Blackwoods Campground

299 wooded campsites laid out in walk‑in, drive‑in, and RV loops just 5 mi from Bar Harbor
Free Island Explorer bus stops at the campground entrance all season
Easy 0.4‑mile path to the Atlantic coastline for sunrise photography
Potable water spigots every other site; pay hot‑water showers 0.5 mi north at Otter Creek
Generators allowed during posted daytime hours only to protect dark‑sky stargazing
Level tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings at every site
Blackwoods sits in a mature spruce‑fir forest that shelters campers from sea breezes while keeping the salty air close by.
The campground’s central location inside Acadia National Park means trails like the South Ridge of Cadillac Mountain, Gorham Mountain, and Ocean Path are all within a 2–10‑minute drive.
Rangers offer nightly talks at the on‑site amphitheater (check the kiosk for topics ranging from Wabanaki history to night-sky navigation).
Sites fill months in advance, so reservations through Recreation.gov are required—no first‑come, first‑served.
Keep food stored; fox, barred owls, and curious red squirrels patrol regularly.
Blackwoods has no hookups, but a dump station is available near the entrance, and cell coverage (Verizon/AT&T) is moderate.