🏆 Official Guide: Lamoine State Park — A 55-acre oceanfront gem on Frenchman Bay in Hancock County, Maine — with panoramic views of Mount Desert Island + Cadillac Mountain — just a 30-minute drive from Acadia National Park — featuring 62 campsites (tent + RV, no hookups), a bathhouse with hot showers, a boat launch for kayaking/canoeing, saltwater + freshwater fishing, a pebble beach (beachcombing + sea glass), birding (eagles, ospreys, warblers), a treehouse playground, and a gentle 1-mi campground trail.
Lamoine State Park is one of Maine’s best-kept camping secrets — a quiet, 55-acre oceanfront park on Frenchman Bay with jaw-dropping views of Mount Desert Island and Cadillac Mountain, just 30 minutes from Acadia National Park. While Acadia’s campgrounds overflow with crowds, Lamoine offers a peaceful alternative with 62 campsites, hot showers, and a boat launch right on the bay.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Lamoine, Hancock County, ME — Frenchman Bay |
| Size | 55 acres — oceanfront |
| Views | Mount Desert Island + Cadillac Mountain panoramic |
| Acadia Distance | ~30 min drive |
| Season | May 15 – October 15 |
| Swimming | ⚠️ Cold + rocky — not ideal for swimming |
Camping
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Sites | 62 — tent + RV (up to ~35 ft) |
| Hookups | NONE — no electric/water/sewer |
| Amenities | Hot showers, flush toilets, dump station, potable water |
| Features | Picnic tables + fire rings at each site |
Activities
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Kayaking/Canoeing | Boat launch — sheltered Frenchman Bay waters |
| Fishing | Saltwater + freshwater — ME license required |
| Beachcombing | Pebble beach — sea glass, interesting stones |
| Birding | Eagles, ospreys, warblers — bay + forest habitat |
| Hiking | ~1 mi gentle campground trail |
| Playground | Treehouse-style — kids love it |
| Picnicking | Tables + grills — oceanfront views |
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Acadia?
Lamoine State Park is approximately a 30-minute drive from the main entrance to Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. It’s a popular, quieter camping alternative when Acadia’s campgrounds are full.
Can I swim at the beach?
Technically yes, but the beach is pebble (not sand) and Frenchman Bay water is cold — it’s better suited for beachcombing, sea glass hunting, and kayak launching than swimming.
More parks nearby: Donnell Pond is a short drive away, while Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park lies within about an hour’s drive.
Camping reservations: Book campsites and cabins for Maine state parks online at campwithme.com.
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