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Blackwoods Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
281[1]
Nightly fee from
$30[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[4]

Blackwoods Campground is run by the National Park Service in Acadia National Park[5]. Recreation.gov lists 281 overnight campsites there, and all of them can be reserved[1][6].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 217 tent only sites, 60 RV sites and 4 group tent areas, all nonelectric[1]. Every site is drive-in[7]. NPS says the campground is seasonal, with the open period listed as roughly early May to mid-October, and lists an off season from 2026-10-22 to 2027-05-02[8]. Reservations are made on Recreation.gov and not at the campground office or in person[9]. NPS lists 281 reservable sites and none first come, first served[6]. Check-in is 12:00 PM and check-out is 10:00 AM on Recreation.gov[10][11]. Recreation.gov lists the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site as 35 feet[4].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 281
Site types[1] 217 tent only nonelectric, 60 rv nonelectric, 4 group tent only area nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[6] 281, 281 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[12] 11
Longest RV or trailer[4] 35 ft (median 20 ft)
Equipment[13] RV or trailer at 60 sites, tent at 221 sites
Pets[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[15] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[10] 12:00 PM
Check-out[11] 10:00 AM
People per site[16] 6 at most sites (6 to 15)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric[17] $60
RV Non-electric[2] $30
Tent Only Non-electric[18] $30

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Blackwoods Campground cost per night?
Recreation.gov lists $30 per night for tent only nonelectric and RV nonelectric sites, and $60 per night for the group tent only area[18][2][17]. Park entrance fees are separate[20].
Can you reserve a site at Blackwoods Campground?
Yes, Blackwoods can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS says the campground office and in-person visits do not take reservations[9].
Are dogs allowed at Blackwoods Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 281 campsites with this detail listed[14].
How long can an RV be at Blackwoods Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 35 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[4]. There are 60 sites that accept an RV or trailer[13].
Are campfires allowed at Blackwoods Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed at all 281 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[15].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 281 overnight campsites at Blackwoods Campground: 217 tent only nonelectric, 60 rv nonelectric, 4 group tent only area nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, RV Non-electric: $30 per night. National Park Service
  3. Blackwoods Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Blackwoods Campground: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 20 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Blackwoods Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Acadia National Park. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. NPS lists 281 sites at Blackwoods Campground: 281 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  7. Site access types at Blackwoods Campground: Drive-In 281 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Season and hours (NPS): Blackwoods Campground facility is open seasonally, usually from early May to mid-October. Listed exceptions: Off Season 2026-10-22 to 2027-05-02. National Park Service
  9. Reservation note from NPS: 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... National Park Service
  10. Check-in time at Blackwoods Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-out time at Blackwoods Campground on Recreation.gov: 10:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. 11 of the 281 campsites at Blackwoods Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Permitted equipment at Blackwoods Campground: 60 sites accept an RV or trailer and 221 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Blackwoods Campground: yes at all 281 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Blackwoods Campground: yes at all 281 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Blackwoods Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 15). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Camping fee, Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric: $60 per night. National Park Service
  18. Camping fee, Tent Only Non-electric: $30 per night. National Park Service
  19. Amenities at Blackwoods Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: No; laundry:... National Park Service
  20. Fee information on Recreation.gov: 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... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  21. NPS campground rules for Blackwoods Campground. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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