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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. Flush toilets, running water, and a dump station are provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings. Roads are paved.

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 reservations must be made in advance at Recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.

Published campsites

total Sites

281

group

4

horse

0

tent Only

221

electrical Hookups

0

rv Only

60

walk Boat To

0

other

0

Published camping fees

Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric

$60 · This is the nightly/daily rate for Group Tent Only Area - Non-electric sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.

RV Non-electric

$30 · This is the nightly/daily rate for RV Non-electric sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.

Tent Only Non-electric

$30 · This is the nightly/daily rate for tent-only sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.

Amenities

trash Recycling Collection

No

toilets

Flush Toilets - seasonal

internet Connectivity

No

showers

None

cell Phone Reception

No

laundry

No

amphitheater

Yes - seasonal

dump Station

Yes - seasonal

camp Store

No

staff Or Volunteer Host Onsite

Yes - seasonal

potable Water

Yes - seasonal

ice Available For Sale

No

firewood For Sale

No

food Storage Lockers

No

Accessibility and facilities

wheelchair Access

There are hard-packed walkways to wheelchair-accessible restrooms and the amphitheater.

cell Phone Info

Cell service is limited and not reliable.

fire Stove Policy

Fire rings and grills are available for use. Do not bring firewood from more than 50 miles away. Help protect our forests from the spread of hidden, tree-killing insects by obtaining firewood from local vendors near the campground.

rv Allowed

1

rv Info

Maximum vehicle length is strictly enforced. Camping equipment exceeding maximum length will not be allowed entry into campground. It is your responsiblity to review Site Details and Equipment Allowed before reserving your campsite. If you reserve a campsite and your equipment exceeds the listed limits, you may have your reservation cancelled.

additional Info

Pets are permitted and must be leashed or caged at all times. Leashes must be six feet (1.8 m) or less in length. Pets may not be left unattended for their safety and for the safety of other visitors and wildlife.

ada Info

There are 12 accessible drive-in sites, including RV Non-electric and Tent Only Non-electric sites. RV sites have a 35-foot (10.7 m) maximum. There are hard-packed walkways to wheelchair-accessible restrooms and the amphitheater.

trailer Allowed

1

access Roads

Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

classifications

Developed Campground

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