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Blackwoods Campground: how hard is it to reserve?
Acadia National Park · National Park Service · Mount Desert, ME
As of Oct 10, 2026, 100% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Blackwoods Campground over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 98% of weeknights. Demand is high all week, not just on weekends, so book as early as the reservation window allows. In the next 30 days, 2 of 30 dates have at least one open site (25 open site-nights in total; 25 over 90 days).
Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 100% | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 98 | 100% | 98% | 2 |
About Blackwoods Campground
- 281 campsites (281 listed in availability data)
- $30–$60 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.5/5 from 2,253 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel
- Activities: Day Use Area, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Ranger Station
For Blackwoods 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…
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Other campgrounds in Acadia National Park
| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoodic Woods Campground Acadia National Park | Very hard | 99% | 2 |
| Seawall Campground Acadia National Park | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
Nearby campgrounds
| Campground | State | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly Copp White Mountain National Forest | NH | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Covered Bridge White Mountain National Forest | NH | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Russell Pond Campground White Mountain National Forest | NH | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Winhall Brook Camping Area Ball Mountain Lake | VT | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| West Thompson Lake Campground West Thompson Lake | CT | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area | NJ | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |