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Schoodic Woods Campground

44.3810° N / 68.0631° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 20Next open weekend Sep 25164 detected openings this week90 monitored sites

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Campsite Sniper detected 164 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251833

When Schoodic Woods Campground reopens

Schoodic Woods Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
164
Openings · last 30 days
208
Openings · last 90 days
210

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
01020304028392638193822MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 210

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 210 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
010203040392920000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · ET · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 08:00 and 10:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 68 of 210 detected openings (32.4%). 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 · percentiles
P25 · 6.2DMEDIAN · 14 DAYS OUTP75 · 18D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6.2–18 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
H09  125.7%
A22  115.2%
A26  94.3%
A05  83.8%
A30  83.8%

Site H09 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 12. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026 · of 90 monitored sites

Of the 2,160 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 230 open for online reservation · 1,930 reserved.

Where the open windows are

89.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 230 of 2,160 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026
Not open online89.4%
Open site-nights230 / 2,160
Reserved (of online inventory)1,930 / 2,160
Weekday openings142
Weekend openings88

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 142 fall on weekdays and 88 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
02505007501,0001,250103127SEPOCTSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

October holds the most room. 127 of 990 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 90 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
G2  16
H09  16
H06  15
H05  14
H03  12

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 snapshot
Next 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

230 open site-nights across 42 sites at Schoodic Woods Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 35 2-night, 27 3-night, 12 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site H09.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 70 ft. 41 sites take 25 ft, 31 sites take 35 ft, 31 sites take 40 ft.

All 42 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
G220 ftNone167 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +4 more
H0920 ftNone168 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +4 more
H0620 ftNone1511 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +3 more
H0520 ftNone146 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5 +2 more
H0320 ftNone1210 nightsSep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 8
H0420 ftNone125 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8
H0820 ftNone1211 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7
H0720 ftNone115 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 7
G120 ftNone105 nightsSep 20, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11
A1225 ftYes99 nightsOct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11
A5020 ftYes99 nightsOct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11
B1850 ftYes99 nightsOct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11
B2270 ftYes99 nightsOct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11
A2120 ftYes88 nightsOct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11
H0120 ftNone83 nightsSep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 5
A3520 ftYes77 nightsOct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11
H0220 ftNone73 nightsSep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 11
A2920 ftYes65 nightsSep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29
B3358 ftYes66 nightsOct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11
A0325 ftYes32 nightsSep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4
A2020 ftYes33 nightsSep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26
A0525 ftYes21 nightSep 28, Oct 11
A1420 ftYes21 nightSep 20, Oct 6
A2520 ftYes22 nightsSep 20, Sep 21
A2620 ftYes21 nightSep 24, Oct 2
A3020 ftYes21 nightSep 22, Sep 24
A4020 ftYes21 nightSep 24, Oct 11
A4520 ftYes21 nightSep 21, Oct 11
A0825 ftYes11 nightOct 4
A0925 ftYes11 nightOct 11
A2720 ftYes11 nightOct 11
A2820 ftYes11 nightOct 8
A3220 ftYes11 nightOct 6
A3620 ftYes11 nightOct 8
A3920 ftYes11 nightSep 24
A4120 ftYes11 nightOct 6
A4220 ftYes11 nightOct 6
A4320 ftYes11 nightOct 11
A4420 ftYes11 nightSep 24
B0251 ftYes11 nightOct 11
B0857 ftYes11 nightOct 11
B1753 ftYes11 nightOct 1

About Schoodic Woods Campground

Overview

No RVs, trailers or vehicles larger than 21 feet are permitted on Schoodic Loop Road beyond the day-use parking area/campground. The Island Explorer Bus provides shuttle service on the Schoodic Peninsula during the day.Oversize vehicle parking is available in the day-use parking area at Schoodic Woods.

For Schoodic Woods 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.

Schoodic Woods is located in breathtaking Acadia National Park on the Maine coast. Located on the Schoodic Peninsula, this campground is 1.5 miles (2.5 km) southeast of Winter Harbor. It is approximately 60-70 minutes from Bar Harbor and the main section of the park. Visitors venture to Acadia for its picturesque scenery, historic sites and recreational activities, including walking, hiking, biking and kayaking.

Recreation

The Schoodic Peninsula provides numerous recreational activities without the congestion of Mount Desert Island. A six-mile (10 km), one-way loop road offers views of lighthouses, seabirds, and forested islands. Vehicle turnouts provide opportunities to stop and enjoy the scenery. Stopping on the road and parking outside of designated pull-offs are prohibited. There are over eight miles of hiking trails on the Schoodic Peninsula and an additional eight miles of bike paths. Arey Cove Road leads to Schoodic Point, a windswept, rocky point providing spectacular views of Mount Desert Island.

Facilities

All sites (except for group sites and hike-in sites) have electric, and B-Loop sites have electric and water. Flush toilets, potable running water, and a dump station are provided, as are picnic tables and fire rings in each site.All sites have ADA picnic tables. All campground roads are paved. Acadia's Island Explorer shuttle buses provide free service between park destinations and local communities. Shuttle service is available on the Schoodic Peninsula from late-May to mid-October. There is no shuttle service between the Schoodic Peninsula and Mt. Desert Island. Grocery, and supply stores are located in Winter Harbor, 1.5 miles from the campground. *** There are no showers in the campground there are showers located in Winter Harbor***. ALL HIKE-IN CAMPSITES , 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.

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 Schoodic Woods, all sites are wooded and within a 15-minute walk of the ocean.

Nearby Attractions

Acadia National Park is surrounded by scenic island harbors and quaint towns. The Schoodic Institute is located near Schoodic Point and has an Education and Research Center supporting science and education initiatives throughout the park. Rockefeller Institute is a public facility. Beautiful Lamoine State Park is just 21 miles from Acadia, with boating, fishing, and scenic views of Frenchman's Bay.

90 monitored sitesRVs up to 70 ft79 with hookups74 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 20

Getting there

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.

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., ME207-288-1300 - F.A.Q.S = GO.NPS.GOV/ACADIACAMPING
BikingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaHikingVisitor Center

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Schoodic Woods Campground?

Reservations for Schoodic Woods Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 89.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 230 of 2,160 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 210 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 Schoodic Woods Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 164 site-date openings at Schoodic Woods Campground in the last 7 days, 208 over 30 days and 210 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Schoodic Woods Campground?

27 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 H09. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Schoodic Woods Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

31 of the 90 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 70 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Schoodic Woods Campground?

October 2026, with 127 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 990.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Schoodic Woods Campground?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6.2-18 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Schoodic Woods 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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