Bass Harbor Maine, ME

Bass Harbor, Maine is actually one of five communities on the southwestern side of Mount Desert, which together form the township of Tremont. The other communities are Bernard, Gotts Island, Seal Cove and West Tremont. This is considered the "quiet side" of Mount Desert as it is on the opposite side of the Island from Bar Harbor, which is the major tourist destination town near Acadia National Park.

If you are looking for a more quiet experience while visiting Maine and Acadia National Park, then travel to Bass Harbor. The community of Bass Harbor is nestled next to the Atlantic Ocean on the southwestern side of Mount Desert Island. The quaint harbor is one of the most productive lobster fishing ports in the State of Maine.

At the mouth of the harbor sits the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. There is also a ferry available from Bass Harbor to Swans Island. The Harbor, Lighthouse and the ferry – as well as the numberous lobster boats who anchor in the harbor - provide many opportunities for obtaining wonderful scenic photos of the area.

Bass Harbor is still close enough to all the scenic beauty of Acadia National Park and yet far enough away to allow a more quiet evening stay.