Schoodic Woods Campground
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.
More like this: electric hookups in Maine · reservable in Maine · big rigs in Maine · pets allowed in Maine · group sites in Maine
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| RV with electric | 41 |
| Standard with electric | 38 |
| Hike-in | 9 |
| Group tent areas | 2 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
90 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | A-Loop | RV electric | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 50/20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | ||
| A03 | A-Loop | RV electric | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 50/20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| A04 | A-Loop | RV electric | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 50/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| A05 | A-Loop | RV electric | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 50/20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| A06 | A-Loop | Electric | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | 20/20 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| A07 | A-Loop | RV electric | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 50/20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| A08 | A-Loop | RV electric | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 50/20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| A09 | A-Loop | RV electric | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 50/20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| A10 | A-Loop | RV electric | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 50/20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| A11 | A-Loop | RV electric | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 50/20/30/50 amp | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 70 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| 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. |
| Accessibility | Sites A01, A02, A03, A04 and 79 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
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.
| Coordinates | 44.3815° N, 68.0684° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and 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.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Alpenglow Adventure Sports ↗ | 6.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Schoodic Woods Campground Review
Worth a stop
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.
- 6.8 miWinter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber Of Commerce ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge begins about 10.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.7 miPetit Manan National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 7,566 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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.
Guidebooks for Acadia National Park
We earn a small commission if you buy through these links. It does not change what we list.
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Schoodic Woods Campground?
Sites at Schoodic Woods Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Schoodic Woods Campground?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Schoodic Woods Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Schoodic Woods Campground?
- 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.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Schoodic Woods Campground have?
94 sites, including 41 RV sites with electric, 38 standard sites with power, 9 hike-in sites, and 2 group tent areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Schoodic Woods Campground?
The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Schoodic Woods Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Schoodic Woods Campground?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Schoodic Woods Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Schoodic Woods Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Schoodic Woods Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Schoodic Woods Campground?
Sites A01, A02, A03, and A04 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 83 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Schoodic Woods Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map