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Acadia/Blackwoods
Overview
Blackwoods Campground offers a quintessential national park experience within the heart of Acadia. Nestled among towering pines and balsam firs, this historic campground provides a peaceful retreat for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. It is one of the most sought-after locations in the park, serving as a primary basecamp for exploring the rugged coastline and granite peaks of Mount Desert Island. The atmosphere is quiet and reflective, allowing the sounds of the nearby Atlantic to set the tone for your stay.
Location & Surroundings
Located on the eastern side of the island near the village of Otter Creek, the park is perfectly positioned for outdoor enthusiasts. It sits just off the Park Loop Road, making it incredibly convenient for accessing the park's primary scenic drive. The surrounding landscape is characterized by dense woodlands and is within a short walking distance of the rocky shore. A dedicated trail leads from the campground directly to the ocean cliffs, offering panoramic coastal views that are especially stunning at sunrise.
Amenities & Park Features
As a traditional national park facility, Blackwoods prioritizes a rustic atmosphere over modern luxuries. The park features wooded campsites suitable for various RV sizes, though travelers should be aware that there are no electric, water, or sewer hookups available at the sites. Facilities include flush toilets and running water in the restrooms, while a convenient dump station and potable water fill stations are provided for RVers. During the summer months, the campground hosts educational ranger programs that provide deep insights into the local ecosystem.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Staying here puts you minutes away from some of Maine’s most iconic landmarks. You can hike the Cadillac Mountain summit or explore the famous Ocean Path located nearby. The free Island Explorer shuttle stops directly at the campground, providing easy transportation to Bar Harbor for dining and shopping. This allows guests to leave their rigs behind and avoid the stress of narrow park roads. Other must-see spots like Thunder Hole and Jordan Pond are just a short drive or shuttle ride away.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is ideal for self-contained RVers who value location and natural beauty over resort-style amenities. If you enjoy falling asleep to the sound of the wind through the trees and prefer direct access to hiking trails, Blackwoods is a perfect fit. It is best suited for travelers who appreciate a rustic camping style and want to be in the center of Acadia National Park's most famous attractions while maintaining a sense of wilderness solitude.
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- Recreational Facilities
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- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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User Reviews
Danimal G
Blackwoods Campground is nice, clean, and peaceful. As other reviews have mentioned it is advised to take your own hand soap to the bathroom because there is only hand sanitizer available. My wife and I haven’t done much tent camping so she felt safer with all the other tent campers around us. We enjoyed our 2 nights there and the adventure of using the coin operated showers just outside the campground. While planning your trip just start saving your quarters (for the showers😀) and enjoy your adventure!
Grace Ryan
We camp here every year and love it! We love the peace & nurture surrounds - easy access to trails and coast for sunsets. Super clean—bathrooms, campsites, trash areas. Dog friendly! No showers, but there is one close by!
Daniel Latini
Stayed here multiple times, first time back to Acadia in years, and this time with the kids in tow. They did great and we had a great time. I always wish I could stay here longer but normal life awaits. Site is easy access to two island hopper lines. My only comment is I wish there was a showering place (not pay) on site. Highly recommend for seeing the park at all times of the day.
Sydnie Counley
The campground is quieter than I expected. The bathrooms have hand sanitizer and running water, but no showers. The sites aren't too clustered together for comfort, but it's not like you're secluded from others unless you get lucky. Everyone we met was lovely as were the staff. You can get wood on highway 3 just outside the entrance to the park, none sold inside.
Marissa WT
We had a lovely time at the Blackwoods Camp Ground (less the rainy weather) Our campsite was well maintained (A029) and walkable to two different restrooms. (Make sure to bring your own hand soap as it is not provided in the bathrooms.) The drive to Bar Harbor is roughly 15-18 minutes. It was fairly quiet when we’re there for 4 nights.
Mason Quinn
Very nice campground located at an ideal spot for checking out all of Acadia NP, also a very short walk to the ocean(nice place to watch sunrise). Bathrooms were very clean, however, like the website says, no showers(when I was there the showers across the street were not working, we went to the YMCA in bar harbor, nice showers for $5)
Kyle Dowdy
Had a great time here, spent three nights with my fiance and two dogs. The campground was very dog friendly as we were not the only campsite with dogs. We forgot our print out of the park vehicle pass, and the ranger station was able to print us out a receipt with a QR code from our phones. Save the receipts to your phone before you leave as reception is spotty. The restrooms were clean and they have trash picked up fairly often from the dumpsters.
Lisa Tarulli
Loved our 5 days at Blackwoods Campground. Clean, quiet and just perfect. Well maybe showers would have made it really perfect😊. Easy access to ocean sunrise, hiking trails, park loop and carriage trails. We biked everywhere! Staff was lovely as well. Thank you!
David Morse
My parents took me here 15 years ago and I haven't been back until now. The campground is still as great as I remember it. Campsites are very nice with a fire pit and picnic bench. You can park your car on your site no problem. Bathrooms are kept clean and there's water spigots, trash, and dishwater disposal scattered throughout the campground. You'll likely meet some cool people from all over the US and Canada. Park Rangers are so nice and helpful - they put on family-friendly programs at the amphitheater from time to time. There's also easy access to the ocean path from the campground, and the Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trailhead is at the back end of the A Loop. No showers on site, but there's a 24/7 coin-operated place a minute away on Rt. 3 in Otter Creek. If you want to camp at Acadia - this is THE place to do it!
Madison M
Excellent gov owned campground. We arrived at 12am on a Saturday and had no problem with our late night arrival, just had to check in by 10a that morning. The campground is clean, quiet and centrally located. All roads are paved and campsites are semi private with lots of trees surrounding each. Each campsite comes with a fire ring with a permanent grate, and a wooden picnic table. Bathrooms set around the campground, potable water throughout, dumpsters, a small amphitheater and two loops with one being for group camping. There are no showers on the grounds or sale of firewood, however, there are many places right outside of the campground promising just that. There is additional parking, spaces for tents, 5th wheels, RVs, guest parking and a dump station. We didn’t have many encounters with staff but when we did they were nice. Seems that if you are staying in the park, this is certainly is your best option in my opinion. Highly recommend.