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BLACKWOODS CAMPGROUND

ME · Acadia National Park

BLACKWOODS CAMPGROUND is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in September (7/10) and eases to its lowest in May (5/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
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  5. May5
  6. Jun5
  7. Jul5
  8. Aug6
  9. Sep7
  10. Oct6
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (September), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 10:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Acadia National Park opens the full summer season on a single fixed block-release date each spring rather than on a rolling window.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 221 tent-only sites
  • 292 RV sites
  • 16 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 35 ft

Activities: CAMPING, RANGER STATION, DAY USE AREA, HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Blackwoods Campground?

Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. 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.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is