Campgrounds

Plan to Bring or Treat All of Your Water at Duck Harbor

There is no potable water source at Duck Harbor Campground. Plan ahead to treat the water or bring enough potable water for the duration of your stay. 

 

 

Regional map of Acadia indicating locations of four campgrounds

Acadia National Park Campgrounds

Camping is a great way to experience Acadia National Park. Acadia offers two campgrounds on Mount Desert Island, one campground on the Schoodic Peninsula, and five lean-to shelters on Isle au Haut.

All campsite reservations must be made in advance at Recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.

For Blackwoods, Seawall and Schoodic Woods campgrounds, starting on Dec 1, 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 20, you can make an online reservation starting at 10 am Dec 1 from the first release, or starting at 10 am May 6 from the second release.

For Duck Harbor Campground on Isle au Haut, all reservations will be released at 10 am April 1 for the entire season.

Visitors are able to make same day reservations online at Recreation.gov if campsites are available. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.

Online Reservation Tips:

• You will need to make an account before you can reserve your campsite.

There is no backcountry camping, "out-of-bounds" camping, overnight parking, or winter camping allowed anywhere in Acadia. There are many types of accommodations in nearby towns.

Firewood brought in from other areas may contain non-native insect species that pose a serious threat to park resources. Quarantines have been issued for some areas. Please leave your firewood at home. Firewood is available locally.

 

Acadia Goes Mobile: Reserve Your Campsite Online

Before you visit, make sure your phone or tablet is fully equipped with two official apps designed by and for Acadia. Swipe through location details, check real-time availability, and reserve a campsite right from your phone or tablet. Buy a Cadillac Summit Vehicle Reservation, then download or screen capture your confirmation code to display at the check station.

 

Accessibility

Each campground at Acadia has sites designated accessible for visitors with limited mobility. Site features vary and availabilty vary; check campground pages or recreation.gov for more information. Campsite conditions may be impacted by weather.

 

 

Wildwood Stables

Photo courtesy of William Overbeeke. Used with permission.

Wildwood Stables Campground

• Open only to visitors with stock animals.
• See also Wildwood Stables
• For information about the tours offered at Wildwood Stables, visit the website, email [e-mail] or call 207-600-7204.