Acadia National Park - Camping

Campsites at Blackwoods and Seawall Campgrounds are limited to two tents and one vehicle at each site. Tents must fit within the site pads provided. Party size is limited to six persons per site. The party size limit may be exceeded to include one immediate family (parents and children).

Recreational vehicles in Blackwoods and Seawall Campgrounds may not exceed 35’ in length and 11’ 8” in height. Extension pull-outs must fit within the site pads provided. Neither campground has utility hookups.

Blackwoods Campground

In Season (May 1 to October 31) - Reservations are suggested during this time. See reservation information. Fee: $20 per site, per night.

Seawall Campground

Seawall Campground is located on Route 102A, four miles south of Southwest Harbor.

This campground is open from late May through September 30. Reservations are not accepted; Seawall is first-come, first-served.
Fee (per site, per night): $14 walk-in tent sites; $20 drive-up tent, camper, and motorhome sites.

Additional Regulations and Tips

By following these regulations and tips, you can help protect park resources and make your stay at Acadia more enjoyable. Thank you for planning ahead and complying with park regulations.

• All camping must be done in established campgrounds. Overnight backpacking is prohibited in Acadia National Park because the park is small and fragile.

• No person may camp in the park for more than a total of 30 days in a calendar year. From May 1 through October 31, camping is limited to 14 days total in Blackwoods and Seawall Campgrounds.

• Blackwoods and Seawall Campgrounds are closed to persons other than registered campers from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

• Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Generators may only be used from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Check-out time is 10 a.m.

• All campers must comply with conditions of camping permits.

• Camping fees are subject to change. Camping fees and entrance fees are separate charges.

• Contained charcoal and wood fires are prohibited except in provided fireplaces or receptacles or private grills in established campgrounds and picnic areas. Dead and down wood may be collected for campfires in the park provided that 1) wood is not collected from within the campground unless it is in park-provided wood piles and 2) chainsaws are not used to gather wood.

• Pets must be kept on a leash six feet or less in length and may not be left unattended. Please do not leave pets locked in the car. On an 85-degree day, the temperature inside a car—even with the windows cracked—can reach over 100 degrees within 10 minutes.

• Proper food storage helps ensure your safety and the safety of those camping around you. Please store all human and pet foods and cooking equipment in an enclosed vehicle or a hard-sided food locker whenever you are not present. This precaution will limit the opportunity for wild animals to be attracted to your camping site, tent, or vehicle. Remember to place all garbage, including empty cans and bottles, in trash containers or in your vehicle. Never store food or any container with human or pet foods in your tent or under tarps. Park regulations require all campers to properly store food, trash, cooking utensils, and other items that may attract wildlife. Failure to do so may result in a fine.

• Cookware, flatware, and utensils must be cleaned at cleaning stations (gray water stations located at restrooms) where provided.

Group Camping

At Blackwoods and Seawall Campgrounds, nine group campsites (five at Seawall and four at Blackwoods) accommodate 15 campers per site. Group campsites are reserved through the park. Visit the group camping page for more information.

Camping is permitted on Isle au Haut from May to October and requires obtaining a special use permit in advance.