Maine · National Park
Where to stay at Acadia
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
The NPS lists 4 campgrounds with 577 sites at Acadia (checked Oct 26, 2026). Its API has no hotel or lodge data, so check the park page for in-park lodging. August is the busiest month, so book earliest for it. Average overnight lows fall to 15°F in the coldest month.
Campgrounds the NPS lists
| Campground | Sites | Reservable | First-come | Listed fee | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwoods Campground | 281 | 281 | 0 | $60 group tent only area - non-electric; $30 rv non-electric | Oct 22, 2026 to May 2, 2027 |
| Seawall Campground | 202 | 202 | 0 | $30 rv non-electric; $60 group tent only area - non-electric | Oct 15, 2026 to May 21, 2027 |
| Schoodic Woods Campground | 89 | 89 | 0 | $22 hike-in site; $40 rv electric and water | Oct 15, 2026 to May 21, 2027 |
| Duck Harbor Campground | 5 | 5 | 0 | $20 tent/shelter non-electric | None listed |
Source: NPS API campgrounds, checked Oct 26, 2026. First-come and reservable tags can lag the park’s own page; confirm there.
Booking pressure by month
Crowd index from NPS recreation visits, 2025 (100 = average month). Higher bars mean more demand for beds and sites. August scored 248.
Source: NPS IRMA Stats, 2025, pulled Oct 26, 2026.
Overnight lows
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 18 | 25 | 35 | 45 | 54 | 60 | 60 | 53 | 43 | 33 | 22 |
Average lows reach freezing (32°F or below) in January, February, March and December. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (monthly). Higher campgrounds run colder.
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