Acadia National Park

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PO Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.

Directions

From Boston take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east to Ellsworth, and on to Mount Desert Island. For an alternate route, continue on I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take I-395 to U.S. Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.

Reviews

Acadia National Park campgrounds continue to impress with their clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly, helpful staff. Campers enjoy spacious sites, peaceful atmospheres, and convenient access to ocean views, hiking trails, and shuttle services. While the lack of on-site showers remains a common drawback, nearby pay showers are available though not always ideally convenient. Some sites have limited privacy and close spacing, but overall the campgrounds provide a tranquil and scenic experience suitable for nature lovers.

Clean, well-maintained restrooms and campgrounds

Helpful, friendly park and ranger staff

Spacious sites with natural surroundings

Convenient access to hiking, ocean, and shuttle services

Quiet and peaceful environment with minimal cell service

No on-site showers; nearby pay showers are limited and can be inconvenient

Some campsites offer limited privacy and are closely spaced

Site markers can be hard to see at night

No firewood sold on-site; nearby wood may be green or wet

Picnic tables may be old or in poor condition in some areas

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Natalie J

Campground:Blackwoods Campground

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 8 days ago

We thought this was a great campground. Sites were spaced out pretty well, it was private and very quiet. There are no showers on site, but there are pay showers almost immediately as you leave the campground. We did not use them but it didn't ever look very crowded. Campground is convenient to most of the popular hikes. We would stay here again.

Kim P

Campground:Blackwoods Campground

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 12 days ago

last night of the season and it was nice a quiet!

Sofia Z

Campground:Seawall Campground

Loop:B-Loop

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Reviewed 16 days ago

I love seawall campground! Always well maintained and close to some fun, lesser traveled hikes!

Lisa C

Campground:Blackwoods Campground

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 16 days ago

I had a great night, staff were super helpful when I checked in and were able to answer all my questions. Knowledgeable on local sites and hiking trails. Can't wait to return

Griffin L

Campground:Blackwoods Campground

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Experience was super easy and the campsite was clean and well-kept.

Ian A

Campground:Blackwoods Campground

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 17 days ago

The site was awesome. The campsites are a little close together, but they were clean, spacious, great fire pit and easy to get in and out of. Will definitely stay again.

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