Blackwoods Campground
Wooded campground minutes from the rugged Atlantic coastline, Otter Cliff, and Cadillac Mountain.
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Booking Difficulty & Cancellation Patterns
Releases on a rolling 2-month window at 10:00 AM ET daily.
48–72 hours prior.
Walking distance to the rocky Atlantic coastline and Otter Cliff. Free Island Explorer shuttle stops inside the campground loop.
Plan B Strategy: Nearby Legal Backup Spots
If all Recreation.gov sites are booked and your sniper alert hasn't caught an opening yet, here are verified legal alternatives nearby:
Lamoine State Park
Maine state park located 25 minutes north with ocean views across Frenchman Bay to Mount Desert Island.
Bar Harbor Oceanside KOA
Private campground located on the north side of the island.
Campground Regulations & Rules
Permitted on gravel pad.
Food lockers not required.
Generators allowed in designated loops 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you bring outside firewood to Acadia? ▾
No. Strict state quarantines prohibit bringing untreated out-of-state firewood to prevent invasive pests like the emerald ash borer.