Schoodic Woods Campground
44.3801, -68.0666 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Schoodic Woods Campground is the newest campground in the park and located 1.5 miles (2.5 km) southeast of Winter Harbor on the Schoodic Peninsula. It is approximately 60-70 minutes from Bar Harbor and other areas of Mount Desert Island.
- Every day
- All Day
Schoodic Woods Campground facility is open seasonally from the Wednesday before Memorial Day Weekend until Columbus Day.
- Off Season · Oct 15, 2026 – May 21, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
This is the nightly/daily rate for hike-in sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.
This is the nightly/daily rate for RV Electric and Water sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.
This is the nightly/daily rate for Standard Electric sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.
This is the nightly/daily rate for Tent Only Electric sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground
This is the nightly/daily rate for Group Tent Only sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.
This is the nightly/daily rate for RV Electric No Water sites. Park entrance fees are separate from campground fees. An entrance pass is required in the park and while staying in the campground.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Ninety 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. All campsite reservations must be made in advance at Recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Internet
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal · Vault Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed
- Trailers
- Allowed
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
- Cell service
- Cell phone service is limited or unavailable at this campground.
The accessible sites and all restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Schoodic Woods Campground has 78 ADA camp sites, including tent and RV sites.
Fire rings are available for use. At all hike-in camp sites, 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.
Pets are permitted and must be leashed or caged at all times. Leashes must be six feet (1.8 m) or less in length. Pets may not be left unattended for their safety and for the safety of other visitors and wildlife.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
For complete weather information, please see https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/weather.htm.
All regulations are listed in the "Need to Know" section when making reservations on recreation.gov.
Schoodic Woods Campground is the newest campground in the park and located 1.5 miles (2.5 km) southeast of Winter Harbor on the Schoodic Peninsula. It is approximately 60-70 minutes from Bar Harbor and other areas of Mount Desert Island.
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