Schoodic Woods Campground
Inside the park · Schoodic Peninsula
94 sites on the Schoodic Peninsula, the only part of Acadia on the mainland. Some sites have 30/50-amp electric — rare in-park.
Price
$22–$40
per night
Booking
Seasonal
Type
Campground
You'll book on Recreation.gov. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Schoodic scores at the top on remote and one of the higher RV scores in the park because some sites have electric — a rare in-park benefit. Trade is the drive back to Bar Harbor.
See methodology →Best for
- Anyone escaping Mount Desert crowds
- RVers who want in-park electric
- Cyclists
- Stargazers
Good to know before booking
- Some sites have 30/50-amp electric with water
- 45-minute drive from Bar Harbor via the bridge
- Excellent bike loop on the peninsula
- Dark skies rival any in Maine
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- Late May – early October
- Higher demand
- July – August weekends
- Weather note
- Cooler than Mount Desert; pack layers.
Amenities
Essentials
- Toilets
- Water hookup
Hookups
- Electricity
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Access & activities
- Trailhead access
Rules & extras
- Dark sky area
Tags
Location
Winter Harbor, ME
Inside the park · Schoodic Peninsula
44.370° N, 68.047° W
Open in Google MapsNearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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