How do you reserve a site at Blackwoods?

Recreation.gov. Cadillac sunrise (first light in the US) is the reason to come.

What is Blackwoods known for?

Spruce-forest base for Acadia’s coast. Highlights include Cadillac Mountain, Park Loop Road, Thunder Hole, Carriage roads.

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Blackwoods Campground (Acadia)

Q: When is the best time to camp at Blackwoods?

Summer & fall foliage. Tucked in fragrant spruce just off the Park Loop Road, a short path leads from camp to the rocky Atlantic shore. The classic base for Cadillac Mountain sunrise.

Spruce-forest base for Acadia’s coast

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Best seasonSummer & fall foliage

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Tucked in fragrant spruce just off the Park Loop Road, a short path leads from camp to the rocky Atlantic shore. The classic base for Cadillac Mountain sunrise.

Why camp here

Don’t miss: Cadillac sunrise (first light in the US)

RVs & rigs: RV sites (no hookups)

What’s here

Cadillac Mountain
Park Loop Road
Thunder Hole
Carriage roads

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Blackwoods Campground (Acadia)

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