Where To Stay
I'm camping at Seawall National Campground, however, there are many hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, etc in the area. If you stay elsewhere, we will meetup for the hikes which usually start in Bar Harbor.
Last year the cost for a Seawall walk-in campsite was around $14 per night. Two tents are allowed on each site, so $7, if you share. No need to make a site reservation this time of year.

Costs
If you camp, the cost is very little.
• Transportation. The main cost is transportation to get up there. It's about a ? mile round trip with at least $50 in tolls. I'll soon post approximate car costs for the week. It's difficult to get to Acadia by any other form of transportation. (50-100 years ago, there was a railroad.)
• Food costs. I usually breakfast out. I bring something to nosh for the hikes, then usually buy prepared food at a Supermarket for dinner. I eat dinner at a spot with a spectacular view at Seawall. Note that seagulls in the area, will quickly grab an unattended dinner.
• Campsite cost given above or other lodging of your choice.
• The shower next to the campground costs about $2. Bathrooms at the campground are nice, but no showers.
• Only folks who have paid the Optional Yearly Event Fee can RSVP and there is also a special event fee of $20, due Sept 1, which is non-refundable. All folks not paid by that date will be removed from RSVP list.
• Park Car Fee- The park charges $20 per week per car unless you have a National Park membership.

Carpooling
Because I sometimes stop off at relatives and friends in the area, it's difficult for me to carpool. I also often stay in Maine for 2 weeks. Will let you know closer to event time if I'm available for carpooling.
When you RSVP, indicate if you are willing to drive and carpool. Because camping equipment takes up a lot of space, you may not be able to fill the car with people. I might take my bike, but do not have room for another one.
Route
Here's a link to a Google Map giving the way I go. I think it is the fastest way.
http://local.google.c...

Normal Schedule
Head out of campground at 7:30-8 am.
Start hiking 10-11am
End Hike 2-5 pm
Shower and eat dinner -4-7
Evening - Short walks, Ranger Programs, View Milky Way at Seawall

Weather
Great for hiking. Usually low to mid sixties during the day. Night can go into the low forties. Last year it was probably near 60 at night.

Periodically I will add & update information and whether or not I will carpool. I do not have camping equipment to lend.