campgroundnational park

Blackwoods Campground

campground · Otter Creek, ME

  • dump station< 0.1 mi
  • fuel station5.2 mi

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About

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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    < 0.1 mi
  • fuel station

    Sunoco

    5.2 mi
  • grocery

    Cranberry General Store

    4.8 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    < 0.1 mi
  • trailhead

    Gorham Mountain Trailhead

    0.8 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    0.2 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    2.0 mi

Contact & access

  • 155 Blackwoods Drive · Otter Creek, ME 04660
  • nps.gov

Reservations & demand

Lead time: Unknown

Not enough historical Recreation.gov reservation samples for this place yet. Historical demand only — not live availability.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/11/2026

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