

Pet Rules

  • Pets need to be kept on a visible leash at all times.
  • When being walked, pets must be accompanied by a responsible party that is able to adequately handle them.
  • Pets must be attended to; please do not leave them in the campground alone and please pick up after them.
  • No pets are permitted in the pool area.  
  • Policies subject to change without notice, and may not be listed in full. Please contact us if you have any questions.

4.6

Google Rating

Smugglers Den Campground received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.0 stars from 157 Google reviews.

Read our Customer Reviews

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Make your reservation today! Give us a call or simply click the reservation button below. We can’t wait to meet you!

Reserve Your Site

Or Call (877) 244-9033

Follow us on Social Media