Schoodic Point
Winter Harbor, ME
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.
Schoodic Point lies on the Schoodic Peninsula near Winter Harbor, Maine, the only part of Acadia National Park on the mainland. About 7 miles across Frenchman Bay separate the peninsula from Mount Desert Island; from the Hulls Cove Visitor Center it is roughly an hour’s drive. At the point, reddish-pink rock falls into the sea, surf breaks on large boulders and the view reaches across the bay to the mountains of Mount Desert Island.
The Schoodic Loop Road, about 10 kilometres (6 miles) long, is mostly one-way and runs through spruce and fir forest. Stopping is allowed only in designated pull-offs. The Arey Cove Road leads to the point. Schoodic Head (440 feet, about 134 metres) can be reached by a narrow gravel road.
Important for motorhomes: vehicles longer than 21 feet (about 6.4 metres) are prohibited on the Loop Road; they should use the day-use parking area at Schoodic Woods Campground. The free Island Explorer serves the peninsula in summer. For entrance passes and closures, check the national park’s pages in advance.
- 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
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)
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Campsites nearby
- Schoodic Woods CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Schoodic PointTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Blackwoods CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Schoodic PointTentsCaravansDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Smuggler's Den CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Schoodic PointTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Hadley's Point CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Schoodic PointTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Bass Harbor CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Schoodic PointTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover16 mi from Schoodic PointTentsCaravansMotorhomesWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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)