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Reviewed May. 3, 2017

Oh, the colors!! Also, probably the largest "Tent" site I've ever been on

Acadia is a fantastic national park and really not that large. Although these are some huge campgrounds and the sites are huge allowing you to be pretty spaced out from your "neighbors". We stayed on one of the non-electric tent sites (B134) on the back end of one the "loops" and were nestled right into the woods with no one right by us. I really can't believe that more people don't come and camp in the fall, yes it's a little cooler, but that's nothing a good sleeping bag and a nice fire can't fix. However, there was almost no one around and we had so much space to ourselves. The park is probably great in the summer for doing some extra biking, hiking, kayaking, but the fall is just as nice, plus you get to see the amazing colors as the leaves change. Got to setup and have a nice lunch and then explored the park, amazing just driving around and seeing the colors and stopping for a few hikes and to see the sights. Came back to had dinner on the nice picnic table, used the clean and seemingly abandoned (not by the staff, but no one else but use seemed to have used them) facilities. Then got to experience a wonderful northern rain storm... You get to see a photo of the last time I used my tent (I've had it almost 15 years) and even though I had just redone the waterproofing (again) it gave out right around 4 am and the rainstorm wasn't just outside our tent but also in... Thankfully you do get to park right at your site, so we spent the rest of the early morning in the car and then decided to try and see if the storm broke and we could get a glimpse of the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain and then explore more of the wondrous park and the beautiful foliage.

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  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Elliott B., May 3, 2017
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Elliott B., May 3, 2017
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Elliott B., May 3, 2017
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Elliott B., May 3, 2017
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Elliott B., May 3, 2017
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Elliott B., May 3, 2017
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Elliott B., May 3, 2017
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Elliott B., May 3, 2017
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Elliott B., May 3, 2017
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Elliott B., May 3, 2017
Reviewed Apr. 15, 2017

National Park Gem

This is a busy but great campground. It's situated in the heart of Acadia National Park and is well maintained any time of year (note that facilities are closed in winter but the camping is still great). The sites, as the name indicates, are heavily shaded and always seem dim even in the height of the day. This is great for protection from the elements in the summer as well as the fall. The sites are a little small and are very close to one another, but there's still plenty of room to stretch out and make yourself at hime.

The fire rings are well maintained and there are garage and recycling receptacles a short walk from the campsites. The restrooms are nice (there are no showers in the campground) and the water from the spigot is delicious. If you're looking for a spot to camp for a visit to this park, you can't beat the location and the price. The rangers at the welcome gate are friendly and there's always a ranger program happening. Be sure you drive slowly through the grounds, as there are people everywhere (a welcome and refreshing site).

  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Sarah C., April 15, 2017
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Sarah C., April 15, 2017
Reviewed Sep. 7, 2016

Great camping!

Stayed here as a family for our first time in Acadia- it was awesome! Lots of cool trails to explore within the campground and lots of privacy! Facilities were clean and it was very dog friendly.

  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Molly G., September 7, 2016
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Molly G., September 7, 2016
Reviewed Sep. 6, 2016

TD

It was an amazing experience. Overall the area was beautiful with many interesting creatures and sites and sounds.

Reviewed Aug. 19, 2016

The real meaning of Fall

I camped at Acadia in October and boy was I in for a treat. The Fall Foliage was stunning, it showed me what Autum is all about. The Camp area was quiet and dark enough to see the beautiful stars at night. A few feet away, there was the road accessible for cars. It was very cold, specially at night but nothing a couple of blankets & a campfire couldn't fix. They have amazing hikes with breathtaking views. At night you can see the moon from the top of the mountain, totally recommend. The town is near by for all your necessities, including gift shops & restaurants. Theres also bike rentals which are great to move around and explore. Overall a truly magical place and great fresh sea food, don't forget to try their very own Blueberry Soda!!.

  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Moni W., August 19, 2016
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Moni W., August 19, 2016
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Moni W., August 19, 2016
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Moni W., August 19, 2016
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Moni W., August 19, 2016
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Moni W., August 19, 2016
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2016

Blackwoods Campground

This is the location to be if you want to be close it it all in Acadia. A short drive to Bar Harbor, with many of the big attractions nearby. Make reservations either online (super easy and fast) or by phone (be patient and expect to be on hold) if you are going anytime between May and September. I wasn't able to get a tent site so I pitched my rent on a gravel RV drive. It looked like tent sites had gravel tent pads, so you might want a good tent footprint cloth (or double up a tarp). Nice flush toilets (with outlets that that tweets and teens will be charging their phones on), with pay showers about a half miles outside the campground. All sites had fire pits and picnic tables.

  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Annie C., July 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Annie C., July 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Annie C., July 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Annie C., July 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Annie C., July 30, 2016
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2016

Absolutely Beautiful

Beautiful area, the lake, and surrounding areas were just full of awe. we did alittle bit of fishing, and enjoyed fresh lobster in the near by town. such a great little get away

Reviewed Jul. 7, 2016

Nice and crowded

It is HUGE and with the size comes crowds... so there is always a party somewhere. That said, most people were very respectful and it was quiet by about 11:00 on a busy weekend when we stayed there.

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2016

Camping in Maine

There is something awe inspiring about the coast of Maine. The drive up to Acadia is spectacular. Views of islands off the coast, panoramic views of the water, and endless woods and rocks to run and climb through. Staying a the Blackwoods camp ground gives you perfect access to rivers, lakes, ocean shores, and mountains. The park is unbelievable albeit a bit expensive for my taste.

  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Tarah W., June 13, 2016
  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by Tarah W., June 13, 2016
Reviewed Jul. 2, 2015

Memorable!

Stayed here in summer of 2014 with a group of four. The rangers were very accommodating and a wealth of information.
The site was at capacity but it was not a problem to get a camp site or a hot shower. We stayed two nights and had a very nice time.

  • Review photo of Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park by David R., July 2, 2015