Blackwoods Campground
Acadia National Park
Write a Review 155 Blackwoods Rd. Otter Creek, ME 04660 207-288-3338 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.3097, -68.2037
Overview of Blackwoods Campground
All campsites are by reservation only. There are no same-day reservations or first-come, first-served sites.
RV sites have a 35 ft. max. Max vehicle length is strictly enforced. Camping equipment exceeding maximum length won't be allowed entry into campground
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by camper-749139 on 8/6/2024
Longest RV Reported: 34 feet (Class A)
Reported by Outdoor Girl on 5/30/2022
Number of Sites 281
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally May - Oct.
Elevation 131 ft / 39 m
Max Length 35 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Blackwoods Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 207-288-3338
Melhar asked on 4/21/2023
My truck powers my camper and I find that some campers hate that ….sites that are far away from neighbors as to not i...
EddyQ asked on 8/29/2023
Answer questioncamper-836205 asked on 6/20/2023
I have a small 4x6 trailer that I use to haul around camping gear. Is that allowed on the tent sites? It's not powere...
JW asked on 3/2/2023
I have a 30’ travel trailer that I tow with a pick up. Do they include the tow vehicle length in that 35’ limit? Than...
Randy asked on 5/23/2021
Any recommendations on which campsites would be best for solar?
Reviews of Blackwoods Campground 24 people have reviewed this location.
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“Five Night Stay”
Reviewed 8/6/2024
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 47 |
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Very basic. Had a pull thru site. We were in A loop. Site roads were narrow and a bit overgrown (adding privacy). Our camper van fit fine in a 35’ site. Anything wider might feel tight. No showers in the bathrooms. Everything we expected of a Ntl Park Campground. With Sr Pass, $15/nt. Had our bikes and drove daily to the only... more
Very basic. Had a pull thru site. We were in A loop. Site roads were narrow and a bit overgrown (adding privacy). Our camper van fit fine in a 35’ site. Anything wider might feel tight. No showers in the bathrooms. Everything we expected of a Ntl Park Campground. With Sr Pass, $15/nt. Had our bikes and drove daily to the only Parking for Oversized vehicles with access to Carriage Roads, at Jordan Pond House overflow lot.
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camper-749139 would stay here again
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“Nice Campground, Good Location ”
Reviewed 7/6/2024
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 74 |
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This is a nice national park campground with a large number of wooded sites. There are not many sites that will fit a medium to large size RV, our 27” trailer made for some tight turns. The largest sites are listed as being 35”, but ours and many others near us were longer. We had plenty of room for our truck. The sites are not level,... more
This is a nice national park campground with a large number of wooded sites. There are not many sites that will fit a medium to large size RV, our 27” trailer made for some tight turns. The largest sites are listed as being 35”, but ours and many others near us were longer. We had plenty of room for our truck.
The sites are not level, so make sure you have plenty of leveling blocks. Because it is heavily forested, depending on solar is difficult. Only the A loop allows generators and hours are very tight - 8-10am and 4-7pm.
There is a trail that leads down to the cliffs from the campground and others that go towards otter creek and Cadillac mountain. The park loop road is one way as it passes the campground and there is no way to access it by car without going to seal harbor or bar harbor so that’s a little awkward. Our experience was it’s in the middle of things you might want to see in the park but everything ends up being 15 minutes away or more. Make sure to provision before coming onto the island because there are few options to stock up. One grocery store in Bar Harbor, but during the height of summer it is difficult to access.
Cell service on AT&T was workable at our site, especially when using an antenna. Without the antenna, it could be a little spotty sometimes and it was not reliable elsewhere in the campground so YMMV.
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Tiger6761 would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Enjoyed our time here”
Reviewed 6/24/2024
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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| Site Number: | A082 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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Blackwoods is a very nice National Park Campground. The sites are moderately large and somewhat close together. The site placements scattered under and among the trees makes sites feel less crowded. However, those trees and site placements create some difficulties when maneuvering and parking. We have a 30 ft trailer so we did ok b... more
Blackwoods is a very nice National Park Campground. The sites are moderately large and somewhat close together. The site placements scattered under and among the trees makes sites feel less crowded. However, those trees and site placements create some difficulties when maneuvering and parking. We have a 30 ft trailer so we did ok but we had to be cautious. The site was a bit unlevel. When we left, I, the spotter, missed how close we were to a tree and we scraped our awning. That could have been avoided but a reminder that when leaving a tight camping area look up.
The bathrooms were typical for a National Park-clean but worn.
The location of the campground is great. It is very close to many things on that side of the park. Also within a few miles of Bar Harbor.
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Mpolys would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Very Basic”
Reviewed 6/14/2024
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 52 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Class B) |
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Blackwoods is a good location to explore MT Desert Island in Acadia National Park. Sites are basic—dry camping at $30/night. No showers. No hot water to wash hands in bathrooms. Little privacy between sites. Never saw a Host or Ranger cruising through in three nights. Only Loop A allows generators. Verizon signal very weak—1 intermitt... more
Blackwoods is a good location to explore MT Desert Island in Acadia National Park. Sites are basic—dry camping at $30/night. No showers. No hot water to wash hands in bathrooms. Little privacy between sites. Never saw a Host or Ranger cruising through in three nights. Only Loop A allows generators. Verizon signal very weak—1 intermittent bar.
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julia would stay here again
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“Loop B not for trailer!”
Reviewed 6/22/2023
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 41 |
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We stayed in loop B and even though it was approved for a 20 foot rv, it was too tight for our 16 foot trailer. We had to go the wrong way on the access road to make it in, even then scraping the door handle on a tree. We called to ask if there were any other sites better suited and were told no. However, I walked past several handicap... more
We stayed in loop B and even though it was approved for a 20 foot rv, it was too tight for our 16 foot trailer. We had to go the wrong way on the access road to make it in, even then scraping the door handle on a tree. We called to ask if there were any other sites better suited and were told no. However, I walked past several handicapped accessible spots that would have been perfect that sat empty during our stay, and my wife, as we told the rangers several times, has mobility issues (no, I didn't say specifically that she is handicapped). This was not the only thing the rangers got wrong. They told us the Wild Gardens were closed due to recent flooding, but they were open. They also said dogs were not allowed on the Echo Lake Beach, but that restriction was two weeks away. Back to loop B, it was about 98% tent campers. They should make the whole loop tent only. If so, we might have considered the Seawall Campground. We drove there and were surprised how nice and quiet that side of the park was. Speaking of quiet, another problem with our site, B041, was it was next to the bathhouse (no showers, pay showers up the road charge by the minute). They have the noisiest toilets of any campground we've stayed at in our over 40 years of camping! They could be heard constantly throughout the night. The path to the bathroom went past our site, which we didn't mind. What surprised us is the number of people that passed within 10 or so feet didn't make eye contact, much less nod or say "Hey!". We did compliment the one couple in two days that did so with a smile! Most of the must see destinations recommended to us were crowded, and it was best to get off the beaten path to appreciate the beauty without the beastly numbers. We left early....
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“Lovely campground but not great for solar ”
Reviewed 10/3/2022
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 77 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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Nice wooded campground with a ton of trees, hence limited solar. But very nice staff and the access to all that Acadia has to offer can’t be beat. Hiked the trails, rode our bikes and didn’t have to deal with parking inside the park. The shuttle only runs twice in the morning so catch it early or you may be out of luck. The RV sites ar... more
Nice wooded campground with a ton of trees, hence limited solar. But very nice staff and the access to all that Acadia has to offer can’t be beat. Hiked the trails, rode our bikes and didn’t have to deal with parking inside the park. The shuttle only runs twice in the morning so catch it early or you may be out of luck.
The RV sites are mostly pull through and not much room at front and back but we had a decent living area.
Bathrooms only have toilets and cold water sinks but there is a place for dishwater dumping. Hot coin operated showers and firewood just outside campground.
We went to Bar Harbor on a non-cruise ship day and it was very nice, not too crowded.
I have Visible cell phone service and had zero coverage without our ATT router. My husband had one bar of extended LTE.
One of our favorite national parks.
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SpenceAir would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great location”
Reviewed 8/15/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 77 |
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The sites are spread apart nicely and the ocean access and sunrise is awesome. I have it 4 stars because I don’t know why they can’t build a couple bath houses for each loop. With all the tent campers, it seems like that would be a good add.
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great base to explore Acadia (and Bar Harbor)”
Reviewed 7/12/2022
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | B059 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
Be sure to pay attention to the directions; no access to Blackwoods from the park loop road. No hookups, so if you anticipate running a generator, get a spot in the A loop. No generators allowed in the B loop. (It was cool enough in late June that we didn't need our gen.) The fare free Island Explorer buses have a stop in the c... more
Be sure to pay attention to the directions; no access to Blackwoods from the park loop road.
No hookups, so if you anticipate running a generator, get a spot in the A loop. No generators allowed in the B loop. (It was cool enough in late June that we didn't need our gen.)
The fare free Island Explorer buses have a stop in the campground. Get the newspaper that has the schedules (available for free in town and elsewhere). The first departure of the day and the first after lunch from Blackwoods will be on time, don't be late! You can flag down a bus anywhere that's not a curve or hill, and you can ask the driver to be let off along the route, not necessarily at an official stop.
The campground is busy but not crowded. Popular places in the park are busy and crowded.
The campground doesn't sell firewood, but there are roadside stands all the way until the campground entrance. Ice is available right outside the campground (but not in the campground).
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Lovely”
Reviewed 5/30/2022
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | A76 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Class A) |
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Lots of hiking We had 2-3 bars LTE but could rarely load the internet. Almost everywhere it was the same. Our site was somewhat level but definitely better than some around us. Nice short hike across from the entrance station down to Otter cove. Lots of dogs, we had our 2 puppies. Generator hours were 8-10 and 4-7. We have gre... more
Lots of hiking
We had 2-3 bars LTE but could rarely load the internet. Almost everywhere it was the same. Our site was somewhat level but definitely better than some around us.
Nice short hike across from the entrance station down to Otter cove.
Lots of dogs, we had our 2 puppies.
Generator hours were 8-10 and 4-7. We have great solar but most sites were in the trees.
Ate at Beals for lobster a little ride but worth it.
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Outdoor Girl would stay here again
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“Beautiful Campground ”
Reviewed 10/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | A76 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
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We came here for the hiking and leaf color. Our site was perfect for our 24’ trailer. It was a pull thru and was fairly label. The baths were very clean. There are no showers but if you can’t shower in your rev there are hot showers about a mile up the road for $4 for 3 minutes. This park was centrally located for the things that we e... more
We came here for the hiking and leaf color. Our site was perfect for our 24’ trailer. It was a pull thru and was fairly label. The baths were very clean. There are no showers but if you can’t shower in your rev there are hot showers about a mile up the road for $4 for 3 minutes. This park was centrally located for the things that we enjoyed doing.
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Kent would stay here again
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- picnic table
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- restrooms: flush
- trash
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