Openings · last 7 days
452
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 452 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232508
When Blackwoods Campground reopens
Blackwoods Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
641
Openings · last 90 days
657
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 164 of 657 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (25.0%), with Monday (99) and Wednesday (96) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 08:00 and 10:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 252 of 657 detected openings (38.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 7–20 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| B112 | 15 | 2.3% |
| A104 | 14 | 2.1% |
| B089 | 14 | 2.1% |
| A089 | 13 | 2.0% |
| A036 | 11 | 1.7% |
Site B112 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 15. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2026 · of 281 monitored sites
Of the 8,817 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2026): 833 open for online reservation · 6,844 reserved · 964 closed · 137 unavailable (cause unspecified) · 39 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
90.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 833 of 8,817 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2026Not open online90.6%
Open site-nights833 / 8,817
Reserved (of online inventory)6,844 / 7,677
Weekday openings611
Weekend openings222
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 611 fall on weekdays and 222 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 424 of 5,177 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 280 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| A106 | 18 |
| A091 | 17 |
| B115 | 17 |
| B049 | 16 |
| A036 | 15 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
833 open site-nights across 211 sites at Blackwoods Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 146 2-night, 72 3-night, 23 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site G3.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 29 sites take 25 ft, 29 sites take 35 ft.
Showing 60 of 211 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A106 | 15 ft | None | 18 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +6 more |
| A091 | 15 ft | None | 17 | 13 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +5 more |
| B115 | 15 ft | None | 17 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +5 more |
| B049 | 15 ft | None | 16 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +4 more |
| A036 | 15 ft | None | 15 | 11 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +3 more |
| A066 | 15 ft | None | 15 | 12 nights | Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +3 more |
| B089 | 15 ft | None | 15 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +3 more |
| A089 | 15 ft | None | 14 | 10 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +2 more |
| A101 | 15 ft | None | 14 | 12 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +2 more |
| B070 | 15 ft | None | 13 | 8 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +1 more |
| G3 | 15 ft | None | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +1 more |
| A063 20FT | 20 ft | None | 12 | 12 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| B028 | 15 ft | None | 12 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| B108 | 15 ft | None | 12 | 9 nights | Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| A038 20FT | 20 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| A040 20FT | 20 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| A084 35FT | 35 ft | None | 11 | 11 nights | Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| A090-ADA | 15 ft | None | 11 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 18 |
| B103 | 15 ft | None | 11 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| B112 | 15 ft | None | 11 | 8 nights | Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| B118 | 15 ft | None | 11 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| B127 | 15 ft | None | 11 | 8 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| A083 35FT | 35 ft | None | 10 | 10 nights | Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| A087-ADA | 15 ft | None | 10 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 18 |
| G2 | 15 ft | None | 10 | 6 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| B120 | 15 ft | None | 9 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| A035 20FT | 20 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| B055 | 15 ft | None | 8 | 6 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| B066-ADA (Admin) | 15 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6 |
| B082 | 15 ft | None | 8 | 3 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| A027 | 15 ft | None | 7 | 3 nights | Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 18 |
| B025 | 15 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6 |
| B051 | 15 ft | None | 7 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 8 |
| B076-ADA | 15 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 11 |
| B086 | 15 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| A104 | 15 ft | None | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 18 |
| A111 | 15 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 8, Oct 18 |
| B113 | 15 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 8 |
| G1 | 15 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| A096 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| A124 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 18 |
| A128 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 18 |
| B014 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| B032 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| B057 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5 |
| B077-ADA | 15 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5 |
| B088 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| B092 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28 |
| B096 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 8 |
| B097 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| B100 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 8 |
| B114 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 8 |
| B121 | 15 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| A055 35FT | 35 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| A086 | 15 ft | None | 4 | 1 night | Sep 24, Oct 5, Oct 14, Oct 18 |
| A103 | 15 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| A109 | 15 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4 |
| A115 | 15 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| A131-ADA | 15 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| A134 | 15 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 8 |
About Blackwoods Campground
Overview
For Blackwoods campsites, 90 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. For example, if you plan to arrive on May 24, you can make an online reservation starting at 10 am EST Dec 1 from the first release or starting at 10 am EST on May 10 from the second release. All campsite reservations must be made through recreation.gov.
90% of campsites are available six months in advance, and released on a monthly basis as described above. 10% of campsites are available at 10:00 a.m. EST. fourteen (14) days in advance of the desired reservation date. Visitors are able to make same day reservations if campsites are available. All reservations must be made through recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.
Blackwoods Campground is located in breathtaking Acadia National Park on the Maine coast. Visitors venture to Acadia for its picturesque scenery, historic sites and recreational activities, including hiking, biking and canoeing.
Recreation
From gentle walks along the rugged coastline, mountain hikes, tree lined carriage roads for biking and lakes for kayaking and canoeing, Acadia offers many opportunities to get outside and be active.
Park rangers at Acadia offer a variety of programs to suit every interest and activity level. Programs include walks, talks, hikes, narrated boat cruises, bike rides and more.
A 27-mile, historic loop road system offers outstanding views of the park's ocean shoreline, coastal forests and mountain silhouettes.
Facilities
The majority of Blackwoods' sites are for small and large tents; other sites can accommodate travelers with RVs. Flush toilets, running water, and a dump station are provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings. Roads are paved.
*** There are no showers in the campground. Fee shower facilities are located 1/2 mile from the campground. The use of portable showers is prohibited.***
Natural Features
Acadia is comprised of a cluster of islands on the Atlantic coast of Maine. Mountains, lakes, streams, wetlands, forests, meadows and beaches are all found within roughly 50,000 acres comprising Acadia. At Blackwoods, all sites are wooded and within a 10-minute walk of the ocean.
Nearby Attractions
Acadia National Park is surrounded by scenic island harbors and quaint towns. Mount Desert Island, the Schoodic Peninsula, and Isle au Haut offer plenty of visitor services including restaurants, shops, museums, and tours. Please check with local Chambers of Commerce for more information.
281 monitored sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups276 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 15
Getting there
The entrance to Blackwoods Campground is off of State Highway 3, six miles south of Bar Harbor. There is no entrance to the campground from Acadia National Park's Park Loop Rd. Be aware of height restrictions for recreational vehicles. The Park Loop Rd. has several low bridges and the majority of it is one way traffic. Plan your route carefully. Many park roads feature historic bridges constructed with lower than conventional clearances.
The Campground Cannot Process Mail. If You Need To Receive Mail, It'S Best To Have It Sent To "General Delivery" At A Nearby Post Office.207-288-3274 - F.A.Q.'S = GO.NPS.GOV/ACADIACAMPING
CampingDay Use AreaHikingInterpretive ProgramsRanger Station
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Blackwoods Campground?
Reservations for Blackwoods Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 90.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 833 of 8,817 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 657 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Blackwoods Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 452 site-date openings at Blackwoods Campground in the last 7 days, 641 over 30 days and 657 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Blackwoods Campground?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 164 of 657 (25%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Blackwoods Campground?
72 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site G3. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Blackwoods Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
29 of the 280 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Blackwoods Campground?
October 2026, with 424 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 5,177.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Blackwoods Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 7-20 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Blackwoods Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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