Waterfront campsite perfect for parking your camper/RV!

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A sign for Ruby's Retreat with a tent illustration, located at 1 Beaver Lane, Franklin, ME 04634.
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A gravel path leading to a vehicle parked in a forested area with a sign indicating a retreat named 'Ruby's Retreat.'

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Franklin, ME
  • Place, Donnell Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Franklin

This campground places you next to Donnell Pond and within a 15-minute drive of Georges Pond.

What's nearby

  • Donnell Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Acadia National Park - 35 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 48 min drive - 37.5 miles
  • West Street Historic District - 52 min drive - 40.4 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co - 53 min drive - 41.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galley - ‬20 min drive
  • The Black Sheep
  • ‪Sullivan Harbor Farm Smokehouse - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ironbound Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Downeast Cheesecakes - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Waterfront campsite perfect for parking your camper/RV!

*WATERFRONT CAMPSITE*

There is no building on site, land only!

Come park your camper/RV and relax on an acre of private property located on the beautiful Donnell Pond in Franklin, Maine. Enjoy 10 feet of pond access, perfect for kayaking or canoeing. It is too shallow to swim from our access point. There is electricity (30 amp hookup) and sewer hookup on-site. No restroom available on site. Fire pit and picnic table available. The public boat launch is about 150 yards down the road.

We are a 30 minute drive to Schoodic Point and 45 minutes to Bar Harbor. Reservations are required to drive up Cadillac Mountain. These can be purchased online.

Enjoy restaurants and shops in the quaint town of Winter Harbor, or take the ferry to Bar Harbor for the day!

We are located four miles from an access point to the Sunrise trail where you can enjoy ATVing, bicycling, etc.

Rules: Please bag all trash and place in garbage receptacle. Dispose of cigarette butts properly. Fires only in the fire pit when the wind is under 10 mph. Please fully extinguish fire when done. Do not leave fire unattended. We are pet friendly! Please be respectful and clean up after your pet.

Property amenities

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

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Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this campground?

This campground is located in Franklin within a short 1-minute walk of Donnell Pond. Georges Pond is also within a driving distance of 3.8 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront campsite perfect for parking your camper/RV!?

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront campsite perfect for parking your camper/RV! on Jul 7, 2026 start from $105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Waterfront campsite perfect for parking your camper/RV!?

No, there isn't parking at this campground.

Is this campground next to a casino?

No, this campground is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this campground?

No, there is no indoor pool at this campground.

Are there hot tubs at Waterfront campsite perfect for parking your camper/RV!?

No, this campground doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this campground offer breakfast?

No, this campground doesn't offer breakfast.

Are there connecting rooms at Waterfront campsite perfect for parking your camper/RV!?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this campground.

How far is the airport from this campground?

The closest major airport to this campground is Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), which is 20.3 mi away (43 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Waterfront campsite perfect for parking your camper/RV!?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Waterfront campsite perfect for parking your camper/RV!.

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