Schoodic Woods Campground

Overview

Schoodic Woods Campground is the newest campground in the park and located 1.5 miles (2.5 km) southeast of Winter Harbor on the Schoodic Peninsula. It is approximately 60-70 minutes from Bar Harbor and other areas of Mount Desert Island.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

89 campsites

Fee

From $22 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

207-288-1300

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Schoodic Woods 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 Schoodic Peninsula TrailsHike · 1.0 mi from camp

  This 7.5 mile network of hiking trails leads across the peninsula, from Winter Harbor in the north through spruce-fir forests, pine woodlands, and a shrubland, terminating on the southern… National Park Service

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• Hike Great Head with Island Explorer BusHike · 1-2 Hours · 6.8 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 · 6.8 mi from camp

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

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• Hike Village Green to Sieur de Monts with Island Explorer BusHike · 1-1 Hours · 6.9 mi from camp

  Beginning at the Village Green in Bar Harbor and ending at the Sieur de Mont Area this hike includes the Great Meadow Loop, the Hemlock Road Trail, and the Jesup Path. National Park Service

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• Hike Sieur de Monts to Jesup Path with Island Explorer BusHike · 1-2 Hours · 7.1 mi from camp

  The trails from Sieur de Monts to Jesup Path are located adjacent to the Nature Center and the Wild Gardens of Acadia in a wooded area.  . National Park Service

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• Hike Sieur de Monts to Sand Beach Trek with Island ExplorerHike · 2-4 Hours · 7.1 mi from camp

  The trek from Sieur de Monts to Sand Beach connects four trails and summits Champlain Mountain. National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Swim Sand BeachPaddling and rafting · 6.8 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 · 10.0 mi from camp

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

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• Swim Lake WoodPaddling and rafting · 10.2 mi from camp

  Lake Wood is a secluded pond with a small beach area, just a short drive away from Hulls Cove Visitor Center. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Buck Cove MountainPeak · 223 ft · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• Frazer PointViewpoint · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Schoodic HeadPeak · 433 ft · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• BeachViewpoint · 2.4 mi from campShow on map
• Duck Brook WaterfallWaterfall · 8.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• The Precipice Climbing CragClimbing · 6.5 mi from campShow on map
• Otter Cliffs ClimbingClimbing · 7.7 mi from campShow on map
• Otter Cliffs Rock ClimbingClimbing · 7.7 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)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — 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.