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Schoodic Point, Acadia, ME (34238631290)📷 Doug McGrady from Warwick, RI, USA, CC BY 2.0

Schoodic Point

Winter Harbor, ME

Views

The mainland part of Acadia National Park, where a mostly one-way loop road leads to pink granite ledges, heavy surf and views back to Mount Desert Island. Much quieter than the island; entrance pass required.

Nearest town
Winter Harbor, ME
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
44.3337, -68.0578

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Acadia and Downeast Maine to West Quoddy Head – Bar Harbor – USA - Thunder Hole - panoramio (1)© giggel · CC BY 3.0
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Coast & island drives

Acadia and Downeast Maine to West Quoddy Head

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Granite, tides and the first sunrise – by camper through Acadia and Maine’s Down East coast – Cadillac Mountain sunset (Unsplash)© Asaf R asafyrov · CC0
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In-depth road trip guides

Granite, tides and the first sunrise – by camper through Acadia and Maine’s Down East coast

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Nearby

Bar Harbor – USA - Thunder Hole - panoramio (1)© giggel · CC BY 3.0
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Camping

Blackwoods Campground

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History

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Cadillac Mountain sunset (Unsplash)© Asaf R asafyrov · CC0
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Views

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Campsites nearby

  • Schoodic Woods CampgroundCampsite
    3 mi from Schoodic Point
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Blackwoods CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from Schoodic Point
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Smuggler's Den CampgroundCampsite
    14 mi from Schoodic Point
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hadley's Point CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Schoodic Point
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bass Harbor CampgroundCampsite
    16 mi from Schoodic Point
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from Schoodic Point
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Maine · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Schoodic Point?

Schoodic Point is in Winter Harbor, ME, at GPS 44.3337, -68.0578. It is about 8 mi from Bar Harbor.

Can you camp near Schoodic Point?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Schoodic Woods Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Schoodic Point?

Schoodic Point is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Acadia and Downeast Maine to West Quoddy Head and Granite, tides and the first sunrise – by camper through Acadia and Maine’s Down East coast.

What is there to see near Schoodic Point?

Places worth a stop nearby: Thunder Hole (7 mi), Blackwoods Campground (8 mi), Shore Path, Bar Harbor (8 mi) and Cadillac Mountain (8 mi).

When is the best time to visit Schoodic Point?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)