Photo: NPS Photo by Kelsey Graczyk

Blackwoods Campground

281 sites · $30–$60 · Reservations · RVs OK

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Reservations$30–$60 / nightClosed now: Off Season

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281Sites

281Reservable

$30–$60Per night

YesRVs

221 tent only60 rv only4 group

Reservations

Ninety 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. All campsite reservations must be made in advance at Recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.

Fees

Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric This is the nightly/daily rate for Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.	$60.00
RV Non-electric This is the nightly/daily rate for RV Non-electric sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.	$30.00
Tent Only Non-electric This is the nightly/daily rate for tent-only sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.	$30.00

Season & hours

Blackwoods Campground facility is open seasonally, usually from early May to mid-October.

⛔ Off Season: Oct 22, 2026 – May 2, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - seasonal
Showers · none
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · none
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · none
Dump station · seasonal
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed
Trailers	Allowed
RV notes	Maximum vehicle length is strictly enforced. Camping equipment exceeding maximum length will not be allowed entry into campground. It is your responsiblity to review Site Details and Equipment Allowed before reserving your campsite. If you reserve a campsite and your equipment exceeds the listed limits, you may have your reservation cancelled.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Fire rings and grills are available for use. Do not bring firewood from more than 50 miles away. Help protect our forests from the spread of hidden, tree-killing insects by obtaining firewood from local vendors near the campground.
Wheelchair	There are hard-packed walkways to wheelchair-accessible restrooms and the amphitheater.
ADA	There are 12 accessible drive-in sites, including RV Non-electric and Tent Only Non-electric sites. RV sites have a 35-foot (10.7 m) maximum. There are hard-packed walkways to wheelchair-accessible restrooms and the amphitheater.
Cell	Cell service is limited and not reliable.
Also	Pets are permitted and must be leashed or caged at all times. Leashes must be six feet (1.8 m) or less in length. Pets may not be left unattended for their safety and for the safety of other visitors and wildlife.

Getting there

155 Blackwoods Drive, Otter Creek, ME 04660

The entrance to Blackwoods Campground is off of State Highway 3, six miles south of Bar Harbor. There is no entrance to the campground from Acadia National Park's Park Loop Rd. The Park Loop Rd. has several low bridges and the majority of it is one way traffic; do not enter any entrances with a vehicle or equipment that is 10'4" or more.

Contact

207-288-3274 · acadia_information@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Acadia

Duck Harbor5 sites · $20 · Reservations · No RVs Schoodic Woods89 sites · $22–$60 · Reservations · RVs OK Seawall202 sites · $22–$60 · Reservations · RVs to 20 ft

About Blackwoods

Blackwoods Campground is located on the east side of Mount Desert Island, about 5 miles (8 km) south of Bar Harbor on Route 3. All sites at Blackwoods are wooded and within a 10-minute walk of the ocean. 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.

Photos

A wooden building with a flag pole and signs — · NPS Photo

Wooden amphitheater stage with wooden benches — Park rangers host programs at the amphitheater during peak season · NPS Photo

Wooden bus stop shelter — Campers can ride free Island Explorer shuttle buses to access areas of the park · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Thu, Nov 12

Overnight

37°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

45°F

Partly Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

37°F

Rain Showers Likely

Fri, Nov 13

Day

42°F

Rain Showers Likely

Fri, Nov 13

Night

37°F

Chance Rain Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Day

43°F

Chance Rain Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Night

38°F

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

45°F

Partly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

For seasonal weather conditions, check https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/weather.htm.

Rules

All regulations are listed in the "Need to Know" section when making reservations on recreation.gov.

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.