National Park Service · Maine

Blackwoods Campground

National Park Service · Maine, United States · in Acadia National Park

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Sites
292
Hookups
281 no hookups
Season
May 1 to October 18
Max RV length
35 ft
Group sites
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Showers
Yes
Dump station
Yes
Laundry
No
Pets
Yes
Elevation
262 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Lake
Acadia National Park
Nearest town
Mount Desert
Address
THE CAMPGROUND CANNOT PROCESS MAIL. IF YOU NEED TO RECEIVE MAIL, IT'S BEST TO HAVE IT SENT TO "GENERAL DELIVERY" AT A NEARBY POST OFFICE.
Phone
207-288-3274 - F.A.Q.'S = GO.NPS.GOV/ACADIACAMPING
Activities
Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Ranger Station

281 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.

About

Overview

For Blackwoods campsites, 90 percent of campsites are released six months in advance on the first of each month at 10 am EST. The remaining 10 percent are released at 10 am 14 days ahead of a desired arrival date on a rolling basis. For example, if you plan to arrive on May 24, you can make an online reservation starting at 10 am EST Dec 1 from the first release or starting at 10 am EST on May 10 from the second release. All campsite reservations must be made through recreation.gov.

90% of campsites are available six months in advance, and released on a monthly basis as described above.

10% of campsites are available at 10:00 a.m. EST. fourteen (14) days in advance of the desired reservation date.

Visitors are able to make same day reservations if campsites are available.

All reservations must be made through recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.

Blackwoods Campground is located in breathtaking Acadia National Park on the Maine coast. Visitors venture to Acadia for its picturesque scenery, historic sites and recreational activities, including hiking, biking and canoeing.

Recreation

From gentle walks along the rugged coastline, mountain hikes, tree lined carriage roads for biking and lakes for kayaking and canoeing, Acadia offers many opportunities to get outside and be active.

Park rangers at Acadia offer a variety of programs to suit every interest and activity level. Programs include walks, talks, hikes, narrated boat cruises, bike rides and more.

A 27-mile, historic loop road system offers outstanding views of the park's ocean shoreline, coastal forests and mountain silhouettes.

Facilities

The majority of Blackwoods' sites are for small and large tents; other sites can accommodate travelers with RVs. Flush toilets, running water, and a dump station are provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings. Roads are paved.

*** There are no showers in the campground. Fee shower facilities are located 1/2 mile from the campground. The use of portable showers is prohibited.***

Natural Features

Acadia is comprised of a cluster of islands on the Atlantic coast of Maine. Mountains, lakes, streams, wetlands, forests, meadows and beaches are all found within roughly 50,000 acres comprising Acadia. At Blackwoods, all sites are wooded and within a 10-minute walk of the ocean.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (207) 412-8103.

Nearby Attractions

Acadia National Park is surrounded by scenic island harbors and quaint towns. Mount Desert Island, the Schoodic Peninsula, and Isle au Haut offer plenty of visitor services including restaurants, shops, museums, and tours. Please check with local Chambers of Commerce for more information.

Charges & Cancellations

In addition to the changes and cancellations outlined in the reservation rules above, a no-show refers to a camper who does not arrival at the campground and fails to cancel their reservation by check-out time on the day after their scheduled arrival.

If you have not arrived by 10:00am EST the day after your scheduled arrival, your reservation will be canceled and incur a $20.00 service fee along with forfeiting the first night’s camping fee.

Early Departures

If you choose to check out of your campsite early, you must notify us in person at the Campground Ranger Station before 10:00am EST to receive a refund for your remaining nights. If you check out after 10:00am EST, you will not receive a refund for that night.

Fees

Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. Acadia National Park charges the following entrance fees: $35 per vehicle, $30 per motorcycle, or $20 per pedestrian/cyclist. Visitors may purchase the Acadia National Park annual pass for $70. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online at www.recreation.gov

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January33°21°2°48°11 of 11
February34°21°-3°49°11 of 11
March39°30°5°50°11 of 11
April46°37°26°55°4 of 11
May52°47°38°66°0 of 11
June59°53°48°70°0 of 11
July65°59°53°73°0 of 11
August66°60°55°74°0 of 11
September63°57°51°70°0 of 11
October56°49°37°63°0 of 10
November44°34°20°61°7 of 10
December39°27°4°55°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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