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Schoodic Woods Campground at Acadia National Park welcomes pets throughout its secluded sites, making it a popular choice for dog owners visiting the Winter Harbor area. The campground features spacious, private sites with fire rings and picnic tables where campers and their pets can enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Visitors consistently note the campground's cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Dogs must remain leashed at all times within the campground and on trails. Several pet-friendly accommodation options exist near Winter Harbor, including Mainstay Cottages & RV Park which offers waterfront sites where dogs can stay with their owners. Seawall Campground, another Acadia National Park facility, permits pets at tent sites, RV spots, and cabin accommodations.
The Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park provides numerous hiking opportunities where leashed dogs can join their owners on trails through pine forests and along rocky coastlines. At night, the dark skies of Schoodic Woods create excellent stargazing conditions for campers and their pets. The campground does not offer showers on-site, though restrooms with running water and outdoor dishwashing stations are available. Pet owners should bring all necessary supplies as the nearest full-service stores are some distance away. Winter Harbor, approximately five minutes from Schoodic Woods, has limited services including small provisions stores and restaurants. Dogs particularly enjoy exploring the tide pools at Frazier Point during low tide, where they can walk with their owners along the shoreline while observing marine life.
"The campsites are primitive (no electricity, water or sewer) and there are no showers on site - there is a pay shower close by outside the park."
"Close proximity to Bar Harbor and a lot of the main attractions of the national park. Showers are just outside of the entrance to the campground, coin operated."
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability"I absolutely love the Schoodic Peninsula and the town of Winter Harbor which has such a “Downeast” Maine feel."
"made the decision to visit Acadia National Park, I blindly made a reservation for a site at one of the campgrounds, not really paying attention to where specifically in the park the campground was located"
from $22 - $60 / night
Check Availability"This is a nice campground located close to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park."
"We love the state parks and unorganized, off the beaten path camping. This is definitely not that!"
from $60 - $81 / night
Check Availability"Our family of four plus one pet was impressed with the transportation system provided by Acadia in partnership with L.L Bean. Free buses are pet-friendly which allowed for maximum exploration."
"This campground is quiet, walking distance to the ocean. Family oriented. There are however, no showers. Most of the walk in campsites are only steps away from the parking lot."
from $22 - $60 / night
Check Availability"They are mainly open in the evenings but also appear to serve lunch and breakfast on the weekends. The camp store was well stocked also."
"My cousins, my husband and our dog rented a deluxe cabin in September, and it was perfect."
"**Campground Review: ** Hadley’s Point Campground is located on the north side of Mt Desert Island and just a short distance from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park."
"There was a fire ring outside of the cabin and a picnic table. We purchased firewood at a stand close to the campground."
from $29 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly. They gave us a site under low hanging branches that were too low for our 5th wheel. They had no problem changing us to accommodate our rig! Very kind staff! 🙂"
"Some of the sites are very close to one another...we happened to get lucky with a site with more space. The proximity to Acadia and Bar Harbor was fantastic."
"Multiple sights with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. This campground has every possible kind of sight, RV, pop-up, tent, Cabin, Rustic Cabin, and tents on platforms."
"It has all the things is usually stay away from because I like a little bit more primitive accomadations- less family style."
"We decided to move around and camp in 3 locations to fully experience all that Acadia had to offer, but this easily became my favorite. And we have already booked a second trip only staying there!"
"Close enough to Acadia National Park and BarHarbor for sightseeing, beach going, outdoor sports and hiking There are great restaurants and waterfront activities nearby."
"It's away from Bar Harbor but close enough to go visit. We liked going to the Winter Harbor area to hike and ride bikes."
"Many spots not as close to water as we were. Spot gravel and took us few extra minutes to move around to find most level Part . Owners great and on site."
from $35 - $125 / night
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ScoutVery small RV site. Located on Winter Harbor, great views. Steps away from the small ferry that goes to Bar Harbor and a few minutes to Schoodic Peninsula. Couple of nice restaurants close by. Owners are very nice.
TravelerIf you’re looking for a camp site close to Acadia without the crowd, look to MainStay in Winter Harbor. About an hours drive to the main Acadia but just 5 minutes to the Schoodic Peninsula.
LegendThis campground is a gem! It is located on the Schoodic Peninsula which is the quieter side section of Acadia National Park but no less breathtaking. Here you get to enjoy the hiking and biking trails, amazing coastal scenery, quaint towns, and a peaceful campground in one of America’s top 10 parks without the crowds and craziness of Bar Harbor and Acadia NP located on Mt. Desert Island (which is only an hour away). I absolutely love the Schoodic Peninsula and the town of Winter Harbor which has such a “Downeast” Maine feel.
The campground opened in 2015 and has 200 sites all within a 15-minute walk to the ocean. Although most of the campsites are designated for tents, there are some available for RV’s. Sites have a decent amount of privacy so you don’t feel like you are right on top of your neighbor. Since the campground is is relatively new not all the trees have filled in from construction but they did a great job preserving trees and shrubs. It is best to reserve online as this park fills up and very rarely has a walk-up site. The ranger station will not make reservations over the phone so don’t bother calling. (Acadia NP is a “fee” park so you will need to buy a park pass.) All sites have electric (20/30/50) and some have electric and water only reflected in cheaper prices
Fee (per site, per night):
$22 hike-in tent sites (primitive)
$30 drive up tent/small RV (20 amp)
$36 RV with electric only sites (20/30/50 amp)
$40 RV with electric and water (20/30/50 amp)
$60 group tent sites
Picnic tables are at every site but fire pits are only at RV sites as no open fires are allowed in the tent section. Tent sites are allowed to use portable camp stoves such as white gas or iso-butane cartridges. The bathrooms have flush toilets and potable water but there are no showers or laundry facilities. There are some places in the nearby town of Winter Harbor that have shower facilities of which the ranger station has information on. A dish-washing station if located at the bathrooms which is really handy and kept clean. There is a dump station located towards the exit of the park if you have an RV.
Surrounding the campground are miles of biking and hiking trails that are easily accessible from your campsite. There is a six-mile loop that takes you along the beautiful rocky coast with views of lighthouses, islands, forests, and wetlands. An additional eight miles of carriage roads and four miles of hiking trails wind through the park.
The town of Winter Harbor is located two miles from the park and a ferry dock which takes you to Mt. Desert Island. The Acadia Island Explorer shuttle provides free transportation between various locations, island attractions, and towns (and is dog-friendly and can accommodate bikes). The shuttle operates from late June to mid-October and is a great way to get around if you don’t have a car or want the hassle of parking.
Located at the Schoodic Institute is the Education and Research Center which offers interesting programs and has a visitor center. The town of Corea has a great waterside restaurant where you can sit outside and eat lobster while watching the boats go in and out. J. M. Garrish Café in Winter Harbor is a great place to get a bite to eat and an ice cream Sunday.
GuideWhen we made the decision to visit Acadia National Park, I blindly made a reservation for a site at one of the campgrounds, not really paying attention to where specifically in the park the campground was located. The Schoodic Woods Campground is located on the Schoodic Peninsula, which is east of Mt. Desert Island. It’s still within Acadia National Park but is located outside Winter Harbor and is not near Bar Harbor like the majority of the park. At first I was a little bummed we were about an hour away from the main part of the park, but my mood immediately changed once we arrived. Oh my goodness, if you’re looking to connect w/the wonders of Acadia & avoid the crowds, stay here! It was amazing & the lack of light pollution at night made the star-gazing spectacular! There’s biking, hiking, a ferry that runs seasonally to Bar Harbor, and quaint harbor communities nearby. We loved it!
LegendGreat place to stay. Sue and Peter are wonderful and make you feel like family! The grounds are kept in immaculate shape. It's away from Bar Harbor but close enough to go visit. We liked going to the Winter Harbor area to hike and ride bikes. Corea Wharf was a great place to eat and LobStore is a good place to get fresh seafood!
GuideWe lucked out and snagged a long weekend reservation during peak weekend. This was one of the best campgrounds I have ever stayed at. The grounds were super clean and impeccably maintained. The rangers were helpful and kind. Sites are spaced far enough apart that you have some privacy.
This National Park campground is on the quiet side and section of the park. It’s about an hours drive from the main/popular trails and Bar Harbor. We loved the sleepy and peaceful vibe of Winter Harbor. It’s about a 10 minute drive away from Schoodic point - which was a bonus for us to see the sunrise without any crowds and for stargazing. There is almost no light pollution on the point and the Milky Way was visible around 10pm on a clear night we were there. Also saw shooting stars walking around the grounds at night with my headlamp off which was delightful.
Bathrooms here are plentiful and clean, but no shower facilities. Each bathroom building also has a very nice dishwashing station outside so we never had fo wait to do camp dishes.
Make sure to book in advance as this is a popular place and fills up as soon as the reservations open (60 days in advance of your start date).
GuideStayed here 5 nights backs up to winter harbor Sites are small but there are only 9 with full hook ups . If you’re looking for a quiet spot near Acadia park this is it . WiFi is not good but everything else makes up for it . I will go back for sure
TravelerWe stayed for a week at one of the hike in sites, specifically the one furthest from the car/RV camping area. The sites are newer looking with nice tent pads, a bear box, and a picnic table. It’s a few minutes’ walk from the campsite to an immaculately clean vault toilet. The bathroom for the car camping area with running water, the dishwashing area, and WiFi were maybe a 2 minute walk beyond that. We had such an amazing time and spent the majority of our time on the Schoodic peninsula. We only went to the main part of the park twice the whole week. Plenty of trails, scenic views, and things to do just in Schoodic Woods. It’s also WAY less crowded than the main part of the park. Winter Harbor has a few restaurants and little shops but no big grocery/big box stores that I saw so stop on the way if you need stuff. The rangers were all very nice and helpful. I can’t wait to go back!
GuideWe tried out this campground when it was relatively new, only been in service about 4-5 years now. It’s off the beaten path and not near the hubbub of Bar Harbor, but is near Schoodic point and in a quieter area. Many opportunities for hiking and ocean viewing. The campground itself has a nice layout, sites are spacious, each with picnic table and fire ring. Many have electric. Bathrooms are adequate, just toilets and sinks, no showers in the campground, no laundry or other amenities, so bring all your groceries and supplies with you. Most of the sites are level and spacious. Unfortunately, this beautiful place and our experience there was ruined by a really disrespectful family that was next to us who didn’t understand any of the protocols for camping and behaved like animals. We left early because we couldn’t take it. I recommend going and hope they don’t show up in the the site next to you! If you want the best lobster roll EVER, go to the Winter Harbor Fisherman’s co-op which is on the way!! https://winterharborlobstercoop.com
Acadia National Park's Schoodic Peninsula offers a quieter camping experience than the more crowded Mount Desert Island section. Located about an hour's drive from Bar Harbor, the peninsula features dramatic granite shorelines, crashing surf, and dense spruce forests. Winter temperatures typically range from 14°F to 35°F, while summer brings milder 55°F to 75°F conditions with frequent coastal fog.
Tide pool exploration at low tide: At Blackwoods Campground, visitors can access remarkable marine ecosystems. "Walking distance to the ocean, the park loop road and miles of hiking trails. Easy to access site using gps or maps provided by national park," notes Paige B., who appreciates the convenience of coastal exploration from camp.
Stargazing in dark sky territory: The Schoodic Peninsula offers exceptional night sky viewing due to minimal light pollution. "We tried staying here in the summer a few years back and it filled up weeks ahead of time. We got lucky this trip and got one spot open same day... The bathrooms don't have showers of course but they are so clean it was a great thing from other sites pit toilets," shares Aly E. about Blackwoods.
Biking the carriage roads: The network of historic roads offers vehicle-free cycling opportunities. "This didn't stop us from biking the carriage trails or taking the free shuttle out to Bar Harbor and exploring there," explains Joseph N., highlighting how weather doesn't hinder exploration at Blackwoods Campground.
Privacy between sites: At Smuggler's Den Campground, campers appreciate the space. "Great for all types of camping. We've stayed here in a tent. There is a great playground and a nice pool with slide. Hiking trails connect to the back of the campground for access to Beech Mtn and Echo Lake beach," reports Erin S., highlighting the natural connections.
Access to free transportation: Many campgrounds connect to the Island Explorer shuttle system. "The campground is on the Island Explorer bus route, which is a series of busses that take you to different areas of Acadia National Park and into the surrounding towns. Once you arrive at the campground, you wouldn't need to use your car again!" explains Brandy N. from Hadley's Point Campground.
Ocean proximity for water activities: Waterfront sites allow direct access for kayaking and wildlife watching. "Amazing campground with huge spots and clean bathrooms. Easy pick up spot for the Schoodic bus line. No hot water of showers. Great nightly ranger programs. Easy access to trails and bike paths," shares Michelle H. about her stay at Schoodic Woods Campground.
Shower availability varies widely: Most national park campgrounds lack showers. "This is a tough Campground to get into. Reservations are almost a must. These sites have power and water. Dump station nearby in the park. Beautiful new Visitor Center," notes Dennis A. about Schoodic Woods Campground.
Reservation windows fill quickly: Peak season requires advance planning. "Stayed so we'd be close to the water as well as in the park. Great base camp for activities. Could get up and walk to loop road with my bike, or go a little further and sit on the boulders overlooking the sea," explains מלאכי א. from Blackwoods.
Seasonal insect considerations: Bug activity peaks in early summer. "You can pick up trails right from the campground and walk to a great beach in Acadia National Park," Jennifer P. mentions about Smuggler's Den, while others warn to "bring a ton of bug repellent, or opt to go during the months where bugs are less mild."
Playground access for energy release: Bar Harbor Campground offers recreational amenities. "We were tent camping. This place isn't solid for tent camping. Too many sites, no privacy. But it was a big RV Park, close to Acadia, hot showers, playground with views of the bay. Not all bad," shares Ashley J., highlighting the family-friendly features despite site limitations.
Kid-friendly activities on-site: Some campgrounds organize special events. "My daughter begs to camp here. As with any KOA they have lots of activities throughout the day for families, and a pool, but she loves the ice pop contest. If you find a painted rock and bring it to the office you get a free ice pop," Melissa N. explains about Bar Harbor.
Pet-friendly trail selection: Many trails welcome leashed dogs, but not all. "Lots of hiking trails too!" Madison G. says about Schoodic Woods, where dogs can join their owners on many but not all paths. Always check trail regulations before heading out with pets.
Dump station timing strategy: Plan dump station use strategically at busy campgrounds. "Great spot to camp if you're looking to see Schoodic/ a quieter part of Acadia. Little to no crowds ever and the campground is HUGE and brand new!" Madison G. shares about Seawall Campground, though others note dump station lines can form at checkout time.
Site selection for size constraints: Large RVs should research specific sites. "We have a tiny trailer that fits in a tent site. But when reserving online, being unfamiliar with the campground, we were prompted to enter the total length of trailer + vehicle. That put us in loop C with huge RVs much closer together than the other loops," explains Karla J. B. from Seawall Campground.
Hookup availability tracking: Research utilities at different campgrounds. "This campground has every possible kind of sight, RV, pop-up, tent, Cabin, Rustic Cabin, and tents on platforms. All sights are decently leveled having some slight grades for drainage so no sights are flooded," Seth W. notes about Smuggler's Den, which offers multiple hookup options for different RV needs.
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