Thunder Hole
Bar Harbor, ME
A rock inlet on Acadia’s Park Loop Road where incoming waves trap air and boom, best about two hours before high tide in rough seas. A park entrance pass is needed; parking is along the one-way road.
- Nearest town
- Bar Harbor, ME
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 44.3206, -68.1891
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Blackwoods CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Thunder HoleTentsCaravansDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Smuggler's Den CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Thunder HoleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Schoodic Woods CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Thunder HoleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Bass Harbor CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Thunder HoleTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Hadley's Point CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Thunder HoleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover11 mi from Thunder HoleTentsCaravansMotorhomesWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Thunder Hole?
Thunder Hole is in Bar Harbor, ME, at GPS 44.3206, -68.1891. It is about 7 mi from Southwest Harbor.
Can you camp near Thunder Hole?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Blackwoods Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Thunder Hole?
Thunder Hole is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Acadia and Downeast Maine to West Quoddy Head.
What is there to see near Thunder Hole?
Places worth a stop nearby: Blackwoods Campground (1 mi), Cadillac Mountain (3 mi), Jordan Pond (3 mi) and Shore Path, Bar Harbor (5 mi).
When is the best time to visit Thunder Hole?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)