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Hillside Gateway to Acadia/Schoodic

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· Sullivan, Hancock, Maine
3 acres hosted by Alisa R.
1 RV/tent site
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Near Acadia National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Schoodic Woods Campground.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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Learn about the Gateway to Acadia: Some space and privacy! 3 acres to yourself, sweeping views including a glimpse of Cadillac Mountain from across the Bay. 12x18 cozy shelter! No electricity in the Timber, but there are power outlets on the electric pole at the beginning of the driveway. There is no water on site.  Feel free to bring your tent or stay in the cabin or both.  Room for 4 and a few more on the floor of the Timber Tent.   There is a small futon inside. This site is 10 miles from Acadia National Park (Schoodic side) where there are mountain bike and hiking trails. Want to swim and kayak in freshwater? Jones Pond is just a few miles away and has a public beach.  Take a ferry to Bar Harbor and then retreat to the quiet side of the Bay.  Hike Schoodic Mountain and take a swim at the end on Donnell Pond.  Restaurants and shops are ready for you in Winter Harbor.  Enjoy the sunrise trail for 4 wheelers only a few miles from the campsite. With 3 acres of clearing and 60 acres on the property to explore, you can Enjoy all that DownEast has to offer. The site is accessible by car, has a picnic table and camp grill on the premises.3 acres all to yourself! Sweeping landscape views with glimpses of Frenchman's Bay and Cadillac Mountain from the 12x18 shelter.  No water.  Water is $2.50/gal for Poland Springs at Young’s store only a mile away. Electricity is now onsite, there is a plug at the entrance of the driveway. It’s enough to fill an air mattress or charge a phone. Feel free to bring your tent or stay in the cabin or both.  There’s a nice little hammock set up as well. Sleeps 5, there is a small futon inside. This site is 10 miles from Acadia National Park (Schoodic side) where there are mountain bike and hiking trails. Want to swim and kayak in freshwater? Jones Pond is just a few miles away and has a public beach.  Take a ferry to Bar Harbor and then retreat to the quiet side of the Bay.  Hike Schoodic Mountain and take a swim at the end on Donnell Pond.  Restaurants and shops are ready for you in Winter Harbor.  Enjoy the sunrise trail for 4 wheelers only a few miles from the campsite. With 3 acres of clearing and 60 acres on the property to explore, you can Enjoy all that DownEast has to offer.
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76 ratings · 63 reviews
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Hallie F.recommends
October 24, 2024
Sunset Timber Tent
Sunsets
This is a gorgeous spot outside of Acadia national Park. The sunsets are incredible. I can’t speak to the cabin as I set up a tent, but I did make my dinner on the fire pit every evening and found plenty of wood on site for the it. The hammock was a really nice place to relax after a long hike too. I would return to this site in a heartbeat!
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Bailey R.recommends
October 16, 2024
Sunset Timber Tent
Can’t recommend more
11/10 the best place to stay at if you’re looking for a view
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Brenda W.recommends
October 14, 2024
Sunset Timber Tent
Beautiful distant view of the ocean. Wide open space is great for the dog to run around. Rustic cabin is tiny but sweet! I love the design. Loved the fold down desk at the lovely window. I only wish there had been a second chair so we could play games. when cold or rainy. The picnic table is great. Outhouse is comfortable and close. We were cold mid october but we kind if expected that. The futon is much smaller than it appears in the photos. It seemed smaller than a full, larger than a twin and very very firm. We left a night early because the sleeping was too uncomfortable for us, but it would work well for young folks. Bring not only flashlights, but a lantern for inside. There were stringed lights, but they did not function. There were some other helpful supplies there, but everything needed batteries which we didn't bring. I would love to return now that i know exactly what to bring and i hope this helps future guests. I would also buy wood nearby because you will quickly burn through the dead wood that you pick up around the site. You need some nice dry hardwood to keep your campfire going. This setting is peaceful and relaxing. Lots of privacy. Great way to avoid the crowds of Bar Harbor.
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Danielle M.recommends
October 13, 2024
Sunset Timber Tent
Such a sweet spot! Very peaceful with great views. We loved our stay and look forward to coming back!
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Krista Y.recommends
October 13, 2024
Sunset Timber Tent
Beautiful property, loved having the campfire with the grate for cooking and the cast iron pans. We found it very easily.
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Cole J.recommends
October 3, 2024
Sunset Timber Tent
Acadia Camping
I loved hipcaming at Alisa’s cabin. The views were amazing and it was affordable. We just brought an air mattress to sleep in the cabin and blankets because it gets cold at night. This is a great place to stay on the Schoodic side of Acadia national park.
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Sullivan, Hancock, Maine, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Passamaquoddy, Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis), and Penobscot First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Alisa R.

Joined in May 2020
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