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Seawall Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
178[1]
Nightly fee from
$22[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[4]

Seawall Campground is run by the National Park Service in Acadia National Park[5]. Recreation.gov lists 178 overnight campsites there, and it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

NPS lists Seawall as a seasonal campground. Its season is given as beginning the Wednesday before Memorial Day and ending at Columbus Day, and the dates can change[6]. Recreation.gov lists 96 drive-in sites and 82 hike-in sites[7]. All 178 listed sites accept a tent, and 52 sites accept an RV or trailer[8]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 35 feet[4]. NPS lists no showers, no camp store and no cell reception, and says flush toilets and drinking water are seasonal[9]. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov and not at the campground office or in person[10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 178
Site types[1] 82 walk to, 38 tent only nonelectric, 32 rv nonelectric, 21 standard nonelectric, 5 group tent only area nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[11] 202, 202 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[12] 9
Longest RV or trailer[4] 35 ft (median 20 ft)
Equipment[8] RV or trailer at 52 sites, tent at 178 sites
Pets[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[15] 12:00 PM
Check-out[16] 10:00 AM
People per site[17] 6 at most sites (6 to 20)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
RV Non-electric[18] $30
Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric[19] $60
Standard Non-electric[20] $30
Tent Only Non-electric[21] $30
Walk-in[2] $22

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Seawall Campground?
NPS lists $30 per night for the Standard Non-electric, Tent Only Non-electric and RV Non-electric sites[18][20][21]. The Walk-in rate is $22 per night[2] and the Group Tent Only Area is $60 per night[19]. Fees can change.
Can I reserve a site at Seawall Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS says you cannot book at the campground office or in person[10].
Are dogs allowed at Seawall Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 178 campsites with this detail listed[13].
Are campfires allowed at Seawall Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 178 campsites with this detail listed, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[14].
What is the longest RV I can bring to Seawall Campground?
Recreation.gov data shows a longest allowed RV or trailer length of 35 feet at any site[4].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 178 overnight campsites at Seawall Campground: 82 walk to, 38 tent only nonelectric, 32 rv nonelectric, 21 standard nonelectric, 5 group tent only area nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Walk-in: $22 per night. National Park Service
  3. Seawall Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Seawall Campground: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 20 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Seawall Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Acadia National Park. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Seawall Campground is open seasonally, typically from the Wednesday before Memorial Day to Columbus Day. The ranger station is generally open from 9 am to 8 pm during peak season, but hours are subject to change depending on... National Park Service
  7. Site access types at Seawall Campground: Drive-In 96, Hike-In 82 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Permitted equipment at Seawall Campground: 52 sites accept an RV or trailer and 178 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Amenities at Seawall Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: No; laundry: No;... National Park Service
  10. Reservation note from NPS: Ninety percent of campsites are released six months in advance on the first of each month at 10 am EST. The remaining 10 percent are released at 10 am 14 days ahead of a desired arrival date on a rolling basis. All campsite... National Park Service
  11. NPS lists 202 sites at Seawall Campground: 202 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  12. 9 of the 178 campsites at Seawall Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Seawall Campground: yes at all 178 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Seawall Campground: yes at all 178 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-in time at Seawall Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Check-out time at Seawall Campground on Recreation.gov: 10:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Maximum people per campsite at Seawall Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 20). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Camping fee, RV Non-electric: $30 per night. National Park Service
  19. Camping fee, Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric: $60 per night. National Park Service
  20. Camping fee, Standard Non-electric: $30 per night. National Park Service
  21. Camping fee, Tent Only Non-electric: $30 per night. National Park Service
  22. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Acadia National Park charges the following entrance fees: $35 per vehicle, $30 per... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  23. Recreation.gov description for Seawall Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.