Camping in Acadia National Park is an amazing way to experience the park. Being able to wake up in the woods and start your day surrounded by the beauty of Maine is truly a park experience you don't want to miss. Acadia National Park Camping includes four campgrounds within the park.
Each of the campgrounds offers something different from being close to the water to being on an island. You will want to make reservations especially during the summer and fall leaf season. These campgrounds are extremely popular with visitors.
Acadia National Park Camping
Camping in Acadia National Park is an amazing way to explore this gorgeous park. Reservations are recommended if you plan to camp during the summer and fall leaves.
Acadia National Park Campgrounds
There are four campgrounds in Acadia National Park. Blackwoods, Seawall and Schoodic campgrounds are the largest. The Duck Harbor Campground on Isle Au Haut is a primitive campground.
Blackwoods Campground
There are 290 sites in the Blackwoods Campground at Acadia NP. There are no hookup sites within the campground. The campground is shady with a ton of trees.
Each campsite comes with a table and a firepit. We did not have any cell phone service with T-mobile in the campground.
The campsites are right off the campground roads. Be prepared for a lot of activity during the day and in the early evening.
There is a dump station for RV's near the main entrance to the campground. We saw firewood ranging from $3 to $12 for sale on our way into the campground.
Many local residents have firewood for sale in their front yards and driveways.
Location: Located on Route 3 the campground is 5 miles (8 km) south of Bar Harbor.
There is no entrance to the campground from Acadia National Park's Park Loop Rd.
Open: Year-round
Blackwoods Campground is staffed from May 1st through October 20th.
Number of sites: approximately 306 camping sites
Cost per night: (per site, per night):
May 01, 2019 - October 20, 2019, $-30 drive-up tent, camper, and motorhome sites; $60 group tent sites.
April and November: Weather permitting, Fee: $15 (Cash or Check only)
December - March: A limited number of campsites are available for primitive camping only in the offseason at Blackwoods. During this time campers must obtain a camping permit from the dispatch at park headquarters (8 am - 4:30 pm daily).
Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees.
Reservations?: May - October: Reservations recommended. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on Reservation.Gov
Blackwood's campsites are reservable up to 6 months in advance.
Campground Amenities: Flush toilets, dump station,
RVs allowed?: Yes
Generator Hours: 8am-12pm, 4pm-7pm
There is an amphitheater with Ranger programs on certain nights of the week. Check the bulletin boards for the most up to date campground ranger programs.
Check-in time is after 12:00pm
Check out time is before 10:00 am.
Blackwoods Campground Number: 207-288-3274
Only one vehicle may park at each campsite.
Only two tents are allowed at each campsite.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Camping is limited to 30 nights per calendar year.
Blackwoods Campground Site Map
Seawall Campground
Seawall Campground in Acadia National Park has 203 campsites. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire pit. There are water spickets available in the campground loops.
We had great cell phone service in the Seawall Campground. The tent sites include a gravel tent pad. There is decent spacing in between each campsite.
The ADA Site has a barbecue area. There is a bathroom in each loop but they may be a bit of a distance so make sure you check out the campground map.
There are recycling and garbage containers available within the campground. Tons of trees and vegetation offer wonderful shade within the campground.
One thing to know is the campsite numbers are printed on the roadway, not on signposts. Keep an eye out as you are driving around the loop.
There is a dump station at the end of the RV camping row.
There is an amphitheater with ample parking and ADA Parking available near it. Ranger programs are offered on specific nights of the week. Check the campground bulletin board for the most up to date ranger program schedule.
When you arrive to check-in make sure you know your license plate, have a National Park pass, and your ID with you.
Location: Route 3 east to Ellsworth and on to Mount Desert Island. At the first traffic light on Mount Desert Island, bear right onto Route 102. Stay on 102 for approximately 11.5 miles.
You will pass through Somesville and the town of Southwest Harbor. As you leave Southwest Harbor, turn left onto Route 102A and travel approximately 3.5 miles. The campground entrance is on the right.
Open: Year-round
Number of sites: 203
Cost per night:
May 22, 2019 - October 15, 2019
$22 walk-in tent sites
$30 drive-up tent, camper, and motorhome sites
$60 group tent sites.
Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees.
Reservations?: From late May to the end of September. Reservations recommended. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on Reservation.Gov
Campground Amenities: Flush toilets, dump station, running water, picnic table, and fire rings.
RVs allowed?: Some sites can accommodate RVs up to 35 ft. in length.
Seawall Campground was not designed to accommodate large RVs and trailers.
Generator Hours: Generators are NOT permitted in Loops A, B, D, or G. Generators may only be used in Loop C during the following times: (8 am-12 pm, 4 pm-7 pm).
Check-in time is after 12:00pm
Check out time is before 10:00 am.
Seawall Campground Phone Number - 207-244-3600
Please have the following reservation information ready when you arrive at the campground (primary occupant, site number, and check-in date).
An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.
Only one vehicle may park at each campsite.
Only two tents are allowed at each campsite.
The campground has no showers but private vendors offer pay showers less than a mile from the campground.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Camping is limited to 30 nights per calendar year.
Acadia's Island Explorer shuttle buses provide free service between park destinations, local communities and the Bar Harbor-Hancock County Regional Airport. Shuttle service is available from late June to mid-October.
Schoodic Woods Campground
Location: Located on the Schoodic Peninsula, this campground is 1.5 miles (2.5 km) southeast of Winter Harbor. It is approximately 60-70 minutes from Bar Harbor and the main section of the park.
Open: Wednesday before Memorial Day through October 15th
Number of sites: 50
Cost per night:
May 22, 2019 - October 15, 2019
May 20, 2020 - October 15, 2020
May 26, 2021 - October 15, 2021
Fee (per site, per night):
$22 hike-in tent sites (primitive),
$30 drive-up tent/small RV (20 amp),
$36 RV with electric only sites (20/30/50 amp),
$40 RV with electric and water (20/30/50 amp),
$60 group tent sites
Discounts available for Senior and Access pass holders.
A park entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.
Reservations?: All campsites are by reservation only.
Schoodic Woods campsites are reservable up to 6 months in advance.
Reservations for group campsites can be made starting on March 15th every year.
Campground amenities: All sites (except for group sites and hike-in sites) have electric, and B-Loop sites have electric and water.
Flush toilets, potable running water, and a dump station are provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings in each site.
RVs allowed?: yes
Generator Hours:
Check-in time is after 12:00pm
Check out time is before 10:00 am.
Only two vehicles may park at each campsite.
There are no showers at the campground.
Campfires are strictly prohibited in all hike-in sites
Acadia National Park Group Camping
Blackwoods 4 sites - May 15–October 15
Schoodic Woods 2 sites - Regular season dates
Seawall 5 sites - Regular season dates
Duck Harbor Campground (Isle au Haut)
Five primitive sites with lean-to shelters are available at Duck Harbor from May 15 to October 15 by advance reservation.
If you choose to reserve a campsite when the ferry is not traveling to Duck Harbor, you must hike over 4 miles to the campground from the Isle au Haut Town Landing.
Campsite reservations can be made beginning on April 1st each year at 10:00 am (EST). The first night is May 15th and the last night is October 14th.
Acadia National Park camping reservations can be made at recreation.gov
Location:
Distance from Ranger Station to Duck Harbor Campground is ~4 miles via trail and ~5 miles via road.
Distance from Duck Harbor Boat Landing to Duck Harbor Campground is approximately 300 feet.
Open: May 15 through October 15
Number of sites: 5
Cost per night: $20.00
Reservations?: yes, Campsite reservations can be made beginning on April 1 each year.
Campground amenities: Each campsite has a fire ring, picnic table, and a lean-to shelter which is three-sided with roof and floor.
The use of tents is limited to what can fit inside the shelters.
RVs allowed?: No
Generator Hours: No
Check-in time is after 12:00pm
Check out time is before 10:00 am.
Campground Phone Number -
No pets allowed in the campground.
The maximum length of stay is three nights.
Campers are limited to one stay per the calendar year.
Six people are permitted per campsite.
Check with the Isle au Haut Boat Services for boat schedule.
Acadia National Park Camping Regulations
Camp only in designated areas.
A campsite is limited to two tents, six people and one vehicle.
All equipment must be placed on the gravel portion of the site, including clothesline and hammocks.
Connecting to any water or electric utility is prohibited.
Do not feed wildlife
All camp wastewater must be disposed of in designated drains.
Store all food and cooking equipment in an enclosed vehicle or hard-sided food locker (Bear box).
Driving nails, spikes, or screws into trees is prohibited.
The use of bug zappers and string lights are prohibited.
Do not gather firewood, firewood can be purchased locally.
Pets must be leashed or caged at all times. Leashes must be less than 6 feet long.
The speed limit is 15 mph.
Skateboards, roller blades, scooters, and similar devices are not permitted on roads open to vehicle traffic.
Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am
Camping is limited to 14 days total from Memorial Day to Columbus Day in Acadia National Park.
Camping Near Acadia National Park
Most of these are private campgrounds near Acadia National Park. You may also find accommodations in nearby towns.
Mount Desert Island
- Bar Harbor Campground: www.thebarharborcampground.com
- Bar Harbor Oceanside KOA: www.koa.com/campgrounds/bar-harbor-oceanside
- Bar Harbor Woodlands KOA: www.koa.com/campgrounds/bar-harbor-woodlands
- Bass Harbor Campground: www.bassharbor.com
- Hadley's Point Campground: www.hadleyspoint.com
- Mount Desert Campground: www.mountdesertcampground.com
- Mt. Desert Narrows Camping Resort: www.barharborcampingresorts.com
- Narrows Too Camping Resort: www.barharborcampingresorts.com
- Quietside Campground & Cabins: www.quietsidecampground.com
- Smugglers Den Campground: www.smugglersdencampground.com
- Somes Sound View Campground: www.ssvc.info
Schoodic Peninsula
- Flanders Bay Cabins & Mountainview Campground: www.flandersbay.com
Isle au Haut
- Old Quarry Campground: www.oldquarry.com
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
Where to stay when visiting Acadia National Park
There are no National Park Lodges within Acadia.
The closest towns to Acadia National Park include Bar Harbor, Trenton, and Ellsworth.
Asticou Inn - 3-star hotel near Acadia National Park. Consider a stay at Asticou Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, 18 holes of golf, and a terrace. Tee up with amenities like golf lessons at this hotel. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor - Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor provides amenities like a business center and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi.
Atlantic Eyrie Lodge - free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Bar Harbor Motel - free continental breakfast, a playground, and laundry facilities at Bar Harbor Motel. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking at this motel. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Wonder View Inn - laundry facilities, a bar, and a business center. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Looking Glass, the onsite restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi.
Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park - A marina, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park, an IHG Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 onsite restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
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