Updated March 12, 2026
Inside the park (camping)
- Immersed in the park
- Wake up on the trails
- Lowest-cost option
Just outside (a home nearby)
- A real bed and full kitchen
- Space and privacy for groups
- Ocean access and downtime
- Minutes from the entrances
Acadia itself offers campgrounds rather than hotels or cabins, so 'staying inside the park' means camping. That's wonderful for some trips and impractical for many families and groups, especially outside peak summer.
Staying just outside — at the Trenton gateway — gives you the best of both: minutes to the park entrances and carriage roads by day, and a comfortable, private home with ocean access by night.
Frequently Asked Questions
In-park lodging is limited to campgrounds. Visitors who want a house or hotel stay just outside — the Trenton gateway keeps you minutes from the entrances with a comfortable, private base.
