National Park Service
Near Otter Creek, Maine: $30/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open Mid-April through October. Book 2 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Otter Creek, Maine
How much does camping at Blackwoods Campground (Acadia NP) cost, and when is it open?
Blackwoods Campground (Acadia NP) near Otter Creek, Maine (National Park Service) — camping fee $30/night, season Mid-April through October, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 2 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$30/night
Season open
Mid-April through October
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
2 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Closest NPS camp to Cadillac Mountain sunrise (vehicle reservation needed separately May-Oct, $6). 0.5-mile trail from camp to the Ocean Path. Showers at the nearby Seawall comfort station ($).
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Keep exploring
Near Southwest Harbor
NPSInsider tip · Quieter Mount Desert Island west-side option. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse 10-min drive (the Acadia photo). Walk-in tent loop is the rare quiet on busy weekends.
Near Millinocket
StateInsider tip · Mount Katahdin base camp — final stop on the Appalachian Trail. Knife-Edge route from camp is 9 miles + 4,000-ft gain; not for beginners. Baxter is unique: no RVs, no pets, no cell service, no internet booking widget — only phone/mail.
Near Edmunds Township
StateInsider tip · Easternmost camp in the US. Tidal range here is 24 ft — the highest in the lower 48. Bald eagle nesting Apr-Aug; bring binoculars. Quiet alternative to crowded Acadia.
Near Casco
StateInsider tip · Deepest lake in Maine (300 ft) — crystal-clear water. Closest large state-park camp to Portland (45 min). Books out July weekends 4 months early; check daily for cancellations.
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