🏕 Campground
Blackwoods Campground (Acadia NP)
About This Permit
Blackwoods is Acadia National Park's largest campground, on the east side of Mount Desert Island 6 miles south of Bar Harbor. Base camp for Cadillac Mountain, Beehive, and the Ocean Path. Beloved for the combination of dense Acadian forest atmosphere and proximity to dramatic Maine coastline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hikes are accessible from Blackwoods Campground?
The campground is within easy reach of Gorham Mountain, Beehive (Acadia's famous exposed iron-rung scramble), and Ocean Path. Cadillac Mountain is a 10-minute drive for summit and sunrise views.
Does Blackwoods have hookups?
No — no hookups of any kind. Bar Harbor has shower facilities within 5 miles. The campground has flush toilets during main season.
When is the best time to camp at Blackwoods?
Late September and early October offer spectacular fall foliage with significantly fewer crowds than July–August. Bar Harbor's fall tourism is a fraction of summer crowds.
Key Facts
- State
- ME
- Season
- Approximately May 6 – October 16 (varies by year); reduced sites/services in off-season
- Sites
- 281 sites (60 RV sites + 217 tent sites) plus 4 group campsites; no hookups
- Access
- State Hwy 3 on the east side of Mount Desert Island, 6 miles south of Bar Harbor, ME
- Reservation Window
- 90% of sites released 6 months in advance on the 1st of each month at 10am ET; 10% released 14 days in advance on recreation.gov
- Difficulty to reserve
- 3/5(Competitive)
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