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Current Closures

Some parking areas and roads on the west side of the island will be closed temporarily for repaving. On cold, rainy days, Cadillac Mountain Road may close temporarily if the road surface is icy.
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The First National Park East of the Mississippi River

People have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.

Ranger-Led Programs

The park offers ranger-led programs from mid-May through mid-October. Programs include talks, walks, hikes, boat cruises, evening programs, and children's programs. Check the schedule of events for details.
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Camping in the Park

Looking to camp in the park? Blackwoods and Seawall Campground are the two primary campgrounds in the park; there is no backcountry camping.
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Virtual Tour

Set sail on the park's first virtual tour! The Acadia eCruise will take you along the shores of Mount Desert Island to explore marine life, human history, and more on the islands along the coast.
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Weekly Adventures

Want to know what it's like to work at Acadia? Read these weekly blogs from young and young-at-heart park rangers and volunteers to learn more about their experiences meeting, teaching, and guiding visitors in the park.
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Write to

Acadia National Park
P.O. Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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Phone

Visitor Information
(207) 288-3338

TTY
(207) 288-8800

Fax

(207) 288-8813

Climate

Arrive prepared for a wide variety of weather conditions. Summer temperatures vary from 45º F to 85º F, spring and fall temperatures from 30º F to 70º F. You may encounter rain and fog at any time, and snow and ice are common in the winter.
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