ACAD
Riverside Campground
· Source: NPS Recreation.gov
Free
Riverside Campground is a popular base camp for exploring Acadia. The campground has 26 sites, restroom facilities, and no potable water (bring sufficient supply). Sites are distributed first-come, first-served; arrive early in peak season.
Fee Free
Toilets Vault Toilets - year round
Showers None
Drinking Water None
Cell Signal Yes - seasonal
Camp Store No
Dump Station No
Firewood for Sale No
Wi-Fi Yes
Reservations
No reservation system. Arrive early during peak season — the campground fills most summer weekends.
Campground Rules
Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. Maximum stay is 14 nights per year. All food must be stored in bear-resistant containers or a locked vehicle. Ground fires permitted in designated rings only. Pack out all trash. Generators allowed 8am–8pm only.
Operating Hours
Campground Hours
Open late spring through early fall. Typically May through October, weather permitting.
Contact
Phone: (919) 699-8565
Email: acad_camping@nps.gov