Great owners... great park. They own a first class restaurant in front of the park and we had great food (Lobster). Got us in at last moment when the highly touted by themselves RV park, Searsport Ocean Campground did not appeal to us in a Class A motorhome with the unkempt premises. We got to know Jim, Alex and Jim's wife who own the campground. Very well groomed. Would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We booked one of the campground's eight premium oceanfront sites seven months in advance, and the view turned out to be all it was cracked up to be...despite the fact that it rained every day of our 5-night stay. We enjoyed a seafood dinner at the restaurant at the entrance (which seems to be owned by the same family that owns the campground), and had fun exploring the nearby towns of Belfast, Camden and Castine. We would camp here again, but we would camp closer to Acadia National Park to properly explore that area (the drive to the park is about 90 minutes each way from this campground). We camped here in a Motorhome.
Location, location, location! This campground really has it. Each site has an ocean view. We were delighted with our site and the campground. There is a good seafood restaurant just by the entrance to the campground. Also the campground has direct access to the beach. Wi-Fi available through a secure network. We will definitely try to return here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Great campground with oceanview. Good location to visit Acadia National Park. From our site on top of the hill we had a beautiful view of the ocean. The sites closer to the ocean seemed a little closer together than ours. Owner very nice and helpful. The dog walk area was right across from our site. This will be our destination on our next visit to Maine. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very nice park. Will return next year. Park very clean and well kept and staff very friendly and helpful. Pebble beach access from campground and restaurant available at entrance to park. Great place to just sit and look at the sea or as a base for sightseeing as plenty of great fishing towns for days out and lobster lunches. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We stayed on one of their eight premium oceanfront sites, and in terms of spectacular views, it was the best site we have ever had...and we have had some nice ones. Great view, ocean breeze and buoy bell ringing through the night. Sites not designated as premium oceanfront will have views...however slight...but all are close to the ocean and benefit from the great breezes. Although the sites are fairly close, they are not as packed in as many private campgrounds [we usually prefer the space of state parks]. The park is clean and well kept, and most definitely adult oriented. Restrooms are spotless. We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful, and while there is no sewer on site, they pump you out on Monday and Thursday. WiFi is available at the office only, and although there is no cable this year, they will be installing cable for the next camping season. There is virtually no TV over the air in that area. Kayak right from the beach, and swim if you like in the cold water! This is now one of our annual stops...don't miss it. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
An excellent campground for adults, but definitely not an "RV resort." Should be avoided by families with children because there is little for kids to do. There is no privacy between sites, but the openness means there are ocean views from many spots in this small 5 acre park, not just from the waterfront sites. The view of Penobscot Bay is beautiful and broad from this campground. Owners are very nice and helpful, and run an on-site restaurant called Papa J's which is a little funky but quite good. We very much like Belfast for all the services available right in town, except there is no Wal-Mart. Belfast is not over run by visitors as is most of the Maine coast. We enjoy walking through the small brick building downtown and the adjacent historic district. You will get some road noise from US route 1 which the campground is on. The sites closer to the water get less road noise, and virtually none when the wind blows off the water from the south. The 30 amp electric voltage is so-so. On hot days you may not be able to run your air conditioner, which of course is just when you want it. The owners have done a better job this year of putting gravel on the roads and sites, and the place was well trimmed with lots of flowers. The owners obviously care about the place and want you to come back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Beautiful views from some sites not all as ads leads you to believe. Poor 30amp power in some sits. Pump out was a plus. Laundry room only has 2 washers & dryers. Made a reservation for 1 month in March for Jul/Aug and relied on them for site. Would definitely choose another next time. Unfortunately site next to us was a transient site and close to us on our bdrm side. Would suggest they group seasonals and monthly or longer sites in same area. Owners & staff great and Papa J's Restaurant was a pleasant surprise...excellent! We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was a wonderful park!!! Staff very friendly and helpful. They offered free coffee in a.m. and a newspaper on Sunday. The roads are in great shape and sites are wide enough. The best part was the mobile dump, which makes life so much easier and the view of the harbor!!! Very quiet campground with no pools. More suitable for adults looking for rest and relaxation. Will definitely return!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Beautiful campground with ocean views. Not much for young children to do. Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Very helpful staff. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed here for a week in our 42 foot motorhome. If you stay a week; they have mobile
sewer service for no extra charge. We stayed up on the hill with a nice view of the bay. Sites closer to water are more crowded. Playground for kids; no pool. Very nice owners with schedule activities for adult fun--Happy Hour on Fridays, occasional potlucks, free donuts and coffee on Sunday morning. They put on a lobster dinner on Saturday nights for $24 per person weather permitting. Roads do need some work but owners are trying hard to make this a nice spot. Great location for exploring surrounding towns of Camden and Belfast. Not far to Acadia National Park. Periwinkle Bakery in Searsport is excellent! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$40
Almost every site in this small park has a wonderful view of the bay and ocean. The park
is run by a very nice couple who try hard to please but, unfortunately, there is very limited 50-amp service and no sewer hookups. The roads are dirt (seems some stone was placed a long, long time ago, and it gets really messy when it rains. Many sites are unlevel, especially at the top of the hill. This could be one of the best parks in the country with some investment by the owners. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
2003
$40
Our favorite Maine campground because 1)oceanfront sites, 2)well cared for property with
owners who are very pleasant and who try hard to please, 3)small and quiet in a mid-coast Maine location but out of the worst of the tourist mess. Please note that there is very little for kids to do here -- they can play on the rocky beach and in the tiny play area. However, this makes the campground very attractive to those who want a more peaceful, less active place. The ocean can be seen from most sites in the park. Nice view of norhtern Penobscot Bay with much boating activity in summer. Most waterfront sites are tightly packed together. Belfast is an old town undergoing a revival, with a real downtown with a few shops and restaurants, even a 3 screen movie theater. There is also a large supermarket nearby. 60-90 minutes to Acadia National Park to the north, 45 minutes to Camden to the south. We visited in 2003 and kept extending our stay. Will be returning in 2004 for a month! We camp in a 33' motorhome, which fits easily on most sites in this campground. Cable TV and sewer would make this place a 10, but otherwise we think its great. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
2003
$37
Very nice park. The restaurant that is on Rte 1 that is owned by the campground is lousy - at very best. However, the campground itself is quite good - sites are good sized, all sites have an oceanview with some sites right on the ocean. Young, new owners are very nice & quite accomodating. I would state that it would be mostly for adults with little to do for kids. Adults, however, will luv this place. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
2003
$39
This certainly one of the nicest campgrounds we have stayed in Maine! The owners are new and do everything possible to accomdate their guests. The ocean views are spectacular from virtually all sites. Activities for children is limited to playground area. Mobile sewer service available. Will definitely return next year. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
2003
$38
Oceanfront and ocean view sites with private beach. Clean, quiet, and friendly. Weekly and longer stays include mobile sewer. The Belfast area is a good central base for the Maine coast. Does have playground but not much else for kids. Would definitely stay there again. We camped here in a Motorhome.