Under Canvas Acadia
Shoreside serenity
New England’s wilder side
Coastal Maine’s natural beauty surrounds Under Canvas Acadia, an all-about-comfort camp that puts you half an hour from Acadia National Park’s scenic front door. Tents are set for restorative slumbers, with cushy king-size beds and wood-burning stoves, that’ll have you raring to go come morning. Fill days outdoors hiking the park’s peaks, cooing at its sweeping seascapes (sunrises over Cadillac Mountain are worth the early start) and exploring its Atlantic-lapped coves, before closing it all off with a fresh lobster roll back at camp.
Under Canvas Acadia is open from 8 May until 13 October 2025. For 2026, it will open from 7 May to 12 October.
Facilities
Rooms
63, including 14 suites.
Checkout
10am. Earliest check-in is at 3pm.
More Details
Rates include activities like acoustic live music, morning yoga classes, indoor and outdoor games, stargazing and (unlimited nightly) s’mores sessions. Breakfast is available daily from $10 to $20 each, and barista-style coffee is also charged.
Also
Given the outdoor – and largely undisturbed – nature of this camp, areas of the resort may be difficult if you have limited mobility.
Hotel Closed
Under Canvas Acadia is open from 8 May until 13 October 2025. For 2026, it will open from 7 May to 12 October.
Pet Friendly
On-Site Restaurant
At the Hotel
Walking trails, yoga deck with Lululemon mats and blocks, nightly campfires with s’mores, refillable aluminum water bottles, water refill stations, free hot drinks, board games, guest experience coordinators and a small boutique. In tents: USB battery packs, battery-powered fans, a wood-burning stove, lanterns and organic Essential Oils bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
See the night sky in a whole new light and bag a Stargazer tent, primed for in-bed constellation spotting through its above-the-pillows viewing window. For families, Suite tents are a spacious choice, or opt for one of the set-ups that has an adjacent kids’ tent.
Packing Tips
Lighthouse-inspired stripes will roll, but in this wilder stretch of Maine, you’re wise to bring walking boots as well as deck shoes.
Also
There’s no WiFi here, and you won’t find any TVs around, meaning evenings tend to be filled with stargazing and fireside music and s’mores.
Children
Welcome; there’s no kids’ club or babysitting, but adjacent kids’ tents and family-friendly activities included with your stay make Under Canvas an all-ages favorite.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Take a table by the waterfront to savor your lobster like a local (available seasonally).
Dress Code
Whatever you’re wearing to hike is welcome here.
Hotel Restaurant
The camp’s easygoing restaurant dishes up locally inspired fare alfresco, and in the fairylit lobby tent. Breakfasts are tough to beat, with brimming bagels, warmed cinnamon rolls and eggs how you like ’em. Come evening, tacos, tenders and, yes lobster rolls, fill plates. There’s no set lunch here, but you can buy grab ’n’ go to take on the trails.
Hotel Bar
Local wines, spruce-tip beers and mocktails are poured at the restaurant.
Last Orders
Breakfast is available from 7am to 10am; dinner is served between 5pm and 10pm.
Room Service
The camp has a strict no food in tents policy.
Planes
Domestic flights will most likely touch down in Bangor International Airport, less than an hours’ drive from the camp. Most direct international flights will land a little further away at Portland International Jetport, which is around two and a half hours away by car.
Automobiles
Having your own wheels makes exploring all the easier. There’s free private parking at camp, and if you’re planning on driving into Acadia National Park, you’ll need to buy a $35 national park pass.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Hikers can learn the lay of the land along the Acadia National Park’s 120 miles of trails: the Park Loop is popular, but we’d suggest taking to the quieter routes such as the coastal Precipice Trail, view-blessed Beehive Trail or the rocky Ocean Path, which runs between Sand Beach and Otters Point. Under Canvas Acadia can arrange guided ecology tours for those looking to learn more about the park’s flora and fauna. If you’re here for Maine’s storied seafood, catch the Lobster Roll Cruise from nearby-town Bar Harbor and spend afternoons tucking into New England’s freshly caught delicacy, or learn how oysters are harvested with an aquaculture tour. With your camera primed, set sail on the Sunset Boat Cruise around Newbury Neck Peninsula or rise with the roosters and hike up to Cadillac Mountain, a literal and figurative high point on the Eastern Seaboard that’s one of the first places to see the sun rising over the States.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
