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Favorite Family Camping Memories are Made in Maine

Our best vacation memories are camping vacations at Blackwoods Campground in Bar Harbor, Maine. Bar Harbor is part of Acadia National Park in Maine.

We took our children there for vacations when they were young, camping with tents first, then as years went by, we moved up to a pop-up camper. When compared to what we would have paid for hotels, it saved us so much money to camp, and provided us with cherished memories. Our children are adults now, but we return to visit Maine whenever we can for a late-summer vacation. When you stay in Blackwoods Campground, you are only a short drive from so many wonderful Bar Harbor and Maine attractions, many of them natural and beautiful.

We hope to provide you with plenty of helpful resources for planning your trip to Maine and stay at Blackwoods Campground on this page.

There is nothing like listening to the bells on the buoys in the Ocean as you are dozing off to sleep in your tent or camper surrounded by the beauty and scent of evergreen trees.

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Claudia a/k/a happynutritionist
Updated 5/22/12

Contents at a Glance

Where is Blackwoods Campground?
Typical Campsite on Seal Harbor Side of...
Camping Tents
Free Printable Brochures and Maps of Aca...
Videos of Blackwoods Campground, ME
Make Reservations at Blackwoods Campgrou...
Free Printable Camping Supply Lists
Acadia National Park Pictures
Statistics for Bar Harbor, ME

This map will help you find your way

Typical Campsite on Seal Harbor Side of Blackwoods Campground

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This campsite is on the Seal Harbor side of Blackwoods Campground. It is a fairly typical campsite, you cannot see the picnic table that is at each site. Each site also has a fire pit for campfires. Bathroom facilities are usually a short walk from sites, and there are water spigots close to most sites as well. Showers are taken off site, there's a place to shower a very short drive from the campground. The last time we were there you started the shower with quarters, I don't know if that has changed or not.

Blackwoods Campground in Acadia National Park is a must if you want to make wonderful memories with your family, or want to get away to enjoy the rustic beauty of Maine.

Camping Tents

Free Printable Brochures and Maps of Acadia National Park

All available for free and in PDF format

When you enter Maine, like many States, you will find a visitor center with many brochures and people willing to help you learn more about the areas you plan to visit. But why wait? Here is an excellent list of brochures provided by the National Park Service to get you started. They are all in PDF format. You will very likely still want to stop at a visitor center, but the following brochures feature many of the must see attractions at Acadia National Park, and you can enjoy them now. We have been to almost all of the places listed here.

Access Guide to Acadia National Park: .
Amphibians, Reptiles and Mammals of Acadia National Park: If you love animals and need help identifying the animals that live in Acadia National Park in Maine, this is for you
Artists: There are quite a few Artists and nice Art shops in Acadia
Carriage Road Map: Driving or walking the old Carriage Roads is a beautiful thing to do while in Acadia
Acadia National Park Plant Guide: Plants Native to Acadia National Park
Mount Desert Island Fishing: Fishing in Acadia National Park region
The Park Look Road in Acadia National Park: We have driven this numerous times
Hiking Trails in Acadia: Trail walking is a favorite thing to do in Maine and Acadia National Park. If you like Geocaching, that's an added bonus.
The Peregrine Falcons of Acadia National Park: .
Schoodic Point of Peninsula: .
The Complete List of Free Maps and Brochures for Acadia National Park: I have selected some favorites above, here is the source of the complete list of free printable maps and brochures for Acadia National Park at the National Park Service website.

Videos of Blackwoods Campground, ME

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Make Reservations at Blackwoods Campground ME

Also some helpful planning information

Here are both Campsite Maps and Campsite Availability Lists for Blackwoods Campground. They will give you a good idea of how the campsites are laid out, and you can check sites for availability, and find information on how to make reservations for Blackwoods Campground through the site.

Blackwoods Campground Campsite Map: Shows each campsite on a map
Campsite List - Check Amenities and Availability: Enter date and see if a site you are interested in is available

Free Printable Camping Supply Lists

Acadia National Park Pictures

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Statistics for Bar Harbor, ME

Here are some statistics for Bar Harbor, the town in which Blackwoods Campground is located.

The population of 04609 is 4,750.

That's #12713 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

98% of the population is white, which is 24 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 04609 is $37,405, which is $7,707 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $142,700. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 81% from the typical value.

Men make up 47% of the population, and the typical age in this part of ME is 40.5.

Stats about: Bar Harbor, ME

Population: 4,750
Number of Households: 2,748
Average House Value: $142,700
Average Income per Household: $37,405
Elevation: 112 ft

Population Breakdown:

Rocky Coastline of Maine Photo

A photo taken by my husband on a recent trip

This photo was taken by my husband on a trip we took a few of years ago, and one of many reasons we love the area so much.

Church in the Amphitheater at Blackwood's Campground

A very special part of our vacation

A fond memory of our time camping at Blackwoods Campground is the outdoor service that was offered in the Amphitheater each Sunday. The services were provided by the Christian Ministry in the National Parks. We would sit together on benches with the beauty of nature all around us for a simple service, worshiping the Creator of all that we were seeing.

Tweets about Acadia National Park

Blackwoods Campground is in Acadia

Places to Go, Things to See in Acadia National Park

Whale Watches, and much more

There's a lot to do in the Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and what is called the Mt. Desert Island, area of Maine. "Yelp" is helping us out with reviews by people who have been to the sites. We have been in the park, and have done the Bar Harbor Whale Watch on this list. The whale watch was fun if you like a nice, fast boat ride, and many did see whales. We only saw one small one the day we went, but the next day, the people in the campsite next to ours saw many whale, so it's a little bit of a gamble, but worth it if you see whale.

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 04609

Acadia National Park (Bar Harbor): "Took a one week vacation here. It was the best vacation of my life. Seriously. Everything about this region of Maine has captivated me and made me want to..." more
Pirates Cove Adventure (Bar Harbor): "Pirates Cove was one of my favorite things to do growing up when we had a day that was too gray and rainy to do much else. We originally started going..." more
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. (Bar Harbor): "We did this, thinking it would be awesome and we would see lots of whales and cool birds and whatnot, but we didn't. We saw whales, but what's the point of..." more
Lulu Lobster Boat Rides (Bar Harbor): "Great trip, fun/humorous and educational for the kids. Would suggest the sunset cruise on a nice night. We saw seals and a bald eagle!" more
Blackwoods Campground (Bar Harbor): "Blackwoods is excellent! When booking our first trip to Acadia, friends recommended Mt. Desert Campgrounds. We researched Mt. Desert, Blackwoods and..." more
Coastal Kayaking Tours Inc (Bar Harbor): "Having signed up three weeks prior to our tour, we walked into the office at 1pm, having spent our entire morning puttering about waiting for our big..." more
Bar Harbor Club (Bar Harbor): "The Club is part event space, part country club. I cannot comment on the country club aspects, except to say that they boast tennis courts and a pool right..." more
Wild Gardens of Acadia (Bar Harbor): "Although the Wild Gardens are really apart of Acadia National Park I feel this section of the park is distinct enough to warrant its own category. Okay,..." more
Bar Harbor Island (Bar Harbor): "An island that a town was named after. I dislike the star rating system for Yelp and wouldn't even use it if I didn't have to. It's so subjective that..." more
Aquaterra Adventures (Bar Harbor): "We booked the Porcupine Adventure for a Saturday afternoon, our final of three kayaking trips during our ten day stay in Maine. We were a little nervous..." more

Arts, Entertainment in Acadia National Park

We have visited the Whale Museum, Abbe Museum, the Oceanarium and Naturalists Notebook and a few other places on this list. Take a moment to read the reviews, there are many art shops as well in Bar Harbor. You can come home with some nice nautical art and paintings depicting the area.

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Arts & Entertainment in 04609

Reel Pizza Cinerama (Bar Harbor): "Being a resident of Bar Harbor, I'm very happy to be able to visit Reel Pizza as much as I can. As a hard of hearing person, they do show lots of foreign..." more
ImprovAcadia (Bar Harbor): "Attended the 10 pm show, hilarious. Much like "Who's Line is it Anyway". Simple well thought out menu featuring local specialties. Don't hesitate in going!" more
Bar Harbor Cellars (Bar Harbor): "Great wine tasting experience. We got to try seven wines in a laid back atmosphere. The guy pouring our wine told us a lot of good history and facts. The..." more
Bar Harbor Whale Museum (Bar Harbor): "Educational, interesting,, fun, and free A small, rather unassuming looking place from the outside, this is the type of building where you step in the..." more
Art and Soul (Bar Harbor): "Patricia has a great eye for local artists and the prices for original art are quite reasonable. K and I stopped by several times before deciding on a..." more
Abbe Museum (Bar Harbor): "The Abbe Museum is a good way to spend the day once you've had your fill of Acadia National Park or other outdoor pursuits. I didn't find it to be the most..." more
Mount Desert Oceanarium (Bar Harbor): "I have to admit that the Christian fish on the Oceanarium's seal made me nervous, but these are liberal Christians who don't try to tell you that Adam rode..." more
Islesford Dock Restaurant (Cranberry Isles): "I went here with a large group, and we had an amazing experience! Most of the fun was actually getting to the restaurant and back, as you can only get there..." more
Thuya Lodge and Garden (Northeast Harbor): "This little garden is an absolute gem off the beaten path in Northwest Harbor on Mount Desert Island. Admission is a suggested donation of $5/person which..." more
Naturalist's Notebook (Seal Harbor): "We visited this store during our vacation to Acadia National Park last week. My three kids (11,9,6) loved this place. We spent an hour and a half there,..." more

Churches and Religious Organizations in Acadia National Park

Our family enjoyed the outdoor church service provided in the amphitheater at Blackwoods Campground each Sunday by Christian Ministry to the National Parks, a non-denominational ministry.

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Religious Organizations in 04609

Church of the Open Door (Hampden): "My wife and I have gone here for a few years and really enjoy the services and the people. Pastor Mark just finished a series of sermons called "No Perfect..." more

Hotels in Acadia National Park Area of Maine

If you prefer staying in a hotel, there are many hotels in the Bar Harbor area. During a recent trip we stayed in hotels, and I had a bit of fun using Google Earth to "travel" around the roads that we knew in Acadia National Park and happened upon Belle Island Hotel. It is family owned, clean, prices were reasonable, and a nice find. The prices range from one end of the spectrum (very expensive) to the other (reasonable).

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Hotels & Travel in 04609

Holland Inn (Bar Harbor): "This was our first experience at a B&B and what better place to have it be in than a quaint, picturesque sleepy town of Bar Harbor? The home is beautiful..." more
Hearthside Inn (Bar Harbor): "This B&B is beautiful. Susan and Barry, the owners were very knowledgeable, helping us decide which trails to hike in Acadia. Our room had a porch,..." more
Coach Stop Inn (Bar Harbor): "House with extra rooms in the back. Not in town. Very good food. Some maps show house in wrong location. Makes me happy!" more
Harborside Hotel (Bar Harbor): "Would come back and stay" more
Primrose Inn (Bar Harbor): "It's not too often that I write a glowing review of an establishment I've visited but, in this instance, the Primrose Inn is well-worth the five..." more
Heathwood Inn (Bar Harbor): "Best B&B ever, hands down. My husband and I have been coming to Bar Harbor 4 years in a row, and we always make a point to stay at Heathwood. 3 reasons why..." more
Diver Ed's Dive-In Theater (Bar Harbor): "Diver Ed may just be the best activity for kids on Mount Desert Island if not all of Maine. Five stars are too few. The embarkation point is at the..." more
Aysgarth Station (Bar Harbor): "located within walking distance of pretty much everything bar harbor has to offer, aysgarth station is a fantastic place to stay if you are ever the area...." more
Saltair Inn (Bar Harbor): "Perfection! Matt and Kristi are absolute gems. My husband and I stayed here for a couple of nights during the "quiet" season (late March), and we couldn't..." more
Maples Inn the (Bar Harbor): "Big house in town. Loved it! Good food. Nice guy! Parking is a little tricky." more

Make Flight, Car or Hotel Arrangements Here

If you are coming from a distance or out of the Country

We like to rent a car sometimes when we are doing driving vacations to save wear and tear on our car, and to add to the "being different from the norm" atmosphere of a vacation. If you are from across the country or out of the country, you will be looking for tools to help you arrange flights. This resource should be helpful to you.

Night Life Around Acadia National Park

There are many places to eat, we love Galyn's and eat lunch there often. We eat outside on the porch overlooking the harbor. There are many great places to eat and things to do at night in the Bar Harbor area.

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Night Life in 04609

Leary's Landing Irish Pub (Bar Harbor): "We love this cozy yet vibrant Irish bar. We stop by everytime we are in Bar Harbor. Wish we lived closer." more
The Dog and Pony Tavern (Bar Harbor): "The Dog and Pony has a large outdoor section, which is great because you can smoke there. Their clientele tends to be a little bit older, not sketchy like..." more
Galyn's (Bar Harbor): "Good seafood but nothing creative. On my list of restaurants to go back to but definitely not at the top." more
Finback Alehouse (Bar Harbor): "This could be a five star place but we only had lobster rolls here for lunch. First and only lobster roll we had in Bar Harbor so we cannot compare but..." more
ImprovAcadia (Bar Harbor): "Attended the 10 pm show, hilarious. Much like "Who's Line is it Anyway". Simple well thought out menu featuring local specialties. Don't hesitate in going!" more
Geddy's Pub (Bar Harbor): "+/- Tons and tons and tons of menu items. It could be overwhelming if you walk in without an idea of what you're hungry for. Lots of fried things but..." more
Little Anthony's Sports Bar & Pizzeria (Bar Harbor): "Our first visit had an iffy start. Our server couldn't describe an item on the menu, didn't know they were out of a certain beer, and the food took over..." more
Mad Hatter Pub & Grill (Bar Harbor): "Wings are excellent and on Saturday through Monday they are 25 cents a pop." more
Jack Russell Steak House & Brewery (Bar Harbor): "Cool little stop for better food than the beer in Bar Harbor. I was hoping for some great beers, but the IPA here is the only thing I sampled that was worth..." more
Rupununi An American Bar & Grill (Bar Harbor): "If one is looking for the "happenin" place in Bar Harbor, you're looking at it here at Rupununi. Doubling as both a restaurant and a lounge, this place is..." more

Shopping in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Shopping in 04609

Cool As A Moose (Bar Harbor): "Lol I remember this place from my vacation! It was cool and funny! A nice store!" more
Island Artisans (Bar Harbor): "Great source of local artist wares, crafts, and inspired art from the natural surroundings of Acadia. I was immediately drawn to this store as it's one of..." more
Queen Anne's Flower Shop (Bar Harbor): "When you hit the "5 stars" on Yelp the description is "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" That is perfectly fitting for my experience with Queen Anne's. We..." more
West End Drug Co (Bar Harbor): "Stopped in twice during our stay for drinks (cherry and vanilla Cokes-mmmmm) at the soda counter, and met the nicest lady. She suggested a local playground..." more
Cadillac Mountain Sports (Bar Harbor): "This is one of the only good clothing stores in Bar Harbor - "It adds some legitimacy to the shopping scene," says my indicted co-conspirator. If you're..." more
Randonee Cafe (Bar Harbor): "Absolutely pleasant little spot in the otherwise tourist-oriented downtown zoo that is Bar Harbor, ME. We needed a spot to have internet (and coffee) to..." more
Bee's Yarns, Sweaters, & Candy (Bar Harbor): "This store is my favorite place in all of Maine. Maybe even my favorite place in the whole world. It's a shop full of, you guessed it, yarn, sweaters and..." more
Art and Soul (Bar Harbor): "Patricia has a great eye for local artists and the prices for original art are quite reasonable. K and I stopped by several times before deciding on a..." more
Mystery Cove Bookshop (Bar Harbor): "Much to my roommate's displeasure, I keep buying books. Our apartment is filled with all kinds of fascinating novels, stories of the supernatural and the..." more
Sng of the Sa Dlcmr Bgppe and Flk Hrp Instrmnt Shp (Bar Harbor): "The store is gone but the music lives on Song of the Sea was a great little music store in a great location over looking the water in Bar Harbor...." more

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Have you ever vacationed in Maine? Camped in Blackwoods?

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Please let us know if you have any questions about camping at Blackwoods Campground or about Bar Harbor, Maine.

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MindMart May 16, 2012 @ 8:57 pm | delete

Maine is one state I haven't been too, but I'm adding it to my bucket list.

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InspirationbyDmarie May 16, 2012 @ 4:21 pm | delete

beautiful!

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ScottiesRock May 16, 2012 @ 11:07 am | delete

This looks beautiful! I have never been to Maine and now I will add this to my bucket list. Thanks for the wonderful lens showing the beauty of Maine.

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jarajelissa May 16, 2012 @ 5:26 am | delete

Blackwood's was conceived as a rival to the Whig-supporting Edinburgh Review. Compared to the rather staid tone of The Quarterly Review, the other main Tory work, Maga was ferocious and combative.

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VickiSims May 16, 2012 @ 12:15 am | delete

I've never been to Maine, but it is definitely on my list. What a beautiful place - I'll file Blackwwoods Campground in Bar Harbor away as a place to camp when I get that way.

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mizrae May 15, 2012 @ 5:23 pm | delete

This lens brings back so many memories. I'll have to check the map again, but I once lived in a little town called Waterville. I absolutely loved it, the people, and the country. It wasn't until I had my first fresh lobster there that I would eat lobster.
Great job presenting Maine's beauty.

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Tipi May 15, 2012 @ 3:06 pm | delete

I love this lens about Bar Harbor, ME. What a lovely place to go on vacation. Congratulations on the front page honors. ~ Blessed!

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scarlettohairy May 15, 2012 @ 12:06 pm | delete

I've never been to Maine but I know I'd love it. Gorgeous photos. Thanks!

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cyberwizzard May 15, 2012 @ 11:52 am | delete

I have visited Maine but never had a chance to camp there. It is on my bucket list. thanks for a great lens.

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myamya May 15, 2012 @ 6:22 am | delete

Great lens! Thumbs up for you

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happynutritionist May 15, 2012 @ 10:57 am | delete

Thanks so much!

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WriterJanis May 15, 2012 @ 3:36 am | delete

Congrats on the home page honors!

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happynutritionist May 15, 2012 @ 10:57 am | delete

Yes, that was a nice treat, thank you for stopping by.

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LilMonkey May 15, 2012 @ 12:19 am | delete

I have never been to Maine. From the photos and module descriptions it looks and sounds beautiful. It will be on my wish list of places to go.

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happynutritionist May 15, 2012 @ 10:57 am | delete

If you can manage it, definitely do go, it's so beautiful in so many places in Maine.

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flycatcher May 14, 2012 @ 4:00 pm | delete

Acadia National Park is a great treasure, and I love Maine - it feels just like home up here in the Maritimes. :)

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happynutritionist May 15, 2012 @ 10:58 am | delete

If you live there, I'm just a bit jealous:-) The only thing I'd miss is the longer warm growing season...am glad it's within reach for wonderful vacations.

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pyngthyngs May 14, 2012 @ 9:52 am | delete

I love Maine but haven't made it to Bar Harbor, only Portland and Lewiston. I would love checking it out though. I understand it is lovely around there.

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happynutritionist May 15, 2012 @ 11:00 am | delete

Portland and Lewiston, we've been through both, they are a bit further south and beautiful too. It's a bit more of a drive to get further North, but worth it.

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nikyweber May 14, 2012 @ 9:12 am | delete

Very nice lens! Great job!

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happynutritionist May 15, 2012 @ 11:00 am | delete

Thanks so much:-)

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aesta1 May 14, 2012 @ 8:24 am | delete

Bar Harbor. We slept there overnight when we drove to St. Stephen's, New Brunswick. It was a beautiful place. the lobster was great.

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happynutritionist May 15, 2012 @ 11:00 am | delete

Oh the lobster...I did another page just about that:-) We love it, glad you've passed through.

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Bill_Lawrence May 9, 2012 @ 7:00 am | delete

very informative, I love the pics...I haven't been camping much but I'm thinking about it

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happynutritionist May 15, 2012 @ 11:01 am | delete

If you can't camp, there are reasonable hotels if you know where to look...also some amazing more expensive ones if you have the means. But camping was great while raising our children.

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shermanmorrison Jan 31, 2012 @ 7:40 am | delete

I live in Keene, NH, and we do go camping occasionally, so I'll have to try some of these places! Right now, though, I'm in Brazil and writing about that here on Squidoo!

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happynutritionist Feb 3, 2012 @ 4:59 pm | delete

Enjoy your time in Brazil. I know where Keene is in NH, it was one of the "go to" places when I worked at a summer camp on Spofford Lake. Enjoyed visiting some of your lenses:-)

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mbgphoto Oct 27, 2009 @ 7:02 am | delete

We have never been to the campgrounds, but we have been to Bar Harbor and it is certainly a beautiful part of the country!