Seawall Campground

Overview

Seawall Campground is located on the west side of Mount Desert Island about 4 miles (6 km) south of Southwest Harbor. The campground is approximately 18 miles from Bar Harbor. All sites at Seawall are within a short walking distance of the coastline.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

202 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

207-288-3338

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Seawall Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• WonderlandHike · 0.7 mi long · 30-60 Minutes · 0.8 mi from camp

  This 1.4 out and back trail on an old gravel fire road is family-friendly and provides direct access to the coastline with birding opportunities. National Park Service

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• Ship HarborHike · 1.2 mi long · 30-60 Minutes · 1.1 mi from camp

  Ship Harbor Trail is a 1.3 mile figure-8 loop near Seawall. National Park Service

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• Perpendicular and Razorback LoopHike · 1-2 Hours · 4.6 mi from camp

  The loop features a gravel shoreline path along Long Pond and a steep ascent on granite staircase of over 300 stone steps built by the CCC to reach the summit of Mansell Mountain. National Park Service

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• Western Mountain LoopHike · 2-3 Hours · 4.6 mi from camp

  This 3.8 mile loop travels through forested areas and up the summits of Bernard Mountain and Mansell Mountain, together creating Western Mountain. National Park Service

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• Flying Mountain TrailHike · 0.9 mi long · 1-2 Hours · 4.1 mi from camp

  This loop hike offers a short, relatively steep hike to the top of a small mountain with spectacular views of Somes Sound and descends to a quiet ocean cove with a rocky beach. National Park Service

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• Beech Cliff Trail with Island Explorer BusHike · 2-4 Hours · 5.2 mi from camp

  The Beech Cliff Trail climbs a steep rock face from the southern end of Echo Lake to the top of the cliffs. National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Swim Echo Lake BeachPaddling and rafting · 5.2 mi from camp

  Echo Lake Beach is a popular, freshwater swimming area on the southern end of Echo Lake. National Park Service

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• Paddle Echo LakePaddling and rafting · 6.0 mi from camp

  Launch at Ikes Point to explore Echo Lake by boat. National Park Service

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• Paddle Jordan PondPaddling and rafting · 6.2 mi from camp

  Paddle Jordan Pond in the center of Mount Desert Island. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Hio HillPeak · 167 ft · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Bass Harbor Head Light Upper Viewing PlatformViewpoint · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• China HillPeak · 167 ft · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• Somes Sound OverlookViewpoint · 4.4 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Flying Mountain Trail.

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• Man O War WaterfallWaterfall · 5.3 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Acadia Mountain Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Otter Cliffs ClimbingClimbing · 7.5 mi from campShow on map
• Otter Cliffs Rock ClimbingClimbing · 7.5 mi from campShow on map
• The Precipice Climbing CragClimbing · 9.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.