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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.

An education Park Ranger instructing students along the Schoodic shoreline.

This month in Acadia!

Family Nature Camp at Schoodic & Acadia Field School - Register Now! Acadia National Park and College of the Atlantic invite you to rediscover nature through the lens of science, art, and the power of place. To learn more about these weekend adventures, visit Family Nature Camp at Schoodic or Acadia Field School.

Winter in Acadia! - Winter Activities for information on scenic driving, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, ice fishing, and dog sledding. To view or download a park brochure with a winter map and access information, click here - Winter in Acadia (pdf-691kb). For winter campground information visit Winter Camping. For current information on park facilities, trails, and roads visit Temporary Closures.

2011 Beaver Log, Acadia's annual newspaper

Acadia's Beaver Log & Schedule of Events

If you are planning a trip to Acadia, the 2011 Beaver Log (pdf-1006 kb), Acadia's annual newspaper, is a good place to start.

For a full calendar of programs at Acadia, see our Schedule of Events page.

Jobs, Volunteering, and Internships in Acadia

Acadia offers great opportunities to learn about and contribute to the national parks. Information about volunteering activities and job opportunities at Acadia are provided at these sites.

Volunteering Jobs Internships

Youth Job Opportunities

Camping in Acadia

Looking to camp in the park? Blackwoods and Seawall Campground are the two primary campgrounds in the park; there is no backcountry camping. Visit Campgrounds for information on year-round camping in Acadia. Visit Winter Camping for camping from December 1st through March 31.

Acadia eCruise!

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. Visit Virtual Tours to start exploring Acadia.

Acadia Blogs

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. Visit the Acadia Blogs page for a variety of blogging by park employees, volunteers, and student interns.

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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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