mousetrapgal
South Jersey
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I second the bike ride through the carraige trails. We did that 4 years ago and had a very nice day. My kids were 4 and 6 at the time and we rented the bikes with the tandem kids seat on the back. There were beaver dams that they got a real kick out of. Scenery was beautiful!
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Mac and Us
New Hampshire
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We spend a week every other year at Mt. Desert Narrows campground. We love the campground.
In Acadia, biking is great, there are lot's of hiking trails. Our daughter has hiked cadillac mountain twice. She's only 6.5. Her first hike was at 2.5. It took us all day. She made it to the tree line and then wanted to be carried. She walked on the way back (once we got past the tree line).
Take the public transportation. It's great to sit back and enjoy the views.
This year we plan to drive the motorhome over to the other side of the island to see the lighthouses.
One of these days I would like to take the CAT over to Novia Scotia.
We've also taken the carriage rides. We had a very knowledgable driver.
We always spend a day at Sand Beach.
There is so much to do, I can't wait until August.
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drasek
Somewhere in CT
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Just find out that we do have water front sites. Water front sites are only with water and electric. Big question is what you do with gray water if you are staying there for seven days. I'm not worry about black water.
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Acemaker
E. Hampstead, NH 03826
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They offer pump out service. I'd schedule it in the middle of your stay or if you use a lot of water have them come out twice. You can always unhook and go dump.
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jdubh2
The Midwest
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I'm here too at Bar Harbor KOA at a waterfront site, kinda bummed me out too that there wasn't sewer, but even more no cable! On top of that it was $$$$. Great view but I've stayed at far better KOA's, this seems like one of the clear cut the trees and shove in as many spaces as possible type of KOAs, I love the view, but I wish the lots were more wooded. Haven't found the $5 lobsters yet either.
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ddaz
Mid-Thumb, Michigan
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I would recommend Hadley's Point. We've been to Maine a number of times and find this campground the best for friendliness and cost in the Bar Harbor area.
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ddaz
Mid-Thumb, Michigan
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Take the teenagers and adventurous adults and do the short climb to the top of Bee Hive. Nice hike and great view!
Do not take the younger children as this is not a hike for them.
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drasek
Somewhere in CT
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Bar Harbor KOA campground one week way to long.
Bar Harbor was excellent choice. There is so much to do and so much to see. Lobsters were good, whale watching was interesting (make sure you take motion sickness pills and dress up warm), Cadillac Mountain was nice, lumber Jack was nice, Ollie’s Trolley….
Not happy about KOA and would not go there again. There are no sewer hookups available or limited. They have no beach for kids to play. Beach that is there is covered with seaweed. They should bring in few trucks of sand for little kids to play. Kids don’t need much but there is nothing more exiting than little sand and water for them. Water pressure is 25 psi if the MH next you is not using any water at the same time. Pool was 1 ½ mile down street at newly acquired campground.
Lobster guy in the campground did excellent job cooking lobster and corn.
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Puckman
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I would camp on the quiet side of the island in Southwest Harbor. Less people, less traffic and two very nice campgrounds, Smugglers Den[private] and Sewall[ state park]. Smugglers, you can buy lobsters and cook at you campsite. There are busses that take you to Bar Harbor and bring you home. Parking in Bar Harbor can be very frustrating at best. The hiking and views near the campground are very nice and you will enjoy the area. I lived here for two years and fell in love with people. You will not be disappointed.Enjoy
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mammy1111
Maine
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We live in Bangor and we spend at least a week or two every year in Bar Harbor at Hadley's Point or at Seawall Campground. When our granddaughter (15 years old now) comes with us we opt for Hadley's Point Campground with hookups. She loves the pool there with the big diving board. Also it is a quick walk or drive down to the Point where she loves going through the rocks and finding "stuff". We have had many collections of crab shells, and other interesting finds. The actual Hadley's Point is convenient for enjoying the water, the sunset, kayaking, seeing seals and dolpins. The kids in will enjoy flying kites there too. It is just a rocky beach, but close and fun for the kids.
Another thing that hasn't been mentioned is Echo Lake beach. It is excellent for small children because the beach is very shallow for a very long ways out. There are always duck families there too. For the older kids (and adults), there is a differnt entance into Echo Lake that is perfect for putting in a kayak or canoe and puttering around the lake.
There are just so many things to do on the Island. It's hard to remember them all. Most of the popular things have been listed in these posts, but an explorer would never get bored with the back roads, ponds, hills and mountains of the island.
Oh yeah...LOBSTER!! in a huge pot with corn on the cob, red potatoes, clams and melted butter...mmmmmmm.....and wine.
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