Jordan Pond
Seal Harbor, ME
A clear glacial lake below the rounded peaks of the Bubbles, with a flat 3.3-mile loop trail along the shore. Part of Acadia National Park; the lots fill early, so use the free Island Explorer bus in summer.
Jordan Pond is a lake of 176 acres (about 71 hectares) in Acadia National Park, Maine. On clear days Penobscot Mountain is reflected in its still water. Forest and wildflower meadows line the shore.
A self-guided nature trail of about 3 miles (just under 5 kilometres) circles the lake and is popular with families. Further trails branch off from the shore, from easy to demanding. A short but steep hike leads up South Bubble with a view over the water; the trailhead is at the lake’s northeast corner. About 0.4 miles from South Bubble lies Bubble Rock, a huge boulder that seems to balance on the mountain’s edge.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed. According to Lonely Planet, Jordan Pond House is a good place for a tea or coffee break. Check parking options and access rules of the national park in advance.
- Nearest town
- Seal Harbor, ME
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 44.3226, -68.2536
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 CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Jordan PondTentsCaravansDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Smuggler's Den CampgroundCampsite4 mi from Jordan PondTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Bass Harbor CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Jordan PondTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Hadley's Point CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Jordan PondTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover9 mi from Jordan PondTentsCaravansMotorhomesWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Schoodic Woods CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Jordan PondTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
All campsites in Maine · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Jordan Pond?
Jordan Pond is in Seal Harbor, ME, at GPS 44.3226, -68.2536. It is about 5 mi from Southwest Harbor.
Can you camp near Jordan Pond?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Blackwoods Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Jordan Pond?
Jordan Pond is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Acadia and Downeast Maine to West Quoddy Head and Granite, tides and the first sunrise – by camper through Acadia and Maine’s Down East coast.
What is there to see near Jordan Pond?
Places worth a stop nearby: Blackwoods Campground (2 mi), Cadillac Mountain (3 mi), Thunder Hole (3 mi) and Shore Path, Bar Harbor (5 mi).
When is the best time to visit Jordan Pond?
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)