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Blackwoods Campground

Acadia National Park, Maine

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As of September 2026, Blackwoods Campground is a campground in Acadia National Park, Maine with 280 campsites. Blackwoods Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Blackwoods Campground is located at 44.3097° N, 68.2081° W.

people allowed on 277 of 280 sites: 6
people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites: 15

Blackwoods Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Sep 30 (44 sites)Oct 1 (26 sites)Oct 2 (3 sites)

44 sites open on Sep 30 at Blackwoods Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 02:52 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Group bookings open: 6 Months
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Maximum reservations at once: 14 reservations
Book up to: 6 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Blackwoods Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Blackwoods Campground

Tent 220
RV 60
Accessible 11

What an RV fits

20 ft31 sites
35 ft29 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: boating, swimming, hiking, biking, photography, stargazing.

All sites at Blackwoods Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
G1	Group-Sites	Tent	15	-	-
G2	Group-Sites	Tent	15	-	-
G3	Group-Sites	Tent	15	-	Accessible
A002	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A003	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A004	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A005	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A006	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A007	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A008	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A009	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A010	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A011	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A012	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A013	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A014	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A015	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A016	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A017	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A018	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A019	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A020	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A021	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A022	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A023 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A024	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A025 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A026	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A027	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A028	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A029	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A030	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A031	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A032 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A034	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A035 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A036	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A037	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A038 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A040 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A041	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A043 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A044 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A045 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A046 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A047 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A048 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A049 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A050 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A051 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A052-ADA35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	Accessible
A053 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A055 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A056 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A058	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A061 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A062 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A063 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A064 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A065 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A066	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A067	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A068 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A069 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A070 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A071 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A072 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A074 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A075 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A076 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A077 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A078 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A079 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A080 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A081 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A082 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A083 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A084 35FT	Loop A	RV	6	35 ft	-
A085	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A086	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A087-ADA	Loop A	Tent	6	-	Accessible
A088-ADA20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	Accessible
A089	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A090-ADA	Loop A	Tent	6	-	Accessible
A091	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A092	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A093	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A094	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A095	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A096	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A097	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A098	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A099	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A100	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A101	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A102	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A103	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A104	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A105	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A106	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A107	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A108	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A109	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A110	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A111	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A112	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A113	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A114	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A115	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A116 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A117	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A118	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A119 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A120	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A121 20FT	Loop A	RV	6	20 ft	-
A122	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A123	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A124	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A125	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A126	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A127	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A128	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A129	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A130	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A131-ADA	Loop A	Tent	6	-	Accessible
A132	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A133	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A134	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A135	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A136	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A137	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A138	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A139	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A140	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A141	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A142	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A143	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A144	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A145	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A146	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
A147	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A148	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A149	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A150	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A151	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
A152	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-
B003	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B004-ADA20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	Accessible
B005 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B006 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B007 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B008	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B009 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B010 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B011 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B012 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B013 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B014	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B015	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B016	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B017 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B018	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B019	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B020	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B021	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B022 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B023	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B024	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B025	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B026	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B027	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B028	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B029	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B030	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B031	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B032	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B033	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B034	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B035	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B036	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B037	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B038	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B039 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B040	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B041 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B042	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B043	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B044	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B045	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B046	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B047	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B048	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B049	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B050	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B051	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B052	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B053	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B054	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B055	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B056	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B057	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B058	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B059 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B060	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B061	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B062 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B063	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B066-ADA (Admin)	Loop B	Tent	6	-	Accessible
B067	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B068-ADA	Loop B	Tent	6	-	Accessible
B069	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B070	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B071	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B072	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B073	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B074	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B075	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B076-ADA	Loop B	Tent	6	-	Accessible
B077-ADA	Loop B	Tent	6	-	Accessible
B078	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B079	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B080	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B081	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B082	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B083	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B084	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B085	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B086	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B087	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B088	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B089	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B090	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B091	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B092	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B093	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B094	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B095 20FT	Loop B	RV	6	20 ft	-
B096	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B097	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B098	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B099	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B100	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B101	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B102	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B103	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B104	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B105	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B106	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B107	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B108	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B109	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B110	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B111	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B112	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B113	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B114	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B115	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B116	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B117	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B118	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B119	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B120	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B121	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B122	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B123	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B124	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B125	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B126	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B127	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B128	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B129	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B130	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B131	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B132	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B133	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B134	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B135	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B136	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B137	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-
B138	Loop B	Tent	6	-	-

About Blackwoods Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Blackwoods Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Blackwoods Campground on Recreation.gov

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) 288-3274 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) 288-3274.

Recreation.gov permit and campground cancellations →

Blackwoods Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Blackwoods Campground?

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.

How do I find last-minute availability at Blackwoods Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Blackwoods Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Blackwoods Campground have?

Blackwoods Campground has 280 campsites.