Campers begin their stay by checking in at Schoodic Woods Ranger Station
Photo: NPS Photo
About
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.
Campsites
Location
54 Farview Dr
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
Fees
Hours
Schoodic Woods Campground facility is open seasonally from the Wednesday before Memorial Day Weekend until Columbus Day.
Reservations
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.
Make a Reservation →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.
Weather
For complete weather information, please see https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/weather.htm.
Accessibility
The accessible sites and all restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Cell phone service is limited or unavailable at this campground.
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.
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Maximum vehicle length is strictly enforced. Camping equipment exceeding maximum length will not be allowed entry into campground. Check individual sites for allowable equipment, number of vehicles allowed, and driveway details.
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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.
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Schoodic Woods Campground has 78 ADA camp sites, including tent and RV sites.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground