Schoodic Woods Campground
The Quick Take
Schoodic Woods is Acadia's best-kept secret — a modern campground on the quiet side of the park that most visitors never bother to reach. Sitting on the Schoodic Peninsula, about an hour's drive from the Bar Harbor circus, it trades convenience for something increasingly rare in Acadia: breathing room. The campground is the newest in the park, with well-designed sites, WiFi (a genuine surprise for a national park), and a proper amphitheater, but don't expect showers, flush toilets, or cell service. The trade-off is worth it. You get the same stunning Maine coastline without the bumper-to-bumper traffic on Park Loop Road. RVers are welcome, though there are no hookups, so come prepared to dry camp. This is the campground for anyone who loves Acadia but hates what Acadia has become in peak season.
Booking
Reserve Your Campsite
All 89 sites are reservable.
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Sites & Setup
RV Information
RVs allowed. No electrical hookups.
Accessibility
78 ADA-accessible campsites. Accessible restrooms available. The accessible sites and all restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Pro Tips
Schoodic Peninsula has its own scenic loop road with a fraction of the traffic you'll find on Mount Desert Island. Bike it early morning before the day-trippers arrive — the Schoodic Woods bike paths connect directly to the loop, so you can ride straight from your site.
Stock up on groceries and firewood before you cross onto the peninsula. There's no camp store, no firewood sales on-site, and Winter Harbor's options are limited. The Shaw's in Ellsworth is your last reliable full-service grocery stop.
The lack of cell service is real — plan accordingly. Download offline maps, let people know your plans, and lean into the disconnection. The campground WiFi works near the common areas but don't count on streaming anything back at your site.
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Will Newton/Friends of Acadia
NPS PhotoGetting There
Directions
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.
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