The Best Camping Spot in Maine Is One of the Best in America

There are so many amazing places to camp throughout our Pine Tree State, but this spot in particular is getting national attention!

It’s worth saying that everyone’s favorite camping spot is totally personal—what’s perfect for one person might not be for another. At the end of the day, we get it—people want different things out of a camping trip, and that’s part of what makes it great.

So, with that in mind—how is the best camping spot in our Pine Tree State even decided? What makes a camping spot good, let alone the best?

Condé Nast Traveler editors independently selected the best camping spots by focusing on affordability and accessibility. To keep things simple, they chose only locations within national or state parks, avoiding listings from platforms like Hipcamp.

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Well, with all that said, what is now being called—and considered—the best camping spot in Maine is even being compared to some of the top destinations across the country.

According to Condé Nast Traveler and their report highlighting ‘The Best Place to Camp in Every State,’ their pick for Maine is Blackwoods Campground in Acadia National Park. Condé Nast Traveler had the following to say about their selection:

Snuggled into a lush forest of spruce and hemlock, Blackwoods Campground provides a centrally located shady solace for adventure seekers in Acadia. Climb Cadillac Mountain for a spectacular sunrise show, dip your feet into the water at Sand Beach, and marvel at the craggy coastal headland of Otter Point.

Blackwoods Campground is located about five miles south of Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island and is open for reservations in 2025 from May 2nd through October 20th.

According to the National Park Service, campsites must be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov, with 90% released six months ahead and the remaining 10% available two weeks before the arrival date. Fees are $30 for regular sites and $60 for group sites, and during the season, free Island Explorer shuttle buses stop regularly at the campground.

There you have it—according to Condé Nast Traveler, the best camping spot in Maine is Blackwoods Campground in Acadia National Park.

Have you ever gone camping at Condé Nast Traveler’s top pick? Where’s your favorite place to go camping in Maine? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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