Schoodic Woods Campground

Acadia National Park

Schoodic Woods campsites are available to reserve up to six months in advance on the 1st of each month at 10:00 a.m. EST. For example, on December 1, arrival dates for the period May 1 to May 31 become available to reserve, and therefore, the full arrival date window would be from the campground open date to May 31. There are no first-come, first-serve sites. All campsites are by advanced reservation only.

90% of campsites are available six months in advance, and released on a monthly basis as described above.
10% of campsites are available at 10:00 a.m. EST. fourteen (14) days in advance of the desired reservation date.
Visitors are able to make same day reservations if campsites are available.
All reservations must be made through recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.

Schoodic Woods is located in breathtaking Acadia National Park on the Maine coast. Located on the Schoodic Peninsula, this campground is 1.5 miles (2.5 km) southeast of Winter Harbor. It is approximately 60-70 minutes from Bar Harbor and the main section of the park. Visitors venture to Acadia for its picturesque scenery, historic sites and recreational activities, including walking, hiking, biking and kayaking.

All sites (except for group sites and hike-in sites) have electric, and B-Loop sites have electric and water. Flush toilets, potable running water, and a dump station are provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings in each site. All campground roads are paved.

Acadia's Island Explorer shuttle buses provide free service between park destinations and local communities. Shuttle service is available on the Schoodic Peninsula from late-May to mid-October. There is no shuttle service between the Schoodic Peninsula and Mt. Desert Island.

Grocery, and supply stores are located in Winter Harbor, 1.5 miles from the campground. *** There are no showers in the campground or the surrounding area, closest showers are located in Mount Desert Island. The use of portable showers and toliets are prohibited.******

At ALL HIKE-IN CAMPSITES, setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a campfire (including charcoal) is prohibited. Stoves and grills fueled by petroleum fuels such as Liquid Propane Gas (LPG), butane, or white gas are allowed.

Need to Know

Please have the following reservation information ready when you arrive at the campground (primary occupant, site letter & number, and check-in date). Check-in time is after 12:00pm.
An entrance pass is required when staying in the campground. Acadia National Park charges the following entrance fees: $35 per vehicle, $30 per motorcycle, or $20 per pedestrian/cyclist. Visitors may purchase the Acadia National Park annual pass for $70. Buy your Acadia National Park pass online at www.recreation.gov
Arriving after hours? Proceed directly to your reserved campsite. Campground can be reached at (207) 288-1300 or by calling recreaion.gov at 1-877-444-6777.Review rules and regulations on the Fees & Cancellations tab above.
Only two vehicles may park at each campsite. Please make sure all four tires are on the campsite driveway and not on the campsite pad. Extra vehicles may park at the overflow parking area near the amphitheater.
All camping equipment must fit on the campsite pad. Help us grow vegetation around the campsites! Do NOT walk or set up camping gear off of the campsite pad. You are responsible for reviewing site details and booking a site that will accomodate your equipment. Note: Tree tents are not permitted in the campground. The use of portable showers is prohibited.
VEHICLE LENGTH LIMITS: If you reserve a campsite and your equipment exceeds the listed limits, you may have your reservation cancelled.
No RVs, trailers or vehicles larger than 21 feet are permitted on Schoodic Loop Road beyond the day-use parking area/campground. Oversize vehicle parking is available in the day-use parking area.
Only two tents are allowed at each campsite. Please reserve another campsite if you are bringing more than two tents.
Pack up your food in hard-sided containers or in your vehicle when not at campsite and when going to sleep for the night. Birds, raccoons, and other animals are known to rummage through unattended food
At ALL HIKE-IN CAMPSITES, setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a campfire (including charcoal) is prohibited. Stoves and grills fueled by petroleum fuels such as Liquid Propane Gas (LPG), butane, or white gas are allowed.
No individual, in any capacity, may camp in Acadia National Park campgrounds for more than a combined total of 14 nights between the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend and Columbus Day.
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. Please visit https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/how-to-help/f-a-q/ for more information.
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.
CHECK OUT TIME = Before 10:00am. Please help us manage the campground better by vacating your campsite before 10:00am. Any items left on campsite will be removed immediately after check-out time.
Fees may apply if making changes to your reservation. Review them on the Rules & Cancellations tab above. Campground Questions? Please review the Frequently Asked Questions before calling (207) 288-1300.

Natural Features

Acadia is comprised of a cluster of islands on the Atlantic coast of Maine. Mountains, lakes, streams, wetlands, forests, meadows and beaches are all found within roughly 50,000 acres comprising Acadia. At Schoodic Woods, all sites are wooded and within a 15-minute walk of the ocean.

Nearby Attractions

Acadia National Park is surrounded by scenic island harbors and quaint towns. The Schoodic Institute is located near Schoodic Point and has an Education and Research Center supporting science and education initiatives throughout the park. Beautiful Lamoine State Park is just 21 miles from Acadia, with boating, fishing, and scenic views of Frenchman's Bay.

Recreation

The Schoodic Peninsula provides numerous recreational activities without the congestion of Mount Desert Island. A six-mile (10 km), one-way loop road offers views of lighthouses, seabirds, and forested islands. Vehicle turnouts provide opportunities to stop and enjoy the scenery. Stopping on the road and parking outside of designated pull-offs are prohibited. There are over eight miles of hiking trails on the Schoodic Peninsula and an additional eight miles of bike paths. Arey Cove Road leads to Schoodic Point, a windswept, rocky point providing spectacular views of Mount Desert Island.

Changes & Cancellations

No Shows

If a camper does not check-in at the ranger station by 10:00am check-out time the day after the scheduled arrival date, their reservation will be cancelled, the camper will incur a $20.00 service fee, and forfeit the first night's camping fee.

Making Changes to Your Reservation

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you make any changes to your reservation.

Cancelling Your Reservation

If you cancel your reservation the day before or on the day of your scheduled arrival date, you will incur a $10 service fee and forfeit your first night's camping fee. If you cancel your reservation 2 or more days before your scheduled arrival date, you will only incur a $10 service fee.
If you cancel a group campsite reservation within 7 full days before the scheduled arrival date, you will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee.

Early Departures

If you choose to check out of your campsite early, you must notify us in person at the Campground Ranger Station before 10:00am in order to receive a refund for your remaining nights.

Please review Rules & Reservation Policies below for more information.

Contact Information

Mailing

THE CAMPGROUND CANNOT PROCESS MAIL. IF YOU NEED TO RECEIVE MAIL, IT'S BEST TO HAVE IT SENT TO "GENERAL DELIVERY" AT A NEARBY POST OFFICE. ME

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 207-288-1300 - F.A.Q.S = GO.NPS.GOV/ACADIACAMPING

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Driving Directions

Take I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, head north on U.S. Route 1 for approximately 17.3 miles to Hwy 186. Turn right on Hwy 186 and drive 6.5 miles. Turn left at yield sign, continue .5 miles and turn right on Schoodic Loop Road. Take Schoodic Loop Road for 1.0 mile. Campground will be on your left.

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