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Blackwoods Campground in Maine
Hard to BookNational Park

Blackwoods Campground

Acadia National Park, Maine

In High Demand

Next Open Dates

Aug 24Aug 25

1 site open on Aug 24 at Blackwoods Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.

Notices from Recreation.gov

Please have the following reservation information ready when you arrive at the campground (primary occupant, site letter & number, and check-in date). Cell coverage is poor at the campground so printing or writing it down may be best. Check-in time is AFTER 12:00pm.

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

Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Acadia National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless they are admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.

Arriving after hours? Proceed directly to your reserved campsite. Campground can be reached at (207) 412-8103 or by calling recreation.gov 1-877-444-6777. Review the rules on the Rules & Cancellations tab above.

VEHICLE LENGTH LIMITS: 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.

All camping equipment must fit on the campsite pad. Help us grow vegetation around the campsites! Do not walk or set up camping gear off of the campsite pad. You are responsible for reviewing site details and booking a site that will accomodate your equipment. Note: Tree tents are not permitted in the campground. The use of portable showers is prohibited.

Be aware that black bears may be present in campgrounds. All food, cooking equipment, and scented items (such as toiletries) must be secured in a vehicle when not in use. Clean up immediately after meals and dispose of garbage in designated receptacles. Do not store any food, cooking equipment, or scented items in your tent. If you see a bear, do not approach it. Remain calm and back away slowly.

Only one vehicle may park at each campsite. Please make sure all four tires are on the campsite driveway and not on the campsite pad. Extra vehicles may park at the overflow parking area near the amphitheater or along Hwy 3.

Only two tents are allowed at each campsite. Please reserve another campsite if you are bringing more than two tents.

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.

No generators allowed in B-Loop. Generators may only be used in A-Loop during the following times: (8am-10am, 4pm-7pm). You must be at your campsite when running your generator. Please be mindful of how generator noise affects other campers.

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. Please visit https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/how-to-help/f-a-q/ for more information.

Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 6:00am. Sound travels easily between campsites. Remember to speak in a low voice during your stay.

No individual, in any capacity, may camp in Acadia National Park campgrounds for more than a combined total of 14 nights between the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend and Columbus Day; Camping is limited to 30 nights per calendar year.

CHECK OUT TIME = Before 10:00am. Please help us manage the campground better by vacating your campsite before 10:00am. Any items left on campsite will be removed immediately after check-out time.

Fees may apply if making changes to your reservation. Review them on the Rules & Cancellations tab above. Campground Questions? Please review the Frequently Asked Questions before calling (207) 412-8103.

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 23, 2026. Check Blackwoods Campground on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowedGroup bookings open: 6 MonthsMaximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive daysMaximum reservations at once: 14 reservationsBook up to: 6 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Blackwoods Campground, read on August 23, 2026.

Blackwoods Campground Facts

  • As of August 2026, Blackwoods Campground is a campground in Acadia National Park, Maine with 292 campsites.
  • Blackwoods Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
  • PermitSnag checks Blackwoods Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
  • Blackwoods Campground is located at 44.3097° N, 68.2081° W.

At a Glance

🚐
Best For
RV Camping
🌊
Setting
Mountain
🛣️
Access
Paved road
🏕️
Sites
292

Things to Do

🚤Boating
🏊Swimming
🥾Hiking
🚴Biking
📷Photography
Stargazing

Frequently Asked Questions

Blackwoods Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

Site Types

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RV
60 sites
Tent
220 sites

Amenities

🚻restrooms🚿showers💧potable water🚛dump station

Site Features

Accessible
ADA compliant

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