contact-details

  • Phone Number: 207-288-3274 Voice

  • Email Address: acadia_information@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Cost: 60.00
Description: 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. Title: Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric
Cost: 30.00
Description: 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. Title: RV Non-electric
Cost: 30.00
Description: 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. Title: Tent Only Non-electric

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 281

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 0

About

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.

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: 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.

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

Reservation Link

Reservation URL: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232508

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

  • wheelchairAccess= There are hard-packed walkways to wheelchair-accessible restrooms and the amphitheater.

  • internetInfo=

  • cellPhoneInfo= Cell service is limited and not reliable.

  • fireStovePolicy= 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.

  • rvAllowed= 1

  • rvInfo= 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.

  • rvMaxLength= 0

  • additionalInfo= 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.

  • trailerMaxLength= 0

  • adaInfo= 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.

  • trailerAllowed= 1

  • accessRoads= Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

    SubValue: "Paved Roads - All vehicles OK"

  • classifications= Developed Campground

    SubValue: "Developed Campground"

Amenities

  • trashRecyclingCollection= No

  • toilets= Flush Toilets - seasonal

    SubValue: "Flush Toilets - seasonal"

  • internetConnectivity= No

  • showers= None

    SubValue: "None"

  • cellPhoneReception= No

  • laundry= No

  • amphitheater= Yes - seasonal

  • dumpStation= Yes - seasonal

  • campStore= No

  • staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= Yes - seasonal

  • potableWater= Yes - seasonal

    SubValue: "Yes - seasonal"

  • iceAvailableForSale= No

  • firewoodForSale= No

  • foodStorageLockers= No

campsites

  • totalSites=281

  • group=4

  • horse=0

  • tentOnly=221

  • electricalHookups=0

  • rvOnly=60

  • walkBoatTo=0

  • other=0