Schoodic Woods Campground

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Overview

No RVs, trailers or vehicles larger than 21 feet are permitted on Schoodic Loop Road beyond the day-use parking area/campground. The Island Explorer Bus provides shuttle service on the Schoodic Peninsula during the day.Oversize vehicle parking is available in the day-use parking area at Schoodic Woods.

For Schoodic Woods campsites, 90 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. For example, if you plan to arrive on May 24, you can make an online reservation starting at 10 am EST Dec 1 from the first release or starting at 10 am EST on May 10 from the second release. All campsite reservations must be made through recreation.gov.

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.

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.

Facilities

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 sites have ADA picnic tables. 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 there are showers located in Winter Harbor***. 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.

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. Rockefeller Institute is a public facility. Beautiful Lamoine State Park is just 21 miles from Acadia, with boating, fishing, and scenic views of Frenchman's Bay.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (207) 412-8346.

Charges & Cancellations

In addition to the changes and cancellations outlined in the reservation rules above, a no-show refers to a camper who does not arrival at the campground and fails to cancel their reservation by check-out time on the day after their scheduled arrival.

If you have not arrived by 10:00am EST the day after your scheduled arrival, your reservation will be canceled and incur a $20.00 service fee along with forfeiting the first night’s camping 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 EST to receive a refund for your remaining nights. If you check out after 10:00am EST, you will not receive a refund for that night.

Camp site features

Across 90 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 79 of 90 sites
Water hookups: 31 of 90 sites
Fire pit: 81 of 90 sites
Picnic table: all 90 sites
Pets allowed: all 90 sites
ADA accessible: 79 of 90 sites
Group sites: 2 of 90 sites
Longest RV: 70 ft
Largest party: 20 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, RV/MOTORHOME, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Fees

Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground. All interagency passes count as a park pass. These include senior passes, America the beautiful pass, military and access. 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

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 10 AM.

Reviews

1,316 reviews

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James S

Loop:B-Loop

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Reviewed 21 days ago

We had a great stay at Schoodic Woods Campground Loop B. Site B32 pull-thru was big enough to disconnect 30' 5th wheel & park 20' truck with plenty extra to spare. Very quiet and dark at night. All utilities worked well. Easy drives to both points and around the area. We met friendly park rangers who gave us some driving guidance and local food tips. Some restaurants were closed or reduced hours for season in Early October

Rebeccah T

Loop:B-Loop

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Reviewed 22 days ago

We had a wonderful time for one night at Schoodic campgrounds in October. We were lucky to reserve an RV spot at the last minute on a popular weekend; however, I would recommend trying for a reservation when the sites are released 6 months in advance if possible. The campground and amenities were easy to navigate and use with the map provided on-site. Our spot was quiet and private, with an easy electric hookup, and we enjoyed driving the beautiful Loop road around the peninsula in the morning. It was also a good place to stay to access Mt. Desert Island. I would highly recommend this site for anyone visiting Acadia!

Robyn Y

Loop:A-Loop

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Reviewed 23 days ago

Schoodic Woods Campground was a quiet and peaceful retreat. The bathrooms were clean. The site was well kept and felt private. There are bike and hiking trails nearby and a small town that epitomizes hospitality, home cooked food and art galleries that are quintessentially Maine.

Russ C

Loop:B-Loop

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Reviewed 23 days ago

Sites were spacious and far apart. Lots of trees and privacy. Clean sites and good bathrooms with flush toilets. Easy to find and good location for the park area for biking, hiking, or using your vehicle.

Greg S

Loop:B-Loop

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Reviewed 23 days ago

This is a beautiful newer campgrounds with amazingly large RV sites with electric and water hook-ups. We were able to park two 23' camper vans on one site with no problem. There is a central gray/black water dump station and fresh potable water station. The restrooms are clean with flush toilets and sinks. No showers, but most national forests do not provide them. The campground was booked full, but we happened to luck out with a vacancy during the shoulder fall-leaf season. Great hiking on this particular peninsula and some great views of the bays on each side (if you take the more challenging hiking trails off the main trails. This location is across the bay from Bar Harbor, so not as busy. Would stay here again in a minute.

Elyse D

Loop:B-Loop

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Reviewed 23 days ago

The gem of Acadia! Come to the quiet side of ANP and enjoy a clean and quiet campsite, immaculate hiking and biking trails, and the stunning coast of Maine. An hour drive into MDI is worth the peace and quiet of the Schoodic Peninsula. The rangers were kind and helpful. The traffic was non-existent. The small fishing villages were picturesque. Every turn (hiking, biking, or driving) brought another stunning view. The campsites are spacious. The restrooms are squeaky clean. The stars are plentiful. We will return!

Availability

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