A brilliant sunset filled with hues of blue, red, orange, magenta, and purple highlight the sky.

National Park

Acadia National Park

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Info

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.

Park Photos

A brilliant sunset filled with hues of blue, red, orange, magenta, and purple highlight the sky.
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As the tallest point on the eastern seaboard Cadillac Mountain provides fantastic viewpoints.

Credit: NPS / Kristi Rugg

A brilliant sunset filled with hues of blue, red, orange, magenta, and purple highlight the sky.
Hiking tracks carved through three feet of snow wind through a heavy snow-laden forest.
Large puffy clouds dot a brilliant blue sky as wave crash against the rocky coastline of Acadia.
Two hikers ascend a sheer cliff trail by way of historic iron rung ladders.

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Cultural Demonstrations
  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Group Camping
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Compass and GPS
  • Geocaching
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Saltwater Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
  • Boat Tour
  • Hands-On
  • Citizen Science
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Ice Skating
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snow Play
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Swimming
  • Freshwater Swimming
  • Saltwater Swimming
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

Fees

Passes

Operating Hours

Acadia National Park is open year-round. Check our website for park facilities operating hours, such as Hulls Cove Visitor Center.

DayHours
Wednesday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Sunday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day

Weather info

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).

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