Blackwoods Campground

Overview

Blackwoods Campground is located on the east side of Mount Desert Island, about 5 miles (8 km) south of Bar Harbor on Route 3. All sites at Blackwoods are wooded and within a 10-minute walk of the ocean. The majority of Blackwoods' sites are for small and large tents; other sites can accommodate travelers with RVs.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

281 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

207-288-3274

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Blackwoods Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Hike Great Head with Island Explorer BusHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.9 mi from camp

  Great Head Trial provides visitors a chance to hike a shorter trail and get amazing views of the ocean and forest in the same hike. National Park Service

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• Ocean Path Trail with Island Explorer BusHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.9 mi from camp

  Ocean Path follows atop Acadia’s granite cliffs along the Atlantic Ocean. National Park Service

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• Jordan Pond Loop with Island Explorer BusHike · 1-2 Hours · 2.3 mi from camp

  If looking for a way to relax, to take in some magnificent views, or to just burn some of the calories from the popovers consumed at the Jordan Pond house, the Jordan Pond Path is a great… National Park Service

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• Hike Jordan Pond PathHike · 1-3 Hours · 2.3 mi from camp

  The trail follows the shore of Jordan Pond, providing iconic views of steep, glacially sculpted mountains and the glacially carved valley that is now Jordan Pond. National Park Service

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• Pemetic Mountain LoopHike · 2-3 Hours · 2.4 mi from camp

  The Pemetic Mountain Loop combines a variety of hiking environments over 4 miles, starting with an easy walk along a scenic pond to a rugged ascent. National Park Service

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• Great Head TrailHike · 1.5 mi long · 2-4 Hours · 2.0 mi from camp

  This 1.7 mile trail has spectacular ocean views along a coastal headland with some wooded sections. National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Swim Sand BeachPaddling and rafting · 1.9 mi from camp

  Acadia’s only sandy ocean beach, at the beginning of the Park Loop Road’s coastal section, is one of the park’s most heavily-visited areas. National Park Service

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• Paddle Jordan PondPaddling and rafting · 2.3 mi from camp

  Paddle Jordan Pond in the center of Mount Desert Island. National Park Service

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• Paddle Echo LakePaddling and rafting · 6.3 mi from camp

  Launch at Ikes Point to explore Echo Lake by boat. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Day MountainPeak · 584 ft · 1.1 mi from camp

  A peak along Day Mountain Trail.

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• Eagles CragPeak · 692 ft · 1.3 mi from camp

  A peak along Eagles Crag Trail.

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• Sunset viewViewpoint · 3.1 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Cadillac South Ridge Trail.

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• Hawk WatchViewpoint · 3.2 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Cadillac North Ridge Trail.

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• Hadlock FallsWaterfall · 3.8 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Giant Slide Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Otter Cliffs ClimbingClimbing · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
• Otter Cliffs Rock ClimbingClimbing · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
• The Precipice Climbing CragClimbing · 2.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.