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Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park
Blackwoods is the larger of Acadia's two campgrounds on the east side of Mount Desert Island, set in dense spruce and fir woods a couple miles from Bar Harbor. It's within walking or biking distance of the Park Loop Road and puts you close to Ocean Path, Thunder Hole, and Otter Point without needing to drive at all. No hookups, but the wooded sites offer plenty of shade and privacy.
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Campsite Types
Group
4 sites
No hookups · group tent siteTent OK
RV (no hookups)
60 sites
No hookups · RV designated sitesRV OK
Tent only
217 sites
No hookups · tents onlyTent OK
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Guide to Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Loop A sites near the campground entrance are closest to the shuttle stop and camp store
For Tents:Tent-only sites throughout the wooded loops offer the most privacy
For RVs:RV-designated sites in Loop A are your best bet, though the campground has no hookups
When to Go
Summer, especially July and August, and the fall foliage weeks in early-to-mid October are the busiest and hardest to book. Blackwoods stays open longer into the shoulder seasons than Seawall.
Tips
- →The free Island Explorer shuttle stops right at the campground in season, so you can leave the car parked and still reach Bar Harbor and the Park Loop Road
- →No hookups or showers at the sites, though a pay shower and laundry facility is nearby in season
- →Book as early as the reservation window allows — summer and foliage weekends sell out fast
- →Ocean Path and Thunder Hole are an easy walk or short bike ride from the campground
Highlights
281 sites in dense coastal spruce-fir forest, the largest campground in AcadiaClose to Bar Harbor, a few miles by car or the free Island Explorer shuttleNear Ocean Path, Thunder Hole, and Otter Point on the Park Loop RoadFree Island Explorer shuttle stops at the campground in seasonNo hookups, but wooded sites offer good shade and privacyEasy access to Cadillac Mountain and the rest of the Park Loop Road
Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Summer, especially July and August, and the fall foliage weeks in early-to-mid October are the busiest and hardest to book. Blackwoods stays open longer into the shoulder seasons than Seawall. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park have?+
Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park has 281 campsites, including Group, RV (no hookups), Tent only.
How far in advance should I book Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park?+
Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park is a federal campground, so sites are booked through recreation.gov — typically up to 6 months in advance — not the Texas state park system. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we'll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park?+
Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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