Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

Alerts and conditions

Park Closure Cadillac Summit Road closed to all users Nov 9-25 and Dec 1-18

Starting Nov 9, construction will resume for an accessible pedestrian path between the East and West parking lots on the summit of Cadillac Mountain. Cadillac Summit Road will be closed to all users (including bicyclists and pedestrians) Nov 9-25 and Dec 1-18. Hiking trails on Cadillac Mountain will remain open. NOTE: Park Loop Road will close to motor vehicles for the season Dec 1, except for access to Jordan Pond via Jordan Pond Road in Seal Harbor, and access to Sand Beach via Schooner Head Road.

Park Closure Eastern Section of Beech Mountain Loop Trail Closed for Repairs

Starting Sept 21, the eastern section of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail will be closed for repairs from a junction just beyond the parking lot to just below the summit at the fire tower. Three alternate routes to the summit are available: the outer loop of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail, Beech South Ridge Trail and Beech West Ridge Trail.

Overview

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.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

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

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

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

Fees and passes

  • Timed Entry Reservation - Location — $6.00
  • Entrance - Private Vehicle — $35.00
  • Entrance - Motorcycle — $30.00
  • Entrance - Per Person — $20.00
  • Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
  • Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
  • Commercial Entrance - Per Person — $20.00
  • Nonresident — $100.00
  • Annual Entrance - Park — $70.00

The America the Beautiful pass covers entrance fees at federal recreation lands across all four agencies.

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.

Visitor centers

Campgrounds

  • Blackwoods Campground (281 sites) — reserve
  • Seawall Campground (202 sites) — reserve
  • Schoodic Woods Campground (89 sites) — reserve
  • Duck Harbor Campground (5 sites) — reserve

Weather

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).

Phone: 2072883338

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

Two small, booth-like buildings are positioned across a roadway. Park rangers are seated at open win
2_Entrance Fee Required Year-Round · NPS Photo by Kent Miller
A large deer with antlers stands in snow along a road.
3_Whitetail Buck · NPS Photo
Two large soggy dogs trot down a wooden boardwalk with a human just behind them
4_Protect Your Pet Privileges · NPS Photo by Lucia Lubanovich
Along a rocky coastline, a walkway with a metal railing and surrounding cliffs are encased in ice.
5_Thunder Hole · Photo courtesy of Ashley L. Conti, Friends of Acadia
A trail through a dense stand of trees is fully covered with deep layers of ice
6_Icy trail · NPS Photo by Nico Mokhiber
Along a small, wooded cove with reflections in water, stars and the Milky Way fill the night sky
7_Night Skies · NPS Photo by Kelsey Graczyk

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