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Somes Sound View Campground

5 Spinnaker Way, Mount Desert, ME 04660
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Ohio
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

We camped here Sept 9th and 10th and did not need reservations, the place was only a quarter full. I had not made reservations because I was told by other campgrounds at that time of year none were needed, and they were right. We had looked at another campground (only quarter full also) and the map and lots were confusing,... More

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Billerica, MA, United States
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

First some positives (but be sure to read on): You can tell this campground has been just bought and they are trying to establish a good (new?) reputation, there is a new sign hanging off the old one for example. The main restroom building is brand new and spotless. The check-in building is also new and staffed by friendly young... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

We just returned from three nights at Somes Sound View Campground - overall, it was a great experience. We were a two-tent, four adult group and we booked two sites. One of the sites was huge and beautiful and the second site (Quarry) was small, next to the bathroom facility, with no privacy. We asked the lady in the office... More

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South Portland, Maine
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012

We came to this campground with high expectations of a great 3 days of camping. When we arrived, we checked in and drove down to our campsite, right away our hearts sank, our site was literally a driveway. Our tent was set up 6 feet from the road. I then decided to go back up to the office and ask... More

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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

My girlfriend and I chose this campground for our one year anniversary based on a review from a family friend. We had a great time. The sites are reasonable and on par with other local campgrounds price wise. The staff was very welcoming and friendly as soon as we arrived we were greeted with smiles. They were also more than... More

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Billerica, Massachusetts
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

We just finnished staying here for 3 days. There were 3 families and we all have travel trailers that are 27 feet long. The site had water on one side of the campers and electric on the other. We were not told when checking in that the dump station (which is still on their map) is broken and does not... More

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Saint Georges, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

When I reserved they gave me the no. 1 for 2 tents which was not appropriate, since I had asked a site with no electricity. It was just by the entrance and not appropriate for a little privacy for 2 tents. They changed the sites easily, but not the rate. Once there, they were very friendly; bathroom were clean, and... More

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Bridgeport, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012

This campground is really interesting because it's located on a rock quarry. Many of the sites are framed by large slabs of rock, which we thought looked cool. The sites are mostly wooded though because the sites are somewhat close together there is less privacy than I would have liked. The fire rings do not have metal grates on them... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

Do not stay here. Cabins are a scam. Office people are not friendly. They do not care about hospitality. Cabins are small and have nothing. They also charge 1$ for 5 mins if water. RIDICLIOUS. They also leave the cabins unlocked??? How do they know who is there and who randomly comes into rhe place after the office closes? Stayed... More

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Moncton, NB
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8 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 via mobile

The service was horrible prior to going ... Sent a request to stay and heard nothing from them until I called them three months later. However, once there the lady running the office was very personable. However, the office closed at 8:30pm which was inconvenient. The campground was beautiful, the sites were great. The views of the sound was beautiful.... More

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Additional Information about Somes Sound View Campground

Also Known As:
Somes Sound View Campground Hotel Mount Desert
Somes Sound View Campground Hotel
Address: 5 Spinnaker Way, Mount Desert, ME 04660
Region: United States > Maine > DownEast and Acadia Maine > Mount Desert
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 2 Speciality lodging in Mount Desert
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Somes Sound View Campground is a small campground centrally located on Mount Desert Island along the rocky coast of Maine. Enjoy the peaceful setting surrounded by gorgeous woods, mountains, ocean and natural wildlife. See everything Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park have to offer, join us! ... more   less 

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