10 acres hosted by Gary A.
5 tent sites
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
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Boat-in sites
Some sites are accessible by boat.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Coastal
Farm
98% 
56 ratings · 53 reviews
Madeline B.recommends
November 5, 2024
Camp #1 Ocean
Dreamy!
Had the most perfect two nights here! The golf cart was so helpful and instructions were very clear. So nice to have access to water at the community center. Even on the winter schedule no problems with the ferry— very timely. Gary’s suggestions were great— got engaged on the beach he recommended! Loved our view from site #1, very quiet and serene. We will most definitely be back.
Elizabeth M.recommends
October 25, 2024
Camp #3 Meadow
Gary’s place and personality were amazing! What could have been a rocky start when we found out the morning if that the ferry was closed due to weather turned right around because Gary immediately chartered everyone staying there a boat to get to the island which was so cool and fun. He and a friend greeted us at the dock with golf carts and smiles, took us to the site which was so intentionally set up and he told us all about how it came to be and had a bonfire already going. We wandered around the beach and then got back from a lovely community potluck dinner that the island just so happened to be throwing and Gary graciously invited us to - much better than our planned beans and rice dinner! We hopped on the golf cart with them back to the site and he pulled out the lasers and speakers while all the campers chatted around the fire. It takes a special person and place to be able to create community as quickly as Gary did and seems to do regularly. In the morning, he woke up early and made sure to help us all get our things on the early ferry back with the golf carts. Truly a perfect stay and we cannot wait to return!
Kathreena F.recommends
October 22, 2024
Camp #1 Ocean
Lovely Fall Camping Experience!
Gary’s site by the ocean was incredible. A lovely view of the water during sunrise. Campsite was clean and comfortable. Great Cranberry Island was quiet and welcoming. It was chilly in October but so worth it to experience the season surrounded by changing leaves, crashing water, and kind people. Gary’s instructions were clear and had some great tips of things to see on the island. We would absolutely recommend camping here to experience Maine in another way.
Hunter R.recommends
October 17, 2024
Camp #2 Ocean
Staying at Gary's was the best choice we made in our trip to Acadia. It was a unique, amazing experience! We will definitely return!!!
Grace H.recommends
October 17, 2024
Camp #1 Ocean
Camping at Gary's property was great! There were high winds the day we were heading out and he helped us find alternative boat transportation when the ferry was cancelled. The golf cart was really helpful for getting to camp and the shared use covered cooking area was a great place to make dinner. Everything was true to the listing.
Emma J.recommends
October 17, 2024
Camp #3 Meadow
Had an amazing experience camping at Great Cranberry Island with my friends!! Truly a magical little place. Gary was really helpful too. Thanks a lot!! I definitely recommend and would like to come back.
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