Acadia National Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-19 to 2026-12-13; published by the park.

About

This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Picnic areas.

At the park

• Visitor center exhibit
• Camping activity
• Beaches scenic feature
• Caves & caverns scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail

Events

• Wetland Walk
• A Quiet Dream: A Walk on Mr. Rockefeller's Roads
• Drop-in Stewardship Volunteering with Friends of Acadia
• What's the Porcu-point?: Porcupines in Acadia
• Pines of Acadia
• Birding 101
• Missing Mansion
• Hike With a Ranger! Acadia's Trails from the Granite Up
• Cultures and Coasts: Ocean Path Hike
• Owl Prowl
• Sharing the Family Story at the Carroll Homestead
• Building Blocks of Acadia's Ecosystems
• Hawk Watch
• Carriage Road Bike Tour
• You talkin' to me? Bilingual Program (English/Français)
• Carroll Homestead Open House
• Hike With a Ranger: To See it All...
• Hike With a Ranger! Wetland Revival – Walking the Path of Restoration
• Hike the Stone Stairs with a Ranger!
• Evening Program: Acadia's Night Sky
• Blackwoods Campground Program: Amphibians of Acadia
• Blackwoods Campground Program: The Tree of Life – Exploring Acadia's Animal Connections
• Bird Walk
• Schoodic Evening Program: Moths!
• Schoodic Family Program: All About Birds!
• Bark Ranger Drop-In Program
• Schoodic District: Touch Tank Program
• Beaver Court: The Beaver on Trial
• Blackwoods Campground Program: The Passion That Inspired Preservation
• Schoodic Evening Program: The Secret Lives of Alewives
• and 2 more

Places to eat

• Hawk Watch
• Sunset view

Before you go

Disability access

This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.

Limits

Permits are required for activities such as scientific research and collecting, commercial photography/filming, commercial tours and activities, etc

Limits

Contained charcoal and wood fires are allowed only in campgrounds and designated picnic areas in park-provided receptacles or private grills

Limits

The use of horses and other pack animals is permitted on the certain trails, routes, and roads in the park

Limits

All pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet (2 m) at all times

Limits

The possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor (less than 21 years old) is prohibited

Limits

Launching, landing, and operation of unmanned aircraft, or drones, is prohibited in Acadia National Park

Getting there

From Boston take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east to Ellsworth, and on to Mount Desert Island. For an alternate route, continue on I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take I-395 to U.S. Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.

Weather & when to go

Located on Mount Desert Island in Maine, Acadia experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 45-90F (7-30C). Fall temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C). Typically the first frost is in mid-October and first snowfall begins in November and can continue through April with an average accumulation of 73 inches (185 cm). Winter temperatures range from 14-35F (-10 - 2C). Spring temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C).

Facilities on the park map

1 changing table, 1 restroom, 2 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Otter Creek Inn Otter Creek Inn, 47 Otter Creek Drive, Mount Desert, ME 04660, United States of America
• Seasider Motel Seasider Motel, 40 Kebo Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• The Inn on Mount Desert The Inn on Mount Desert, Spring Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Bar Harbor Grand Hotel Bar Harbor Grand Hotel, 269 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Primrose Inn Primrose Inn, 73 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Mira Monte Inn Mira Monte Inn, 69 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Bar Harbor Manor Bar Harbor Manor, 47 Holland Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Anchorage Motel Anchorage Motel, 51 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Bar Harbor Villager Motel Bar Harbor Villager Motel, 207 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Thornhedge Inn Thornhedge Inn, 47 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Queen Anne's Revenge Queen Anne's Revenge, 39 Holland Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Acadia Hotel Acadia Hotel, Temple Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• The Elmhurst Inn The Elmhurst Inn, 40 Holland Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Aysgarth Station Aysgarth Station, 20 Roberts Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Yankee Lady Inn Yankee Lady Inn, 18 Roberts Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Two Cats Inn Two Cats Inn, 130 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Canterbury Cottage Canterbury Cottage, 12 Roberts Avenue, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Quimby House Inn Quimby House Inn, 109 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Hearthside Inn Hearthside Inn, 7 High Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America
• Acacia House Inn Acacia House Inn, 6 High Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America

History

Opened

1916

• Park opened

Nearby

• Mache Bistro
• Havana
• Everyday Joe's
• Mount Desert Island Hospital
• Salsa Verde Grill
• Peekytoe Provisions
• Choco-Latte Cafe
• Cafe This Way
• China Joy
• The Black Spot Tavern
• Blaze
• Jalapenos
• Take A Hike
• Ivy Manor
• 2 Cats Resturant
• Cherry stone
• Hannaford's Pharmacy
• Leary's Landing Irish Pub
• Thrive
• Bar Harbor Police Department