Schoodic Woods Campground
Acadia National Park — lakeside, hiking
Location: Winter Harbor, ME, ME
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$60 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (980 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/schoodic-woods-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Highly-rated federal campground (4.8/5 stars) praised by real campers for spacious, quiet sites with good spacing and daily bathroom cleaning. Direct access to hiking trails on the scenic Schoodic Peninsula.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Bald Eagle, Atlantic Puffin, Red Fox, and North American Porcupine documented in the area
Insider tips for Schoodic Woods Campground: 90% of campsites released 6 months in advance on the 1st of each month at 10am EST — book immediately for best selection 10% of sites released 14 days in advance for last-minute availability RVs larger than 21 feet cannot access Schoodic Loop Road; oversize vehicle parking available in day-use area only Island Explorer Bus provides shuttle service on Schoodic Peninsula during the day No hookups at most sites but suitable for self-contained RVs
Skip Schoodic Woods Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. Your RV or vehicle exceeds 21 feet in length. You require camping outside May-October season.
Best time to visit Schoodic Woods Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Blackwoods Campground — Acadia National Park (Bar Harbor, ME), Seawall Campground (Southwest Harbor, ME), Duck Harbor Campground (Bar Harbor, ME).
Cell Phone Coverage at Schoodic Woods Campground
Cell signal at Schoodic Woods Campground (Winter Harbor, ME): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry90% of campsites released 6 months in advance on the 1st of each month at 10am EST
book immediately for best selection
10% of sites released 14 days in advance for last-minute availability
RVs larger than 21 feet cannot access Schoodic Loop Road; oversize vehicle parking available in day-use area only
Island Explorer Bus provides shuttle service on Schoodic Peninsula during the day
No hookups at most sites but suitable for self-contained RVs
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Acadia National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Acadia National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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