Maine / Hancock County / Mount Desert / Acadia National Park

Blackwoods Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically operates from May through October with seasonal water, flush toilets, and dump station. Reservations open six months in advance through Recreation.gov.

About

Blackwoods Campground sits in a forested setting on the eastern shore of Mount Desert Island within Acadia National Park, approximately six miles south of Bar Harbor along Route 3. The campground features 281 sites spread across two loops (A and B), with the majority designed for tent camping and others accommodating RVs up to 35 feet. All sites are wooded and located within a 10-minute walk of the Atlantic coastline, offering campers convenient access to the park's 27-mile historic loop road, carriage roads for biking, mountain trails, and coastal scenery. The campground provides essential amenities including flush toilets, running water, a dump station, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Paved roads connect the sites, and 12 accessible sites are available. During peak season from late June through mid-October, the free Island Explorer Shuttle Bus stops at the campground, allowing visitors to explore Acadia without using their personal vehicles. Park rangers offer interpretive programs at the campground amphitheater, including walks, talks, hikes, and other activities. Reservations are required and must be made through Recreation.gov. Ninety percent of campsites are released six months in advance on the first of each month at 10 am EST, while the remaining 10 percent are released 14 days ahead of arrival. The campground fills quickly during summer months, particularly August, so advance planning is essential. Visitors should be aware that generators are only permitted in Loop A during limited hours (8am-10am and 4pm-7pm), while Loop B is generator-free.

Directions

The entrance to Blackwoods Campground is off State Highway 3, six miles south of Bar Harbor. There is no entrance from Acadia National Park's Park Loop Road. Be aware of height restrictions on Park Loop Road, which has several historic bridges with clearances below 10'4".

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